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- The Caswell family were early pioneers in the area south of Wolseley, and many spoke warmly of the hospitality enjoyed in their home. They had four charming daughters whom the Ennis boys found most attractive. Alice became the bride of Gil Ennis. They are now (1980) retired and living in Glenavon. Harry Ennis married Inez Caswell, and Ella became the bride ofNelson Ennis who is now (1957) deceased. The fourth daughter, Myrtle,married Sydney Rogers, who is now (1980) deceased; and Myrtle resides inGrenfell (1980). Hugh, the eldest of the Caswell sons went to work in a mine in the winterand because of the war was forced to stay there for the duration. Theexperience did irreparable damage to his lungs. He farmed west ofSummerhill for some years and then retired to Grenfell in 1962. Hisdeath occurred in 1978. Bill operated a chicken farm in British Columbia, but his flock was wipedout with Newcastle Disease. He then enlisted in the army and became anelectrician. After the war he worked at Kitimat installing electricalequipment. He also helped to put the copper roofing on the BessboughHotel in Saskatoon. Percy, the youngest boy has (1980) retired from dairy farming in theWestfield District and now (1980) lives in Wolseley. His son Douglas,married to Lillian Fehler, operates the farm that in 1983 will be thescene of a Centennial Celebration. It will be one hundred years sincePioneer David William Caswell filed on his homestead. This account is found in the book, 'GRIT and GROWTH, THE STORY OFGRENFELL', by Annie I. Yule, 1970 edition on page 9, and page 12 in the1980 edition and privately published by the Grenfell Historical Committeeand printed by Brigdens and the covers by Universal Bindery, Saskatoon,Saskatchewan, Canada. PS. The Caswell farm, located on the west half of section 14-16-9 W2ndwas registered under the name of Prairie Park with the Federal Governmentin 1885. The home farm consisted of the homestead quarter a pre-emptiedquarter and quarter of 15-16-9 bought from the Canadian Pacific Railroadat $2.50 an acre. It was farmed by D. W. Caswell from 1883 to 1946 andthen taken over by the Casewell's son, Percy and Freda Caswell andfamily. A picture of the farmstead is found in David Wlliam andPauline's' scrapbook. They were always in livestock, first with Shorthorn cattle and then in1952 changed to dairy, with Jersey and shipped milk to Regina Co-op. Percy was interested in promotions of the breed and was director for 11years and serving two years as president of the Canadian NationalAssociation. In 1971the farm and Jersey cattle were taken over by Doug and Lil Caswelland their three boys, Tim, Clinton and Collin. A photo of the farmsteadcan be viewed in Doug and Lil's scrapbook. David William Caswell, son of Hugh and Sarah (Moffat) Casewell, marriedPauline Downey in 1898. David was born in 1861 and died in July, 1943.Pauline was born in 1875 and died February, 1923. Their children: Alice Evelyn (Casewell) Ennis -- Clifford, Ruth, and Neil. Hugh Evan Caswell -- no family deceased 1978. William James Casewell, not married, deceased 1972. Myrtle Emma (Casewell) Rogers, Cora, Betty and Tommy. Ella Loletta (Ennis) Casewell, adopted Donny. Percy Milton Casewell, Shirley, Douglas, Kenneth. Inez Dorothy (Caswell) Ennis, Marjorie, Coreen. Douglas Keith Casewell, Timothy, Clinton, Collin. Kenneth Casewell, Kelly, Darren and Jodie Lynn. Shirley Joan (Casewell) Lander, Brian, Jo-Ann and Kevin. This account is found on page 182 in the book, 'BRIDGING THE PAST,Wolseley and District 1880-1980'.
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1861 - 1943 (82 years)
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