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Children of George Blackwell of 1834 |
Children and Descendants of George Blackwell 10.2.4 and Lois Clarinda
Twichell
12th Generation
10.2.4
George
Blackwell
b. 15 Oct 1834 Cheltenham, Gloucester, England.
Cemetery states b. 3 Oct 1834
d. 9 Dec 1916 Kirkella, Manitoba, Canada. Buried in
Brandon, MB.
Married: 6 May 1863 Anoka, Minnesota, USA.
Lois Clarinda Twichell
b. 8 Sep 1841 Hudson, Allegany County, NY.
(IGI) and her own memoirs (LCB)
d. 27 Nov 1925 Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Children of George
The Children of George
Blackwell and Lois Clarinda Twichell
13th Generation
Children of George
Blackwell and Lois Twichell
10.2.4.1
George
Henry Blackwell
10.2.4.2
Mary Almena
Blackwell
10.2.4.3
Alvin William Barradel Blackwell
10.2.4.4
Seraph
Sophia Blackwell
10.2.4.5
Ruth Blackwell
10.2.4.6
Milton
Field Blackwell
10.2.4.7
Emily Lois Elizabeth Blackwell
10.2.4.8
John Ernest Blackwell
10.2.4.9
Laura Alberta
Blackwell
10.2.4.10
Norma Blackwell
10.2.4.11
Charles Maitland Blackwell
George Henry Blackwell
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Blackwell Family Reunion 1908
Kirkella Farm Home
Photo courtesy of Janet Blackwell DeGuglielmo
Photo 39b
Attached List of Names in Photo (Not in Order)
The person who typed this was not a member of the family as not only is the
spelling wrong in the name of Twichell but he does not know who some of the family are.
Click to Enlarge__________________________________
Blackwell Family Reunion 1908
Fleming, Saskatchewan
Back Row: Left to Right
John 10.2.3.8 - Norma 10.2.4.10 - Milton 10.2.4.6 - Emily 10.2.4.7 (Photo) - Laura 10.2.4.9 - Alvin 10.2.4.3
Center Row - Left to Right
Mary 10.2.4.2 - George 10.2.4 - Lois - George Henry 10.2.4.1
Front Row - Left to Right
Charles 10.2.4.11 - Seraph 10.2.4.4
Photo 39cView Individual Headshot Photos HERE
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In 1916, George Blackwell 10.2.4 died.
The last photo of him was taken with his family.
We are getting the identity of all the people in the photo and will update this information.
Lois is aged 75 in this photo. The photo was left large and untouched. Use sidebars to adjust.
Blackwell Family Reunion 1916
Believed taken in Brandon, Manitoba
Photo 39a
Photo from Joan Uhrig McNeil
Grand Daughter of Laura McNeil Blackwell and Daughter of Benjamin McNeil and Florence Helen Bachmann________________________________________
George Henry Blackwell 10.2.4.1
13th Generation
10.2.4.1
George Henry Blackwell
b. 14 May 1864 Anoka, Minn.
d. 18 Apr 1941
"May
15, our eldest son was born. We called him 'George Henry'
for his father and father’s brother."
"We left Anoka on a Monday morning October 9. (1864)" (For Canada) (LCB
Memoirs)
Married: 2 Aug 1899 Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada.
(also shows as Glendale)
Mary Maud Sirrett
b. 13 Aug 1875
d. 11 Apr 1941 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
George and Mary died only months before his youngest
son was killed. They did not have to suffer the loss.
Note the close dates of death for both George and Mary.
The Children
of George H Blackwell and Mary Sirett
The Children of George H Blackwell
and Mary Sirett
14th
Generation
Children of George Henry Blackwell and Mary Maud Sirett
10.2.4.1.1
George Alvin Flowers Blackwell
10.2.4.1.2
Emily Maud Blackwell
10.2.4.1.3
Ernest
Twichell Blackwell
10.2.4.1.4
Margaret Ruth Blackwell
10.2.4.1.5
Charles
Sirrett Blackwell
10.2.4.1.6
William Franklin Blackwell
10.2.4.1.7
Henry (Hal) Westbrook Blackwell
Memorial Information below
Memo Pad from Old Family Bible
Information on George Blackwell and Mary Sirett
Courtesy of Jocelyn Demer - Click to Enlarge
Photo 215
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The Family of George Alvin Flowers Blackwell and Henrietta Oliver & Jane Evans
10.2.4.1.1 George Alvin Flowers Blackwell
Sgt. Henry W. Blackwell K.I.A.
Photo 209
Henry's Tombstone in Kinloss Abbey
Photo 211a
Photo 209b
From the Book of Remembrance you may view the details
on Henry Blackwell -
Click Here
A Posting from the Book of Remembrance for
Henry Westbrook Blackwell
Sgt. Henry Westbrook Blackwell
- Royal Canadian Air Force
Service Number R/80013
Buried: Kinloss Abby Burial Ground, Moray, United Kingdom
Grave #20 Row A
Date of Death - Nov 26, 1941
Biography
Blackwell, Sgt. Henry Westbrook
Neepawa, Manitoba (R 80013)
Royal Canadian Air Force - NO: 19 Operational Training Unit
Died 26 November 1941 at age 21.
Henry is commemorated in Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground, Morayshire,
Scotland. He was the son of Mrs. G. H. Blackwell and the late Mr. G.
Blackwell, Winnipeg, Mb. Henry enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in
1940. He was presented his wings Tuesday, May 13, 1941 at Brantford,
Ontario where he had received the greater part of his training. Sgt.
Blackwell was killed when his Whitley aircraft # Z 9279 was in a flying
accident. He was a Wireless Operator Air Gunner with the squadron.
Henry was the first Neepawa boy to loose his life in World War II.
Photo 211
Armstrong Whitworth "Whitley"
The Aircraft of Sgt. Blackwell
The model of Aircraft that he was flying when he died.
Photo
210
B.C.A.T.P. Museum - Memorial Book "They Shall Grow Not Old" - Photo source - Cecil Pittman
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13th
Mary Almina Blackwell
Mary Almena Blackwell
Mary Almena Blackwell
click to enlarge
Photo 41
Mary Almina Blackwell 10.2.4.2
13th Generation
Mary Almena Blackwell
10.2.4.2
b. 5 Feb 1866 Wingham, Huron, Ont., Canada
d. 7 Apr 1922 Armstrong, BC. Buried in Vancouver on
April 11, 1922
Married: 7 Sept 1887 Wingham, Ontario
George A. Barrett
b. Dec 9 1862 Reportedly in England
d. Oct 20 1915 Mission, BC., Canada (Hatzic Prairie, BC)
The Children of Mary Blackwell 10.2.4.2 and George Barrett
The Children of Mary Blackwell
10.2.4.2 and George Barrett
14th Generation
Children of Mary
Blackwell and George Barrett
10.2.4.2.1
Henry Barrett
10.2.4.2.2
George Avon Barrett
10.2.4.2.3
Bernard. A. Barrett
Comment from Lois Twichell Memoirs - "On February 16th, Mary had her third boy, Bernard, and her last child"
It was a direct descendent of Mary that was such assistance to me in the early days of this website. Laurie Barrett. To view more of the Blackwell Branches not listed on this website - View the website of Laurie Barrett. Laurie has produced an excellent website that takes Mary Blackwell's family even further.
