Person:Ira Watson (3)

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Ira Walker Watson
b.10 Feb 1897 Wawanesa, Oakland, Manitoba, Canada
d.10 Oct 1974 Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Parents and Siblings
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m. 3 Dec 1895
  1. Ira Walker Watson1897 - 1974
  2. Iva Walker Watson1899 - 1899
  3. _____ Watson1903 - 1903
  4. Edward George Watson1905 - 1968
  5. Margaret Elizabeth Watson1907 - 2005
  6. Charles Wilfred Watson1910 - 1986
  7. Clarence Mayhew Watson1913 - 1989
Spouse and Children
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m. 25 Nov 1925
  1. Ralph James Watson1926 - 2007
  2. Dorothy Eileen Watson1929 - 1991
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Facts and Events
Name[1][2] Ira Walker Watson
Alt Name[2][3] Walker _____
Gender Male
Birth[2][4][3] 10 Feb 1897 Wawanesa, Oakland, Manitoba, Canada
Military[1] 23 Apr 1918 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada According to the RCMP Graves database, Ira Walker Watson was a Constable in the NWMP at the time of his enlistment.
Military[1] 2 Jun 1919 discharged from the army
Marriage 25 Nov 1925 Wawanesa, Oakland, Manitoba, Canadato Edith Margaret Jackson
Death[2] 10 Oct 1974 Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

After leaving the army, Walker farmed in the Brandon area and after moving to Brandon, ran a general store. After his retirement, his daughter Dorothy ran the store.

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Walker in WWI uniform about 1918
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Walker in WWI uniform about 1918
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ira Walker Watson, in Canada. Soldiers of the First World War. (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Library and Archives Canada)
    No. 2683827, Folio 49.

    I ordered the full service file from the archives. The following are available on line:
    Attestation form - Ira Walker Watson - front
    Attestation form - Ira Walker Watson - back

    Name: WATSON, IRA WALKER
    Regimental number(s): 2683827
    Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 10138 - 10
    Date of Birth: 10/02/1894

  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Linda (Sanford) Schofield, June 1998 -- GED File.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 George Watson household, in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. 1911 Census of Canada. (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Library and Archives Canada)
    page 23, 5 Jun 1911.

    1911 / Manitoba / 15 Brandon / 1 Wawanesa

    35 24 Watson George Third Street Wawanesa M Head M Jun 1870 40 O(ntario) Scotch Canadian Presbyterian Implement agent
    36 24 Watson Jane F Wife M Oct 1871 39 O(ntario) French Canadian Presbyterian
    37 24 Watson Wallace [I read Walker] M Son S Feb 1897 14 Man Scotch Canadian Presbyterian
    38 24 Watson Edward M Son S Aug 1905 5 Man Scotch Canadian Presbyterian
    39 24 Watson Wilfred M Son S Sep 1910 10mo Man Scotch Canadian Presbyterian
    40 24 Watson Margaret F Daughter S Sep 1907 3 Man Scotch Canadian Presbyterian

  4. ↑ Manitoba Vital Statistics Online Database.

    DETAILED BIRTH INFORMATION REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1897-003254
    CHILD'S DETAILS
    Last Name: WATSON Given Names: IRA WALKER
    Sex: M
    Date of Birth: 02/10/1897
    PLACE OF BIRTH DETAILS
    Place of Birth: OAKLAND
    (Mother) Married: Y Mother's Marital Status: MARRIED
    MOTHER'S DETAILS Maiden Last Name: MAYHEW Given Names: JANE

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