George Ralph Watson1,2,3,4,5

M, #2402, b. 15 June 1870, d. 1 July 1944
Father*Robert W. Watson2,6,5,7 b. 1822, d. 29 Jul 1904
Mother*Elizabeth A. Bullock5,7 b. 14 Aug 1830, d. 28 Nov 1901
RelationshipGrandfather of Carole Elizabeth Watson
Last Edited1 Jun 2023
     He was born on 15 June 1870 at Guelph, Puslinch Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.2,6,8,4,5,7,9,10 George married Jane Mayhew on 3 December 1895 at RM of Oakland, Manitoba, Canada, at the residence of Ira Mayhew (sec 10-8-17.)11,4,5,9,10
     Other information from their marriage registration:
The registration listed the following official witnesses: Ira Mayhew.5

     George Ralph Watson died on 1 July 1944, in a local hospital, at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 74.1,6
     
     George Ralph Watson was buried on 3 July 1944 at Rosedale Cemetery, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.1,8
     George Ralph appeared on the 1871 Canadian Census of Puslinch Twp., Wellington County, Ontario, in the household of Robert Watson and Elizabeth Watson.12
     George Watson appeared on the 1881 Canadian Census of Puslinch Twp., Wellington County, Ontario in the household of his parents, Robert and Elizabeth Watson.7
     George and Jane Watson appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Wawanesa, RM of Oakland, Manitoba, enumerated 5 June 1911. George was described as n implement agent and a Presbyterian. Their children Walker, Edward, Wilfred and Margaret were listed as living with them.4
     George and Jane Watson appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, Bengough, RM of Bengough No. 40, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as a grain buyer at an elevator. Their children Edward, Margaret, Wilfred and Clarence were listed as living with them.10
     George and Jane Watson appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Bengough, RM of Bengough No. 40, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1921. George was described as a Grain Buyer for an Elevator. Their children Edward, Margaret, Wilfred and Clarence were listed as living with them.9
     The following account of the funeral of George Ralph Watson appeared in the Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Times Herald, on 4 July 1944 :
Funeral Services Held For C. Watson
     Funeral services for George Ralph Watson, former grain buyer of Shaunavon, Sask., were held Monday afternoon at Bellamy's funeral home, Rev. Geoffrey Glover officiating. Pallbearers were J. Dillon, R. A. McKee, C. Moore and P. H. Prowse. Burial followed at Rosedale cemetery. Mr. Watson was born in Ontario 70 years ago. He had been a resident of Shaunavon for 15 years before he came to Moose Jaw seven years ago. Mr. Watson resided at 406 Fifth Avenue North-west. He passed away in a local hospital Saturday afternoon. Besides his widow, he leaves to mourn his loss one daughter, Mrs. W. J. Sanford, Calgary, and four sons, E. G. Watson, Moose Jaw; I. W. Watson, Brandon, Man; Clarence Watson, R.C.N.V.R., Halifax, N.S., and C. W. (Red) Watson, R.C.N.V.R., Newfoundland.1

     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Moose Jaw Times Herald published in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan 4 July 1944:
G. R. Watson of Shaunavon Died Here Saturday
     Retired grain buyer of Shaunavon, Sask., George Ralph Watson, 74, passed away in a local hospital Saturday afternoon.
     Born in Ontario. Mr. Watson had been a resident of Shaunavon for 15 years, prior to moving to Moose Jaw seven years ago. He was a resident of 406 Fifth Avenue, North-west.
     Besides his widow, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. W. J. Sanford, Calgary, and four sons, E. G. Watson, Moose Jaw, I. W. Watson, Brandon. Man; Clarence Watson, R.C.N.V.R., Halifax, N.S., and C. W. (Red) Watson, R.C.N.V.R., Newfoundland.
     Funeral services are being held Monday afternoon at Bellamy's funeral home.1

Family

Jane Mayhew b. 11 Oct 1871, d. 30 Dec 1954
Marriage*George married Jane Mayhew on 3 December 1895 at RM of Oakland, Manitoba, Canada, at the residence of Ira Mayhew (sec 10-8-17.)11,4,5,9,10 
MarWitReg
     Other information from their marriage registration:
The registration listed the following official witnesses: Ira Mayhew.5
 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), On May 9, 2023 I submitted a query to the Moose Jaw Public Library requesting a copy of the obituary for George Watson. They promptly replied, with a copy of the obituary, and a clipping about his funeral. They were published in the Moose Jaw Times Herald on 4 July 1944.
  2. [S230] Linda (Sanford) Schofield, June 1998 -- GED File , Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files, url not applicable; "Research by Linda Schofield about her Watson family roots"; cited as "Linda Schofield GED File.
  3. [S1090] EHealth Saskatchewan, Genealogy Index Searches , eHealth Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Genealogy Search Page; "Birth, Marriage & Death Register Index"; cited as "SK eHealth Genealogy Searches., Clarence Mayhew Watson, Gender: Male, Birth Date: 18 Feb 1913, Birth Place: Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada, Father: George Ralph Watson, Mother: Jane Mayhew, Registration #: 19798.
  4. [S1725] George Watson household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Wawanesa, Brandon, Manitoba; Page: 23; Family: 24, Library and Archives Canada (LAC), 1911 / Manitoba / 15 Brandon / 1 Wawanesa / page 23.
  5. [S1772] Certified true copy of registration document: George Ralph Watson & Jane Mayhew, Rick Moffat Personal Files, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. Hereinafter cited as Manitoba Vital Statistics - Marriages.
  6. [S654] Kreutzer and Waton family memorabilia, various personal documents, R G Moffat papers - Watson Binder, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, George Watson born 1870 died 1944 (74 yrs).
  7. [S5595] Robert Watson household, Apr 4, 1881 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Puslinch, Wellington South, Ontario; Page: 32; Family No: 153, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C_13258.
  8. [S699] Lydia Watson Estate, Tombstone photo - George & Jane Watson (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date), WATSON Jane 1871 - 1954 George 1870 - 1944.
  9. [S13804] George Watson household, 01 Jun 1921 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Bencough, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; Page 16, Family: 202, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  10. [S13805] George Watson household, 01 Jun 1916 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Bengoiugh, Moose Jaw (census district), Saskatchewan; Page: 18; Family: 219, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-21931.
  11. [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency, Manitoba Vital Statistics (Winnipeg, Manitoba: Vital Statistics Agency), Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency - Genealogy Search page, GROOM'S LAST NAME: WATSON
    GROOM'S GIVEN NAMES: GEORGE RALPH
    BRIDE'S LAST NAME: MAYHEW
    BRIDE'S GIVEN NAMES: JANE DATE OF MARRIAGE: 12/03/1895
    PLACE OF MARRIAGE: OAKLAND
    REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1896,001144
    REGISTRATION DATE:. Hereinafter cited as Manitoba Vital Statistics.
  12. [S8073] Robert Watson household, April 2, 1871 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Puschlinch, Wellington South, Ontario; Page: 67; Family No: 241, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: C-9945.
  13. [S296] Enlistment papers & Service Files, Soldiers of the First World War, WWI Attestation Papers search (Ottawa, Ontario: Library and Archives Canada), CEF Attestation Paper: Ira Walker Watson. Hereinafter cited as WWI Service Files.
  14. [S4653] Canadian Great War Project, online CGWP - Watson, Ira Walker, Trooper Ira Walker Watson

    Note that I uploaded the photograph and added to note about his post-war farming and general store. This info was based upon a phone conversation with Ann Harding on Dec 31, 2013.. Hereinafter cited as CGWP - Watson, Ira Walker.
  15. [S230] "Linda Schofield GED File", online url not applicable: no given name provided. Born and died July 12, 1899, Manitoba Canada.
  16. [S654] Kreutzer and Waton family memorabilia, various personal documents R G Moffat papers - Watson Binder, Ted died July (1905) 1968.
  17. [S1186] Interview with Carole Moffat (Lewisville TX), by Rick Moffat. Rick Moffat Personal Files (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA).

Hazel Maude Willis1

F, #2404, b. 29 June 1914, d. 1997
Father*Thomas Willis1
Mother*Florence Amelia Verral1,2 b. 3 Dec 1883
Last Edited14 Feb 2023
     She was born on 29 June 1914 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada.3,4 Hazel married Beverley Johnston Hamwood, at the home of Mrs. Sophia Hamwood, on 5 November 1938 at Ermine, Saskatchewan, Canada.1,5
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
The Best Man was Garth Hamwood. They were attended by Inez Hamwood. Gwen Allcock served in other roles (see their page for details.)1

     Hazel Maude Willis died in 1997 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada.6
     The following article appeared in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Star-Phoenix, 14 November 1938 :
HAMWOOD--WILLIS
At the home of Mrs. Sophia Hamwood, Ermine, on Saturday, November 5, a wedding of interest to the community took place when her son, Beverley Johnston Hamwood and Miss Hazel Maude Willis, of Toronto, were united in marriage by the Rev. Lester E. Berry, Kerrobert. Miss Inez Hamwood was bridesmaid.

