Person Page - 1547

     She was born circa 1822, Wexford Gorey, Ireland.²
     Susan Newton appeared on the 1881 British Census of England, Yorkshire, in the household of Michael and Annie F. Kelly.²

     He was born on 8 October 1899, The Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada according to his RAF Office Service Record upon his transfer.^5,6 Alternatively, he may have been born on 7 October 1900 at Assiniboia East, The Territories, Canada,⁴; or, on 1 October 1898 at Alameda, The Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada, according to his 1917 Attestation upon enlistment.^2,7 William married Margaret Isobel McLean on 17 October 1931, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.^6,8,9
     William Irwin Riddell died on 18 December 1969, in a local hospital, Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada at age 70.¹⁰
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Wing Commander William I. Riddell. Wing Commander William I. Riddell was buried on 20 December 1969 at St. Peter's Anglican Cemetery, Cobourg, Northumberland County, Ontario Canada.^11,10
     

Canadian Military Service - WWI

     William Irwin Riddell of 5 began military service on 26 March 1917 at the age of 17 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, joining the 249 Overseas Battalion as a private. 2. He was described as being 5' 9.5" with blue eyes, light brown hair and a fair compexion. On his Attestation (enlistment) papers, he listed his next-of-kin/contact as his father, J. S. Riddell of Frobisher. He was assigned regimental number 1069599.²

Military Service (Reenlisted/Resumed)

     William resumed military service on 7 February 1918 joining the R.F.C. as a Cadet and then transferring to the R.A.F. 10 Oct 1918.² Pte. William Irwin Riddell ended his military service in order to re-enlist as a Cadet in the R.F.C. (Royal Flying Corps) on 7 February 1918 at Québec, Québec, Canada,

End of Military Service section.²

     On 12 February 1919, he was classified as no longer physically fit for war service. He was hospitalized 23 May 1919 and discharged to a Canadian Repatriation camp on 29 May 1919. He was again hospitalized 13 Jul 1919 and discharged 30 Sep 1919. He was transferred to an R.A.F. Repatriation camp 13 Nov 1919.⁵ 2nd Lt. William Irwin Riddell ended military service as part of general demobilization on 13 November 1919 at Winchester, Hampshire, England,

End of Military Service section.¹²

Military Service (Reenlisted/Resumed)

     William resumed military service in 1925 receiving a permanent commission in the R.C.A.F.⁸ Wing Commander William Irwin Riddell (R.C.A.F. retired) ended his military service in January 1942

End of Military Service section.^1,8

     He was known within the family as Irwin Riddell.¹²
     Willam J. (sic) Riddell appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Alameda, Saskatchewan in the household of his parents, John and Levina Riddell.⁴
     The following article appeared in the Winnipeg, Manitoba The Winnipeg Tribune, 20 October 1931 :

     In the obituary of John Samuel Riddell who died 5 December 1937, his son, Flight Lieut. W. I. Riddell, (R.C.A.M.) of Vancouver, was listed as a survivor.³
     The following article appeared in the Winnipeg, Manitoba The Winnipeg Tribune, 9 January 1942 :

     In the obituary of Lavina Riddell who died 25 July 1944, her son, Wing Commander William Irwin Riddell (R.C.A.F. retired), of Cobourg, Ontario, was listed as a survivor.¹
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ottawa Citizen published in Ottawa, Ontario, 19 December 1969.¹⁰

     She was born on 4 January 1902, Frobisher, The Territories (Saskatchewan), Canada according to Saskatchewan Birth Registration 2231.¹
     She was commonly known as Jean.³
     In the obituary of John Samuel Riddell who died 5 December 1937, his daughter, Mrs. W. H. Waddell, of Winnipeg, was listed as a survivor.²
     In the obituary of Lavina Riddell who died 25 July 1944, her daughter, Mrs. Wilfred Waddell, of Guelph, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     In the obituary of Wing Commander William I. Riddell who died 18 December 1969, his sister, Jean Waddell, of Guelph, Ontario, was listed as a survivor.³

     Lydia married William Rich.²
     In the obituary of Edith Lydia Tawar who died 21 March 2017, her mother, Lydia Rich, was listed as predeceased.¹

     She was born on 1 December 1919, Elizabethtown, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA.^4,5,7 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1920 at Ohio, USA.⁵
     Tycie Harriet Sykes died on 1 December 1997, at her home, Connersville, Connersville Twp., Fayette County, Indiana, USA.¹
     She was also known as Harriet Sykes.^2,5,6
     Tycie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Elizabethtown, Whitewater Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio in the household of her parents, Harry and Tycie W. Sykes.⁴
     Tycie Harriet appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Elizabethtown, Whitewater Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio in the household of her parents, Harry and Tycie W. Sykes.³
     In the obituary of Harry J. Sykes who died 20 January 1954, his daughter, Harriet Gross (sic), was listed as a survivor.⁸
     The following analysis is from my personal research and reflects my attempts to consolidate information from different sources.

