Edwin Hitchens1

M, #38404, d. 1955
Last Edited8 Jul 2022
     Edwin married Ida Miram Colton.1
     Edwin Hitchens died in 1955.1
     In the obituary of Ida Miram Hitchens who died 14 December 1992, her husband, Edwin Hitchens, was listed as predeceased.1
     In the obituary of Roy Wesley Hitchens who died 15 May 1993, his father, Edwin Hitchens, was listed as predeceased.2

Family

Ida Miram Colton b. 21 Jul 1898, d. 14 Dec 1992
Child

Citations

  1. [S8751] Deaths: Hitchens, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Dec 15, 1992, Page 42, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Ida Mirium Hitchens née Colton. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  2. [S8783] Death Notices: Hitchens, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, May 18, 1993, Page 17, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary; Roy Hitchens. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  3. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Roy Wesley Hitchens
    Grave marker transcription:
    HITCHENS
    Roy W.     Nov. 29, 1926 - May 15, 1993...

Eva Bertha Colton1,2

F, #38405, b. 8 December 1907, d. 1 April 1997
Father*Marvin Ward Colton1,3,4 b. 1 Dec 1860, d. 28 Aug 1943
Mother*Mary Isabella Seed1,3,4 b. 26 Dec 1869, d. 10 Apr 1961
Last Edited11 Jul 2022
     She was born on 8 December 1907 at Tregarva, RM of Lumsden No. 189, Saskatchewan, Canada.1,2
     Eva Bertha Colton died on 1 April 1997 at Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 89.3,2
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Eva Bertha Colton was buried on 7 April 1997 at Indian Head Cemetery, Indian Head, RM of Indian Head No. 156, Saskatchewan, Canada.3,2
     In the obituary of Marven (sic) Ward Colton who died 28 August 1943, his daughter, Eva Colton at home, was listed as a survivor.5
     In the obituary of Delbert Bingham Colton who died September 1956, his sister, Eva Colton, of Indian Head, was listed as a survivor.6
     In the obituary of Mary Colton who died 10 April 1961, her daughter, Eva Colton, at home, was listed as a survivor.7
     In the obituary of Elsie Colton who died 20 September 1982, her sister, Eva Colton, of Indian Head, was listed as a survivor.8
     In the obituary of Alma Marybelle Jones who died 4 March 1986, her sister, Eva Colton, of Indian Head, was listed as a survivor.9
     In the obituary of Ida Miram Hitchens who died 14 December 1992, her sister, Eva Colton, of Indian Head, was listed as a survivor.4
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Leader-Post published in Regina, Saskatchewan, 3 April 1997.2
     In the obituary of Eldon W. Colton who died 8 June 1998, his sister, Eva Colton, was listed as predeceased.10

Citations

  1. [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., Eva Bertha Colton, Gender: Female, Birth Date: 08 Dec 1907, Birth Place: Tregarva, Saskatchewan, Canada, Father: Marvin Colton, Mother: Mary I Seed, Registration #: 1479.
  2. [S8752] Death Notices: Colton, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Apr 3, 1997, Page 30, column 4, Obituary: Eva Bertha Colton. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  3. [S3067] Saskatchewan Cemeteries Project - Indian Head Cemetery, online Saskatchewan Cemeteries Project - Indian Head Cemetery, Saskatchewan Cemeteries Project
    Indian Head Cemetery

    Date of burial (unless otherwise indicated) - plot #
    Colton, Adelbert 'Bert"     1956 son of Marvin & Mary     14-17
    Colton, Eldon     Jun 12, 1998 son of Marvin & Mary     20-32
    Colton, Elsie     Sep 24, 1982 dau of Marvin & Mary     20-32
    Colton, Eva     Apr 7, 1997 dau of Marvin & Mary     20-32
    Colton, Lily Mabel (née Hitchens)     May 8, 1984 wife of Bert     15-17
    Colton, Marion Ward     1944     13-17
    Colton, Mary I.     1961     13-17. Hereinafter cited as Sask Cemeteries Project - Indian Head.
  4. [S8751] Deaths: Hitchens, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Dec 15, 1992, Page 42, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Ida Mirium Hitchens née Colton. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  5. [S8759] Indian Head Death, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Sep 1, 1944, Page 4, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Marven Ward Colton. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  6. [S8758] Indian Head farmer dies, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Sep 25, 1956, Page 7, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Delbert Bingham Colton. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  7. [S8756] Last rites for pioneer, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Apr 19, 1961, Page 12, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mary Isabella Colton. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  8. [S8757] Death Notice: Colton, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Sep 21, 1982, Page 25, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Elsie Colton. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  9. [S10449] Death Notice: Jones, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 05 Mar 1986, Page 43, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Alma Marybelle Jones nee Colten (Aged 89). Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  10. [S8755] Death Notices: Colton, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Jun 10, 1998, Page 27, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Eldon W Colton. Hereinafter cited as SK eHealth: Death Index - Colton, E C.

