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Canada / Re: Isaac Saunders-Kilkenny to Winnipeg
« on: Wednesday 13 April 16 17:51 BST (UK) »
Terrific work manawakian! Showing my ignorance here, but what is Henderson's Directory and is it accessible to the public?
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Canada / Re: Isaac Saunders-Kilkenny to Winnipeg
« on: Wednesday 13 April 16 17:16 BST (UK) »
Sounds like you found Isaac! His obit states re was working at the St Regis Hotel following his return from WWI. Great work manawakian!
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Canada / Re: Isaac Saunders-Kilkenny to Winnipeg
« on: Wednesday 13 April 16 16:49 BST (UK) »
Wow, that really is amazing! Thanks for the image manawakian. Isaac and i share the same birthday, February 27th, though some eighty years and an ocean apart
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Canada / Re: Isaac Saunders-Kilkenny to Winnipeg
« on: Wednesday 13 April 16 15:54 BST (UK) »
Thank you anyway for your efforts manawakian. And the hunt for Uncle Isaac continues... 
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Canada / Re: Isaac Saunders-Kilkenny to Winnipeg
« on: Wednesday 13 April 16 15:21 BST (UK) »
Hello Sarah,
Addergoole replied to my PM and we are now in corresponding about Saunders family history. My thanks again
Hello Manawakian! and thank you for your insights! The original information I had showed the family writing to Isaac's wife as seen on attached. I think JJ had pointed out the service payroll notation. Can't seem to find marriage, divorce, death (beside obit) or birth of children records. I checked Census records through 1921... Only new information (aside from veterans records) I found was on FamilySearch:
Isaac Saunders
Employee
Canada Census, 1911
My continuing thanks for your help...
KD
Addergoole replied to my PM and we are now in corresponding about Saunders family history. My thanks again
Hello Manawakian! and thank you for your insights! The original information I had showed the family writing to Isaac's wife as seen on attached. I think JJ had pointed out the service payroll notation. Can't seem to find marriage, divorce, death (beside obit) or birth of children records. I checked Census records through 1921... Only new information (aside from veterans records) I found was on FamilySearch:
Isaac Saunders
Employee
Canada Census, 1911
My continuing thanks for your help...
KD
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Canada / Re: Isaac Saunders-Kilkenny to Winnipeg
« on: Tuesday 12 April 16 18:30 BST (UK) »
Hi Sarah,
KDee here. I received a"Topics Reply" email from RootsChat and contacted addergoole via private message. I didn't know if I should post it on topic page...sorry to trouble you!
I so love this site... RootsChat has helped me find another of Isaac's Greats!
While we haven't been able to find Isaac's wife referenced in his military service file and family recollections (also thought to have had 2 children) the RootsChat's members has helped us find Isaac after years of searching.
Best Regards,
KD
KDee here. I received a"Topics Reply" email from RootsChat and contacted addergoole via private message. I didn't know if I should post it on topic page...sorry to trouble you!
I so love this site... RootsChat has helped me find another of Isaac's Greats!
While we haven't been able to find Isaac's wife referenced in his military service file and family recollections (also thought to have had 2 children) the RootsChat's members has helped us find Isaac after years of searching.
Best Regards,
KD
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Canada / Re: Isaac Saunders-Kilkenny to Winnipeg
« on: Thursday 01 March 12 09:31 GMT (UK) »
Hello All!
Isaac Saunders grand niece Kdee is checking in.
First, thank you all again for your help in finding Isaac. Your time and efforts have been regaled to all the family and friends.
Next, in re-rereading my last post, I'm horrified at how careless I was in how I worded my reply to JJ.
I wrote:
I was nervous posting my initial inquiry...so instead of ignoring the "tips" and/or guidelines for newbys, I read those sections and the links therein.
Which should have read:
...so instead of proceeding with my usual habit of ignoring the "tips" and/or guidelines for newbys, I read those sections and the links therein.
