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     He was born on 19 April 1898 at Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 013306.² William married Dorothy Susanna Baird, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Waters, on 1 September 1928 at Asquith, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:

     William O'Driscoll Waters died on 13 March 1981 at Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 82.^4,5,6
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of William O'Driscall (sic) Waters.
     Introductory Overview:
     William O'Driscoll Waters of Kingston is not included in the Asquith and District Honour Roll for WWI.
Family Background:
     The Asquith history records that Bill's father "M.J." and brother Reid came to Asquith in 1913 to open a bakery in what I knew as the cafe on Main street. They also bought the house west of the bakery, which I knew as the Gordon Rice family home. Reid died in 1930. Sometime after Bill's enlistment in April 1916, his mother and brother Harold moved to Asquith. John was working at a shell factory and came about six months later. His sister Margaret, a nurse, came in 1917 or early 1918, possibly at the time of Bill's convalescence. She died in 1934. The last member of the family to leave Asquith was John, who moved to Colonsay in 1942.
Other comments:
     William enlisted several days before his 18th birthday. He was severely wounded in the fighting in front of Lens, France and was eventually invalided back to Canada. By this the rest of the family had joined his father and brother in Asquith. He convalesced in a Military Caonvalescent Hospital in Moose Jaw, with leave to Asquith. He moved to Regina where he remained until his passing. He owned a dental lab in that city.⁴

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     William O'Driscoll Waters of Kingston began military service on 14 April 1916 at the age of 17 at Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada, joining the Depot Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles. He was an unmarried student with no military experience. He was described as being 5' 7 1/4" tall, with blue eyes, brown hair and a fair complexion. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his mother, Isabella Waters of Kingston. He was assigned regimental number 226747.⁵
     On 25 October 1916, at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, embarked on "S. S. Mauretania" bound for Liverpool, England, arriving 6 days later on the 31st.^5,7
     On 23 May 1917, he joined the 28th Battalion, Canadian Infantry in France.⁵ On 22 August 1917 on the Lens front, France, he received a shrapnel wounds to the head and both legs, including a compound fracture to his his right knee, He was treated in various hospitals until 28 Mar 1918 when he was invalided to Canada aboard the hospital ship "Llandovery Castle" from Liverpool.

Several months later, on 27 June 1918, this ship was torpedoed off Southern Ireland, killing 234 doctors, nurses, members of the Canadian Army Medical Corps, soldiers and seamen in the sinking and subsequent machine gunning of life boats.^5,8 Pte. William O'Driscoll Waters ended his military service on 31 August 1918 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, due to his being found physically unfit for duty due to his wounds. He was left with scars to his right jaw, left leg, right knee and right shoulder. He had loss of function of the right knee and partial loss of funtion to his left thigh. Upon discharge he went to Asquith.

End of Military Service section.⁵

     His name was recorded as William Driscoll Waters on his birth registration.²
     The following article appeared in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Star-Phoenix, 7 September 1928 :

     The following article appeared in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Star-Phoenix, 7 September 1928 :

     In the obituary of Michael John (sic) Waters who died 4 September 1930, his brother, William Waters of Regina, was listed as a survivor.⁹
     In the obituary of Michael John Waters who died 23 October 1940, his son, William Waters of Regina, was listed as a survivor.³
     In the obituary of Thomas John Waters who died 25 December 1970, his brother, William Waters, of Regina, was listed as a survivor.¹⁰
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Leader-Post published in Regina, Saskatchewan, 14 March 1981.⁶

     He was born on 6 July 1893 at Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 009689.¹
     He was commonly known as Harold Waters.²
     In the obituary of Michael John Waters who died 23 October 1940, his son, Harold Waters of Toronto, was listed as a survivor.²
     In the obituary of Thomas John Waters who died 25 December 1970, his brother, Harold Waters, of Toronto, was listed as a survivor.³
     In the obituary of William O'Driscall (sic) Waters who died 13 March 1981, his brother, Harold Waters, of Toronto, was listed as a survivor.⁴

     She was born on 17 March 1884 at Ontario, Canada.¹
     Elizabeth M Harris appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of RM of Langford, Manitoba in the household of her parents, William and Candace J. Harris.¹

     She was born on 29 March 1889 at Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 010388.^1,2
     Margaret Isabella Reid Waters died on 9 April 1934 at Asquith, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 45.²
     
     She, the groom's sister,was Maid of Honor in the marriage of William O'Driscoll Waters andDorothy Susanna Baird on 1 September 1928.³
     The following obituary appeared 1 April 1934:


     See the footnotes below for a link to her Dies at Asquith
     KINGSTON, Ont., April 9.--Miss Margaret Waters, R.N., died today at Asquith, Sask., her father, John Waters of Kingston, said he had learned. Miss Waters was a graduate of St. Joseph's school for nurses at the Hotel Dieu Hospital at Kingston. obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 10 April 1934.²