Olive Colton1

F, #38406, d. 1917
Father*Marvin Ward Colton1 b. 1 Dec 1860, d. 28 Aug 1943
Mother*Mary Isabella Seed1 b. 26 Dec 1869, d. 10 Apr 1961
Last Edited21 Feb 2019
     Olive Colton died in 1917 at Saskatchewan, Canada.2
     In the obituary of Elsie Colton who died 20 September 1982, her sister, Olive Colton, was listed as predeceased.2
     In the obituary of Alma Marybelle Jones who died 4 March 1986, her sister, Olive Colton, was listed as predeceased.3
     In the obituary of Eva Bertha Colton who died 1 April 1997, her sister, Olive Colton, was listed as predeceased.1
     In the obituary of Eldon W. Colton who died 8 June 1998, his sister, Olive Colton, was listed as predeceased.4

Citations

  1. [S8752] Death Notices: Colton, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Apr 3, 1997, Page 30, column 4, Obituary: Eva Bertha Colton. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  2. [S8757] Death Notice: Colton, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Sep 21, 1982, Page 25, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Elsie Colton. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  3. [S10449] Death Notice: Jones, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 05 Mar 1986, Page 43, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Alma Marybelle Jones nee Colten (Aged 89). Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  4. [S8755] Death Notices: Colton, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Jun 10, 1998, Page 27, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Eldon W Colton. Hereinafter cited as SK eHealth: Death Index - Colton, E C.

Elva Clara Colton1

F, #38407, d. 25 September 1910
Father*Marvin Ward Colton2 b. 1 Dec 1860, d. 28 Aug 1943
Mother*Mary Isabella Seed2 b. 26 Dec 1869, d. 10 Apr 1961
Last Edited8 Jul 2022
     Elva Clara Colton died on 25 September 1910 at Saskatchewan, Canada.1
     In the obituary of Elsie Colton who died 20 September 1982, her infant sister, Elva Colton, was listed as predeceased.3
     In the obituary of Alma Marybelle Jones who died 4 March 1986, her infant sister, Elva Colton, was listed as predeceased.4
     In the obituary of Eva Bertha Colton who died 1 April 1997, her infant sister, Elva Colton, was listed as predeceased.2
     In the obituary of Eldon W. Colton who died 8 June 1998, his twin sister, Elva Colton, was listed as predeceased.5

The following biographical fact was included:
She died in infancy.2

Citations

  1. [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., Elva Clara Colton, Death: 25 Sep 1910, Registration Number: 2008.
  2. [S8752] Death Notices: Colton, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Apr 3, 1997, Page 30, column 4, Obituary: Eva Bertha Colton. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  3. [S8757] Death Notice: Colton, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Sep 21, 1982, Page 25, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Elsie Colton. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  4. [S10449] Death Notice: Jones, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 05 Mar 1986, Page 43, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Alma Marybelle Jones nee Colten (Aged 89). Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  5. [S8755] Death Notices: Colton, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Jun 10, 1998, Page 27, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Eldon W Colton. Hereinafter cited as SK eHealth: Death Index - Colton, E C.