Laurie Barrett is from the Mary Blackwell Family - Her Website http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~lbarrett/index.html
__________________________________________13th
Alvin William Barradell Blackwell
Alvin William Barradell Blackwell
Alvin William Barradel Blackwell
click to enlarge
Photo 42
The name Barradel in Alvin's name is the maiden name of his Grandmother. (Mary Barradell) (Error is spelling possibly)
Alvin William Barradell
Blackwell 10.2.4.3
13th Generation
Alvin William Barradel Blackwell
10.2.4.3
b. 21 Nov 1867 Wingham, Ont., Canada.
d. 20 Jan 1938 Brandon MB. Buried in Brandon Cemetery on 22
Jan 1938.
Deceased Registration Number:
1938-004013
Married: 25 Dec 1901 by Rev. Collins Court
Wedding Information
Janet Dodds
b. Unknown
d. 20 Sept 1958 Buried in Brandon Cemetery
The
Children of Alvin Blackwell 10.2.4.3 and Janet Dodds
The Children of Alvin Blackwell 10.2.4.3 and Janet Dodds
14th Generation
Children of Alvin
Blackwell and Janet Dodds
10.2.4.3.1 Ellen Lois Blackwell
b. 5 Apr 1903 R.M. of North Cypress, MB. Reg. # 1903 - 20215632
10.2.4.3.2 Mary Norma Blackwell
b. 10 Feb 1908 R.M. of North Cypress, MB. Reg. # 1908 - 001994
d. 9 Aug 1999 Penticton, BC.
She was married to Norm Thom and then to Gerald
Latimer.
10.2.4.3.3
Winona Blackwell
10.2.4.3.4 Andrew
Blackwell
10.2.4.3.5 Bruce
Blackwell
10.2.4.3.6 Enid
Blackwell (Married a Mr. Begg)
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Obit Notice
Mary Norma Latimer nee Blackwell
Photo 214
Information on Alvin Blackwell
Information on Alvin Blackwell
Information from (LCB) tells that 75 people
attended the wedding.
The service was performed by Rev. Collins Court - Presbyterian Minister.
The service was held on the farm near Glendale.
His third name "Barradel" is after the maiden name of Mary Barradell the wife of
Lois's Father in Law. Lois and George often did this with their children to
retain the name of distant family. This was a common practice in other
families as well.
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Seraph Sophia Blackwell
Seraph Sophia Blackwell
Seraph Sophia Blackwell
Photo 43
The middle name 'Sophia' is probably in honour of her Aunt, Sophia Blackwell 10.2.2
Seraph Sophia Blackwell
10.2.4.4
13th Generation
Seraph Sophia Blackwell 10.2.4.4
b. 3 Aug 1869 Wingham, Ont., Canada
d. 31 May 1942 St. Boniface, Winnipeg, MB.
Married:
Unknown
No Children are listed for Seraph
With tradition, Lois and George named Seraph with the middle name "Sophia". George's sister, Sophia (10.2.2) died in Alexandria, MN.
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13th
Ruth Blackwell
Ruth Blackwell
Ruth Blackwell 10.2.4.5
13th
Generation 10.2.4.5
Ruth Blackwell
b. 11 Nov 1871 Wingham, Ontario (Huron County)
d. 24 Sept 1872
Infant Death
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13th
Milton Field Blackwell
Milton Field Blackwell
Milton Field Blackwell
click to enlarge
Photo 44
13th
Generation
Milton
Field Blackwell 10.2.4.6
b.
d. 13 Mar 1952
Buried in Pleasant St. Cemetery,
Married:
Agnes
Eadie
b.
d. 22 May 1946
Buried in
Pleasant St. Cemetery,
She was the daughter of Thomas Eadie and
Miss Marshall (both from Scotland)
The Children of Milton
Blackwell 10.2.4.6 and Agnes Eadie
The Children of
Milton Blackwell 10.2.4.6 and Agnes Eadie
14th
Generation
Children of
Milton Blackwell and Agnes Eadie
Children of Milton Blackwell
and Agnes Eadie
10.2.4.6.1
Charles Blackwell
More
information on Charles and Muriel
b. 24 Apr 1903 Vancouver, BC.
d. 7 Mar 1950
Married:
Muriel Lillian Blackbourn (Se
was called "Lillian")
b.
bpt:
d.
She is the
daughter of Robert Blackbourn and
Elizabeth Rolfe
10.2.4.6.2
George
Maitland Blackwell
b.
d.
No Children Listed
10.2.4.6.3 David L Blackwell
b. aft Dec 1903
d. 9 Mar 1950
N-17-13 Pleasant
No Children Listed
10.2.4.6.4 Raymond
b.
d.
Married:
Marguerite Winnifred Best
b.
d.
Both are buried in
No Children
Listed
Notes for Raymond Albion Blackwell
10.2.4.6.5
b. abt 1914
d. 22 Apr 1978
Married 1949
Winnie ................
No Children Listed
Notes for Everett A Blackwell
10.2.4.6.6
Arthur
C Blackwell
More
information on Arthur and June
b. 19 Sept 1918 Kamloops, BC
d.
Married:
June Fennell
b.
10.2.4.6.7 Daughter
Mrs. G. Walker of Kamloops
b. aft 1900
d. Unknown
Married
G. Walker
No Children Listed
10.2.4.6.8 Daughter
Lois Margaret Blackwell
b. Aft 1900
d. Unknown
Married:
E Laverty
No Children Listed
10.2.4.6.9
Daughter Mrs, P. Frampton of Victoria
b. aft 1900
d. Unknown
Married
P. Frampton
b. aft 1890
d. Unknown
No Children Listed
10.2.4.6.10
Dorothy E Blackwell
b. Aft 1900
d. Unknown
Married:
P Foley
No Children Listed
The
Children of Charles Blackwell and Muriel Blackbourn
The Children of
Charles Blackwell and Muriel "Lillian" Blackbourn
15th Generation
Children of Charles Milton Blackwell and Muriel
Lillian Blackbourn
10.2.4.6.1.1
Kenneth Milton Blackwell
b. 27 Feb 1943
The Children of Arthur Blackwell and June Fennel
The Children of
Arthur Blackwell and June Fennel
15th
Generation
Children of
Arthur Blackwell and June Fennel
10.2.4.6.6.1 David Blackwell
b. 2 Mar 1944 Kamloops
d. 21 Mar 2006 Kamloops
10.2.4.6.6.2 Dawn Blackwell
b. 14 Sep 1945
10.2.4.6.6.3 Ted Blackwell
b. 13 Mar 1949
10.2.4.6.6.4 Arthur Blackwell Jr.
b. 1951
10.2.4.6.6.5 Janet Blackwell
Contributor
to the Blackwell Genealogy
b. 21 Aug 1955
The Children of Ken and Kadrian Blackwell
The Children of
Kenneth and Kadriin Blackwell
16th
Generation
Children of
Kenneth and Kadriin Blackwell
10.2.4.6.1.1.1 Joanna Blackwell
10.2.4.6.1.1.2
Benjamin Milton Blackwell
10.2.4.6.1.1.3
Elizabeth Blackwell
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The Descendants of Milton Blackwell Milton Field Blackwell Agnes Eadie
View Notes about Charles Milton Blackwell
View Notes about Muriel Lillian Blackbourn
as
provided by Evelyn Bromley
More about Milton Blackwell and Agnes Eadie
More about Milton Blackwell and Agnes
Eadie
Milton Blackwell had a
He started a water community irrigation district starting at
Source Arthur Blackwell
Blackwell Lake, Manitoba
57.590ºN 96.475º
VIEW
Blackwell Lake, British Columbia 50.416475295°N -120.069135645°
VIEW
Click on Logo to view Website
His efforts are seen here in the Blackwell Dairy Farm that was built on hard work and integrity with his own family involved in all aspects of the Farm operation, the tradition continues on to this very day. A fitting tribute to Milton Field Blackwell and his family. To view the entire website of Blackwell Farms, Click on the Dairy Logo In 1908, 5 years before the Blackwell Dairy Farm was created, the family of George Blackwell and Lois Twichell took a photo of the entire family.