     He was born on 17 June 1891 at Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada.¹
     James Reid Waters died on 4 September 1930, in a local hospital, at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 39.^2,3,4
     
     James Reed (sic) Waters was buried on 6 September 1930 at Woodlawn Catholic Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.³
     An unknown person moved to Asquith, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, Canada, with their father, Michael John Waters in 1913 or 1914; Kingston, Ontario.^2,5 J. Reid Waters, the groom's brother,was Best Man in the marriage of William O'Driscoll Waters andDorothy Susanna Baird on 1 September 1928.⁶
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 5 September 1930:

     Dorothy married William O'Driscoll Waters, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Waters, on 1 September 1928 at Asquith, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:

     Susanna Waters died on 4 July 1976.²
     The following article appeared in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Star-Phoenix, 7 September 1928 :

     In the obituary of William O'Driscall (sic) Waters who died 13 March 1981, his wife, Dorothy Susanna Baird, was listed as predeceased.²

     He was born on 21 June 1931 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.² William married Ruth Lois Ereaux on 23 June 1956 at Sacred Heart Chapel of Notre Dame Church, Montréal, Québec, Canada.¹
     William Reid Waters died on 4 August 2017 at Manitoba, Canada, at age 86.²
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Dr. William Reid Waters.^2,3
     William Reid Waters was buried on 14 August 2017 at Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, South Junction, RM of Piney, Manitoba, Canada.²
     In the obituary of William O'Driscall (sic) Waters who died 13 March 1981, his son, Dr. W. Reid Waters, of Winnipeg, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Winnipeg Free Press published in Winnipeg, Manitoba, 7 August 2017.²

     Ruth married William Reid Waters on 23 June 1956 at Sacred Heart Chapel of Notre Dame Church, Montréal, Québec, Canada.¹
     In the obituary of Dr. William Reid Waters who died 4 August 2017, his wife, the former Ruth Ereaux, was listed as predeceased.^2,3

     She was born in 1942.¹
     Joan Waters died on 12 January 2010 at Saskatchewan, Canada.²
     Joan Waters was buried on 12 May 2010 at Woodlawn Catholic Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.²

     He was born on 22 September 1895 at Castle Hill, Aspatria, Cumberland, England.^1,3
     Frank Graves died on 1 December 1980, in a local hospital, at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 85.¹
     Frank Graves was buried at Eagle Creek Cemetery, RM of Eagle Creek No. 376, Saskatchewan, Canada.^4,1
     Asquith and District Honour Roll:
     "Graves, Frank' of Hurdman Lodge P.O..
Family Background:
     Frank came to the Environ area in 1912 and was followed by his parents and sister in 1914. After the death of his mother (1920) and father (1937) he and his sister, May, worked their farm until her death n 1965
Other comments:
     Frank was conscripted late in the war, and after enlisting, he was granted leave for 3 months, until late October 1918.⁵

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     Frank Graves of Hurdman Loage P.O. was conscripted on 15 June 1918 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the First Depot Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment. He was an unmarried farmer with no military experience. He was described as being 5'5" tall, 130 lbs. with grey eyes, light brown hair and a brown complexion. On his conscription papers he listed his next-of-kin as his father, Henry Graves of Hurdman Lodge P.O.. He was assigned regimental number 3352483.⁶ Pte. Frank Graves ended military service as part of general demobilization on 3 February 1919 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, having served only in Canada.

End of WWI Military Service section.⁶

     He immigrated in 1912 to Hurdman Lodge (Environ), Saskatchewan, Canada, from England. In 1913 he was working on the Wheatley farm before taking up his own farm.^2,1
     Frank Graves appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of RM of Eagle Creek No. 376, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1921. Frank was described as described as a farmer.²
     In the obituary of May Graves who died 30 November 1965, her brother, Frank Graves, of Asquith, was listed as a survivor.⁷
     In 1966,Frank moved to Grandora, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹
     In 1976, Frank moved to Vanscoy, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada. Two years later he moved to the Lavik Centre in Saskatoon.¹
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 2 December 1980.¹

     He was born in 1863 at Aspatria, Cumberland, England.^2,3 Henry married Martha Jane (?).¹
     Henry Graves died on 22 January 1937, at his farm home, at Saskatchewan, Canada.^1,3
     Henry Graves was buried at Eagle Creek Cemetery, RM of Eagle Creek No. 376, Saskatchewan, Canada.^4,3
     Henry Graves of Hurdman Lodge P.O. was listed as next-of-kin on his son Frank's conscription papers.⁵
     Henry and Martha Jane (?) immigrated in 1914 to Hurdman Lodge (Environ), Saskatchewan, Canada, from England, accompanied by May.^1,2
     Henry appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of RM of Eagle Creek No. 376, Saskatchewan, in the household of his son Frank Graves, listed as a widowed farmer.²