Ella Colton1

F, #38408
Father*Marvin Ward Colton1 b. 1 Dec 1860, d. 28 Aug 1943
Mother*Mary Isabella Seed1 b. 26 Dec 1869, d. 10 Apr 1961
Last Edited21 Feb 2019
     The following biographical fact was included:
She died in infancy.1

     In the obituary of Elsie Colton who died 20 September 1982, her infant sister, Ella Colton, was listed as predeceased.2
     In the obituary of Alma Marybelle Jones who died 4 March 1986, her infant sister, Ella Colton, was listed as predeceased.3
     In the obituary of Eva Bertha Colton who died 1 April 1997, her infant sister, Ella Colton, was listed as predeceased.1
     In the obituary of Eldon W. Colton who died 8 June 1998, his sister, Ella Colton, was listed as predeceased.4

Citations

  1. [S8752] Death Notices: Colton, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Apr 3, 1997, Page 30, column 4, Obituary: Eva Bertha Colton. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  2. [S8757] Death Notice: Colton, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Sep 21, 1982, Page 25, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Elsie Colton. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  3. [S10449] Death Notice: Jones, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 05 Mar 1986, Page 43, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Alma Marybelle Jones nee Colten (Aged 89). Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  4. [S8755] Death Notices: Colton, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Jun 10, 1998, Page 27, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Eldon W Colton. Hereinafter cited as SK eHealth: Death Index - Colton, E C.

David Charles Jones1

M, #38409, b. 1883, d. circa January 1972
Last Edited10 Jul 2022
     He was born in 1883 at Wales.1 David married Alma Mary Bell Colton in 1922.2,1
     David Charles Jones died circa January 1972 at Saskatchewan, Canada.1
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of David Charles Jones.
Survivor(s): Alma Jones.1

     He was commonly known as Dave Jones.2
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Leader-Post published in Regina, Saskatchewan, 2 February 1972.1
     In the obituary of Alma Marybelle Jones who died 4 March 1986, her husband, David Charles Jones, was listed as predeceased.3

Family

Alma Mary Bell Colton b. 18 Jun 1896, d. 4 Mar 1986
Marriage*David married Alma Mary Bell Colton in 1922.2,1 

Citations

  1. [S8760] Provincial obituaries: Jones, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Feb 2, 1972, Page 5, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: David Charles Jones. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  2. [S8758] Indian Head farmer dies, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, Sep 25, 1956, Page 7, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Delbert Bingham Colton. Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.
  3. [S10449] Death Notice: Jones, The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan, 05 Mar 1986, Page 43, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Alma Marybelle Jones nee Colten (Aged 89). Hereinafter cited as Leader-Post.

Harold Theodore Alcorn1

M, #38410, b. 22 March 1900, d. 3 October 1987
Father*William James Alcorn2 b. Feb 1871, d. 20 Nov 1934
Mother*Annie Sophia Park2 d. 18 Oct 1956
Last Edited21 Jan 2024
     He was born on 22 March 1900.3
     Harold Theodore Alcorn died on 3 October 1987 at age 87.3
     He, escorted his sister down the aisle, at the wedding of John Andrew Mather and Mary Alfreda Alcorn on 14 November 1938.2

The following biographical fact was included, 1945:
He served as a Major in France with the R.C.E. (Royal Canadian Engineers?)1

     In the obituary of Annie Alcorn who died 18 October 1956, her son, Harold Theodore Alcorn, of Melville, was listed as a survivor.4
     In the obituary of Flossie Reilly who died 14 January 1972, her brother, Harold Alcorn, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.5
     In the obituary of Duncan Ross Alcorn who died 7 September 1972, his brother, Harold Alcorn, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.6
     In the obituary of William Kenneth Alcorn who died 1 July 1983, his brother, Harold Alcorn, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.7

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 55ff: Alcorn Family. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S8762] Wedding Of Interest Is Solemnized, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Nov 18, 1938, Page 8, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding: Mather--Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  3. [S10368] Ryan Powell, "Email message re: Alcorn Family," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (address withheld for privacy) to Rick Moffat, 17 May 2020. Hereinafter cited as "Alcorn Family."
  4. [S8768] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Oct 20, 1956, Page 24, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Annie Alcorn née Park. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  5. [S8767] Deaths: Reilly, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jan 17, 1972, Page 20, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Flossie Reilly née Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  6. [S8766] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Sep 9, 1972, Page 35, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Duncan Ross Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  7. [S8763] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jul 7, 1983, Page 25, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Kenneth Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.

