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Pictures for the August 2009 Reunion
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Alexander Family Pictures
David AlexanderJune 7, 1858 Green HillsDied 1918, AvonleaFather John AlexanderMother Jean Pinnell
Isabella WatchmanDecember 30, 1870 Isle of MannDied Jan 1, 1942 AvonleaFather: John WatchmanMother : Catherine Quayle
Married 1887
Name Birthplace Burial Married ChildrenDavid Scotland
1888Avonlea1955
No No
Samuel Scotland 1890 Hillcrest Moose Jaw 1959
Velma S Heslop March 25, 1921
DavidEsterWesleyMorelyShirleyRobertJohn
Kate Scotland Dec 10 1895
Avonlea 1944
Herbert Message April 26, 1926
IsabelFlorenceJames
William Scotland July 13, 1897
Mount Hope Assiniboia Feb 13, 1953
Sylvia RebeccaIsabelDavid JohnVelma SylvieMargaret Ann
James Watchman
Saltcoats Scotland Oct 16, 1900
Saskatoon Oct 1972
Elizabeth Janet Drysdale March 24, 1945
Jeanne Darlene Gail Geraldine Isabel
Isabella Wheatstone, Sask Oct 2, 1911
Mount Hope, Assiniboia
Oscar Olsen 1937 Robert Donald
Alex (Archibald) Wheatstone, Sk Dec 8, 1913
Cremated1999
Panoramic shot of the approach to Hills Head Farm. The site was selected apparently because Grandmother Alexander was tired of searching for a new home and this spot reminded her of Scotland‐ hilly and rocky. Norris Buttes are in the background‐ named after Lt. Norris of the NWMP who used to camp up there to watch the gun and liquor runners coming up from the US.
Rebecca’s memories of Grandma Alexander:Whenever I think of her I can almost taste the huge plum pudding that she made every Christmas. She put the fruit etc. In a 100 lb. flour sack, tied up the corners, and cooked it in the copper boiler of boiling water and kept at boiling temperature for four hours. It was served with sauce. Yum yum good.Her rocking chair was in front of the cookstove and many hours she spent there knitting dresses for her granddaughters, as well as sweaters, long stockings, scarves, and mittens for all the grandchildren.
Aunt Kate, Florence, Jim, and Isabella and I spent the winter holidays, which lasted from Christmas to the end of February, at Grandma’s.Grandma tried to teach me to sew by hemming tea towels and hankies. In 1936 she had, as usual, a very good garden and often sent us muskmelons. There was a lot of rust on the grain that fall.I am sure Isabella and Florence and perhaps Esther could tell you how wonderful our grandma was. She was short, pleasantly plump, and had red hair.
Great Grandfather John Watchman, (1845 – 1924)Lost in a snowstorm
Walked to Regina to try to enlist when his son died in the war
Grandfather David John Alexander (1858 – 1920)Isabella was his second wife and the children from his first marriage came to Canada but stayed in Ontario or Quebec.
Four Generations, 1922Great Grandfather (John) Watchman; Grandmother (Isabella) Alexander; Father (Samuel) Alexander; Baby David James AlexanderTaken in front of the Eaton catalogue house‐ ordered from the catalogue, picked up at Rolleau, cost $900.00 including the two carpenters to build it.
Kate Alexander (1921)James Watchman Alexander
Close to the time of the double wedding that took place at this, Robert Watchman’s house, on March 28, 1921, when two sisters married two brothers. Mima Watchman, Samuel Alexander, Velma Heslop, Sylvia Heslop, William Alexander
Esther, David, and Wesley Alexander, children of Sam and Velma Alexander (probably taken 1926)
David (Sam), was the oldest of the cousins Geraldine (James) was the youngest
Alexander family reunion at Bill Alexander farm, late 1940’s
At Grandma Alexander’s: David James Alexander, William Alexander, Sandy Alexander, Jim Alexander, Wesley Alexander, Oscar Olson. (Likely late 1940’s)
Heslop‐Alexander double wedding pictures, March 28, 1921
Siblings in the William and Sylvia Alexander family. 1981Velma Houston, Rebecca Robinson, David Alexander, Margaret Michael Sabiston, Isabella Gallant
Margaret Ann Alexander Michael Sabiston family , August 1996Marlene Michael and children Rebekah and Aaron, Margaret, Darren Michael (1963 –2006), Margaret’s other son, Blair Michael (1958 – 1974)
Marlene Michael and her children, 2009
ISABELLA ALEXANDER GALLANT, HER TWO CHILDREN (RUTH AND TIMOTHY) AND TWO GRANDCHILDREN (RUTH’S CHILDREN CARTER AND ERIN)
David John Alexander, son of William and Sylvia Alexander (1928 – 2002)
Frank Edwin Robinson, son of Frank and Rebecca Alexander Robinson, and wife, Nancy with their children Katie (1988), Kevin (1991), Martin (1993) and Jenna (1996).
Frank and Rebecca Alexander Robinson, 40th Wedding Anniversary, 1990
Rebecca Alexander Robinson (2007)
2004Sylvia Robinson Coghlin, John Robinson, Rebecca Alexander Robinson, Frank Robinson, Cathy Robinson Ewart
LARRY AND SYLVIA (ROBINSON) COGHLIN. We were married December 30, 1985. We are presently living in Assiniboia. Larry continues to work at the Poplar River Power Plant in Coronach. Sylvia subs in the public school system, teaches occasional classes and invigilates exams for Southeast College, and tutors students. We continue to work on our house, which we moved from Coronach to Assiniboia in 2003, and our yard (which we couldn’t).
JAMES COGHLIN (b. 1987) graduated May 2009 with a Bachelor of Piano Performance from St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota. This fall he plans to move to Montreal to work and continue his piano studies.
