Book One Timeline - Sean N.

By sean137
  • Polly Wilson is born.

    Polly Wilson is born.
    The exact date of her birth is not known. Mary Wilson, called Polly by most everyone, was born into a moderately religious family in Scotland. She was known for being bright and cheery, and very optimistic.
  • Jack proposes to Polly

    The exact date is not known.
  • Jack and Polly get married.

  • Polly and Jack have a son, George.

    Exact date not known.
  • Bank forecloses on grocery.

    Exact date not known.
  • Jack sails to Canada.

    Jack sails to Canada.
    Exact date not known. John sails to Canada, telling Polly that he will be back in one year, once the scandal from the grocery has blown over.
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    Jack works on the University Bridge

    Exact date not known.
  • Polly an Jack's daughter Helen is born.

    Exact date not known.
  • War is declared in Europe

  • Jack joins the Mounted Police.

    Jack joins the Mounted Police.
    Because he cannot enlist in the war effort because of his breathing problems, Jack enlists with the Mounted Police, hoping that they will create an overseas regiment and he will get to go home.
  • Jack moves to Prince Albert

    Exact date not known.
  • Jack moves to work in Blaine Lake.

    The exact date is not known. It is here that Jack Wilson meets Jessie Patterson. The Patterson's moved to Blaine Lake around the same time as Jack, and bought a livery stable there. The Patterson's invited Jack over for dinner, which is how he met Jessie.
  • Jack is diagnosed with TB.

    Jack is diagnosed with TB.
    Jack has been experiencing the symptoms of TB for some time now, shown by his breathing problems. However, the intense heat and activity has exacerbated this problem, and he finally sees a doctor about it. Jessie Patterson takes care of him while he is sick.
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    Jack is sick with TB

  • Jack proposes to Jessie Patterson

  • Polly arrives in Canada

  • Polly arrives in Regina

  • Polly and Jack move to Regina

    Polly and Jack move into a boarding house with Ms. Eileen Wismer, at 2039 Rose Street. WIthin a few days of this, Polly has become pregnant.
  • Jessie moves to Prince Albert

  • Jack moves to Saskatoon

  • Jack murders Polly Wilson

    Jack murders Polly Wilson
    Jack takes Polly out into the country by Blaine Lake and shoots her with his shotgun in the head. He then burns the Grey Dort which he shot her in, and buried her under the culvert.
  • Jessie and Jack get married