1908 Blackwell Family Photo
Click to Enlarge
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More on Charles M Blackwell and Muriel Lillian
Blackbourn
More on Charles Milton Blackwell and
Muriel Lillian Blackbourn
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More Information on Arthur Blackwell and June
Fennell
More Information on Arthur Blackwell
and June Fennell
On the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of Arthur C. Blackwell and his wife,
June, a presentation was made by Arthur Blackwell
Jr. I have extracted the information from the presentation as it shows an
excellent example of the families efforts. Thanks to
Arthur Blackwell (10.2.4.6.6.4) for his input and help. (Below)
Arthur and June met at a dance at the Knutsford Hall. June was employed at
Kerr's Jewelry store and living in town with her sister,
Times were not easy and work always came first with holidays few and far
between. Even on their wedding day, Art had to milk the cows and complete his
morning chores. June worked until lunch time in the jewelry store. Her boss,
Mr. Kerr, was not to pleased that he would have to
find a replacement for June as she had the responsibility for running the
store. Art was in need of a car for the big day so he went to see Syd Smith and
did the paper work on a deposit on a new Chevrolet. It cost Art $25.00 for the
use of the car, but he made sure his Dad never found out about it until much
later. A reception was held at the home of
The first few years at the farm were quite different for June. The farmhouse
did not have a bathtub, something she was accustomed to having. They shared the
house with Milton and Agnes, and Art's brother, Everett. Shortly after, June
and Art moved into the smaller log cabin at the farm. Later, Milton and Agnes
moved to the original ranch house at the creek, leaving the main house for Art
and June, as well as
For the first couple of years, transportation for Art and June was in an
International K-1 Pickup truck. Then, in 1944, on March
2nd., David Blackwell, their first child,
was born. It was a typical work day for Art. He dropped June off at the
hospital in the old International Pickup and went back to work. Marguerite (wife
of Raymond Blackwell) telephoned him later to advise him that he was
now a father. 1944 was the year they bought a 1937 Packard, one of Art's
favourite cars. The Packard cost him a sum of $1000.00. Unfortunately, the car
was stolen in 1945. A couple of kids from
In the meantime, Art and Everett had pumped air into the pickup truck tires and
headed off after the boys. They caught up to them at the water tower. The boys
tried to hide in the tower but then soon decided to make a run for it.
It was the 14th of September of 1945 that Dawn Blackwell was born. On that day,
the Comazzettos were at the farm helping fill the silo with corn. June made
lunch for everyone, including Tony Comazzetto who
spent the day packing the silo. That evening June went to the hospital and gave
birth to Dawn.
The late 1940s saw several changes to the Blackwell Farm.
In 1951, a fourth child arrived. Arthur Blackwell Jr. was born. While June was
in the hospital with Arthur Jr., the rest of the family went to their
neighbouring home of Bob and Mamie Hare for New
Years Dinner.
In 1953 the farm took a major shift in operations as the milk cows were sold in
By 1954, Art and June had moved into the sheep industry. They bought a number
of flocks from neighbours including E.M. Hall and Tek Adams. Summer range was
acquired to the north of
On
One of the memories about the sheep years is during shearing time. Temporary
holding pens in the barn would be constructed with the fronts covered with
burlap sacks. The shearers would arrive and after getting the sheep in the pen,
would reach in, grab a leg, and pull the ewe or ram out to be shorn. The
children would heard the sheep into the pens and take
the fleeces up to the haymow for stuffing into the long burlap sacks. The sacks
were about 7 feet long and were suspended from the floor of the haymow down into
the barn. The process would be to throw a few fleeces in the bottom and then
jump in and pack them down. As you got the ones at your feet packed, someone
would throw a fleece down on you and you would squeeze it past your body down to
the bottom. Eventually, you would work yourself to the top standing on the
packed fleeces. In addition to raising sheep in the middle 50’s, Art also was
involved in logging. Art, Everett, and Toddy Pratt would log, mill and haul
lumber to town. Usually, they would complete one truck of sawed lumber a day,
which Art would haul into
Education in farming on the Blackwell farm was probably similar to education on
most family farms. June and Art saw to it that the children were involved in
music, sports, clubs and 4H. On the farm children were expected to watch how
things were done, ask questions as necessary, and then get to work. The
children learned to drive at a young age. It could have been a tractor,
bulldozer, forklift, truck or a horse. It was a natural progression from
watching to doing. An appreciation for hard work, good earth, and care of
animals would be the result of farm life.
In 1966, with the sheep industry taking a turn for the worst, Art sold the
flock. In the same year, Art suffered a heart attack. David and Dawn had
careers away from the farm and June needed help to run the farm. Janet was only
10 at the time. Ted was in grade 11 at this time, but he had to leave school to
work the farm.
Over the next couple of years, the farm began to move back into the dairy
world. Buying calves in the
In 1981, Art and June moved out of their farmhouse that had been home for 38
years. They moved into a new house overlooking the farm. In 1982, with the
selling of NOCA Dairies to Dairyland the Blackwell farm decided to become
autonomous and process its own milk. A processing plant was built on the farm
and by January 1983 raw milk was flowing in one door and packaged milk was
flowing out the other. The plant operation would include three Blackwell
families as David had moved back from his dairy farm in
The above is an extraction of the original text by Arthur Blackwell Jr.
(10.2.4.6.6.4) who prepared the expanded version for the occasion of the 60th
Anniversary or Art and June Blackwell
Field is the
maiden name of Lois's birth mother. (Ruth Field)
Milton
Blackwell and Agnes Eadie Wedding Sept. 3, 1900
Left to Right
Best Man
Unknown - Agnes Eadie - Milton Blackwell - Laura Blackwell (McNeil)
Photo courtesy of Janet Blackwell DeGuglielmo
Photo 44b
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Emily Lois Elizabeth Blackwell
Emily Lois Elizabeth Blackwell
Emily Lois Elizabeth Blackwell
click to enlarge
Photo 45
Photo was taken on her wedding day in 1898 The above
is a photo of a photo.
It was hanging in the Fleming, Saskatchewan Home in the 1908 and
was in the Family Photo taken with the other family gathered around it.
Emily is named after Lois Twichell and Elizabeth Blackwell 10.2.2
Emily Lois Elizabeth Blackwell
10.2.4.7
13th Generation Emily
Lois Elizabeth Blackwell 10.2.4.7
b. 15 Dec 1874 Wingham, Ontario (Huron County)
d. 18 Jul 1899
Married 23 Aug 1898 Wingham, Ont.
