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     Minnie [?] was born circa 1858 in Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
     Minnie married William Slade.¹

     Lilly Mae Slade was born circa 1889 in Nova Scotia.¹ She was the daughter of William Slade and Minnie [?].¹

     William Esau Slade was born circa 1895 in Nova Scotia.¹ He was the son of William Slade and Minnie [?].¹

     Jennie Slade was born circa 1897 in Nova Scotia.¹ She was the daughter of William Slade and Minnie [?].¹

     Walter married Estella Nickerson. Walter Scott Slade was born on July 12, 1900 in Nova Scotia.^1,2 He was the son of William Slade and Minnie [?].¹ Walter died on October 14, 1953 in Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 53.²

     Estella married Walter Scott Slade, son of William Slade and Minnie [?]. Estella Nickerson was born in 1899.

     Walter Charles Slade was born say 1930.¹ He was the son of Walter Scott Slade and Estella Nickerson.¹ Walter died on November 9, 2015.¹ His obituary read as follows:

      Walter Charles Slade
The unpretentious WWII Veteran, Walter Charles Slade, passed away suddenly on November 9, 2015 at St. Joseph's General Hospital, Vegreville, AB. He leaves to mourn his passing, his

daughters, Shirley Blanche (Ernest William) Preuss of Vegreville and
Laura Muriel Janet (Wellington David) Bourne of Bloomington, ON.
Affectionately remembered by grandsons, Brian (Shelly) of Peace River and Daniel B. (Annette) of Grande Prairie, AB; Clint (Deb), Craig and Sean (Virginia) in Ontario; great-grandchildren, Darren (Jamie), Tanner, Daniel and (Krista); Justin and Megan; Christina, Josh and Matthew; Destiny; and eight great-great-grandchildren! Regarded by his extended family,
Joanne (Lester) Brown and sons, Devan, Cory (daughter); and Dalton of Fort St. John, BC. Very special friends; Rhonda and Shade (his protégé) Clark.
He is survived by his
brothers, Leo (Maxine) and Don (Cathy) of Dartmouth/Halifax, NS;
sister-in-law, Muriel (Edward) Doyle; brothers-in-law, Frank (Shirley), Stewart (Becky) and Alvin (Doris) of Webster, PEI.

Many nieces and nephews in NS, PEI, BC and AB cherish his memory. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 45 years,
Emily Blanche (Webster-Warren); his parents,

Walter S. and Estella (Nickerson) and
siblings, Billy, Estella (Ken) and Arnold (Alice);
granddaughter, Karen Lynn Blanche; sons-in-law, Ernie and Dave; brothers-in-law, Eddy and Ken; and sister-in-law, Alice.
Wally or Charlie as he was sometimes known (too many Walters where he resided) enjoyed a very rewarding life! It started when he joined
Sea Cadets, the Militia, the Royal Canadian Army (serving in Britain), CNR, RCAF, as a civilian diesel mechanic on various radar stations across Canada, even Tulle, Greenland; DOT as lighthouse maintenance, most notably on Sable Island off NS where he also looked after the famous ponies, and his 20-year career with the Department of National Defence in Bacarro, NS and Kapuskasing, ON.

The family would like to thank the staff at the University of Alberta Renal Insufficiency Clinic, the Vegreville Manor and the local hospital for their care and Park Memorial for helping with his last wishes: cremation.
There will be no funeral but a family service in PEI at a later date. Donations in his memory made to Renal Insufficiency Clinic, WMC 2E3, 8440 - 112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7 will be gratefully acknowledged.
His favorite sayings: You always remember, you never forget! Old soldiers never die, they just fade away! And so, we as family and friends, say a loving goodbye.
Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com.¹

     Susan Slade was born on March 14, 1941 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of William Archibald Slade Jr. and Elinor Van Blarcom.¹
     Susan married Richard E. Stone.¹ Susan died on July 7, 2020 at age 79.¹

     Thomas Herbert Slade was born in March, 1884 in Baltimore County, Maryland.¹ He was the son of Thomas T. Slade and Emma A. [?]¹

     Jordan Ray Slade was born circa 1871 in Nova Scotia, Canada.¹ He was the son of William Slade and Mary [?].¹

     Heinrich Fink was born on December 6, 1837 in Mundelsheim, Wurtemberg, Germany. [tombstone has Aug 31, 1843]¹ He was the son of Gottfried Friedrich Fink and Sophia Barbara Schmid.
     Heinrich married Rosina Elizabeth Eisele, daughter of Jakob Friedrich Eisele and Juliane Fischer. Heinrich Fink immigrated from Bremen, Germany aboard the ship Salier, arriving on March 29, 1881 Castle Gardens, New York City, New York.² They settled near Oregon, Holt County, Missouri, where they raised their family. He was a farmer. Heinrich died on July 29, 1910 at age 72³ and was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Oregon, Holt County, Missouri.³