The bride's mother, Mis. Thomas Willis, of Toronto, gave the bride away and Mrs. (sic) Garth Hamwood, brother of the groom, acted as best man, Miss Gwen Alcock playing the Wedding march.

During the signing of the register, Mrs. Vic Culham. accompanied by her daughter, Lottie, sang, "Because." A buffet lunch was served to relatives and guests.1


The following biographical fact was included at a web page giving the background to one of Wasyl Sydorenko songs, viewed, February 2019:
Ukrainian Composer and Musicologist Wasyl Sydorenko tells the story of how he came to write the song "Ye Little Olde Pill Shoppe" based upon a poem by Nancy Evans (the pseudonym of Hazel Hamwood.) It was included in her 1981 book of poems "...here we go again" published by her husband, B. J. Hamwood. Several of her books are in the Toronto Public Library.
(For the full text of his account, see the link in the footnotes below.)7

Family

Beverley Johnston Hamwood b. 25 Mar 1907, d. 11 Apr 1982

Citations

  1. [S8670] Recent Weddings: Hamwwod--Williss, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Nov 14, 1938, Page 9, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding: Hamwood--Willis. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  2. [S8671] Souvenirs and Mementos, online The story of the song “Ye Little Olde Pill Shoppe”, Ukrainian Composer and Musicologist Wasyl Sydorenko tells the story of how he came to write the song "Ye Little Olde Pill Shoppe" based upon a poem by Nancy Evans (the pseudonym of Hazel Hamwood.) It was included in her 1981 book of poems "...here we go again" published by her husband, B. J. Hamwood. Several of her books are in the Toronto Public Library.. Hereinafter cited as Souvenirs and Mementos.
  3. [S7119] Ontario Birth Registers Index 1914-1917, online Ontario Birth Registers Index 1914-1917, Hazel Maude Willis, June 29, 1914. Hereinafter cited as Ontario Birth Registers Index 1914-1917.
  4. [S8672] From Aberdeenshire to the ends of the Earth (Publisher: Jim Mann Taylor), unknown repository; "This is a huge privatetly published genealogy database. Alas, it does not provide sources so data may be suspect."; cited as "From Aberdeenshire...., Beverley Johston Hamwood and Hazel M Willis.
  5. [S11] Ada J Flynn, compiler, Johnston Family Tree (Collingwood, Ontario: self published, 1974, revised 1981), Page 9. Hereinafter cited as Johnston Family Tree.
  6. [S3957] Koch-Kury family tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/14419569, Hazel wife of Beverly Hamwood. Hereinafter cited as Koch-Kury family tree.
  7. [S8671] Souvenirs and Mementos, online The story of the song “Ye Little Olde Pill Shoppe”.

Inez Blanche Hamwood1,2

F, #2405, b. 24 November 1908, d. 17 September 1989
Father*Arthur William Hamwood1,2 b. 1 Sep 1869, d. c 12 Dec 1934
Mother*Myrtle Sophia Johnston1,3 b. 2 Aug 1879, d. 25 Oct 1975
Relationship2nd cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited14 Feb 2023
     She was born on 24 November 1909, in Banks according to her obituary, at Grey County, Ontario, Canada.4,5 Inez married George William Cunnings on 3 December 1938 at Ermine, Saskatchewan, Canada. at the home of the bride's mother.6,7,4,5,8
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
His parents were listed as E E Cunnings and Mrs. E E Cunnings. They were attended by Garth Hamwood. Ferne Allcock and Glenn Cunnings served in other roles (see their page for details.)7

     Inez Blanche Cunnings died on 17 September 1989 at City Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 80.9,5
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Survived by her husband, George Cunnings. Survivor(s): Kyle Petch and Garth Hamwood. Predeceased by her parents: Arthur Hamwood and Sophia Hamwood. Predeceased: Beverley Hamwood.5

     Inez Blanche Cunnings was buried on 21 September 1989 at Kerrobert Cemetery, Kerrobert, RM of Progress No. 351, Saskatchewan, Canada. The pallbearers were: Barrie Allcock and Jim Allcock.4,5
     In the obituary of Arthur William Hamwood who died circa 12 December 1934, his daughter, Inez Hamwood was listed as a survivor.10 She, sister of the groom,was listed as a bridesmaid in the marriage of Beverley Johnston Hamwood and Hazel Maude Willis on 5 November 1938.11
     The following article appeared in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Star-Phoenix, 12 December 1938 :
Weddings
     Cunnings - Hamwood
     KERROBERT
     A wedding of interest took place on Saturday December 3 at the home of Mrs. M. S. Hamwood, Ermine, Sask. In the presence of 25 relatives and friends, her only daughter, Anez (sic) Blanche, was united in marriage to George William Cunnings, second son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Cunnings, Kerrobert. Rev. L. E. Berry officiated.
     The bridal party entered the living room to the strains of the Wedding March from Lohengrin, played by Miss Ernestine Wright. The bridesmaid was Miss Elaine Cunnings, sister of the groom. The groom was supported by Mr. Garth Hamwood, brother of the bride. During the signing of the register, Mr. Glenn Cunnings, brother of the groom, sang, accompanied on the piano by Miss Ferne Allcock c[ou]sin of the bride.
     Following the reception, a c[..] buffet luncheon was served.7

     In the obituary of Myrtly (sic) Sophia Hamwood who died 25 October 1975, her daughter, Inez Cunnings, of Kerrobert, was listed as a survivor.12
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 5 October 1989.5
     In the obituary of Garth Hamwood who died 14 June 1990, his sister, Inez Cunnings, was listed as predeceased.13
     In the obituary of George William Cunnings who died 28 December 1990, his wife, the former Inez Hamwood, was listed as predeceased.8

Family

George William Cunnings b. 25 Jan 1914, d. 28 Dec 1990
Marriage*Inez married George William Cunnings on 3 December 1938 at Ermine, Saskatchewan, Canada. at the home of the bride's mother.6,7,4,5,8 
MarWitNews
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
His parents were listed as E E Cunnings and Mrs. E E Cunnings. They were attended by Garth Hamwood. Ferne Allcock and Glenn Cunnings served in other roles (see their page for details.)7
 

Citations

  1. [S4] E.F. White Jr., "Copy of Rhoda Johnston's Records", July 30, 1938 (Cincinnati, Ohio). These records copied by Edward Francis White, Jr. at the home of Thomas Boothby White, Jr. from the records of Cousin Rhoda Johnson McLellan (Mrs. Charles McLellan.) Included with T.B. White family record as page 2 and forward. 4 typed pages., Inez Blanche (Hamwood) b. Nov. 24, 1908; Page 2. Hereinafter cited as "(E.F.) White Family Records."
  2. [S11] Ada J Flynn, compiler, Johnston Family Tree (Collingwood, Ontario: self published, 1974, revised 1981), Page 9. Hereinafter cited as Johnston Family Tree.
  3. [S11] Ada J Flynn, Johnston Family Tree, Page 14.
  4. [S7855] Helen Louise Allcock Memorial page, PrairieSouls: Kerrobert Cemetery, unknown repository address; PUBLISHER ID#: 0208061112ca and Rick Reader: Moffat, Mar 17, 2018, Kerrobert Cemetery: Inez B. Cunnings
    Grave marker transcription:
    Ever Kind Ever True
    1909     Inez B.     1989
    1911     George W.     1990.
  5. [S8665] Deaths: Hamwood, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Oct 5, 1989, Page 31, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Inez Blanche Cunnings née Hamwood. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  6. [S11] Ada J Flynn, Johnston Family Tree, Farmer.; Page 9.
  7. [S3005] Weddings - Cunnings - Hamwood, Sasktoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Dec 12, 1938, page 6, columns 7 & 8 viewed at Google News Archive, Wedding: Cunnings - Hamwood. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  8. [S8673] Deaths: Cunnings, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jan 12, 1991, Page 23, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: George William Cunnings. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  9. [S3957] Koch-Kury family tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/14419569, Inez Blanche Hamwood. Hereinafter cited as Koch-Kury family tree.
  10. [S8667] Obituary: Arthur W. Hamwood, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Dec 17, 1934, Page 15, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Arthur William Hamwood. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  11. [S8670] Recent Weddings: Hamwwod--Williss, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Nov 14, 1938, Page 9, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding: Hamwood--Willis. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  12. [S9125] Deaths: Hamwood, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 31 Oct 1975, Page 40 viewed at Saskatoon Public Library, Obituary: Sophia Hamwood - transcribed from JPG image provided by Saskatoon Public Library. The imaage of this obituary in newspapers.com is too out of focus to be legible. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  13. [S8666] Deaths: Hamwood, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jun 30, 1990, Page 45, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Garth Allinson (sic) Hamwood. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.