Flossie Alcorn1

F, #38411, b. circa 1903, d. 14 January 1972
Father*William James Alcorn1 b. Feb 1871, d. 20 Nov 1934
Mother*Annie Sophia Park1 d. 18 Oct 1956
Last Edited21 Jan 2024
     She was born circa 1903 at Ontario, Canada.2 Flossie married Walter Reilly in 1926 at Melville, Saskatchewan, Canada.3,2
     Flossie Alcorn died on 14 January 1972, in a nursing home, at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.1,2
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
     Flossie Alcorn was buried at Melville Cemetery, Melville, Saskatchewan, Canada.2
     In the obituary of Annie Alcorn who died 18 October 1956, her daughter, Flossie Riley, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.4
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 17 January 1972.2
     In the obituary of Duncan Ross Alcorn who died 7 September 1972, his sister, Flossie, was listed as predeceased.5
     In the obituary of William Kenneth Alcorn who died 1 July 1983, his sister, Flossie Reilly, was listed as predeceased.3

Family

Walter Reilly d. 6 Jul 1967
Marriage*Flossie married Walter Reilly in 1926 at Melville, Saskatchewan, Canada.3,2 

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 55ff: Alcorn Family. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S8767] Deaths: Reilly, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jan 17, 1972, Page 20, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Flossie Reilly née Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  3. [S8763] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jul 7, 1983, Page 25, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Kenneth Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  4. [S8768] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Oct 20, 1956, Page 24, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Annie Alcorn née Park. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  5. [S8766] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Sep 9, 1972, Page 35, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Duncan Ross Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.

Duncan Ross Alcorn1

M, #38412, b. 3 October 1907, d. 7 September 1972
Father*William James Alcorn2 b. Feb 1871, d. 20 Nov 1934
Mother*Annie Sophia Park2 d. 18 Oct 1956
Last Edited21 Jan 2024
     He was born on 3 October 1907 at Welwyn, RM of Moosomin No. 121, Saskatchewan, Canada.1 Duncan married Marie Erhardt in 1941.2 Duncan married Florence Lake on 7 December 1959.2,3
     Duncan Ross Alcorn died on 7 September 1972, at home, at Asquith, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 64.2,3,1
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Duncan Ross Alcorn.
Survivor(s): Florence Alcorn, Gladys Keith, Mary Mather, Adele Powell, Harold Alcorn, Gordon Alcorn and William Alcorn. Predeceased: Flossie.1

     In the obituary of Annie Alcorn who died 18 October 1956, her son, Duncan Ross Alcorn, of Melville, was listed as a survivor.4
     In the obituary of Flossie Reilly who died 14 January 1972, her brother, Duncan Alcorn, of Asquith, was listed as a survivor.5
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 9 September 1972.1
     In the obituary of William Kenneth Alcorn who died 1 July 1983, his brother, Duncan Alcorn, was listed as predeceased.6
     In the obituary of Florence Alcorn who died 20 April 1994, her second husband, Duncan Alcorn, was listed as predeceased.7
     In the obituary of Bert Owens who died 13 August 2008, his brother-in-law, Duncan Alcorn, was listed as predeceased.8

Family 1

Marie Erhardt d. Nov 1957
Marriage*Duncan married Marie Erhardt in 1941.2 

Family 2

Florence Lake b. 22 Apr 1912, d. 20 Apr 1994
Marriage*Duncan married Florence Lake on 7 December 1959.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S8766] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Sep 9, 1972, Page 35, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Duncan Ross Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  2. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 55ff: Alcorn Family. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  3. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, Asquith Record, Page 181ff: Florence (Alcorn) Lake.
  4. [S8768] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Oct 20, 1956, Page 24, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Annie Alcorn née Park. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  5. [S8767] Deaths: Reilly, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jan 17, 1972, Page 20, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Flossie Reilly née Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  6. [S8763] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jul 7, 1983, Page 25, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Kenneth Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  7. [S9653] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 21 Apr 1994, Page 21, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Florence Alcorn née Lake. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.
  8. [S9654] Deaths: Owens, (Albert) "Bert", Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 20 Aug 2008, Page 33, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Albert "Bert" Owens. Hereinafter cited as Star Phoenix.

