Person:Walter Riddell (3)

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Walter Thompson Riddell
b.22 Nov 1897 Cobourg, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada
d.2 Feb 1978 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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m. 20 Jan 1897
  1. Walter Thompson Riddell1897 - 1978
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Name[1][2][3][4][5][14] Walter Thompson Riddell
Gender Male
Birth[5][6][7] 22 Nov 1897 Cobourg, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada
Education[7] 1919 Law Degree - University of Manitoba
Military[7] 1919 Air service in WWI
Residence[8] 1922 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Other[1] Bet 1924 and 1927 Between 1924 and 1927 he was a repairman for John Deere Plough in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. In 1928 the Henderson's Directory lists him as a reporter. In 1977 he is listed as a editorial writer for the Star-Phoenix. No listing for him in 1978, but Mary is listed in a different apartment.
Occupation[8] Apr 1928 Reporter - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Occupation[8] Nov 1928 Sportswriter - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Marriage Abt 1932 Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma, Ontario, Canadato Mary A McGrath
Occupation[9] 1950 Tel Editor - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Residence[9] 1950 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada1007 Melrose
Occupation[10] 1960 Provincial Editor - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Retirement? 1962
Occupation[11] 1970 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CanadaEditor - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Occupation[12] 1975 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CanadaEditorial Writer - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
Occupation[13] 1977 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CanadaEditorial Writer - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
Residence[1] 1977 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada630 8th St. E, Apt 102
Death[4] 2 Feb 1978 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Alt Death[7] 3 Feb 1978 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Burial[4] 7 Feb 1978 Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

In 1976, Walt was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of FameS8, and in 1989, he was inducted into the Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame as a "Builder."S7

References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Various 1923-1935, in Henderson's Saskatoon Directory. (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Henderson Directories Limited).
  2. ↑ Heather (Best) Mattinson with annotations by Janet (Moffat) Hume -- 1996
    Page 1.

    Aunt Janet notes that "Janet married Walter Riddell -- one son Walter."

  3. ↑ Obituary -- Riddell, Janet (Moffat) -- 1932
    1932.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Woodlawn Cemetery.

    RIDDELL, WALTER THOMPSON, burial permit #35035, plot -- 46RC - 79 - E1/2,died -- Feb-02-1978, buried -- Feb-07-1978

  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Walter R Riddell household, in Northumberland, Ontario, Canada. 1901 Census of Canada. (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Library and Archives Canada)
    Page 2, 31 Mar 1901.

    ON NORTHUMBERLAND (West/Ouest) (#96) Subdistrict: Hamilton D-5

    16 12 Riddell Walter R. M Head M Aug 31 1844 56 O r Scotch CanadianPres Farmer
    17 12 Riddell Janet F Wife M Feb 22 1850 53 O r Scotch Canadian Pres
    18 12 Riddell Walter T. M Son S Nov 22 1897 3 O r Scotch CanadianPres

  6. ↑ Walter Thompson Riddle (sic), in Ontario, Canada. Ontario Canada Births 1869-ongoing. (Toronto, Ontario: Archives of Ontario)
    1897.

    Name: Walter Thompson Riddle
    Date of Birth: 22 Nov 1897
    Gender: Male
    Birth County: Northumberland
    Father's name: Walter R Riddle
    Mother's name: Janet Moffat
    Roll Number: MS929_139

  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Walter Riddell, in Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame, 1989
    1989.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Walt Riddell, in Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame Induction.

    Saskatoon Public Library -- Biography Clippings -- Local History Room

    Born in Coburg, Ontario, Walt Riddell came to Saskatchewan in 1922.

  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Henderson's Saskatoon Directory. (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Henderson Directories Limited)
    1950.
  10. ↑ Henderson's Saskatoon Directory. (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Henderson Directories Limited)
    1960.
  11. ↑ Henderson's Saskatoon Directory. (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Henderson Directories Limited)
    1970.
  12. ↑ Henderson's Saskatoon Directory. (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Henderson Directories Limited)
    1975.
  13. ↑ Henderson's Saskatoon Directory. (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Henderson Directories Limited)
    1977.
  14. ↑ Walter R Riddell household, in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada. 1916 Census of Canada, Prairie Provinces. (Library and Archives Canada)
    10 Jun 1916.

    Walter Sr. was enumerated as a janitor in an apartment house. His son, Walter was listed as a Law Student in a law office.

    Name: Walter T Riddell
    Gender: Male
    Marital Status: Single
    Age: 18
    Est. Birth Year: 1898
    Birthplace: Ontario
    Home in 1916: 09E, Springfield, Manitoba
    Address: 55, Horace Street
    Racial or Tribal Origin: Scotch (Scotish)
    Relation to Head of Household: Son
    Father's Name: Walter R Riddell
    Mother's name: Janet Riddell
    Sub District Desc.: (A, B, C, D and E) City of St. Boniface
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Walter R Riddell 71
    Janet Riddell 57
    Walter T Riddell 18

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