George William Cunnings1,2

M, #2406, b. 25 January 1914, d. 28 December 1990
Father*Ernest Edward Cunnings2
Mother*Edna May Lane2
Last Edited14 Feb 2023
     He was born on 25 January 1914, on his parent's farm in the Verulam district near Kerrobert, at Saskatchewan, Canada.3,4,5 George married Inez Blanche Hamwood on 3 December 1938 at Ermine, Saskatchewan, Canada. at the home of the bride's mother.1,2,6,7,5
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
His parents were listed as E E Cunnings and Mrs. E E Cunnings. They were attended by Garth Hamwood. Ferne Allcock and Glenn Cunnings served in other roles (see their page for details.)2

     George William Cunnings died on 28 December 1990, at his home, at Kerrobert, RM of Progress No. 351, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 76.8,3,4,5
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of George William Cunnings.
Survivor(s): Kyle Petch, Fred Cunnings, Helen Cunnings and Glenn Cunnings. Predeceased by his wife, the former Inez Hamwood. Predeceased by his parents: Ernest Cunnings and Edna Cunnings. Predeceased: Garth Hamwood.5

     George William Cunnings was buried on 2 January 1991 at Kerrobert Cemetery, Kerrobert, RM of Progress No. 351, Saskatchewan, Canada.4,5
     The following article appeared in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Star-Phoenix, 12 December 1938 :
Weddings
     Cunnings - Hamwood
     KERROBERT
     A wedding of interest took place on Saturday December 3 at the home of Mrs. M. S. Hamwood, Ermine, Sask. In the presence of 25 relatives and friends, her only daughter, Anez (sic) Blanche, was united in marriage to George William Cunnings, second son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Cunnings, Kerrobert. Rev. L. E. Berry officiated.
     The bridal party entered the living room to the strains of the Wedding March from Lohengrin, played by Miss Ernestine Wright. The bridesmaid was Miss Elaine Cunnings, sister of the groom. The groom was supported by Mr. Garth Hamwood, brother of the bride. During the signing of the register, Mr. Glenn Cunnings, brother of the groom, sang, accompanied on the piano by Miss Ferne Allcock c[ou]sin of the bride.
     Following the reception, a c[..] buffet luncheon was served.2

     In the obituary of Inez Blanche Cunnings who died 17 September 1989, her husband, George Cunnings, was listed as a survivor.7
     In the obituary of Garth Hamwood who died 14 June 1990, his brother-in-law, George Cunnings, of Kerrobert, was listed as a survivor.9
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 12 January 1991.5

Family

Inez Blanche Hamwood b. 24 Nov 1908, d. 17 Sep 1989
Marriage*George married Inez Blanche Hamwood on 3 December 1938 at Ermine, Saskatchewan, Canada. at the home of the bride's mother.1,2,6,7,5 
MarWitNews
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
His parents were listed as E E Cunnings and Mrs. E E Cunnings. They were attended by Garth Hamwood. Ferne Allcock and Glenn Cunnings served in other roles (see their page for details.)2
 

Citations

  1. [S11] Ada J Flynn, compiler, Johnston Family Tree (Collingwood, Ontario: self published, 1974, revised 1981), Farmer.; Page 9. Hereinafter cited as Johnston Family Tree.
  2. [S3005] Weddings - Cunnings - Hamwood, Sasktoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Dec 12, 1938, page 6, columns 7 & 8 viewed at Google News Archive, Wedding: Cunnings - Hamwood. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  3. [S3957] Koch-Kury family tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/14419569. Hereinafter cited as Koch-Kury family tree.
  4. [S7855] Helen Louise Allcock Memorial page, PrairieSouls: Kerrobert Cemetery, unknown repository address; PUBLISHER ID#: 0208061112ca and Rick Reader: Moffat, Mar 17, 2018, Kerrobert Cemetery: George William Cunnings
    Grave marker transcription:
    Ever Kind Ever True
    1909     Inez B.     1989
    1911     George W.     1990.
  5. [S8673] Deaths: Cunnings, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jan 12, 1991, Page 23, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: George William Cunnings. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  6. [S7855] Helen Louise Allcock Memorial page, PrairieSouls: Kerrobert Cemetery, unknown repository address, Kerrobert Cemetery: Inez B. Cunnings
    Grave marker transcription:
    Ever Kind Ever True
    1909     Inez B.     1989
    1911     George W.     1990.
  7. [S8665] Deaths: Hamwood, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Oct 5, 1989, Page 31, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Inez Blanche Cunnings née Hamwood. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  8. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), While eatting at a roadside restaurant in Rosetown, we saw a poster advertizing an estate sale for the late George Cunnings. I assume this is the same person.
  9. [S8666] Deaths: Hamwood, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jun 30, 1990, Page 45, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Garth Allinson (sic) Hamwood. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.

Estelle Leona Esther Summach1,2,3,4,5

F, #2413, b. 4 May 1927, d. 1 June 2001
Father*Frederick Summach6,4,7,8 b. 7 Jan 1890, d. 19 Jan 1972
Mother*Esther Martha Mary Krieger2,7,4 b. 16 Sep 1890, d. 26 Jun 1945
RelationshipMother of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited9 Jun 2023
Estelle (about 9) and Shirley (about 6)
     She was born on 4 May 1927 at Delisle, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada, according to Saskatchewan Birth Certificate number27-07-008996.2,9,10,4,11,12,8 She was baptized circa 1939. by Rev. Mr. Max Baxter, probably at the Avondale Baptist church.13 Estelle married Graeme Francis Moffat on 7 July 1948 at Asquith Baptist Church, Asquith, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada, followed by a reception at the home of her sister, Mrs. George (Muriel) Seymour.2,14,15
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
The Maid of Honour and Best Man were Shirley Summach and Dr. Glenn Weir. The minister was Rev. A. T. Moffat.16

     Estelle Leona Esther Summach died on 1 June 2001 at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 74.17,5
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Estelle Leona Esther Summach was buried on 6 June 2001 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Mom's ashes were placed in a laminated wooden box that Colin made as a Grade 10 school project. He is honoured that he could provide this last gift to his beloved grandmother. Nori-Lyn brought a photo of her as a small girl, standing with Mom, under our Mountain Ash tree at the Hazel Street house. She had this placed with Mom's ashes in the above mentioned box.18
     19
ES80 SCAN0738 - Portrait of Estelle

     The following biographical information is from my (Rick Moffat's) personal knowledge or recollections, 4 May 1927:
It is possible that my mother, Estelle Leona Esther Moffat nee Summach was partly named for an infant first cousin, Estelle Leona Ohlman, who died in 1911. Their mothers were sisters, and mom's mother, Esther would have been 20 when her niece was born in 1910.
     Esther's sister, Rosa died of consumption (TB) 3 months after her daughter's death. She was only 23 years old.13

     She was commonly known as Stella Moffat13,20 ; and, Estella.11
     Estella Summach appeared in the 1931 Canadian Census of RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, Frederick and Esther Summach.8 Estelle Leona Esther Summach was educated circa 1932 at Avondale school #954, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, Canada.1321
     Estelle Summach was referenced in a newspaper article about the Delisle track meet, where she came in third in the girls 9 & 10 75 yard dash, published on 7 October 1937 at the newspaper the Star-Phoenix.22

          Her family moved to Asquith in 1943. She had to quit school after grade 9 in order to look after her ailing mother and the rest of the household.1323
ES007 Fred, Esther and family c1940
ES008 Fred, Esther and family c1941
ES009 Fred, Esther and family c1943
ES010 Fred, Esther and family c1944
KS002 Fred, Esther and family before June 1945

     In the obituary of Mrs. Fred Summack (sic) who died 26 June 1945, her daughter, Stella Summack (sic) was listed as a survivor.2425
ES012 Graeme and Estelle April 1948
3 months before their wedding

     The following article appeared in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Star-Phoenix, 17 July 1948 :
MOFFAT--SUMMACH
     ASQUITH.--The Baptist Church was the scene of a wedding when Estelle Leona, daughter of Mr. Fred Summach and the late Mrs. Summach of Asquith, became the bride of Dr. Graeme F. Moffat (V.S.), son of Mrs. M. Moffat and the late Mr. A. Moffat of Frobisher.
     Ferns, and garden flowers formed the setting for the ceremony at which Rev. R. J. Stade and Rev. A. T. Moffat, cousin of the groom, officiated.
     As the wedding march was played by Miss Doreen Trevoy of Saskatoon, the bride entered the church on the arm of her father. She wore a gown of white satin and lace. Her floor length veil was fastened with a halo of tiny white flowers. Her bouquet was white carnations.
     Miss Shirley Summach was her sister's bridesmaid and wore white taffeta with tiered skirt trimmed with blue. Her bouquet was white and pink carnations. She wore a halo of tulle and forget-me-nots.
     Mr. Glenn K. Weir of Aberdeen was best man.
     The little Misses Judy Seymour and Gaylene Summach, nieces of the bride, were flower girls. Gowned in pink and blue embroidered organdy and nosegays of asters, roses and sweet peas.
     Ushers were Messrs. Kenneth and Manley Summach, brothers of the bride.
     During the signing of the register the organist played "Because."
     A reception followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George
     Seymour.Out-of-town guests included R. G. Moffat, Frobisher, Rev. A. T. Moffat, Dodsland, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Hume, Carlyle.
     After the reception the happy couple left for a trip to Banff. They will make their home in Asquith. For travelling the bride wore a moss green gabardine suit, hat and bag of brown and yellow check taffeta. Her corsage was of red roses.16