Gladys Emma Alcorn1

F, #38413, b. 4 August 1909, d. 24 August 1999
Father*William James Alcorn2,1 b. Feb 1871, d. 20 Nov 1934
Mother*Annie Sophia Park2,1 d. 18 Oct 1956
Last Edited15 Feb 2024
     She was born on 4 August 1909 at Welwyn, RM of Moosomin No. 121, Saskatchewan, Canada.3,1 Gladys married Ian McKenzie Keith circa September 1937.4,5,1
     Gladys Emma Alcorn died on 24 August 1999 at Cariboo Memorial Hospital, Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada, at age 90 according to BC Death Registration 1999-09-017939.6,1
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Predeceased by her husband, Ian Keith.6
The informant on her death registration was her son, Graham.1
     The engagement of Gladys Alcorn and Ian Keith was announced by Mrs. W. J. Alcorn on 17 August 1937 at the newspaper the, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; Social and Personal
     ...Mrs. W. J. Alcorn ot Asquith announces the engagement of her daughter, Gladys, to Mr. Ian Keith son of Mr. J. Keith and the late Mrs. Keith, of Waldron, Sask. The wedding will take place the latter part of September.4
     In the obituary of Annie Alcorn who died 18 October 1956, her daughter, Gladys Keith, of Pritchard, BC, was listed as a survivor.7
     In the obituary of Flossie Reilly who died 14 January 1972, her sister Gladys, Mrs. Ian Keith, of Williams Lake, BC, was listed as a survivor.8
     In the obituary of Duncan Ross Alcorn who died 7 September 1972, his sister, Gladys Keith, of Williams Lake, BC, was listed as a survivor.9
     In the obituary of William Kenneth Alcorn who died 1 July 1983, his sister, Gladys Keith, of Vernon, BC, was listed as a survivor.5
     She was cremated on 27 August 1999 at Fraserview Crematorium, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.1
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Tribune published in Williams Lake, British Columbia, 7 September 1999.6

Family

Ian McKenzie Keith b. 29 Apr 1912, d. 12 Oct 1991
Marriage*Gladys married Ian McKenzie Keith circa September 1937.4,5,1 

Citations

  1. [S14366] Gladys Emma Keith née Alcorn, Death Registration 1999-09-017939 (25 Aug 1999), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, B.C. Archives image of Death Registration: Gladys Emma Keith née Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration - Keith, G E.
  2. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 55ff: Alcorn Family. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  3. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), NOte that she does not appear in the SK eHealth vital statistics database (Jan 2024).
  4. [S14367] Social and Personal, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 17 Aug 1937, Page 6, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Engagement: Alcorn - Keith. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  5. [S8763] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jul 7, 1983, Page 25, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Kenneth Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  6. [S14365] Obituaries, Keith, The Tribune, Williams Lake, British Columbia, 07 Sep 1999, Page 16, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Gladys Emma KEITH. Hereinafter cited as Tribune.
  7. [S8768] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Oct 20, 1956, Page 24, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Annie Alcorn née Park. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  8. [S8767] Deaths: Reilly, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jan 17, 1972, Page 20, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Flossie Reilly née Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  9. [S8766] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Sep 9, 1972, Page 35, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Duncan Ross Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.

William Kenneth Alcorn1

M, #38414, b. 22 May 1914, d. 1 July 1983
Father*William James Alcorn2,3 b. Feb 1871, d. 20 Nov 1934
Mother*Annie Sophia Park2 d. 18 Oct 1956
Last Edited21 Jan 2024
     He was born on 22 May 1914 at Stalwarth, Saskatchewan, Canada.3 William married Edna Catherine Roy in 1945.2,4
     William Kenneth Alcorn died on 1 July 1983 at Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 69.4,3
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of William Kenneth Alcorn. The cause of his death was given as congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive lung disease.3
     William Kenneth Alcorn was buried on 8 July 1983 at Asquith Cemetery, RM of Vanscoy No. 345, Saskatchewan, Canada.5,4
     
Canadian Military Service:

     William Kenneth Alcorn began military service in 1939 at the age of 24 years joining the Saskatchewan Light Infantry.2,4 William Kenneth Alcorn ended his military service in 1945
End of Military Service section.4

