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Michael Dornan Askin

Birth	:	13 May 1862 Arthur, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	13 Aug 1948 Wainwright, Wainwright Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial	:	Irma Cemetery, Irma, Wainwright Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	52.9093600, -111.2141800
Plot	:	Block 5 Lot 18 4b
Description	:	WWI Regimental #426809 Attestation Paper for Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force signed March 23, 1915 at Arcola, Sask. Born: Arthur, Ont.; 14th May, 1872 Trade: Carpenter Next-of-kin: Levina Askin (Wife), at Fort William, Ont. 5' 8.25"; Dark complexion, Blue eyes, Iron Grey hair District Mourns Passing of M.D. Askin, Pioneer Resident An old and respected Irma resident, Mr. Michael Dornan Askin, passed away in the Wainwright hospital on Friday, August 13. Mr. Askin was born May 13, 1862 in Bruce County, Ont., and in 1881 he came to Manitoba and worked on the construction of the... Read More	WWI Regimental #426809 Attestation Paper for Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force signed March 23, 1915 at Arcola, Sask. Born: Arthur, Ont.; 14th May, 1872 Trade: Carpenter Next-of-kin: Levina Askin (Wife), at Fort William, Ont. 5' 8.25"; Dark complexion, Blue eyes, Iron Grey hair District Mourns Passing of M.D. Askin, Pioneer Resident An old and respected Irma resident, Mr. Michael Dornan Askin, passed away in the Wainwright hospital on Friday, August 13. Mr. Askin was born May 13, 1862 in Bruce County, Ont., and in 1881 he came to Manitoba and worked on the construction of the main line of the CPR. Later he took up a homestead and farmed about 16 miles northeast of Brandon, Man., for ten years. On March 4, 1896, he married Lavina Atkinson at Allenford, Ont., and in 1897 they moved to Arcola, Sask., farming there until 1912 when he moved with his family to Ft. William, Ont. In 1915, although past military age, Mr. Askin joined the 46th battalion from south Saskatchewan and served overseas until November, 1917. It was in April, 1918, that he purchased a farm southeast of Irma, living there until 1942 when he and his wife moved from the farm to take up residence in Irma. Mr. Askin was of a genial, friendly disposition and despite failing health the last few years he was always cheerful and uncomplaining. He always took an active interest in community affairs and was a member of the Canadian Legion and Life Member of the Loyal Orange Lodge. Mr. Askin is survived by his wife, three sons, Roy, of Irma, Robert of Toronto, and Tom of Edmonton, also one daughter, Ina, of California. A fourth son, Cecil, was killed at Manilla. Excerpt from Irma Times, Friday, August 27, 1948, page 1 Alberta Death Reg. #005-188 Askin, Michael Dorhan May 13, 1862, Ontario Aug. 14, 1948, Wainwright, Alberta

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Michael Dornan Askin's memorial is located at: Irma Cemetery, Irma, Wainwright Census Division, Canada.
When did Michael Dornan Askin death?
Michael Dornan Askin death on 13 Aug 1948 in Wainwright, Wainwright Census Division, Alberta, Canada
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Latitude: 52.9093600
Longitude: -111.2141800

Family Members:

Spouse

Lavina Atkinson Askin

(1873 - 1949)

Children

William Roy Askin

(1897 - 1984)

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