     The following article appeared in the Orono, Ontario Orono Weekly Times, 19 August 1948 :
MOFFAT--SUMMACH
     The Baptist Church in Asquith. was the scene of a very pretty wedding on July 7, when Estelle Leona; daughter of Mr. Fred Summach and the late Mrs. Summach of Asquith, became the bride of Dr. Graeme Francis Moffat, V.S., son of Mrs. M. Moffat of Asquith and the late Mr. Aldred Moffat of Frobisher.
     Ferns and garden flowers formed the setting for the ceremony at which Rev. R. J. Stade and Rev. A. T. Moffat, cousin of the groom, officiated.
     As the wedding march was played by Miss Doreen Trevoy of Saskatoon, the bride entered the church on the arm of her-father. She ware a gown of Shiite .satin and lace. Her floor length veil .was fastened with a halo of tiny white flowers. Her bouquet was white carnations.
     Miss Shirley Summach was her sister's bridesmaid and wore white taffeta with tiered skirt trimmed, with blue. Her bouquet was white and ping carnations. She were a halo of tulle and forget-me-nots.
     The little Misses Judy Seymour. and Gaylene Summach, nieces of the bride, were flower girls, gowned in pink and blue embroidered organdy and nosegays of asters, roses and sweet peas.
     Mr. Glenn Weir, student veterinary, was best man and ushers were Messrs. Kenneth and Manley Sum-brothers of the bride. mother of the groom wore a jersey dress in pastel shades white and black accessories. and wore a corsage of yellow roses.
     Daring the signing of the register the organist played "Because".
     A reception followed et the home of Mr. And Mrs. George Seymour, sister and brother-in-law of the bride. After the reception the happy couple left on a trip to Banff after which they will make their home in Asquith. For travelling the bride wore a moss green gabardine suit, hat and bag of checked taffeta, and a corsage of red roses.
     Out of town guests included R. G. Moffat, Frobisher, Rev. A. T. Moffat, Dodsland, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Hurne of Carlyle.26

     In the obituary of Emerson Hilton Summach who died 24 February 1964, her sister, Estelle Leona Esther Summach, was listed as a survivor.2728
CH04 Siblings & Pop c1966
Does anyone have a less faded version of this photo?

     In 1965, Estella and Graeme moved from Asquith to 1327 King Crescent, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. They did not like the original house they had chosen, so they had the movers close up the moving van and put our stuff in storage. They then found a house under construction on King Crescent that we moved into a few weeks later. We lived in a motel during this period.13
     In the obituary of Frederick Summach who died 19 January 1972, her daughter, Estelle Moffat, was listed as a survivor.7
     In January 1978, Estelle and Graeme moved from Moose Jaw to Lincoln Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. Dad had chosen to transfer to a new job in the Clearwater/Abbotsford area. His reasoning was that since they planned to retire there, this way the government paid for the move.13
     In the obituary of Delbert Justin Summach who died 5 December 1983, his sister, Estelle Moffat, of Abbotsford, BC, was listed as a survivor.29

On 1 June 1991, Stella and Graeme moved from Abbotsford to Saskatoon.13
     In the obituary of Muriel Beulah Summach who died 8 December 1992, her sister, Estella Moffat, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.30
     Note regarding Graeme Moffat and Estelle Moffat: transferred church membership to Emmanuel Baptist Church on 30 May 1993 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.31
     In the obituary of Herbert Alfred Moffat who died 14 September 1996, his sister-in-law, Estelle Moffat, was listed as a survivor.3233
CH14 Summach Siblings July 1998
Graeme & Estelle's 50th Wedding Anniversary
courtesy of Colleen Hancharuk

     In the obituary of Malcolm Irwin Summach who died 20 October 1998, his sister, Estelle Moffat, was listed as a survivor.34
Estelle was ill with a degenerative condition diagnosed as Autosomal Dominant Sensory Neuropathy and Ataxia. In addition she was celiac and had Type II diabetes in her later years. She had heart valve replacement surgery in 2000, after suffering with angina for years.13,35
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 4 June 2001.5
     The following biographical information appeared in her Memorial Service bulletin, 6 June 2001 (reproduced with permission):
Mom was born to Frederick and Esther Mary Martha Summach on Wednesday, May 4, 1927 in Delisle, Saskatchewan. She passed away in Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital on Friday, June 1, 2001 shortly after her 74th birthday.

Estelle was raised on the family farm in the Avondale district. She attended Avondale School and the Avondale Baptist Church. Rev. Max Baxter baptized her in 1939. Mom quit school after grade 9 to care for her mother who was in declining health. In 1943 the family had moved to Asquith. She worked hard in those days, caring for those brothers and sisters still at home. Her mother passed away in June 1945.

Within a couple of years Estelle met Graeme, the new young veterinarian in town. They were married in the Asquith Baptist Church on a stormy Wednesday, July 7, 1948. Her brother-in-law Harvey had to carry her across the muddy street to the church. That night lightning struck Hugh McKee's barn; it burned down.

Mom was kept busy in the early years of their marriage manning the telephone while Dad was out on calls, and dispensing medicine from his home office. She got used to calls at all hours of the day and night. A growing family: ... added to her busy routine. In 1963 Dad left his practice and took a job as a Federal Meat Inspector. Mom no longer had to deal with the details of a veterinary practice, but now had weekly trips to Saskatoon for music lessons, medical appointments, shopping and much more. She provided a wonderful, loving home for all of us.

During these years church and extended family formed the centre of her life. Mom was always musical. She loved to sing in the choir and in smaller ensembles. The married couples club seemed to have a lot of fun at their periodic gatherings. In 1965 Estelle and family followed Graeme to Moose Jaw. She immediately helped her family settle in to an unfamiliar environment. She became actively involved with First Baptist Church and made a new circle of life-long friends.

About this time Mom and Dad started to winter in Arizona with a number of friends and relatives. They loved these extended holidays and all of the associated activities. They enjoyed numerous other trips with friends and relatives. They always returned with stories of mishaps and adventures along the way.

In January 1978 Graeme and Estelle moved to Abbotsford, B.C. We heard a lot about their new friends at the Abbotsford Baptist Church. A few years later Mom served on the building committee for their new church. Once again, the church was a central part of their social and spiritual life. Dad retired on a disability pension in 1984.

In June 1991 Mom and Dad moved back to Saskatoon and resumed their well-earned retirement. As health permitted, they attended Emmanuel Baptist Church. By this time they had six grandchildren in Saskatoon: ... Their other three grandchildren...were in Sherwood Park, Alberta and later in Lewisville, Texas.

Through all these years 'Stell was always busy decorating, entertaining and trying new crafts. She had the gift of humour, hospitality and friendship as evidenced by enduring links to friends from Asquith, Moose Jaw and Abbotsford. She had an interior designer's eye for decorating her home with dried weeds, driftwood, paintings, restored furniture, ornaments and dolls …especially dolls.

And she fussed over Graeme. Above all else, Mom loved her partner in marriage. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in July 1998. Mom and Dad have always been a team. They depended upon each other in the good times and the bad. There was always a twinkle in Dad's eye when Mom was in the room. After years of fussing over Dad, it became her turn to be dependent upon him for care. Since her major surgery on March 1, 2000, Estelle stayed close to home. As she weakened over the months, she relied more and more heavily on Graeme, and eventually on the staff of Saskatoon Home Care, and of Saskatoon Home Support.

