JOHN BEAR (1883-1953) (Last Updated: December 29, 2014)
Around 1883 John BEAR was born in the St Peters Indian Reserve, the son of Jessie PRINCE and Peter BEAR (1852-1921+)
Plan showing the St Peters Indian Reserve after 1871
John BEAR marries Jane McKINNON
Around 1906 John married Jane McKINNON. ** If anyone can tell us more about Jane’s origins, please let us know on the Forum.
Surrender of the St Peters Reserve
By Order in Council dated October 14, 1907, a surrender of the St Peters Indian Reserve was accepted. Opposition to the surrender was voiced by ex-Chief William ASHAM (b-1853). The same month, the Band and representatives of the department selected the site of the new reserve, near Fisher River, Manitoba.
World War I
On Aug 4, 1914 Great Britain (Canada on Aug 5) declared war on Germany and Austria-Hungary to uphold treaties with France and Belgium which were under German attack. This marked the beginning of World War I.
November 11, 1918, Armistice Day (Remembrance Day) marked the end of the First World War.
Census of 1921 in St Andrews Parish (Lot 25): John BEAR, age 38; wife Jane, age 34. Children: Mary (age 14), Alex (age 12), Samuel (10), Stanley (7), Helen (5) and Jessie J (age 3). Father: Peter BEAR, age 75.
World War II
On Sept 4, 1939 Canada and Britain declared war on Germany, and almost immediately new recruits began pouring into Winnipeg to sign up with the Winnipeg Grenadiers and the Royal Rifles of Canada.
Around 1940 son Samuel married Elsie HOURIE, daughter of Mary Jane (nee IRVINE) KNOTT and Peter Lawrence HOURIE (b-1895), a fisherman from Grand Marais (MB).
In 1941 son Stanley enlisted. Son Jack served five years overseas with the PPCLI (Princes Patricia Canadian Light Infantry).
On May 7, 1945 Germany surrendered and the War in Europe ended; the next day, May 8, is declared VE Day. In 1945 eldest son Alexander married Gertrude FARIES, the daughter of Sophia and James Walter FARIES (B-1896). In 1953 son John Robert (Jack) married Rose Sybil SANDERSON in Selkirk, daughter of Julia and Peter Samuel SANDERSON (1893-1980).
In the late 50’s youngest daughter Elsie married Merrill PARSONS (1932-2006) who was born and raised in Newfoundland and served with the RCAF for 23 years (Gimli Air Base).
Not sure when youngest son Edward married Theresa WHEELER, possibly the daughter of Mary and John James WHEELER (b-1905).
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