Will Kennedy
The Children
of Emily Blackwell and Will Kennedy
The Children of Emily Blackwell
and Will Kennedy
14th Generation
Children of Emily
Blackwell and Will Kennedy
10.2.4.7.1
William Kennedy Jr.
b. 16 July 1899
Emily died shortly after giving birth.
Emily was named Emily Lois Elizabeth, in honour of Emily Twichell, Lois's sister
that died in 1848. (LCB)
We think the name Elizabeth is after George's sister, Elizabeth
Blackwell who died in England abt 1865.
Will Kennedy Sr. (husband of Emily) was highly
regarded by the Blackwell Family and they remained close through the years after
Emily's death. There is no information regarding the possibility that
William remarried or not.
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13th
John Ernest Blackwell
John Ernest Blackwell
John Ernest Blackwell
click to enlarge
Photo 46
John Ernest Blackwell 10.2.4.8
13th Generation
John Ernest Blackwell 10.2.4.8
Obituary
of John Blackwell
b. 23 Feb 1877 Wingham, Ont., Canada
d. 28 Apr 1974 Penticton, BC, Canada Age 97
buried: 4 May 1974 Lakeview
Cemetery
Rev. H. Houseman officiating.
Married 21 Feb 1906 New Osgood, Saskatchewan
(Source - Memo in Family Bible - see Photo 215)
Sarah Elinor Howes
b. 12 Aug 1882 Ottawa, Ontario More on John Blackwell and Sarah Howes
d. 11 July 1957 Penticton, BC., Canada. Buried in Summerland,
BC. Age 74
She was the daughter of William Howes and Rhoda Farringer (Both born in Ontario)
Source - BC Archives
The Children of
John Blackwell and Sarah
Howes
The Children of John Blackwell and
Sarah Howes
14th Generation
Children of John Blackwell
and Sarah Howes
10.2.4.8.1
Ivan Howes Blackwell
10.2.4.8.2
Allan Blackwell
10.2.4.8.3
Lois Blackwell
(infant death)
10.2.4.8.4
Ernest Henry Blackwell
10.2.4.8.5
Phyllis Blackwell
10.2.4.8.6
Gordon Blackwell
Ivan Blackwell
Ivan Blackwell
Ivan Howes Blackwell and wife,
Agnes Kaluzy
click to enlarge
Photo 49
14th Generation
10.2.4.8.1 Ivan Howes
Blackwell
b. 15 Apr 1908 Brandon, Manitoba
d. 15 Jan 1980 Melfort, Saskatchewan
Married: Melfort, Saskatchewan
Agnes Kaluzy
b. 29 Aug 1926
Agnes presently resides in Melfort, Saskatchewan.
No Children from this marriage.
More on Ivan Howes Blackwell and Agnes Kaluzy
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Alan Blackwell
Allan Blackwell
Allan Blackwell
Far right
Visiting at the Ernie Blackwell home in Moose Jaw abt 1954
click to enlarge
Photo 48
14th Generation 10.2.4.8.2
Allan Blackwell
10.2.4.8.2 Allan Blackwell
b. March 1910
d. 2007 California
I have very little information on Allan.
Children of
Allan
Family of Allan Blackwell
click to enlarge
No Information -
Only this photo is available
Photo 47
Lois Blackwell
Lois Blackwell
No Photo
10.2.4.8.3 Lois Blackwell
b. abt 25 Mar 1916
d. 20 Apr 1916.
Deceased Registration Number: 1916-023013
Named in honour of Lois Twichell, the Mother of John
Blackwell 10.2.4.8
Her middle name was after her Mother.
Ernest Blackwell
Ernest Blackwell
Ernest Henry Blackwell 1968
Photo 53
14th Generation
Blackwell Family of Moose Jaw, Sk.
Ernie - Jessie - Ron
Photo by Linda Elsom abt 1968
Photo 217
Phyllis Blackwell
Phyllis Blackwell
Phyllis Blackwell
In
Concert
Photo 50
Phyllis (L) Phyllis
& Carl McGraw
Photo 51
Photo 52
14th Generation
10.2.4.8.5 Phyllis Blackwell
b. May 1922
Married:
Carl McGraw
d. Dec 2008
Carl was a very find gentleman and I recall the
family having great respect for him.
No Children Listed
Gordon Blackwell
Gordon Blackwell
Gordon Blackwell
Click to
Enlarge
Photo 54
14th Generation
10.2.4.8.6
Gordon Blackwell
b. June 1923
Married
Ina Conley
Gordon was a Veteran of the Second
World War
The Children of
Gordon Blackwell and Ina Conley
The Children of Gordon Blackwell
and Ina Conley
15th Generation
Children of Gordon and Ina
Conley
10.2.4.8.6.1
John Blackwell
No Children Listed
John, Ina and Gordon
Photo by Linda
Elsom in 1965
Photo 55
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13th
Laura Alberta Blackwell
Laura Alberta Blackwell
Laura Alberta Blackwell
click to enlarge
Photo 56
Laura Alberta Blackwell
13th Generation
Laura Alberta Blackwell
10.2.4.9
See
Descendants of Laura Alberta Blackwell
& More
Information
b. 24 Feb 1879 Wingham, Ont., Canada
d. 06 Apr 1964 in Kamloops,
BC, Buried in Pleasant St. Cemetery, Kamloops, BC.
Ref# KFHS-216
Married 7 Dec 1912 Vancouver BC
(Records indicate Point Grey, BC.)
(Source - Family Bible Records)
View
Information
Benjamin Howard McNeil
McNeil Family Home of 1912 after
final completion.
This home is Heritage Property and
was moved to 108 Mile House Museum
that is located on the Caribou Trail (Hwy
97) of British Columbia.
Photo by Ron Blackwell by Cel Phone Cam
Photo 56a
More on Laura Blackwell and Benjamin McNeil
The
Children of Laura Blackwell and Benjamin McNeil
The Children of Laura
Blackwell and Benjamin McNeil
14th Generation
Children of Laura
Blackwell and Benjamin McNeil
10.2.4.9.1
Benjamin Spencer McNeil
Married:
Florence Helen Bachmann
10.2.4.9.2
Herbert Milton McNeil
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13th
Norma Marion Clarinda Blackwell Norma Blackwell 10.2.4.10
Norma Marian Clarinda Blackwell
Norma Marian Clarinda Blackwell
click to enlarge
Photo 58
Tombstone of Charles and Norma (Blackwell) Wilkinson
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Photo 222b
13th Generation Norma Marian Clarinda Blackwell
10.2.4.10
b. 17 Aug 1881 Wingham, Ont., Canada
d. 24 Oct 1946 Brandon, MB.
Married 14 Feb 1912 5:PM at Terre Bonne Farm located North
of Kirkella, Manitoba.
Charles Wilkinson
b. 3 Sep 1877 Welcome, ON.
d. 12 Jul 1955 Brandon, MB.
Fourth born of John
Wilkinson and
Lydia Wilkinson who were
both born in England.