Brothers Emerson, Delbert and Mac; sister Muriel; sister-in-law Verna; brothers-in-law Harvey Summach, Elmer Hume, Clarence Harvey and Herb Moffat predecease Estelle. She is survived by brothers Kenneth (Doris), Manley (Joyce) and Fred (Laureen); sisters Olive and Shirley (Ted); brother-in-law George Seymour; sisters-in-law Joyce Summach, Vivian Summach, Lynn Summach, Janet Hume, Annie Harvey and Shirley Moffat.13

     In the obituary of Dr. Graeme Francis Moffat who died 25 January 2006, his wife, Estelle Moffat, was listed as predeceased.36
     In the obituary of Manley Gordon Summach who died 31 January 2006, her sister, Estelle Moffat, was listed as predeceased.37
     In the obituary of Fred Summach who died 22 November 2008, her sister, Estelle Moffat, was listed as predeceased.38
     In the obituary of Olive Summach who died 28 September 2013, her sister, Estelle Moffat, was listed as predeceased.39
     Estelle Leona Esther Summach is recorded in the family bible
Fred & Esther Summach's family bible
     Marriages after 1943 are not recorded in Grandpa Fred's family bible, indicating to me the he did not maintain this record after the passing of Esther in 1945. Perhaps, she is the one that maintained it.40
Uncle Kenneth had grandpa Fred's family bible, including these pages recording births and marriages

Family

Graeme Francis Moffat b. 11 Mar 1921, d. 25 Jan 2006
Marriage*Estelle married Graeme Francis Moffat on 7 July 1948 at Asquith Baptist Church, Asquith, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada, followed by a reception at the home of her sister, Mrs. George (Muriel) Seymour.2,14,15 
MarWitNews
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
The Maid of Honour and Best Man were Shirley Summach and Dr. Glenn Weir. The minister was Rev. A. T. Moffat.16
 

Citations

  1. [S5] Moffat Family by Heather Mattinson née Best with annotations by Janet Hume née Moffat, Letter and Family Tree report, 1996, Rick Moffat Personal Papers - Black File Box, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, Graeme married Estelle; Page 9.
  2. [S6] Rosetta nee Gutz Krieger, "Our Family Tree (Krieger, Summach)", about 1987 (Ontario, Canada). Copy provided by Laureen Summach, Page 29. Hereinafter cited as "Our Family Tree (Krieger, Summach)."
  3. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 235 and 315. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  4. [S1197] Fred Summach Sr. Bible, Fred Summach's Bible (unknown publisher address: unknown publisher, unknown publish date); in the possession of Kenneth Summach, Kelowna, BC, May 20, 2009 - I (Rick Moffat) took digital pictures of the family information pages, as well as several loose papers kept inside the bible.. Hereinafter cited as Grandpa Fred's Bible.
  5. [S8641] Deaths: Moffat, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 4, 2001, Page 11, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Estelle Leona Esther Moffat née Summach. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  6. [S6] Rosetta nee Gutz Krieger, "Our Family Tree (Krieger, Summach)", copy provided by Laureen Summach, Page 2a & 29.
  7. [S1280] Deaths - Summach, Obituary -- Summach, Fred Sr, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jan 22, 1972, Page 22 viewed at Saskaoon Public Library. Hereinafter cited as Saskatoon Star-Phoenix.
  8. [S13893] Frederick Summach household, 01 Jun 1921 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Loganton, Rosetown (Census DIstrict), Saskatchewan; Page: 10; Family: 83, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Folder: T-27341.
  9. [S801] Estelle Moffat's birthday book, Birthday Book, Estelle and Graeme Moffat Papers, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, May 4 - Estelle L. E. M. 1927.
  10. [S802] Sunday School Class List, Estelle Moffat Personal Papers, 1961, Estelle and Graeme Moffat Papers, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, loose list page - birthdates of her brother's and sister's:
    Estelle Esther May 4 1927; and
    loose list page - "Important Information":
    Birth Certificate: In file 27-07-008996.
  11. [S2970] Happy Birthdays, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, May 2, 1936, page 25, columns 5 viewed at Google News Archive. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  12. [S2986] Happy Birthdays, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, May 9, 1931, Page 26, column 3 viewed at Google News Archive. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  13. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).
  14. [S802] Sunday School Class List, Estelle Moffat Personal Papers, 1961 Estelle and Graeme Moffat Papers, Loose list page: wedding dates:
    Graeme & Estelle - July 7/48.
  15. [S2026] Wedding invitation from Fred Summach (Asquith, Saskatchewan) to Elmer and Janet Hume, July 7 1948; RGM Papers (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA), p 5 - Aunt Janet's Wedding Announcement Album.
  16. [S9573] Recent Weddings: Moffat-Summach, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jul 17, 1948, Page 9, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding: Moffat--Summach. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.
  17. [S5189] Estelle Leona Esther Moffat, Certificate of Death D113253 (Jun 4, 2001), Saskatchewan, Registration of Death, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Certificate of Death, Saskatchewan
    Moffat, Estelle Leona Esther. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate.
  18. [S5190] Estelle Leona Esther Moffat, Funeral Directors Statement of Death, Jun 6, 2001, none, Rick Moffat Personal Papers, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, Name: Estelle Leona Esther Moffat.
  19. [S6195] Estelle and Shirley Photographs, Estelle and Graeme Moffat Photos & Slides (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada), ES80 SCAN0738 - Portrait of Mom.
  20. [S29] (see citation for details), Estelle Moffat - Scrapbook of news clippings, Mesa, AZ viewed at Rick Moffat Personal Papers - Blue "Denim" Binder, Page 1 - Condolence clipping and Obituary clipping - Summach (Emerson), as well as Memorial Card from the funeral service. Hereinafter cited as Estelle Moffat - Scrapbook.
  21. [S6195] Estelle and Shirley Photographs, about 1937, Estelle and Graeme Moffat Photos & Slides, ES Estelle and Shirley with cat c 1937.
  22. [S2949] Grand Central School Captures Honors at Delisle Field Sports, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Oct 7, 1937, page 17, columns 4 and 5 viewed at Google News Archive, extracted results for names of interest from Delisle track meet. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  23. [S6195] Estelle and Shirley Photographs, about 1937, Estelle and Graeme Moffat Photos & Slides, Family photos from Mom's collection (ES prefix in file name) from before her mother Esther's death in 1945.
  24. [S7068] Deaths - Summack (sic), Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jun 28, 1945, Page 16, column 1 viewed at Google News Archive, Deaths - Esther Summach (see above the highlighted heading). Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  25. [S6195] Estelle and Shirley Photographs, about 1937, Estelle and Graeme Moffat Photos & Slides, ES012 Graeme and Estelle April 1948.
  26. [S10306] Moffat--Summach, Orono Weekly Times, Orono, Ontario, 19 Aug 1948, Page 1, column 3, Wedding: Moffat--Summachw ClippingView Clipping. Hereinafter cited as Weekly Times.
  27. [S7062] Deaths - Summach, The Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Feb 25, 1964, Page 19, column 2 viewed at Google News Archive, Deaths - Emerson Summach. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  28. [S6228] Photos provided by Colleen Hancharuk Digital version of original photo, Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA), CH04 Siblings & Pop c1966
    Does anyone have a less faded version of this photo?
  29. [S8639] Deaths: Summach, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Dec 6, 1983, Page 6, column 8 viewed at Newspapers.com, Delbert Justin (Deb) Summach. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  30. [S243] Seymour - Muriel, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Dec 19, 1992, Page: C1 viewed at StarPhoenix Archives, Obituary: Muriel Seymour SEYMOUR nee Summach (1917 - 1992). Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  31. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat , Certificate of Church Membership for both Graeme and Estelle Moffat, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; dated May 30th, 1993.
  32. [S83] Deaths: Moffat, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 17 Sep 1996, Page 17, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Herbert MOFFAT (Aged 78). Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  33. [S6195] Estelle and Shirley Photographs, about 1937, Estelle and Graeme Moffat Photos & Slides, CH14 Summach Siblings July 1998
    courtesy of Colleen Hancharuk.
  34. [S1324] Deaths: Summach, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Oct 22, 1998, Page 27, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Malcolm (Mac) Summach. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  35. [S19] Interview with Lorrie Ellen Moffat (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan), by Rick Moffat. Rick Moffat (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA).
  36. [S6302] Graeme Moffat, The Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jan 27, 2006, Page 34, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Dr. Graeme Francis Moffat. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  37. [S3023] Obituary - Summach, Manley G, Saskatoon Star Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Feb 2, 2006, viewed on-line viewed at www.legacy.com, Obituary: Manley Gordon Summach. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  38. [S1911] Obituary - Summach, Frederick S, Saskatoon Star Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, viewed Nov 25, 2008 viewed at StarPhoenix Archives, Frederick Summach. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.
  39. [S4609] Obituary - Summach, Blanche Olive, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 5 Oct 2013, On-Line viewed at StarPhoenix, Obituary: Blanche Olive Summach. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  40. [S1197] Grandpa Fred's Bible.

