From: Len To: [email protected] Subject: [CAN-Manitoba] Re: Descendents of Harry & Emily BAKER Hi Listers, I am seeking information on Harry and Emily BAKER,nee WATKINS, who emigrated from Gloucestershire,England about 1900 and settled at Clearwater, I know they were joined by relatives of Emily in the 1920's but know nothing of the years before.....Len....Victoria,B.C Hi Len, This comes from the History book of Clearwater/Crystal City/Louise area. It doesn't have any information really on Harry and Emily Baker, but this might help you a bit. Good Luck. Pam Watkins, Charles and Mabel. Charles Frederick Watkins was born on Redwick Farm, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England on Sept 16, 1894. As a young man of 27 years, he immigrated to Canada in 1921. He worked with aunt and uncle, Harry and Emily Baker on their farm at Clearwater, MB. Mabel Neal, who was born Sept 3, 1896 at Hilliers Close, Malmsbury, Wilts sailed on the S.S. Doric in May 1931, which came to port in Montreal, PQ. She worked her way across the country to get to Winnipeg. Here she worked as a chambermaid at the Fort Garry Hotel until she married Charles. The wedding took place in St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Crystal City. They lived in the town of Clearwater for the rest of their lives. Here they raised 3 children, Stanley, Gwen, and Daniel. Charles worked a small farm w/ livestock. As well, he did some carpentry (building Soldier settlement houses) and later, he was known as the town cobbler. They kept a large garden, and hunting and fishing were an important part of their life.The children attended Clearwater school and St. Paul's Anglican Church. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now