     She was born in November 1892, Ohio, USA.^3,4,2 Tycie married Harry J. Sykes on 18 November 1915, Warren County, Ohio, USA.^5,6,4,7,1
     Tycie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Whitewater Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio in the household of her parents, Ezra and Arabelle West.²
     Harry J. and Tycie W. Sykes appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Elizabethtown, Whitewater Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio, enumerated 3 January 1920, described as a retail merchant in a general Store. Their blended family included: Joseph Sykes, Alice Sykes and Tycie Sykes.³
     In the obituary of Ezra G. Hayes who died 7 September 1923, his daughter, Tycie Sykes, of Elizabethtown, was listed as a survivor.⁸
     Harry and Tycie W. Sykes appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Elizabethtown, Whitewater Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio, enumerated 4 April 1930, described as a merchant in the grocery business. Their children: Alice and Tycie Harriet, were listed as living with them.⁴ Tycie W. Sykes was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of Harry Joseph Sykes.⁵
     In the obituary of Harry J. Sykes who died 20 January 1954, his wife, Tycie Sykes, was listed as a survivor.⁹

     He was born in June 1874, Ohio, USA.³ Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1872 at Ohio, USA, since he was age 38 in the 1910 census.² William married Isabelle Sykes in 1898 or 1899.^3,2
     William and Isabelle Myers appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Harrison, Harrison Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio, enumerated 2 June 1900 Their blended family included: Harry and Clifford.³
     William D. and Isabell Myers appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Harrison, Harrison Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio, enumerated 15 April 1910, described as a carpenter in the "house" industry. Their blended family included: Clifford Myers, Marie Myers, Carl W. Myers and George J. Myers. As were his step-son, Harry Sykes, mother-in-law, Julia A. Sykes and father, William Myers.²

     He was born on 7 May 1887, Bright, Miller Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.^4,2,3 Harry married Hazel Gaffield circa 1918, since he was 30 and she was 24 when they married according to the 1930 census.^5,6,7,8
     Harry appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Harrison, Harrison Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio in the household of his parents, William and Isabelle Myers, his step-son.²
     Harry Sykes appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Harrison, Harrison Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio, in the household of William D. and Isabell Myers, his step-son.³
     Harry Sykes registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 at Harrison, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, at the age of 30. He listed his occupation as a painter, working for George Sykes of Harrison.⁴
     Harry and Hazel Sykes appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Sheldon Twp., Iroquois County, Illinois, enumerated 26 January 1920, described as a car inspector in the railroad industry.⁷
     Hary and Hazel Sykes appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Watseka, Middleport Twp., Iroquois County, Illinois, enumerated 12 April 1930, described as a general painter. Their son, Charles, was listed as living with them. Charles was adopted. Hary was a veteran of WWI.⁸
     The following information is from my personal research, March 1940:

      He registered for the "Old Man's" draft in 1942 at Iroquois County, Illinois, USA, at the age of at an unknown age . This registration indicated that he had no middle name. He gave Mrs. Amy Doran(?) as a contact person, rather than his wife. Had they separated by this date?.He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as.¹⁰

     He was born in May 1899, Ohio, USA.^1,2
     Clifford appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Harrison, Harrison Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio in the household of his parents, William and Isabelle Myers.¹
     Clifford appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Harrison, Harrison Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio in the household of his parents, William and Isabell Myers.²

     She was born on 22 June 1901, Indiana, USA.^2,1
     Marie Ann Myers died on 2 August 1973 at Terrace View Extended Care, Lawrenceburg, Lawrenceburg Twp., Dearborn County, Indiana, USA according to Inidana Medical Certificate of Death 73-029144.^3,1
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Marie Myers.
     The informant on her death registration was her son.¹ Marie Ann Myers was buried on 6 August 1973 at Glen Haven Cemetery, Harrison, Harrison Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio USA.³
     Marie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Harrison, Harrison Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio in the household of her parents, William and Isabell Myers.²
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Cincinnati Enquirer published in Cincinnati, Ohio, 5 August 1973.³

     He was born circa 1905, Indiana, USA.¹
     Carl W. appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Harrison, Harrison Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio in the household of his parents, William and Isabell Myers.¹

     He was born circa 1907, Indiana, USA.¹
     George J. appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Harrison, Harrison Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio in the household of his parents, William and Isabell Myers.¹

     He was born circa 1845, Ohio, USA.¹
     William Myers appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Harrison, Harrison Twp., Hamilton County, Ohio, in the household of William D. and Isabell Myers, his father, listed as a laborer on a traction line.¹

     He was born on 7 September 1952.¹
     Gary Leonard Haight died on 18 February 1988, at his home, probably in or near Cartwright, Manitoba, Canada at age 35.^2,1
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Garry (sic) Leonard Haight. Gary Leonard Haight was buried on 22 February 1988 at Cartwright Cemetery, RM of Roblin, Manitoba Canada.^2,1
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Winnipeg Free Press published in Winnipeg, Manitoba, 20 February 1988.¹
     In the obituary of Delmer Leonard Haight who died 16 December 2005, his nephew, Gary Haight, was listed as predeceased.³
     In the obituary of Derwin Reginald Haight who died 3 July 2007, his son, Gary Haight, was listed as predeceased.⁴
     In the obituary of Thelma Beryl Haight who died 2 April 2017, her son, Gary Haight, was listed as predeceased.⁵