Jane Mayhew1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, #2414, b. 11 October 1871, d. 30 December 1954
Father*Ira Mayhew2,9,10,11,5,6 b. 29 Aug 1828, d. c 1902
Mother*Margaret Hamilton Halliday9,10,11,5,6 b. 17 May 1838, d. 27 Oct 1922
RelationshipGrandmother of Carole Elizabeth Watson
Last Edited11 May 2023
     Jane Mayhew was born on 11 October 1871 at Admaston Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 017209.10,9,11,4,5,6,7,8 Jane married George Ralph Watson on 3 December 1895 at RM of Oakland, Manitoba, Canada, at the residence of Ira Mayhew (sec 10-8-17.)12,4,5,7,8
     Other information from their marriage registration:
The registration listed the following official witnesses: Ira Mayhew.5

     Jane Mayhew died on 30 December 1954 at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, at age 83.13,9,14
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Jane Mayhew was buried circa January 1955 at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada.15,14
     Jane Mayhew appeared on the 1891 Canadian Census of RM of Oakland, Manitoba in the household of her parents, Ire and Margaret Mayhew.6
     George and Jane Watson appeared on the 1911 Canadian Census of Wawanesa, RM of Oakland, Manitoba, enumerated 5 June 1911. George was described as n implement agent and a Presbyterian. Their children Walker, Edward, Wilfred and Margaret were listed as living with them.4
     George and Jane Watson appeared on the 1916 Census of Canadian Prairie Provinces, Bengough, RM of Bengough No. 40, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1916, described as a grain buyer at an elevator. Their children Edward, Margaret, Wilfred and Clarence were listed as living with them.8
     George and Jane Watson appeared on the 1921 Canadian Census of Bengough, RM of Bengough No. 40, Saskatchewan, enumerated 1 June 1921. George was described as a Grain Buyer for an Elevator. Their children Edward, Margaret, Wilfred and Clarence were listed as living with them.7
     In the obituary of Margaret Hamilton Halliday who died 27 October 1922, her daughter, Mrs. Watson of Limerick, Scotland (sic), was listed as a survivor.16
     In the obituary of Charlotte M. White who died 20 August 1936, her sister, Mrs. G. Watson of Shaunavon, was listed as a survivor.17
     Jane Watson was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of her husband, George Ralph Watson, who died 1 July 1944.18
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Edmonton Journal published in Edmonton, Alberta, 31 December 1954.14
     According to family lore, Jane was the youngest of 11 children. Her siblings left home as soon as they could leaving Jane to look after their parents. She resented this and had little to do with them for the remainder of her life.19

Family

George Ralph Watson b. 15 Jun 1870, d. 1 Jul 1944
Marriage*Jane married George Ralph Watson on 3 December 1895 at RM of Oakland, Manitoba, Canada, at the residence of Ira Mayhew (sec 10-8-17.)12,4,5,7,8 
MarWitReg*
     Other information from their marriage registration:
The registration listed the following official witnesses: Ira Mayhew.5
 
Children

Citations

  1. [S230] Linda (Sanford) Schofield, June 1998 -- GED File , Rick Moffat Personal Digital Files, url not applicable; "Research by Linda Schofield about her Watson family roots"; cited as "Linda Schofield GED File.
  2. [S307] Dallas J Manicom, online unknown url, Dallas J Manicom (unknown location), downloaded Imported: Aug 23, 2003.
  3. [S1090] EHealth Saskatchewan, Genealogy Index Searches , eHealth Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Genealogy Search Page; "Birth, Marriage & Death Register Index"; cited as "SK eHealth Genealogy Searches., Clarence Mayhew Watson, Gender: Male, Birth Date: 18 Feb 1913, Birth Place: Bengough, Saskatchewan, Canada, Father: George Ralph Watson, Mother: Jane Mayhew, Registration #: 19798.
  4. [S1725] George Watson household, 05 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Wawanesa, Brandon, Manitoba; Page: 23; Family: 24, Library and Archives Canada (LAC), 1911 / Manitoba / 15 Brandon / 1 Wawanesa / page 23.
  5. [S1772] Certified true copy of registration document: George Ralph Watson & Jane Mayhew, Rick Moffat Personal Files, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. Hereinafter cited as Manitoba Vital Statistics - Marriages.
  6. [S7420] Ire Mayhew household, April 28, 1891 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Okalnad, Selkirk, Manitoba; Page 20, Family 119, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6295.
  7. [S13804] George Watson household, 01 Jun 1921 Canada Census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Bencough, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; Page 16, Family: 202, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  8. [S13805] George Watson household, 01 Jun 1916 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Bengoiugh, Moose Jaw (census district), Saskatchewan; Page: 18; Family: 219, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-21931.
  9. [S654] Kreutzer and Waton family memorabilia, various personal documents, R G Moffat papers - Watson Binder, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, Jane Watson born 1871 died 1954 (83 yrs).
  10. [S699] Lydia Watson Estate, Tombstone photo - George & Jane Watson (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date), Jane 1871 - 1954 George ...
  11. [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Jane Mayhew. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
  12. [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency, Manitoba Vital Statistics (Winnipeg, Manitoba: Vital Statistics Agency), Manitoba Vital Statistics Agency - Genealogy Search page, GROOM'S LAST NAME: WATSON
    GROOM'S GIVEN NAMES: GEORGE RALPH
    BRIDE'S LAST NAME: MAYHEW
    BRIDE'S GIVEN NAMES: JANE DATE OF MARRIAGE: 12/03/1895
    PLACE OF MARRIAGE: OAKLAND
    REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1896,001144
    REGISTRATION DATE:. Hereinafter cited as Manitoba Vital Statistics.
  13. [S573] Linda Schoenfield, "Schofield, Linda (Sanford) email," e-mail message from email address withheld for privacy (Edmonton, Alberta) to Rick Moffat, Grandma Jane Watson passed away in the last week of 1954. I will ask mother if she remembers the exact date the next time I am talking to her. I was 13 @ the time. Grandma came to Xmas dinner that yr. (at the last moment) -- that was the last time we saw her alive.; Email Jan 6, 2004.
  14. [S1726] Watson, Jane, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Dec 31, 1954, Page 22, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Jane Watson. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
  15. [S699] Lydia Watson Estate, Tombstone photo - George & Jane Watson, WATSON Jane 1871 - 1954 George 1870 - 1944.
  16. [S10237] Mrs. Margaret Mayhew Is Dead At Age Of 84, Vancouver Daily World, Vancouver, British Columbia, 28 Oct 1922, Page 2, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Margaret Mayhew. Hereinafter cited as Daily World.
  17. [S10261] Deaths: White, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, 21 Aug 1936, Page 18, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Charlotte M. White née Mayhew. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Jouornal.
  18. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), On May 9, 2023 I submitted a query to the Moose Jaw Public Library requesting a copy of the obituary for George Watson. They promptly replied, with a copy of the obituary, and a clipping about his funeral. They were published in the Moose Jaw Times Herald on 4 July 1944.
  19. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat.
  20. [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics (published), IRA WALKER WATSON, Sex: MALE, Date of Birth: 10 Feb 1897, Duration of Pregnancy: wks, Birth Weight: grams, Mother Given Names: JANE, Mother Maiden Last Name: MAYHEW, Mother's Marital Status: MARRIED, Parents Married: YES, Place of Birth: OAKLAND, Registration Number: 1897-003254.
  21. [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics (published), IVA WALKER WATSON, Sex: MALE, Date of Birth: 10 Feb 1899, Duration of Pregnancy: wks, Birth Weight: grams, Mother Given Names: JANE, Mother Maiden Last Name: MAYHEW, Mother's Marital Status: MARRIED, Parents Married: YES, Place of Birth: OAKLAND, Registration Number: 1899-006125.
  22. [S230] "Linda Schofield GED File", online url not applicable: no given name provided. Born and died July 12, 1899, Manitoba Canada.
  23. [S817] Manitoba Vital Statistics (published), REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1907-19714685
    CHILD'S DETAILS Last Name: WATSON
    Given Names: MARGARET ELIZAB.
  24. [S1186] Interview with Carole Moffat (Lewisville TX), by Rick Moffat. Rick Moffat Personal Files (Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA).

Garth Allinson Hamwood1

M, #2416, b. 14 April 1912, d. 14 June 1990
Father*Arthur William Hamwood2,3 b. 1 Sep 1869, d. c 12 Dec 1934
Mother*Myrtle Sophia Johnston2,4 b. 2 Aug 1879, d. 25 Oct 1975
Relationship2nd cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited10 Jul 2022
     He was born on 14 April 1912 at Collingwood Twp., Grey County, Ontario, Canada.2,5,6
     Garth Allinson Hamwood died on 14 June 1990 at Kerrobert Union Hospital, Kerrobert, RM of Progress No. 351, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 78.7,8,5,6
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Garth Hamwood.
Survivor(s): George Cunnings and Kyle Petch. Predeceased by his parents: Arthur Hamwood and Sophia Hamwood. Predeceased: Beverley Hamwood and Inez Cunnings.6