     Rosina Elizabeth Eisele was born on December 9, 1839 in Mundelsheim, Wurtemberg, Germany.¹ She was the daughter of Jakob Friedrich Eisele and Juliane Fischer. Rosina Elizabeth Eisele was baptized on April 17, 1853.¹
     Rosina married Heinrich Fink, son of Gottfried Friedrich Fink and Sophia Barbara Schmid. Rosina Elizabeth Eisele immigrated with Heinrich Fink from from Bremen, Germany aboard the ship Salier, arriving to Castle Gardens, New York City, New York, on March 29, 1881.² Rosina died on April 26, 1929 at age 89³ and was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Oregon, Holt County, Missouri.³

     His family donated land for the creation of Fink Park on 2 street east of town with the understanding the rough terrain be left so those that came after would know what the land was like before settlement.¹ Gottlob Heinrich Fink was born on December 7, 1867 in Mundelsheim, Wurtemberg, Germany.² He was the son of Heinrich Fink and Rosina Elizabeth Eisele. Gottlob Heinrich Fink immigrated with Heinrich Fink from from Bremen, Germany aboard the ship Salier, arriving to Castle Gardens, New York City, New York, on March 29, 1881.³ Arrived at Crystle Gardens aboard the ship Sailer having left Germany from Port Bremen.⁴ He was 22 years when he came to Oklahoma Territory, 11 years older than his brother, Gotthilf. He staked a claim for land west of what was to be the City of Edmond, Oklahoma. On a nearby claim was the Nave family, and their beautiful daughter Bennettie.⁴
     Gottlob married Bennettie Nave, daughter of Alexander George Nave and Elizabeth Edna Collier, on April 2, 1891 in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Territory.⁵ A founder of Citizens Bank in Edmond, Oklahoma (The bank celebrated it's 120th year in business in 2023. Gottlob & his friends did it right!)¹ Learning that the township of Edmond was building a school and that the Normal School would be accepting children for their school, Gottlob sold the farm, built a house on 1st Street, two blocks east of the bank, and moved his family to town so that his daughters could attend school.¹ Gottlob died on January 16, 1930 in Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 62.⁶ He was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.^7,8

     Gotthilf Heinrich Fink was born on December 16, 1878 in Mundelsheim, Wurtemberg, Germany.¹ He was the son of Heinrich Fink and Rosina Elizabeth Eisele. Gotthilf Heinrich Fink immigrated with Heinrich Fink from from Bremen, Germany aboard the ship Salier, arriving to Castle Gardens, New York City, New York, on March 29, 1881.² Gotthilf Heinrich Fink was found on a passenger list on March 29, 1881 in Port of New York, New York City, New York County, New York.³
     Gotthilf married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Krug.⁴ The daughter of Maria Katharina Reinhardt & Johann Friedrich Krug.⁵ Gotthilf Heinrich Fink was registered for World War I draft on September 12, 1918 in Oregon, Holt County, Missouri.⁶ Gotthilf died on June 1, 1934 at age 55.⁷ He was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Oregon, Holt County, Missouri.⁷

     Bennettie Nave was born on June 19, 1876 in Lancaster, Garrard County, Kentucky.¹ She was the daughter of Alexander George Nave and Elizabeth Edna Collier.
     Bennettie married Gottlob Heinrich Fink, son of Heinrich Fink and Rosina Elizabeth Eisele, on April 2, 1891 in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Territory.²³ Bennettie Fink, 318 East 1st St., Edmond, Oklahoma. Born: Lancaster, Kentucky in1878. Parents: A.G. Nave and Elizabeth Edna Nave.

Mrs. Fink's story: My father came to Oklahoma from Kentucky, April 22, 1889. He made the race from near Purcell on this date. He engaged in the raising of cattle and Kentucky horses.

Some of the interesting things I recall are the pioneers gathering to decide that they would have a herd law, and not free range, and the race of '89.⁴ Bennettie died on April 19, 1966 in Seminole, Seminole County, Oklahoma, at age 89⁵ and was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.⁶

     Lou Esther Fink was born on August 7, 1895 in Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹ She was the daughter of Gottlob Heinrich Fink and Bennettie Nave.
     Lou married Thomas Carnes Waldrep on March 21, 1917 in Edmond, Oklahoma. Lou died on April 20, 1967 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 71.^2,3 She was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Shawnee, Potowatamie County, Oklahoma.³