Peter Henry Killian

Peter Henry Killian and Pearl Ethel Gwin Family


Peter Henry Killian, son of Peter Jacob Killian and Barbara Mary Lisowski, was born 17 Oct 1894, in North Creek, Trempealeau Co., Wisconsin. He died 6 Feb 1928, in Weyburn, and is buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn. Peter Henry married on 2 Feb 1916, at Weyburn to Pearl Ethel Gwin, daughter of Frank Stoel Gwin and Margaret Jane Sigsworth. Pearl was born on 18 Jul 18, 1899, at Milaca, Mille Lacs Co., Minnesota, and she died on 3 Jun 1974, Regina, Saskatchewan. Pearl married after Peter's death to Robert John Flynn, who was born 14 May 1894, in Amabel Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, and who died 1975 in Saskatchewan. Pearl and Robert (Grandpa Jack) are buried in Balcarres Cemetery, Balcarres, Saskatchewan. Although Pearl and Jack had no children together, Pearl and Peter have five, namely:


1-Ethel Mary Killian, was born 10 Jan 1917, in Colgate, Saskatchewan, and she died in 1972, in Lintlaw, Saskatchewan. She married Erik Norberg who was born Oct 1902, in Melfort, Saskatchewan, and he died in 1971. Both are buried in Lintlaw Cemetery, Lintlaw. Their deaths are confirmed as such:

Find a Grave - Erick Norberg
Birth: 1907
Death: 1971
Family links:
Spouse:
Ethel Mary Killian Norberg (1917 - 1972)*
Burial:
Lintlaw Cemetery Lintlaw Yorkton Census Division Saskatchewan, Canada
Created by: Nils Trobak Record added: Dec 20, 2015
Find A Grave Memorial # 156205921

Find a Grave - Ethel Mary Killian Norberg
Birth: 1917
Death: 1972
Parents:
Peter Henry Killian (____ - 1928)
Pearl Ethel Gwin Flynn (1900 - 1974)
Spouse:
Erick Norberg (1907 - 1971)
Sibling:
Ethel Mary Killian Norberg (1917 - 1972)
Clarence George Killian (1919 - 2003)*
Burial:
Lintlaw Cemetery Lintlaw Yorkton Census Division Saskatchewan, Canada
Created by: Nils Trobak Record added: Dec 20, 2015
Find A Grave Memorial # 156205922

2-Carman Dominic Killian, was born 6 Jul 1918, in Colgate, and he died during WW2 on 20 Jul 1944, at Verrieres Ridge, Caen, Calvados, France. He is buried in Bretteville Sur Laize Canadian War Cemetery, Caen. On 20 Oct 1941, at Dunleath, Saskatchewan, Carmen married Margaret Ann Peichl who was born 16 Dec 1923, in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Margaret remarried after Carmen's death.

Carman Dominic Killian in the Canada, WWII Service Files of War Dead, 1939-1947
Name: Carman Dominic Killian
Birth Place: Colgate Saskatchewan Canada
Residence: General Delivery, Dunleath, Sask, Canada
Service number: L86971
Force: Army
Regiment: South Saskatchewan Regiment, R.C.I.C.
Rank: Lance Sergeant
Next of Kin: Mrs. Margaret Anne Killian
Relationship: Wife

3-Clarence George (Terry) Killian, born 14 Sep 1919, in Colgate, and died 21 Jan 2003, in Regina, Saskatchewan. His remains were buried in Prince George Municipal Cemetery, on 17 May 2003. Clarence met and married Brigid (Pat) Fennell while he was stationed in England during WW2, in the London area. Brigid was a nurse, having been born on 18 Dec 1919, in Quilty, Kilmurry Ibrickane, County Clare, Ireland, the daughter of Michael John Fennell and Jane Cosgrove. After their marriage on 12 Dec 1942, at St. Augustine's RC Church in Hammersmith, London, and after the war ended, Brigid boarded the ship Scythia and she and hundreds if other war brides ventured off to Canada. Clarence later joined his wife in Saskatchewan. Brigid died in Prince George, B.C., on 12 May 2002, and she is also buried in Prince George Municipal Cemetery. Follow the link for personal information regarding Clarence and Brigid.

4-Joseph Albert Killian, was born on 9 Apr 1921, in Weyburn, and he died in Quesnel, B.C. on 9 Jan 2003. He married and had four children, with one son deceased. Dale Joseph Killian was born 30 Jul 1964, and died 20 Oct 2014.

5-Dorothy Angeline Killian, born 2 Jan 1923, in Colgate. She married and had five children.


Our Parents - Clarence and Brigid (Fennell) Killian



Information Regarding Clarence George Killian

Information Regarding Brigid Fennell

Marriage Record

Canada Voter Lists and Canadian Phone and Address Directories


Marriage Information

England & Wales, Marriage Index: 1916-2005
Name: Clarence G Killian, Spouse Surname: Fennell (Brigid), Date of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1942, Registration district: Hammersmith, Inferred County: London, Volume Number: 1a, Page Number: 485
NOTE: these marriage records must be confirmed by looking in the index of the bride and the groom - neither index gives the first name of the spouse.


Canada Voter Lists and Canadian Phone and Address Directories

Canadian Phone and Address Directories, 1995-2002
C G Killian, Street address 309 N 2Nd Ave 202, Williams Lake, British Columbia V2g 2a1, Phone Number 604 398 5578, Years at Residence 1995.

Canadian Phone and Address Directories, 1995-2002
C G Killian, 306-1775-6Th Ave, Prince George, British Columbia, V2l 3n7, Phone Number: 604 563 2219, Years at Residence 1996.