Charles and Norma Photo
Norma and Charles were married by
Rev. Creswell
The
Children of Norma Blackwell and Charles Wilkinson
The Children of Norma
Blackwell and Charles Wilkinson
14th Generation
Children of Norma Blackwell and Charles Wilkinson
10.2.4.10.1
Clare Rollins Wilkinson
b. 30 May 1917 Brandon, MB. Will be 90 years of
age in May of 2007
Married: 20 Nov 1943? Divorced
about 1958
d. 16, Nov 2008
She passed away peacefully in her room at the
Souris Personal Care Home, Sunday November 16 2008.
She was buried in Brandon Cemetery with her Parents on Friday November 21,
2008.
Charles Frederick Hill
b. 26 Oct 1914 Brandon, MB.
d. 2 Mar 1975 Brandon, MB.
Clare Rollins Wilkinson
Clare Wilkinson
Photo 222
Clare Wilkinson - Joan Hill - Charles Hill -
Richard Charles Hill
Photo taken in 1949
Photo 58d
More on Clare Wilkinson and Chares Hill
10.2.4.10.2
Chester Wilkinson
b. 7 Sep 1922 Brandon, MB.
Married
Isabel ...........?
10.2.4.10.3
Alma Wilkinson
b. 29 Jun 1924 Brandon, MB.
Married: Date Unknown
Stanley Hyett
b. Unknown
d. 2006
Resided in Ontario
10.2.4.10.4
Willard Wilkinson
b. 8 Oct 1928 Brandon, MB.
d. 8 Mar 1929 Brandon, MB.
No Children Listed
The
Children of Clare Wilkinson and Charles Hill
The Children of Clare
Wilkinson and Charles Hill
15th Generation
Children of Clare Rollins Wilkinson 10.2.4.10.1 and Charles Hill
10.2.4.10.1.1
Richard Charles Hill
b. 31 May 1946 Brandon, MB.
d. 6 May 1992
1)
Married: Date Unknown
Olive Thomas
2) Married: Date Unknown
Cheryl West
(Previously Married)
10.2.4.10.1.2
Joan Clare Hill
b. Mar 1949 Brandon, MB.
Wilkinson Photos
Married: Date Unknown
Irwin Robert Joseph Harlton
b. Oct 1946
.........Our thanks Jocelyn Demer 10.2.4.10.1.2.1
The
Children of Chester Wilkinson and Isabel Wilkinson
The Children of Chester Wilkinson and Isabel
Wilkinson
15th Generation
Children of Chester and
Isabel Wilkinson
10.2.4.10.2.1
Patricia Wilkinson
10.2.4.10.2.2 Janet Wilkinson
The Children
of Alma Wilkinson and Stanley Hyett
The Children of Alma Wilkinson and Stanley
Hyett
15th Generation
Children of Alma
Wilkinson and Stanley Hyett
10.2.4.10.3.1 Ken Hyett
10.2.4.10.3.2 John Hyet
The Children of Richard Charles Hill and Olive Thomas & Cheryl West
The Children of Richard
Charles Hill and Olive Thomas & Cheryl West
16th Generation
Children of Richard
Charles Hill and (1) Olive Thomas
10.2.4.10.1.1.1 Teresa Clare Hill
b. 1971
10.2.4.10.1.1.2 Kathy Joan Hill
b. 1973
Children of Richard
Charles Hill and (2) Cheryl West
10.2.4.10.1.1.3 Amanda Hill
b. 1987
The
Children of Joan
Clare Hill and Irwin R.J. Harlton
The Children of Joan Clare
Hill & Irwin R. J. Harlton
16th Generation
Children of Joan Clare Hill and Irwin R. J. Harlton
10.2.4.10.1.2.1
Jocelyn Joan Harlton
(Contributor of much information to
this website)
b. Mar 1975
Married: Apr 1998
Christopher Demer
10.2.4.10.1.2.2
Keith Joseph Charles Harlton
b. Jul 1977
The Children of Jocelyn Harlton and Chris Demer
The Children of Jocelyn
Harlton and Chris Demer
17th Generation
Children
of Jocelyn Harlton and Chris Demer
10.2.4.10.1.2.1.1 Taylor Anne Marie
Demer
b. Mar 1994
10.2.4.10.1.2.1.2 Brittany Paige Demer
b. Aug 1997
10.2.4.10.1.2.1.3 Mathew Richard William Demer
b. Dec 1998
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13th
Charles Maitland Blackwell
Charles Maitland Blackwell
10.2.4.11
13th Generation
10.2.4.11
Charles Maitland Blackwell
More Information
b. 26 Feb 1883 Wingham, Ont., Canada
d. 21 May 1946 Cornwallis
Married 9 Feb 1918 at 'Rose
Glen Farm'
Helena (Lena) Catherine Rose
b. 1885
d. 1947
The Children of Charles Blackwell and Helena (Lena) Catherine Rose
The Children of Charles
Blackwell and Helena Catherine Rose
14th Generation
Children of Charles
Blackwell and Helena Lena) Catherine Rose
10.2.4.11.1
Ivy Rose
Blackwell
10.2.4.11.2
John Clayton
Blackwell
b. Manitoba
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more information on family members
MORE INFORMATION ON FAMILY MEMBERS BELOW
Henry Westbrook Blackwell
Sgt.
Henry Westbrook Blackwell
"Book of Remembrance"
Comment from the Webmaster
Notice the Flag above the Photo
of Henry Blackwell. This is the "Union Jack" It is the Flag of the
United Kingdom.
Canada did not have Canadian Citizens at that time; Canada had British
Subjects. As a result, we Canadians
went to War under the Union Jack. The Red and White Canadian Flag did not
occur until the 1960s. With that
change came the Canadian Citizen. It was a significant event for Canada.
With the respect we have for the Union Jack, and the people who fought and died
for it, we have shown it here for
our Henry.
This is the Flag that Henry would serve under for his country - Canada.
Credits
For all the photos and Biography information of Henry W. Blackwell
We would like to thank
Cecil Pittman
for his respectful dedication to
the
memory of
the young Canadians who gave so much.
His efforts allowed us to honour our own family.
The Canadian Military have a wonderful website. I found the following information on it. In World War ll there are 4 Blackwell deaths listed. One of them is Henry. They are as follows
The Book of Remembrance
-
Click Here
Containing the names of Canadians who fought in wars and died either during or
after them
Dale Lamar Blackwell
Mar. 9, 1943
Frank Joseph Blackwell Dec. 3, 1940
Henry Westbrook Blackwell Nov. 26, 1941
Henry Albert Edward Blackwell Sep. 1, 1944
CANADIAN BLACKWELL WAR DEATHS
There are 10 Blackwell deaths listed in the First World War.
There are 4 Blackwell deaths listed in the Second World War.
Search the Book of Remembrance for your Family
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/remembers/sub.cfm?source=collections/virtualmem
When the page opens, type
in only the last name, then Click 'Search'
If anyone has information on "Harry", we would
be pleased to place it on the site.
Possibly some of the other Blackwells listed in the Book of Remembrance are members of this family.
Henry W. Blackwell was not the only member of our
family who served during Canada's conflicts.
There have been a number of them.
We honour all our Soldiers, past and present, for their courage and conviction.
The Battle Of Britain A short review of Canada's part in the Battle of Britain Click Here
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Birth Information of Charles S. Blackwell from Province of Manitoba
Birth Information of Charles S.