     He was commonly known as Bill.6
     William Kenneth Alcorn was described as postmaster in Asquith for 32 years starting circa 1946.4
     In the obituary of Annie Alcorn who died 18 October 1956, her son, William Kenneth Alcorn, of Asquth, was listed as a survivor.7
     In the obituary of Flossie Reilly who died 14 January 1972, her brother, Bill Alcorn, of Asquith, was listed as a survivor.6
     In the obituary of Duncan Ross Alcorn who died 7 September 1972, his brother, William Alcorn, of Asquith, was listed as a survivor.8
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 7 July 1983.4

Family

Edna Catherine Roy d. 21 Oct 1980
Marriage*William married Edna Catherine Roy in 1945.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S8763] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jul 7, 1983, Page 25, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Keith Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  2. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 55ff: Alcorn Family. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  3. [S8764] William Kenneth Alcorn, Death Registration 83-09-010451 (July 5, 1983), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, BC Death Registration image: William Kenneth Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration - Alcorn, William K.
  4. [S8763] StarPhoenix, Jul 7, 1983, Page 25, column 3, Obituary: William Kenneth Alcorn.
  5. [S8764] William Kenneth Alcorn, BC Death Registration - Alcorn, William K, BC Death Registration image: William Kenneth Alcorn; Note that this document gives his date of burial as June 8, 1983, but it probably should have been July 8th since he died on the 1st.
  6. [S8767] Deaths: Reilly, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jan 17, 1972, Page 20, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Flossie Reilly née Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  7. [S8768] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Oct 20, 1956, Page 24, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Annie Alcorn née Park. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  8. [S8766] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Sep 9, 1972, Page 35, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Duncan Ross Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.

Adele Jane Alcorn1

F, #38415, b. 31 August 1916, d. 4 April 2000
Father*William James Alcorn2 b. Feb 1871, d. 20 Nov 1934
Mother*Annie Sophia Park2 d. 18 Oct 1956
Last Edited18 May 2020
     She was born on 31 August 1916.1
     Adele Jane Alcorn died on 4 April 2000 at age 83.1
     She, sister of the bride,was Maid of Honor in the marriage of John Andrew Mather andMary Alfreda Alcorn on 14 November 1938.3
     The engagement of Adele Jean (sic) Alcorn was announced by Annie Sophia Park on 20 January 1940 at the newspaper the, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; Mrs. W. J. Alcorn of Asquith announces the engagement of her daughter, Adelle Jean (sic), to Mr. Sidney Powell of Melville, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Powell of Justice, Man. The marriage will take place early in February.4
     In the obituary of Annie Alcorn who died 18 October 1956, her daughter, Adele Powell, of Melville, was listed as a survivor.5
     In the obituary of Flossie Reilly who died 14 January 1972, her sister Adele, Mrs. Sid Powell, of Winnipeg, was listed as a survivor.6
     In the obituary of Duncan Ross Alcorn who died 7 September 1972, his sister, Adele Powell, of Winnipeg, was listed as a survivor.7
     In the obituary of William Kenneth Alcorn who died 1 July 1983, his sister, Adele Powell, of Winnipeg, was listed as a survivor.8

Citations

  1. [S10368] Ryan Powell, "Email message re: Alcorn Family," e-mail message from unknown author e-mail (address withheld for privacy) to Rick Moffat, 17 May 2020. Hereinafter cited as "Alcorn Family."
  2. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 55ff: Alcorn Family. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  3. [S8762] Wedding Of Interest Is Solemnized, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Nov 18, 1938, Page 8, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding: Mather--Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  4. [S8769] Social and Personal, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jan 20, 1940, Page 40, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Emgegement: Alcorn--Powell. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  5. [S8768] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Oct 20, 1956, Page 24, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Annie Alcorn née Park. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  6. [S8767] Deaths: Reilly, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jan 17, 1972, Page 20, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Flossie Reilly née Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  7. [S8766] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Sep 9, 1972, Page 35, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Duncan Ross Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  8. [S8763] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jul 7, 1983, Page 25, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Kenneth Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.