Canadian Phone and Address Directories, 1995-2002
C G Killian, 306-1775-6Th Ave, Prince George, British Columbia, V2l 3n7, Phone Number: 604 563 2219, Years at Residence 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

1958 Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
Name: Clarence J Killian, Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Occupation: Trainman, Electoral District: Kamloops:
Killian, Clarence J., Trainman, Lillooet
Killian, Mrs Bridget, Lillooet

1962 Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
Name: Clarence J Killian, Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Occupation: Trainman, Electoral District: Kamloops:
Killian, Clarence J., Trainman, Lillooet
Killian, Mrs Bridget, Lillooet

1963 Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
Name: Clarence G. Killian, Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Occupation: Trainman, Electoral District: Kamloops:
Killian, Clarence G., Trainman, Lillooet
Killian, Mrs. Brigid, Lillooet

1965 Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
Name: Clarence Killian, Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Occupation: Trainman, Electoral District: Kamloops:
Killian, Clarence, Trainman, Lillooet
Killian, Mrs. Clarence, Lillooet

1974 Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
Name: Clarence Killian, Location: Coast-Chilcotin, British Columbia, Occupation: Store Owner, Electoral District: Coast-Chilcotin:
Killian, Clarence, Store owner, RR2, Williams Lake
Killian, Brigid P. (Mrs), Store owner, RR2, Williams Lake


Information Regarding Clarence George Killian

Born on the family farm on outskirts of Colgate, Saskatchewan
Served as a Private in the Saskatoon Light Infantry from Jan.26, 1940 until Oct.20, 1945
Spent most of his working life on Railroads in British Columbia, primarily the Pacific Great Eastern (PGE, later known as the British Columbia Railway, or BCR)
Canadian Army Discharge Certificate issued October 20, 1945, Saskatoon Light Infantry (MG), rank Private, I.D.# L2140; served from Jan.26, 1940 in United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Central Mediterranean
Department of National Defence I.D. War Service Badge General Service Class, #452793
Died at Regina Hospital, Regina Saskatchewan, when staying with his friend Joan Cross.

Obituary - Clarence George Killian
September 14, 1919 - January 21, 2003
Clarence George Killian, born September 14, 1919, at Colgate, Saskatchewan, son of Peter Henry Killian and Pearl Ethel Gwin, died at Regina General Hospital on January 21, 2003.
Clarence was predeceased by his beloved wife Brigid (Fennell) on May 12, 2002, parents Peter and Pearl Killian, step-father Robert Flynn, sister Ethel Norberg, brothers Carman and Joseph Killian, and grandsons Shane Gammon and Stacey and Allan Snodgrass. He leaves to mourn five children ... Cremation took place in Regina, and a graveside service will be held in Prince George in Spring 2003. Life brings tears, smiles, and memories; and although tears dry and smiles fade, memories live forever. We are blessed with a lifetime of wonderful memories! (The loving family of Clarence Killian).

Find a Grave - Clarence George "Terry" Killian
Birth: Sep. 14, 1919 Colgate, Weyburn Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada
Death: Jan. 21, 2003 Regina, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada
Clarence George Killian died in Saskatchewan on 21 Jan 2003. He was cremated and his remains were buried with those of his wife, Brigid (Fennell) Killian, at Prince George, B.C., on May 17, 2003.
Family links:
Parents:
Peter Henry Killian (1892 - 1928)
Pearl Ethel Gwin Flynn (1900 - 1974)
Spouse:
Brigid Fennell Killian (1919 - 2002)
Siblings:
Ethel Mary Killian Norberg (1917 - 1972)*
Carman Dominic Killian (1918 - 1944)*
Clarence George Killian (1919 - 2003)
Burial:
Prince George Municipal Cemetery, Prince George, Fraser-Fort George Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Plot: Section 23e ; Block 7; Plot 714 Tc
Maintained by: PrinceGeorgeGenealogical...Originally Created by: Headstone Genealogist
Record added: May 12, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial # 110444230

Information Regarding Brigid Fennell

Certificate of Baptism, Parish of Kilmurry-Ibrikane by Rev. John Considine C.C.
Graduated from the London (England) County Council's Hospital Training School June 30,1944 as a Registered Nurse, certificate #6507
Certificate of Canadian Citizenship No.3491664 in 1941
Certificate of Birth, #B244/9, information taken from Certificate of Baptism
Newspaper article, Lillooet News May 23,1968 - reference to Irish Colleen leaving Lillooet B.C. for Williams Lake B.C.
Attended the Convent of Mercy in Galway, then went on to Galway Technical School

Find a Grave - Brigid "Pat" Fennell Killian
Birth: Dec. 18, 1919 Quilty, County Clare, Ireland
Death: May 17, 2002 Prince George, Fraser-Fort George Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Brigid (Fennell) Killian was buried on May 17, 2002. She was the daughter of Michael John Fennell and Joanna (Jane) Cosgrove, both who are buried in County Galway, Ireland.
Family links:
Spouse:
Clarence George Killian (1919 - 2003)*
Burial:
Prince George Municipal Cemetery, Prince George, Fraser-Fort George Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Plot: Section 23e ; Block 7; Plot 714
Maintained by: PrinceGeorgeGenealogical...Originally Created by: Headstone Genealogist
Record added: May 12, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial # 110444212


Visit  Tribute to Our Parents, Clarence and Brigid (Fennell) Killian

Visit Tribute to the Killian Brothers, Clarence, Carman and Joseph