Blackwell from Province of Manitoba
REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1907-002144
Last Name: Blackwell
Given Names: Charles Sirett
Sex: Male Date of Birth: 05/12/1907
Name of Hospital:
Place of Birth: R.M. of Langford
Mother's Details
Maiden Last Name: Sirett Given Names: Mary M.
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More on John Blackwell and
Sarah Howes
More on John Blackwell and Sarah Howes
Many years after Sarah died, John
married a High School Sweetheart. Her name was Elizabeth .......?
However, she died not long after the marriage and John was alone again.
Time Line -
John Blackwell was born in 1877, the same year that Chief Crazy Horse was
murdered.
John Blackwell is the Grandfather
of the Webmaster, Ronald Ernest Blackwell (10.2.4.8.4.1)
Obituary of John Blackwell
10.2.4.8.
Obituary of John
Blackwell 10.2.4.8
Dearly beloved, we are gathered
together this afternoon to pay tribute to the memory of the late John Ernest
Blackwell,
who went to be with his Lord on April 28, 1974, at the grand old age
of 97 years.
Mr. Blackwell was born at Wingham, Ontario in 1877 and was united in marriage to
Sarah Eleanor Howes in 1905. To
this union was born 4 sons and 1 daughter.
Across the years the family have lived at Brandon and Killarney in Manitoba, and
Melfort, Saskatchewan where
Mr. Blackwell worked as a Plasterer and Building
Contractor, In 1950 they moved to Penticton, where in spite of his age,
Bro. Blackwell continued his work, building two dwelling houses, the former
Church of the Nazarene on Eckhardt and Ellis,
and engineered the construction of
the I.G.A. store on Government Street.
Bro. Blackwell was a valued member of the Church of the Nazarene, where he used
his talents in service to God and the
church, and was at one time honored by the
church for his many years of service he gave as treasurer and Board member. He was also a Life member and continuous supporter of the Canadian Bible
Society.
During his later years this kindly gentleman was not able to get around much,
but never wavered in his faith or testimony
of the goodness of God to himself
and his loved ones.
He was predeceased by his wife in 1957, and is survived by 4 sons, Ivan of
Melfort; Allan in California; Ernest of
Moose Jaw; and Gordon in Penticton, and
1 daughter, Phyllis McGraw in the States; as wells as 5 Grandchildren.
Bro. Blackwell will be greatly missed by a host of friends and loved ones, who
have known and loved him across the years.
_______________________________________
Note:
Lois Blackwell: It
was
thought that Lois Blackwell was the first born of John Blackwell 10.2.4.8
and Sarah Elinor Howes. Actually she was born in 1916. Finding this
out at the time I did, would mean considerable change to the family numbers and
some arrangement in the web pages. I do know through family
knowledge and records that she died near birth and this was found to be correct. According to the records of the
Brandon Cemetery, she died in 1916.
View
Records She only lived for 27 days
and died on 20 Apr 1916. I was to far into the website that making the
change at this late date would require the time I presently do not have.
Possibly someday I will have the time. For the moment, remember that Lois
was born in 1916, after the birth of my own father and before that of Phyllis.
I have shown the correct order of the family here for review only until I get it
changed to be accurate in the website. I am sorry for this error.
10.2.4.8.1 Ivan Howes
Blackwell b. 1908
10.2.4.8.2 Allan Blackwell b.1910
10.2.4.8.3 Ernest Henry Blackwell b. 1913
10.2.4.8.4 Lois Blackwell b. 1916
10.2.4.8.5 Phyllis Blackwell b. 1922
10.2.4.8.6 Gordon Blackwell b. 1923
More on Ivan Howes
Blackwell and Agnes Kaluzy
More on Ivan Howes Blackwell and Agnes Kaluzy
Ivan was
an MP during the Second World War. He did not talk much about it but when
I got a little older
I started asking more questions every time we would see him
on visits to Melfort, or when he and Agnes would
come to Moose Jaw. One
day, when I was in my early teens, he called me aside and told me a story about
an
incident. I will not tell all the details as the story is most graphic.
It did help me to understand why he never
wanted to discuss the topic and it
woke me to something that I never knew before. In a way, after he told me
the details, I had wished he had not told me at all. Now, I understand why
he didn't speak of it. The photos
he had were as graphic as his words.
War is a terrible thing, and as one scholar said,
only the dead will see war no more.
As an MP he would do all sorts of activities other then what you would see in the moves, although he would have to do that also. When the front lines would move forward in battle, the MPs would have to establish routes for the "logistics" to follow the front. Fuel, ammunition, food, etc. During one situation, the Canadians (referred to as the "British") took over a Concentration Camp. The name of the Camp was Belsen. Ivan was one of the first men in prior to the Senior Officers arriving. What took place and what he saw will not be mentioned here. However, your imagination can not do justice to what he saw. To support his story, he took photographs of his own, and lots of them. He presented me with a few of these photos to keep and I have them to this day. His story told me that our history books are correct but also that all sides in the war became full of hate. But that is what war always does to people I suppose.
Now, it
may seem odd but I was born on the day the first world war ended and the year
the second world war ended.
That is, November 11, 1945. Every year I
would get the day off from school or when I started working
for a living,
even to this day as it is a National Holliday. I still get to watch
the TV Documentaries that are dedicated to the
Veterans. It was November and
usually to cold to go outside in the province I lived in. TV was made
to order. On
one occasion in 2001 I was watching one of these shows and
it was a film by the Official Camera Man of the
Canadian (British) Military. The
story was on Belsen. One of the photos my uncle had was of a group of Nazi
Prisoners about 6 across and two deep. In the front row, far right, was a
prisoner who was short, bald and really
terrible looking. During the show
on TV, I saw the movie camera version of exactly the same shot. Even the
burned
out building behind them was the same. The prisoner I mentioned spoke as
he could speak a little English and the Military had sound equipment. I
was ecstatic to see this footage. Suddenly, in the corner of the shot, I
saw a soldier with an MP insignia. He was holding a still camera and was
taking a photo of the German Prisoners. Could it be? I am really not
certain, but the odds of it being Ivan were very good. It felt good
considering that I would be born only a few months later. (D.O.B. Nov 11, 1945)
More on Ernest Blackwell
and Jessie Byford
More on Ernest Blackwell and Jessie
Byford
Note:
Ernie & Jessie, while in Melfort, Saskatchewan, where heavily involved with a
baseball team that was, and
still is as of today, the most winning team in
Saskatchewan History. As such, the Melfort Juniors were inducted
into the Saskatchewan
Baseball Hall of Fame in August of 2001. See
Melfort Jr's
Ernie Blackwell was a business
man. He worked hard and he was very honest. His wife, Jessie Byford,
was involved with my father in the family business as long as I can remember.
Together, they became
successful and also together, they earned the respect of
their community. Their support of the young people
that wanted to play
baseball eventually led to something that nobody could ever dream of. They
became the
team with the most wins in Saskatchewan, a record that stands to this
very day. They had five consecutive
Championships. They were great.
I had the label of Mascot.
When they left Melfort, they moved to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. They opened
their business there after selling
the one in Melfort. My mother became
heavily involved with the Emanuel Lutheran Church and my father, once
again, got
involved with baseball for your people. The city named a baseball diamond
in his honour after his death.
He would be proud.
