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Arnold Family

1909 - 1919

1920 - 1929

On May 24th 1890, Yegor Arnold, a young Russian man, came to Alberta, Canada in search of free land. It was fairly easy for him to enter Canada because he was ‘white’. On his journey to Alberta, he met an older Native woman named Suzan Jensen. They fell in love and then married the year after. Later on that year, they moved to Berlin, Ontario where Alexandr Arnold and his little trouble-maker brother, Roman, were born. They became the center of the family.

Suzan Jensen (1867)

Yegor Arnold (1870)

Suzan Jensen was 23 years old when she met her husband Yegor Arnold. She worked as a nurse in her hometown, Fort Town, Alberta, for several years but then quit to become a housewife when they moved to Berlin, Ontario. She was a proud Canadian, wife and mother of two. Suzan supported her husband’s choice and did all she could to contribute to the war effort. After the death of her youngest son, she spent the rest of her life volunteering as a nurse and helping those in need.

Yegor Arnold lived in Dakhovsy Possad, Russia but then immigrated to Canada at age 20 in search for free land. He had two sons with the love of his life, Suzan Jensen. Yegor was great with guns and spent the majority of his life hunting. As a Russian Canadian, he left his family to fight in the war that broke out in 1914. He became part of the military ever since.

Alexandr Arnold (1891)

Alexandr Arnold was born in Berlin, Ontario in 1891. His father, Yegor Arnold, was his role model growing up. By age 14, he was an expert at shooting guns. He never missed a single shot. Alexandr also grew up with a love for planting vegetables and fruits. He passed on his garden to his younger brother, Roman, after joining the military to follow his father’s foot steps in 1915. Alexandr was one of the first to get an “ace”.

By: Jeannie Kheng

Roman Arnold (1900)

Roman Arnold was born in 1900 as a premature baby. He grew up mute so he spent the majority of his time gardening with his brother and drawing. Roman was against his brother’s choice of joining the military and began making posters against war, using propaganda. He believed people should not have to risk their lives fighting. This lead to his shooting. Roman was only 16 when he passed away.

Spanish Influenza Epidemic (1920)

After World War I there was a massive flu that spread after the veterans returned home. The flu killed millions of people. There were horrific symptoms.

Soldier Settlement Act (1917)

Veterans who fought in the war was guaranteed free land and money to start farms. It was only given to those who were capable of starting a farm. Unfortunately, aboriginal veterans were excluded from this act.

First "Talkie" Film (1928)

During this time period, money was very limited and medication was not easy to get. Suzan spent the majority of her time caring for ill veterans; including her husband, Yegor Arnold. Sleeping was very difficult because it was not a guarantee that she will wake up. She risked her life to care for the sick which made her very heroic.When Yegor passed away choking on his own blood, the family received many donations.

Silent two minute films were very popular and when the first "talkie" film was released it was a huge success! Comedy was a famous genre which made the first "talkie" film, "The Jazz Singers", popular.

Alexandr began to suffer from depression but this act allowed him to go back to doing what he loves. Gardening helped him find a state of mind and it also allowed him and his mother, Suzan, to bond.

The art that was up on the streets reminded the family a lot of Roman Arnold. It was nice to have paintings in memory of his artistic skills. They had so much time on their hands that they were able to watch many films. It put a smile on their faces because the jokes and laughter helped them forget about the horrifying pass.

The Somme (1916)

Women's Rights (1921)

The battle of the Somme was the bloodiest battle in History. Canadians were sent to walk across no man's land. In this battle, tanks were used for the first time. Allies were able to gain 12 km of land.

Women were not able to vote unless they were with a man in the military. But by 1921, the women's suffrage (the right to vote) was open to all women, excluding Quebec.

Alexandr Arnold was traumatized during this battle. The fight had cost him his left leg. Since he was no longer useful being in the military, he was sent back home. The gruesome images of dead bodies, exploding shells, gun shots, tanks, and other horrifying memories stuck with him. Alexandr began to drink illegally to get things off his mind. He also started to suffer from insomnia. It was not the best time of his life.

The suffrage brought a smile to most women's faces except Suzan. She had to give up her Native name if she wanted the same rights. As a veteran, Alexandr tired to have a voice in this conflict but there was no success until years later.

Halifax Explosion (1917)

There was a massive explosion in Halifax after two ships collided. There was a lot of damage. The ships were mainly used to ship supplies, such as fuel, to Europe. Many Germans were accused and blamed but it was just an accident.

After the explosion happen, Suzan Jensen left to help provide medical care in Nova Scotia. The rumors about the germans spread quickly which caused fear among everyone including Alexandr. But after things settled down and war was coming to an end, it gave everyone hope.

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