     Garth Allinson Hamwood was buried on 19 June 1990 at Kerrobert Cemetery, Kerrobert, RM of Progress No. 351, Saskatchewan, Canada. The pallbearers were: Barry Allcock.5,1
     His name was also recorded as Garth Allensen Hamwood according to family records nd a transcription of his grave marker.2,9,5
     Garth Allinson Hamwood was described as a telephone lineman for forty years (Oct 1, 1934 to September 30, 1974) 53 between 1 October 1934 and 30 September 1974 at Kerrobert, RM of Progress No. 351, Saskatchewan, Canada.9,10
     In the obituary of Arthur William Hamwood who died circa 12 December 1934, his son, Garth Hamwood was listed as a survivor.11 He, brother of the groom,was Best Man in the marriage of Beverley Johnston Hamwood and Hazel Maude Willis on 5 November 1938.12 Garth Hamwood, the bride's brother,was listed as a groomsman in the marriage of George William Cunnings and Anez (sic) Blanche Hamwood on 3 December 1938.13
     In the obituary of Myrtly (sic) Sophia Hamwood who died 25 October 1975, her son, Garth Hamwood, of Kerrobert, was listed as a survivor.14
     In the obituary of Inez Blanche Cunnings who died 17 September 1989, her brother, Garth Hamwood, of Kerrobert, SK, was listed as a survivor.15
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 30 June 1990.1
     In the obituary of George William Cunnings who died 28 December 1990, his brother-in-law, Garth Hamwood, was listed as predeceased.16
     Research notes (February 2019):
Review sources for alternate spelling of his middle name.17

Citations

  1. [S8666] Deaths: Hamwood, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jun 30, 1990, Page 45, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Garth Allinson Hamwood. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  2. [S4] E.F. White Jr., "Copy of Rhoda Johnston's Records", July 30, 1938 (Cincinnati, Ohio). These records copied by Edward Francis White, Jr. at the home of Thomas Boothby White, Jr. from the records of Cousin Rhoda Johnson McLellan (Mrs. Charles McLellan.) Included with T.B. White family record as page 2 and forward. 4 typed pages., Garth Allensen (Hamwood) b. April 14, 1912; Page 2. Hereinafter cited as "(E.F.) White Family Records."
  3. [S11] Ada J Flynn, compiler, Johnston Family Tree (Collingwood, Ontario: self published, 1974, revised 1981), Page 9. Hereinafter cited as Johnston Family Tree.
  4. [S11] Ada J Flynn, Johnston Family Tree, Page 14.
  5. [S7855] Helen Louise Allcock Memorial page, PrairieSouls: Kerrobert Cemetery, unknown repository address; PUBLISHER ID#: 0208061112ca and Rick Reader: Moffat, Mar 17, 2018, Kerrobert Cemetery: Garth Allensen (sic) Hamwood
    Grave marker transcription:
    Garth Allensen HAMWOOD     1912 - 1990     Lifes Work Well Done.
  6. [S8666] Star-Phoenix, Jun 30, 1990, Page 45, column 4, Obituary: Garth Allinson (sic) Hamwood.
  7. [S2694] Saskatoon Obituary Index : 1946 Onward, online Saskatoon Obituary Index Search, Hamwood, Garth Allinson & Hamwood, Myrtly Sophia. Hereinafter cited as Saskatoon Obituary Index.
  8. [S3957] Koch-Kury family tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/14419569, Hazel wife of Beverly Hamwood. Hereinafter cited as Koch-Kury family tree.
  9. [S11] Ada J Flynn, Johnston Family Tree, Farmer & Telephone service with his mother, Kerrobert, Saskatchewan; Page 9.
  10. [S1101] Jellicoe History Committee, compiler, Our community : Jellicoe, Dukesbury, Toledo, White Heron, Ivy, Oakwood, Norris (Kerrobert, Saskatchewan: Jellicoe History Committee, 1986), Page 17 - 19; Telephones by Marjorie Woodley. Hereinafter cited as Our Community.
  11. [S8667] Obituary: Arthur W. Hamwood, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Dec 17, 1934, Page 15, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Arthur William Hamwood. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  12. [S8670] Recent Weddings: Hamwwod--Williss, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Nov 14, 1938, Page 9, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding: Hamwood--Willis. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  13. [S3005] Weddings - Cunnings - Hamwood, Sasktoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Dec 12, 1938, page 6, columns 7 & 8 viewed at Google News Archive, Wedding: Cunnings - Hamwood. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  14. [S9125] Deaths: Hamwood, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 31 Oct 1975, Page 40 viewed at Saskatoon Public Library, Obituary: Sophia Hamwood - transcribed from JPG image provided by Saskatoon Public Library. The imaage of this obituary in newspapers.com is too out of focus to be legible. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  15. [S8665] Deaths: Hamwood, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Oct 5, 1989, Page 31, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Inez Blanche Cunnings née Hamwood. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  16. [S8673] Deaths: Cunnings, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jan 12, 1991, Page 23, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: George William Cunnings. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  17. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).

Sylvia May Allcock1,2,3,4,5

F, #2417, b. 14 January 1908, d. 24 September 1996
Father*Thomas Everett Allcock6,3,4,7,5 b. 22 Jan 1876, d. 1 Feb 1958
Mother*Ethel Gertrude Johnston6,3,4,7,5 b. 15 Feb 1883, d. 8 Sep 1980
Relationship2nd cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited10 Jul 2022
     She was born on 14 January 1908 at Eastview, Saskatchewan, Canada, according to Saskatchewan birth registration 205, and her obituary. Note that her obituary gives Belle Plaine as her birthplace.6,8,4,9 Alternatively, she may have been born in January 1907 at Saskatchewan, Canada, according to the 1911 census.3 Sylvia married George Melville Weeks, at the home of her parents, on 25 October 1935 at Ermine, Saskatchewan, Canada.10,7
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
The Maid of Honour and Best Man were Esmond Allcock and Gwen Allcock. Frances Elliott and Jean Allcock served in other roles (see their page for details.) The minister was Rev. A. E. Elliott.7

     Sylvia May Weeks died on 24 September 1996 at Kerrobert Union Hospital, Kerrobert, RM of Progress No. 351, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 88.9
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Survivor(s): Esmond Allcock, Helen Allcock, Mary Allcock, Doug Allcock, Marg Allcock, Jean Williams, Gwen Low and Fern Vincent. Predeceased: George Melville Weeks, Gary Weeks, Steel Allcock and Bert Vincent.9

     Sylvia May Allcock was buried on 30 September 1996 at Regina Memorial Gardens, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.9
     She was commonly known as Tibby, used by her siblings.9
     Sylvia Allcock appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, Robert and Ethel Allcock.3
     Sylvia May Allcock appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of RM of Oakdale No. 320, Saskatchewan in the household of her parents, Thomas and Ethel Gertrude Allcock.5
     Sylvia May Allcock was described as a teacher. She taught at Norris School No. 4218 in 1934-35. at Saskatchewan, Canada.6,11
     The following article appeared in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Star-Phoenix, 29 October 1935 :
WEEKS--ALLCOCK
     Mr. George Melville Weeks of Kronau, and Miss Sylvia May Allcock of Ermine, were the principals In a lovely house wedding at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Allcock at Ermine on Friday evening, October 25, Rev. A. E. Elliott of St. Paul's United Church, Sutherland, uncle of the bride, reading the service.
     To the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March played by Miss Frances Elliott of Sutherland, the bridal party took their places, Mr. Esmond Allcock, accompanying the groom and Miss Gwen Allcock acting as bridesmaid. Mr. T. E. Allcock gave the bride away.
     The bride wore a gown of ivory crepe with veil and carried pink roses, while the bridesmaid wore blue net and carried yellow 'mums. During the signing of the register. Miss Jean Allcock sang "Because." After the service more than thirty guests enjoyed a buffet lunch at which Mrs. A. E. Elliott and Mrs. A. W. Hamwood poured tea. Rev. A. E. Elliott proposed the toast to the bride and the groom made a very fitting acknowledgment. The happy couple motored to Kindersley, going on to Saskatoon and Regina, the bride travelling In a smart suit of brown and white corded silk with harmonizing accessories. They will be at home after November 1 at the groom's farm near Kronau.7

     The following article appeared in the Regina, Saskatchewan The Leader-Post, 14 August 1941 :
NELSON S. ALLCOCK KILLED IN ENGLAND
     RICHARDSON.--- Mrs. Melville Weeks has received word of the death of her brother, Nelson Steele Allcock, of Kerrobert, Sask., who arrived in England Jan. 1, 1941, as a member of the First Division Canadian Artillery. He was acting as motorcycle despatch rider when he was killed.12

     In the obituary of Thomas Everett Allcock who died 1 February 1958, her daughter, Mrs. G M Weeks, was listed as a survivor.13
     In the obituary of Ethel Gertrude Allcock who died 8 September 1980, her daughter, Sylvia Weeks, was listed as a survivor.14
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Leader-Post published in Regina, Saskatchewan, 27 September 1996.9
     In the obituary of Mary Louise Wilson who died 13 March 2008, her sister-in-law, Sylvia Weeks, was listed as predeceased.15

Family

George Melville Weeks b. 6 Jun 1907, d. 1969
Marriage*Sylvia married George Melville Weeks, at the home of her parents, on 25 October 1935 at Ermine, Saskatchewan, Canada.10,7 
MarWitNews
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
The Maid of Honour and Best Man were Esmond Allcock and Gwen Allcock. Frances Elliott and Jean Allcock served in other roles (see their page for details.) The minister was Rev. A. E. Elliott.7
 