Their life in Moose Jaw was full of friends and good times. Then, with the
passing of Jessie, his life changed drastically
but he never stopped being the
person he always was.
Finally, in 1985, he died of Cancer. He will be remembered forever.
The information on
10.2.4.8.4.2 and 10.2.4.8.4.3 came from Myrtle Snider - nee Switzer.
She is the Stepsister to Jessie Byford.
No other information has been researched in this matter.
I was never
made aware
of these details until 2004. (REB)
View the Ernie Blackwell
Page
More
on Laura Blackwell and Benjamin McNeil
More on Laura Blackwell and Benjamin
McNeil
Story of the Quilt
Story of the Quilt
Lois Twichell, the mother of Laura, was about age
5 when she lost her Mother, Ruth Field. Her father, remarried a friend of
Ruth's, at the request of Ruth while on her death bed. Royal married
Almena Mary Nourse
who had
been a Spinster and School Teacher up to this time. Amanda had been given
some knitting material by her father
when she was young. It was for her hope chest that she kept. The
wool was placed in the chest and kept for many
years. When Lois started having children, Amanda made a quilt from this
material and gave the quilt to Lois. In
later years, Laura was given the quilt by Lois. With the material dating
back to the 1820s, the quilt made its way
through the family. Today, it sits on the bed of Laura McNeil in the home
in the photo above.
More
Information
More Information
According to Victoria Records, Laura was married in Victoria. This is
wrong information.
Vital Event Marriage Registration of British Columbia show her as
being married in Vancouver. #1912-09-072857
BC Archives Microfilm No.
B11377 This is correct information.
BC Archives also show her as being married at Point Grey Reg, #
1912-09-070120 Microfilm No. B11376
In fact, we know she was married in Point Grey, BC.
See Details from
Memoirs Point Grey is along
West 10th Ave. of Vancouver.
Today, it is an excellent shopping area set into a serene backdrop of old homes
as it was one of the earliest
areas of Vancouver.
Benjamin Howard McNeil
Benjamin Howard McNeil
Buried in Pleasant St. Cemetery, Kamloops, BC. Ref # KFHS-216
From the Lois Twichell Memoirs - Mr. McNeil’s home in the Lilloet District at 100
Mile House and Area Historical Society on the Cariboo Road.
It was here that Laura and her new husband
went to start their life together.
Upon completing her visit to the McNeil
Home, Lois Blackwell wrote a letter to Laura.
See Letter No 4
It should be noted that the "McNeil's" became a prominent pioneering family in the area. Their home is now Heritage Property. View Info.
Descendants of Laura Alberta Blackwell
Descendants of Laura Alberta Blackwell
Information provided by Evelyn BromleyGeneration No. 1
1. L
AURA ALBERTA2 BLACKWELL (GEORGE) was born 24 Feb 1879 in Wingham, ON, Canada, and died 06 Apr 1964 in Kamloops, BC, Canada2. She married BENJAMIN HOWARD MCNEIL 07 Dec 1912 in Point Grey, BC, Canada3. He was born Bef. 1890.Notes for Laura Alberta Blackwell:
1. Laura Alberta BLACKWELL Birth: 24 Feb 1879 Wingham, Huron, Ontario
George BLACKWELL Lois Clarinda TWICHELL2. Laura Alberta McNeil 1964 4 6 84 Kamloops 1964-09-005378 B13266 Of 100Mile House. Born 24 Feb 1879 to George Blackwell and Clarinda Twichell. Widow of Benjamin Howard McNeill.
Burial at Pleasant St. Cemetery on Apr 9 after dying from a cerebral thrombosis.More About L
AURA ALBERTA BLACKWELL:
Burial: 09 Apr 1964, Pleasant Street Cemetery, Kamloops, BC4
Census: Apr 1881, With father: Alberta Blackwell Female English 2 O <Ontario> Bretheren5Marriage Notes for Laura Blackwell and Benjamin McNeil:
1. Benjamin Howard McNeil & Laura Alberta Blackwell 1912 12 7 Point Grey 1912-09-070120 B11376.
Laura was 33, born Wingham, ON to George Blackwell and Lois Clarinda Twichell, Milton Field Blackwell
and Seraph Blackwell were witnesses. But also Benjamin Howard McNeil Laura Alberta Blackwell 1912 12 7
Vancouver 1912-09-072857 B11377 Not sure why they would be registered in both Vancouver and Point Grey.
Check the details on the Vancouver entry.Comment form Lois Twichell Memoirs explain the marriage location of Laura Blackwell and Benjamin McNeil. "In June my husband and I went west and spent two pleasant months with Mary, Milton and their families in Vancouver, and with Seraph and Laura in Victoria. The girls had bought a place and were keeping house, so they too had a home. We had left Norma to keep house and she and Charlie were faithful and did the farm work and did it well in our absence." "The summer following Laura came home to prepare for her wedding, which was to take place before Christmas. She was quite ill for a time and threatened with fever. However, it broke up on November 27. I started with her to Vancouver where her wedding was to take place at her brother Milton’s. She was married at 11 A.M. December 7 1912 to Benjamin McNeil of the Lilloet District of B.C."
Endnotes
2. BC Government Archives - Death Registry.
3. BC Government Archives - Marriage Registry.
4. BC Government Archives - Death Registry.
5. LDS Copy of 1881 Canadian Census, "Electronic."
6. BC Government Archives - Death Registry.
7. BC Government Archives - Marriage Registry.
On the day of their wedding, this is what the Victoria Inner Harbour looked like
Photo 57
More on Clare Wilkinson and
Chares Hill
More on Clare Wilkinson and Chares Hill
Clare had contributed much detail for this website through her photos via Jocelyn 'Harlton' Demer 10.2.4.10.1.2.1
Information on the
family of Charles F Hill.
(Richard) Charles was the first born of
Edward Hill who was born 25 Apr 1888 and died 12 Aug 1961 Brandon, MB.
and Ellen Higgins who was born 6 Dec 1884 Bridgewater,
Somerset, England and died 25 Apr 1977 Brandon, MC.
Charles had three brothers - Frank Hill -
Harry Hill - Ernest Hill who died in 1946
The two sisters are Marion (Mrs. George Sproston) and
Phyllis (Mrs. Southhall
who died in
1962)
Clare was
born in Brandon, Manitoba on May 30, 1917 to Charles and Norma Wilkinson, the
eldest of 4 Children. She lived all her life in Brandon, except for a short
time the family moved to Gretna, Manitoba.
Clare was a very hard worker, and worked even when going to
school, and managed to get her grade 11.
Over the years, she was a grocery clerk, and kept house for families. She
retired at 65 from St. Augustine’s Catholic Church Priest Residence where she
kept house for them for quite a few years. She purchased a cabin at Minnedosa
Beach in 1974, and enjoyed over 30 years there. You couldn’t keep her away
from the cabin, and she hated it when it was time to close up for the winter,
and always started packing boxes in January, so she would be ready for May
long weekend!!! She was an avid sports fan, and during the season
watched the Toronto Blue Jays faithfully, knew all the pitchers and players by
name. She watched hockey and curling in the winter, or any sports.
She married Charles Hill in 1943, but divorced in 1968. From this marriage,
there were 2 children. Richard born in 1946, and Joan in 1949. Unfortunately,
Richard died in 1992.