BEN COGHLIN (B. 1988) is presently living and working in Kingston, Ontario. He continues to enjoy playing guitar, reading and sports. Ben is the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ biggest fan east of Saskatchewan.
REBECCA ANN COGHLIN (B. 1991). Rebecca keeps busy with school, violin, piano and her very large Great Pyrenees puppy. She teaches Sunday School during the year. This summer she attended a String Camp, a Writing Workshop, is counselling at Camp Woodboia, and attempting to earn her Bronze Cross in swimming.
Catherine Ewart (Robinson)Rebecca Robinson’s (Alexander) youngest daughter Catherine Mary Ewart (Robinson) was Born March 3rd 1960 in Assiniboia Saskatchewan. On October 6th 1984 Catherine married Ronald William Ewart. They were blessed with three children: Ryan Sinclair, Amy Catherine, and Sarah Evelyn. Ryan was born on December 20th 1985 in Assiniboia Saskatchewan. He is presently employed at Robinson Residential Design in Regina. He enjoys curling, football, and going to Saskatchewan Roughrider games. Amy was born on May 26th 1988 in Regina Saskatchewan. She is presently employed at Meyers Norris Penny in Moosomin Sask. She is planning to further her education in accounting. She enjoys walking her dog Ginger, and traveling. Sarah was born on March 21st 1997 in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan. She is going into grade 7 at Assiniboia Elementary School. She enjoys playing with her animals and cheering on the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Ron, Cathy and Sarah have been residing on a grain farm just 3 miles West and 2 miles North of Assiniboia. Ron recently retired from the Assiniboia Union Hospital and is now farming full time with his brother. Cathy recently graduated from the Continuing Care Assistant program. She is employed at Ross Payent nursing Home and Assiniboia Union hospital.
Mary Alexander and Richard Thomas Wedding
Mary and Richard’s WeddingTop left‐ Geri Briggs, Aunt Meg, Jeanne Alexander, Willie.Top right‐ Ernie Antosh, Bella Olsen, Gary Briggs, Mima Watchman, Sandy AlexanderBottom left‐ Florence, Jimmy and children
Neil and Ann Alexander with George Alexander continue to operate the family farm.
Mary and Richard Thomas reside in Saskatoon.
Ruth lives overseas.
James and Sandy Alexander
Not sure what year or where taken or by whom.
The five brothers 1949
James Watchman Alexander,Moose Jaw? 1950’s?
Early days of James and Janet Alexander Marriage
Jeanne with Mima Watchman
Jeanne Alexander‐Hills Head Farm
Janet Elizabeth (Drysdale) AlexanderJeanne Darlene Gail Alexander1947? 48?Car purchased from Bob and Mima Watchman
James Alexander Jeanne AlexanderVisit to the In‐laws
Jeanne, Geri, Janet Alexander
James Watchman Alexander‐ late 1940’s?
Hills Head Farm 1950 ish
Growing up on Hills Head Farm. Plenty of space to roam, our uncles farm just a skip and a hop down the hill and opportunities for full use of active imaginations.
Oro Lake was a popular recreation spot long before it become a provincial park. We changed in our cars with towels in the windows as curtains. James Alexander particularly liked it as he felt it was healing for his skin. We especially enjoyed it when the Ursus were there. Violet made the tastiest sweet buns.
Oro Lake, Jeanne Alexander, Gwen Verony.
James Watchman Alexander, Saskatoon 1960’s
Janet Alexander, Saskatoon, 1960Ès
Janet Alexander 2005 and August 2009
Janet retired from Saskatoon City Hospital and lives independently in Saskatoon. She maintains an interest in learning and travel.
Jeanne, Janet and Geri Alexander, Saskatoon 1971
Jeanne Alexander, Ernie Antosh June 1971
Jeanne Alexander (B. Ed.) retired from a long and successful career as a teacher and principal and currently lives in Regina. Active in the community she has a radio show, a TV show, and takes an active leadership role in numerous community organizations. As part of the Wascana Writers group she has published several stories and poems rooted in the Saskatchewan experience. Mary Hohne, her daughter and her grandsons James and Daniel also live in Regina. Jeanne was widowed in 2005.
Gary Briggs Geri Alexander February 1973
Gary and Geri Briggs 1980?
James and Alexa Briggs at Hills Head Farm
Visit to the farm 1980
Uncle Sandy
Uncle Sandy and kids: a natural. Alexa remembers Uncle Sandy as one of her favourites because he was so comfortable to be with. A kid could just cuddle up, be comfortable, watch TV and not be expected to talk.
Sandy and James Benjamin Briggs
James’s best birthday ever at Oro Lake.
The swans in Cresent Park in Moose Jaw- who hasn’t spent an enjoyable hour or two there?
Jeanne’s graduation, Regina- Jeanne, Ernie, Gary, Geri, James, Janet and Alexa.
James, Geri and AlexaJames and Auntie Jeanne 1991
James Benjamin Briggs (b. 1974) Living in Ottawa working as a Network Security Analyst. Helps his dad with the bronze casting foundry as well as art and farm projects. Is starting to explore his creative side and just completed his first bronze sculpture.
Alexa Janet Briggs (b.1976) and partner Niklas Carlsson. Alexa completed her Masters in Interdisplinary Studies at the U of S and has been working as the Funding Programs Manager for the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation. She’s in the process of moving to Calgary where Niklas is doing postdoctoral research in Computer Science.
Gary (B.SC.) and Geri (B.ED, MCE) reside in Ottawa on an acreage where Gary sculpts, and engages in other creative projects while Geri gardens and raises organic fowl. They both work for the Government of Canada.
We’d love to build this presentation to include other members of the family. If you send pictures, stories, other bits of family lore to Geri at [email protected] she’ll compile them and make them accessible to all.