     Martha married Henry Graves.¹
     Martha Jane (?) died on 7 July 1920 at Saskatchewan, Canada.¹
     Martha Jane (?) was buried at Eagle Creek Cemetery, RM of Eagle Creek No. 376, Saskatchewan, Canada.²
     Henry and Martha Jane (?) immigrated in 1914 to Hurdman Lodge (Environ), Saskatchewan, Canada, from England, accompanied by May.^1,3

     She was born circa 1895 at England.¹
     May Graves died on 30 November 1965, in a local hospital, at Saskatchewan, Canada.²
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     May Graves was buried on 3 December 1965 at Eagle Creek Cemetery, RM of Eagle Creek No. 376, Saskatchewan, Canada.^2,3
     She immigrated with her parents, Henry Graves and Martha Jane (?) in 1914 to Hurdman Lodge (Environ), Saskatchewan, Canada, from England.^4,1
     May appeared n the 1921 Canadian Census of RM of Eagle Creek No. 376, Saskatchewan, in the household of her brother Frank Graves.¹
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 1 December 1965.²

     He was born on 3 October 1871 at Ontario, Canada.² Alternatively, he may have been born on 3 October 1876 at Rutherglen, Bonfield Twp., Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada. He may have altered the year of birth to ensure he could enlist in the CEF.¹
     William John Harris died on 31 October 1949 at Falher, Alberta, Canada, at age 78.^1,3
     Introductory Overview:
     William John Harris of Asquith is not included in the Asquith and District Honour Roll for WWI.
Family Background:
     It is not clear how or if William and Candace Harris were related to the four Harris brothers, George, Hugh, James and John with farms in the Asquith area. In the 1911 census, they were recorded living on Charles Street in Asquith. William passed away before the 1921 census (and probably before the William's 1916 enlistment) when Candace was living with her son Henry's family on Andrew Street
Other comments:
     William John and Noah "Foster" were the two sons of William and Candace Harris who enlisted in the CEF for WWI. Foster (his 25 years younger brother) was included in the Asquith and District Honour Roll.⁴

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     William John Harris of Asquith began military service on 12 May 1916 at the age of 44 at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 210th Overseas Battalion. He was an unmarried steam engineer with no previous military experience. He was described as being 5' 10 1/2" tall, with blue eyes, dark brown hair and a sallow compexion. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his mother, Candace Jane Harris of Asquith. He was assigned regimental number 255875.¹
     On 11 April 1917, at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, he embarked for England on the "S.S. Carpathia." He trained in England with the 19th Reserve Battalion until 16 June 1917 when he joined the 46th Battalion, Canadian Infantry in France. On 24 Sep 1917 in the Lens area, he contracted nephritis due to exposure to the elements. On 28 Mar 1918 he was invalided to Canada aboard the "H. S. Llandovery" and on 07 May 1918 he was sent to the Saskatchewan Military Hospital in Moose Jaw. He was discharged as an invalid on 18 Jun 1918.¹ Pte. William John Harris ended his military service on 25 June 1918 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, due to being physically unfit due to sickness (nephritis) although fit for employment in civil life.

End of Military Service section.¹

     William John Harris appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of RM of Langford, Manitoba in the household of his parents, William and Candace J. Harris, listed as a farmer's son.²

     She was born on 18 February 1851 or 19 February 1851 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.^3,4 Candace married William Harris.⁴
     Candace Jane Sparks died on 10 April 1927 at RM of North Cypress, Manitoba, Canada, according to Manitoba Death Registration 1927-020098.³
     Candace Jane Harris of Asquith was listed as next-of-kin/contact on her son William's attestation (enlistment) papers.¹ C. J. Harris of Asquith was listed as next-of-kin on her son Foster's conscription papers.⁵
     William and Candace J. Harris appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of RM of Langford, Manitoba, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a farmer and Church of England. Their children: William John, Henry B, Albert E., Jemima A, Elizabeth M, Candace J, Effie B, Cora Pearl and Noah Foster, were listed as living with them.⁴

     He was born on 9 November 1844 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.¹ William married Candace Jane Sparks.¹
     William and Candace J. Harris appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of RM of Langford, Manitoba, enumerated 31 March 1901, described as a farmer and Church of England. Their children: William John, Henry B, Albert E., Jemima A, Elizabeth M, Candace J, Effie B, Cora Pearl and Noah Foster, were listed as living with them.¹

     He was born on 29 August 1873 at Ontario, Canada.¹
     Henry B Harris appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of RM of Langford, Manitoba in the household of his parents, William and Candace J. Harris, listed as a farmer's son.¹

     He was born on 10 November 1879 at Ontario, Canada.¹
     Albert E. Harris appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of RM of Langford, Manitoba in the household of his parents, William and Candace J. Harris, listed as a farmer's son.¹