She was a very talented lady, and learned to play the piano
by ear, but eventually learned to read music. She loved playing at a party
with whoever played another instrument. She would tackle anything, and even
built a porch on our house. Crafts were a big thing, and knitting sweaters and
slippers for everyone. She was always sewing.
She always enjoyed Christmas, and went all out to decorate her house, and
bake. There was always an abundance of food!! Mom LOVED to eat!!! She
loved to travel, and would either get on a bus or train and go to B.C. or down
east to visit her brother and sister. Even took the bus to California a few
times to visit a friend, and would always bring back souvenirs for everyone.
She was predeceased by her parents, Charles 1955, Norma 1946, infant brother Willard, and Charles, the father of her children 1975, only son Richard 1992, and of course the usual brother and sister in laws, aunts, uncles, cousins.
She is Survived
by her only Daughter Joan, son in law Irwin, and their children, Jocelyn (Chris)
, and Keith.
Richard’s Daughters, Theresa (Alvin), Kathy (Dan) , and Amanda.
8 great grandchildren. Taylor, Brittany, Mathew, Daniel, Hunter, Ashley, Elliot,
Ethan)
3 step-grandchildren ( Eileen, Lori, Kerri ) and 9 step- great grandchildren.
(Alex, Carleigh, Grace, Kristen, Keyera, Brady, Samantha, Anika, Thomas.)
Her sister in law Marion Sproston, sister Alma Hyett, and brother Chester
(Isabel) Wilkinson in Ontario, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mom enjoyed a
full life, and we were very fortunate to have her with us to age 91. We all have
many memories to cherish her, and am sure she will always live on in our hearts.
......... Written by Joan Clare Harlton 10.2.4.10.1.2. (daughter)
View Obituary for Clare Rollins Wilkinson 10.2.4.10.1
Wilkinson Photos
Wilkinson Photos
Norma 'Blackwell' Wilkinson
and daughter Clare
Photo taken about 1919
Photo 58b
Left to Right
Photo 58c
Charles Wilkinson, Norma 'Blackwell' Wilkinson,
Mrs. Archie Gordon, Clare Wilkinson, Rev. Archie Gordon
Photo taken in 1937 while the Gordon's were on
leave from their work in India
Charles Wilkinson and Norma 'Blackwell' Wilkinson
Photo taken in 1939
Photo 58a
The Scans of the Memos below were found in the bible that was given to Norma in 1898 (Probably by Lois)
Photo 212 Photo 213
Old Memos concerning
Charles Wilkinson and Norma Blackwell and their children
Courtesy of Jocelyn DemerA beautiful Poem written to Clare by her Mother, Norma
Photo 214a
Click to EnlargeObituary for Clare Hill nee Wilkinson
Image 214b
Click to EnlargeMORE ABOUT CHARLES BLACKWELL
More about Charles Blackwell and Helena RoseWhen Charles was born, the family were living near a river called the Maitland. It is assumed that this is where his middle name came from as it is not found in previous families. (REB) See Below
It is easy to see how Ivy Rose got her middle name as it was the maiden name of her Mother. Helena carried the nickname "Lena". As the farm called "Rose Glen" and belonged to Helena's father, we can only assume the farm was named after the last name of Helena's Mother and the last name of her Father. "Rose Glen"
Thanks to Jocelyn Demer - nee Hill for updating this and other information.The Name - Maitland
The Name - Maitland
From W.H. Smith's Gazetteer of 1846 describes Goderich Township as: A Township in Huron District, is bounded on the north by the River Maitland. on the west by Lake Huron; on the south by the River Bayfield; and on the east by Hullett. The soil on the banks of the lake, and the Rivers Maitland and Bayfield, is poor and stony; the rest of the township is good land. The township contains 56,066 acres, 35,118 of which are leased or sold, of which 5,156 acres are under cultivation. Goderich contains one grist and two saw mills, fulling-mill, and carding machine. There is a tavern on Bayfield road, four miles south of Goderich. Population, 1,673. Ratable property in the township, L16,189. 8s (British currency)
Note from the Webmaster: The Maitland ran by the property of the Blackwell Family. We think this is the source of the Maitland name being found in the Blackwell Offspring as they often spent time near the water and was greatly enjoyed.
Charles Blackwell
Click to Enlarge
Photo 59a
Shown during a visit to Kamloops, BC in 1937
Charles M. Blackwell Catherine Rose
1883 - 1946 1885 - 1947
Photo 59b
This photo has been cropped but will be replaced.
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INFORMATION AND CONFIRMATION
NEEDED
Information and Confirmation Needed
A Photo and Obituary was found in the Bible of
Laura McNeil - Blackwell; daughter of George and Lois
We hope others may help in the identification of these people.
Any information would welcome -
Contact Me
It appears that either Norma or one of her children took an interest in genealogy or attempted to keep the family photo album detailed. This was the usual method of genealogy in those days. Some copies of that work is shown below with Memo Pad pages from the Photo Album. See images 216 and 214 below and 212 and 213 above.
Unknown Blackwell Photo and Information found and provided by Jocelyn DemerThe photo below is that of an Unknown Blackwell taken when aged 27 1/2 years.
Unknown Photo from Norma McNeil nee Blackwell Bible
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Photo 216
Unknown person is aged 27 1/2 yrs at time of photo.Comment from Webmaster
There are three possibilities of who this could be that would warrant Laura to keep this photo close to her.
First, it could be Ruth Field who is Lois Clarinda Twichell's (Blackwell) birth Mother. This is just a guess but that means the photo would have been taken prior to 1844. I am no expert in photography, but I think this photo could be dated back to that time. A description of Ruth by her daughter, Lois Twichell, described her well. This could be her.
Secondly, the other possibility is that the photo is of Almena Twichell, second wife of Royal Twichell. Both of these
possibilities would have made the photo the Grandmother of Laura. (Almena was Lois's Stepmother)
A third possibility is that it is a photo of Sophia Blackwell 10.2.2 after she arrived from England before 1870.
In 1870, Lois's husband, George Blackwell 10.2.4, who also was into photography, is known to have returned to
Minnesota for a visit and also was known to have photographed his father (George 10.2) While there, he visited Sophia (10.2.2) and young James. (10.2.6) It is more then likely that he photographed them as well.
I really want the photo to be that of Ruth Field, however, it is probably that it is Sophia, but to be kept in Norma's Bible I
would think it would be somebody even closer, such as Almena. We will just have to hope other facts come along and can prove or disprove my guesses.____________________
Also found in Laura's Bible (below)
The Obituary is that of Mary Norma Latimer - nee Blackwell
Mary Norma Latimer nee Blackwell
b. Unknown
d. 9 Aug 1999 Penticton, BC.
Married: 1) George Thom
2) Gerald Latimer
Known Relatives of Mary Norma Latimer
Sisters: Winona - Ellen - Enid (Begg)
Brothers: Andrew - Bruce
Obituary
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Mary Norma (Mamie) Latimer - nee Blackwell
When my Grandfather (John Blackwell 10.2.4.8) would visit Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in
my growing up years, I would hear the name Mamie mentioned when he spoke to my
parents about the family. I had no idea who she was. My Grandfather lived in Penticton at the time on a street that had the
same name as my home town, Moose Jaw Street.
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From the Memory of Nancy Romaine
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