Edna Catherine Roy1

F, #38416, d. 21 October 1980
Last Edited22 Feb 2019
     Edna married William Kenneth Alcorn in 1945.2,3
     Edna Catherine Roy died on 21 October 1980.2
     In the obituary of William Kenneth Alcorn who died 1 July 1983, his wife, Edna Roy, was listed as predeceased.3

Family

William Kenneth Alcorn b. 22 May 1914, d. 1 Jul 1983

Citations

  1. [S8764] William Kenneth Alcorn, Death Registration 83-09-010451 (July 5, 1983), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, BC Death Registration image: William Kenneth Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration - Alcorn, William K.
  2. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 55ff: Alcorn Family. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  3. [S8763] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jul 7, 1983, Page 25, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Kenneth Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.

Ian McKenzie Keith1

M, #38417, b. 29 April 1912, d. 12 October 1991
Last Edited15 Feb 2024
     He was born on 29 April 1912 at at land location 32 22 3 2, Saskatchewan, Canada.2,1 Ian married Gladys Emma Alcorn circa September 1937.3,4,5
     Ian McKenzie Keith died on 12 October 1991, in the Polson Extended Care Facility, at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada, at age 79 according to BC Death Registration 1991-09-018550. He was a cattle rancher.1
     The engagement of Gladys Alcorn and Ian Keith was announced by Mrs. W. J. Alcorn on 17 August 1937 at the newspaper the, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; Social and Personal
     ...Mrs. W. J. Alcorn ot Asquith announces the engagement of her daughter, Gladys, to Mr. Ian Keith son of Mr. J. Keith and the late Mrs. Keith, of Waldron, Sask. The wedding will take place the latter part of September.3
     In the obituary of William Kenneth Alcorn who died 1 July 1983, his brother-in-law, Ian Keith, of Vernono, BC, was listed as a survivor.4
     He was cremated circa 16 October 1991 at Lakeview Crematorium, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.1
     In the obituary of Gladys Emma Keith, who died 24 August 1999, her unnamed husband, Ian Keith, was listed as predeceased.6

Family

Gladys Emma Alcorn b. 4 Aug 1909, d. 24 Aug 1999
Marriage*Ian married Gladys Emma Alcorn circa September 1937.3,4,5 

Citations

  1. [S14485] Ian McKenzie Keith, Death Registration 1991-09-018550 (15 Oct 1991), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, B.C. Archives image of Death Registration: Ian McKenzie Keith/A>. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration - Keith, I K.
  2. [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., Ian McKenzie Keith, Gender: Male, Birth Date: 29 Apr 1912, Birth Place: 32 22 3 2, Saskatchewan, Canada, Father: James Keith, Mother: Janet Henderson McKenzie, Registration #: 1251.
  3. [S14367] Social and Personal, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 17 Aug 1937, Page 6, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Engagement: Alcorn - Keith. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  4. [S8763] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jul 7, 1983, Page 25, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Kenneth Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  5. [S14366] Gladys Emma Keith née Alcorn, Death Registration 1999-09-017939 (25 Aug 1999), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, B.C. Archives image of Death Registration: Gladys Emma Keith née Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration - Keith, G E.
  6. [S14365] Obituaries, Keith, The Tribune, Williams Lake, British Columbia, 07 Sep 1999, Page 16, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Gladys Emma KEITH. Hereinafter cited as Tribune.

Walter Reilly1,2

M, #38419, d. 6 July 1967
Last Edited22 Feb 2019
     Walter married Flossie Alcorn in 1926 at Melville, Saskatchewan, Canada.2,3
     Walter Reilly died on 6 July 1967 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.1,3

Family

Flossie Alcorn b. c 1903, d. 14 Jan 1972

Citations

  1. [S7] Asquith Historical Society, compiler, Asquith Record, The (Box 160, Asquith SK, S0K 0J0: The Asquith and District Historical Society, 1982), Page 55ff: Alcorn Family. Hereinafter cited as Asquith Record.
  2. [S8763] Deaths: Alcorn, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jul 7, 1983, Page 25, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Kenneth Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.
  3. [S8767] Deaths: Reilly, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Jan 17, 1972, Page 20, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Flossie Reilly née Alcorn. Hereinafter cited as StarPhoenix.