Child

Citations

  1. [S4] E.F. White Jr., "Copy of Rhoda Johnston's Records", July 30, 1938 (Cincinnati, Ohio). These records copied by Edward Francis White, Jr. at the home of Thomas Boothby White, Jr. from the records of Cousin Rhoda Johnson McLellan (Mrs. Charles McLellan.) Included with T.B. White family record as page 2 and forward. 4 typed pages., Sylvia May (Allcock) b. Jan. 14, 1908; Page 3. Hereinafter cited as "(E.F.) White Family Records."
  2. [S11] Ada J Flynn, compiler, Johnston Family Tree (Collingwood, Ontario: self published, 1974, revised 1981), Teacher.; Page 10. Hereinafter cited as Johnston Family Tree.
  3. [S2564] Robert Allcock household, 08 Jun 1911 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Townships 17, 24 West, 2 Meridian, Moose Jaw district, Saskatchewan; Page 7; Family: 68, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  4. [S1090] EHealth Saskatchewan, Genealogy Index Searches , eHealth Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Genealogy Search Page; "Birth, Marriage & Death Register Index"; cited as "SK eHealth Genealogy Searches., Allcock, Sylvia May; Born: 1908/1/14.
  5. [S8696] Thomas Everett Allcock household, 01 Jun 1921 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Rm of Oakdale, Kindersley (census district), Saskatchewan; Page: 6; Family: 52, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
  6. [S11] Ada J Flynn, Johnston Family Tree, Page 10.
  7. [S8684] Weeks--Allcock, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Oct 29, 1935, Page 9, column 6 & 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding: Weeks--Alcock. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  8. [S133] White Family Members (1768-1971), Typed Transcription, Received by mail 16 Feb 1971, RGM - File folder #1505, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, Sylvia May (Allcock) b. Jan. 14, 1908; Page 3.
  9. [S8685] Death Notices: Weeks, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Sep 27, 1996, Page 38, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Sylvia May "Tibby" Weeks née Allcock. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  10. [S11] Ada J Flynn, Johnston Family Tree, Sylvia May Allcock...m. George Melville Weeks ( - 1969) Farmer, Richardson, Saskatchewan; Page 10.
  11. [S1101] Jellicoe History Committee, compiler, Our community : Jellicoe, Dukesbury, Toledo, White Heron, Ivy, Oakwood, Norris (Kerrobert, Saskatchewan: Jellicoe History Committee, 1986). Hereinafter cited as Our Community.
  12. [S8694] Nelson S. Allcock Killed In England, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 14 Aug 1941, Page 15, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Nelson Steele Allcock killed in England. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  13. [S3010] Deaths - Allcock, Sasktoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Feb 3, 1958, page 16, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Thomas Everett Allcock. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  14. [S3009] Deaths - Allcock, Sasktoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Sep 10, 1980, page 54, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Ethel Gertrude Allcock. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  15. [S3923] Obituary - Allcock, The News-Optimist, North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Apr 2, 2008, Page 17 viewed at News-Optimist, No on-line version of this obituary is currently available (2018). Hereinafter cited as The News-Optimist.

George Melville Weeks1,2

M, #2418, b. 6 June 1907, d. 1969
Father*Edward St. Elmo Weeks3 b. 1881, d. 20 Jan 1952
Mother*Jennie McKay3 b. 1889, d. 1956
Last Edited20 Mar 2021
     He was born on 6 June 1907 at Regina Beach, Saskatchewan, Canada.3 George married Sylvia May Allcock, at the home of her parents, on 25 October 1935 at Ermine, Saskatchewan, Canada.4,1
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
The Maid of Honour and Best Man were Esmond Allcock and Gwen Allcock. Frances Elliott and Jean Allcock served in other roles (see their page for details.) The minister was Rev. A. E. Elliott.1

     George Melville Weeks died in 1969.5,6
     He was commonly known as Melville7,8 ; and, Mel.5,9
     The following article appeared in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Star-Phoenix, 29 October 1935 :
WEEKS--ALLCOCK
     Mr. George Melville Weeks of Kronau, and Miss Sylvia May Allcock of Ermine, were the principals In a lovely house wedding at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Allcock at Ermine on Friday evening, October 25, Rev. A. E. Elliott of St. Paul's United Church, Sutherland, uncle of the bride, reading the service.
     To the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March played by Miss Frances Elliott of Sutherland, the bridal party took their places, Mr. Esmond Allcock, accompanying the groom and Miss Gwen Allcock acting as bridesmaid. Mr. T. E. Allcock gave the bride away.
     The bride wore a gown of ivory crepe with veil and carried pink roses, while the bridesmaid wore blue net and carried yellow 'mums. During the signing of the register. Miss Jean Allcock sang "Because." After the service more than thirty guests enjoyed a buffet lunch at which Mrs. A. E. Elliott and Mrs. A. W. Hamwood poured tea. Rev. A. E. Elliott proposed the toast to the bride and the groom made a very fitting acknowledgment. The happy couple motored to Kindersley, going on to Saskatoon and Regina, the bride travelling In a smart suit of brown and white corded silk with harmonizing accessories. They will be at home after November 1 at the groom's farm near Kronau.1

     In the obituary of Edwin (sic) S Weeks who died 20 January 1952, his son, Melville Weeks, farming at Richardson, was listed as a survivor.10
     George Melville Weeks was described as a farmer at Richardson, Saskatchewan, Canada.7
     In the obituary of Ethel Gertrude Allcock who died 8 September 1980, his son-in-law, Melville Weeks, was listed as a survivor.8
     In the obituary of Sylvia May Weeks who died 24 September 1996, her husband, George Melville Weeks, was listed as predeceased.9

Family

Sylvia May Allcock b. 14 Jan 1908, d. 24 Sep 1996
Marriage*George married Sylvia May Allcock, at the home of her parents, on 25 October 1935 at Ermine, Saskatchewan, Canada.4,1 
MarWitNews
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
The Maid of Honour and Best Man were Esmond Allcock and Gwen Allcock. Frances Elliott and Jean Allcock served in other roles (see their page for details.) The minister was Rev. A. E. Elliott.1
 
Child

Citations

  1. [S8684] Weeks--Allcock, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Oct 29, 1935, Page 9, column 6 & 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding: Weeks--Alcock. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  2. [S11] Ada J Flynn, compiler, Johnston Family Tree (Collingwood, Ontario: self published, 1974, revised 1981), George Melville Weeks ( - 1969) Farmer, Richardson, Saskatchewan; Page 10. Hereinafter cited as Johnston Family Tree.
  3. [S1090] EHealth Saskatchewan, Genealogy Index Searches , eHealth Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Genealogy Search Page; "Birth, Marriage & Death Register Index"; cited as "SK eHealth Genealogy Searches., Birth: George Melville Weeks.
  4. [S11] Ada J Flynn, Johnston Family Tree, Sylvia May Allcock...m. George Melville Weeks ( - 1969) Farmer, Richardson, Saskatchewan; Page 10.
  5. [S133] White Family Members (1768-1971), Typed Transcription, Received by mail 16 Feb 1971, RGM - File folder #1505, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, Sylvia May (Allcock) m. Mel ____ who died . . . 1969; Page 3.
  6. [S11] Ada J Flynn, Johnston Family Tree, Page 10.
  7. [S11] Ada J Flynn, Johnston Family Tree, George Melville Weeks ( - 1969) Farmer, Richardson, Saskatchewan; Page 10.
  8. [S3009] Deaths - Allcock, Sasktoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Sep 10, 1980, page 54, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Ethel Gertrude Allcock. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  9. [S8685] Death Notices: Weeks, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Sep 27, 1996, Page 38, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Sylvia May "Tibby" Weeks née Allcock. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  10. [S8687] (Rites for Edwin S. Weeks), The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Jan 23, 1952, Page 11, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Edwin S. Weeks. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.

Melville Gary Weeks1

M, #2419, b. 1937, d. 1989
Father*George Melville Weeks2 b. 6 Jun 1907, d. 1969
Mother*Sylvia May Allcock2 b. 14 Jan 1908, d. 24 Sep 1996
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited16 Aug 2022
     He was born in 1937.3
     Melville Gary Weeks died in 1989.3
     He was commonly known as Gary.2
     In the obituary of Sylvia May Weeks who died 24 September 1996, her son, Gary Weeks, was listed as predeceased.3

Citations

  1. [S11] Ada J Flynn, compiler, Johnston Family Tree (Collingwood, Ontario: self published, 1974, revised 1981), Edmonton, Alta.; Page 10. Hereinafter cited as Johnston Family Tree.
  2. [S11] Ada J Flynn, Johnston Family Tree, Page 10.
  3. [S8685] Death Notices: Weeks, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Sep 27, 1996, Page 38, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Sylvia May "Tibby" Weeks née Allcock. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.