Oscar was born ca. 1883, possibly in North Bay, Ontario. He came to the South Peace in 1913 and filed on NE 8-78-4-W6, SE 17-78-4-W6, and NW 21-78-4-W6. His homestead records indicate that he served in the military while proving up. Oscar’s brother Matthew also served in the Canadian Army. Oscar died in 1973 and was buried in the Spirit River Cemetery.
Sources: March 4, 1932 p5 c5 (birth of daughter)