I was directing the "ignoring" comment only at myself.
IF i had thoroughly read the help section, I would have been more aware of how my post could read.
My apologies.
Also, while it took me a few attempts to finally submit a correct order form request, the Library and Archives of Canada just sent word that a copy of Isaac's service file will be completed by March 5, 2012. I certainly wouldn't have gotten that far without your assistance and direction!
I will post an "Isaac update" once I read the file.
And I do hope that I haven't worn out my welcome on Canada Rootschat.com
All the best
KD
Isaac Saunders grand niece Kdee is checking in.
First, thank you all again for your help in finding Isaac. Your time and efforts have been regaled to all the family and friends.
Next, in re-rereading my last post, I'm horrified at how careless I was in how I worded my reply to JJ.
I wrote:
I was nervous posting my initial inquiry...so instead of ignoring the "tips" and/or guidelines for newbys, I read those sections and the links therein.
Which should have read:
...so instead of proceeding with my usual habit of ignoring the "tips" and/or guidelines for newbys, I read those sections and the links therein.
I was directing the "ignoring" comment only at myself.
IF i had thoroughly read the help section, I would have been more aware of how my post could read.
My apologies.
Also, while it took me a few attempts to finally submit a correct order form request, the Library and Archives of Canada just sent word that a copy of Isaac's service file will be completed by March 5, 2012. I certainly wouldn't have gotten that far without your assistance and direction!
I will post an "Isaac update" once I read the file.
And I do hope that I haven't worn out my welcome on Canada Rootschat.com
All the best
KD
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US Resources & Offers / Re: US Military Personnel Service Files Free for Next of Kin
« on: Thursday 09 February 12 02:40 GMT (UK) »
Many original service files were destroyed in a 1973 fire at the Records Center. Files are re-created using alternate sources. You may receive a request for additional information if your veterans file was so destroyed.
Attached are those 2 forms.
Attached are those 2 forms.
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US Resources & Offers / US Military Personnel Service Files Free for Next of Kin
« on: Thursday 09 February 12 02:24 GMT (UK) »
Next of Kin may request a copy of Veterans Personnel Military Service File online at eVetRecs https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home.asp
Your request must contain certain basic information to locate the service records. This information includes:
The veteran's complete name used while in service
Service number
Social security number
Branch of service
Dates of service
Date and place of birth (especially if the service number is not known).
If you suspect your records may have been involved in the 1973 fire, also include:
Place of discharge
Last unit of assignment
Place of entry into the service, if known.
All requests must be signed and dated by the veteran or next-of-kin.
If you are the next of kin of a deceased veteran, you must provide proof of death of the veteran such as a copy of death certificate, letter from funeral home, or published obituary.
OR by mail/fax using the attached SF-180 form, which includes directions.
If you want to receive all documents in the file, you must specify that in the request.
Many original service files were destroyed in a 1973 fire at the Records Center. Files are re-created using alternate sources. You may receive a request for additional information if your veterans file was so destroyed.
I will attach those 2 forms in a separate post.
Your request must contain certain basic information to locate the service records. This information includes:
The veteran's complete name used while in service
Service number
Social security number
Branch of service
Dates of service
Date and place of birth (especially if the service number is not known).
If you suspect your records may have been involved in the 1973 fire, also include:
Place of discharge
Last unit of assignment
Place of entry into the service, if known.
All requests must be signed and dated by the veteran or next-of-kin.
If you are the next of kin of a deceased veteran, you must provide proof of death of the veteran such as a copy of death certificate, letter from funeral home, or published obituary.
OR by mail/fax using the attached SF-180 form, which includes directions.
If you want to receive all documents in the file, you must specify that in the request.
Many original service files were destroyed in a 1973 fire at the Records Center. Files are re-created using alternate sources. You may receive a request for additional information if your veterans file was so destroyed.
I will attach those 2 forms in a separate post.