Sgt. John Wilson Timeline

By Tailynn
  • First marriage

    John married Polly Wilson on January 1, 1908
  • First son

    John and Polly have their first son! They named him George. They are a happy family.
  • Business

    John's family business fails
  • First job

    John gets his first job in Saskatoon building bridges.
  • Canada

    John leaves pregnant Polly and his son to go to Canada, promising he'll return.
  • War

    The first war is declared. John tries to enlist, but is declined due to his health. He is still sending Polly letters at this time.
  • RNWNP

    John joins the RNWNP, he is accepted and making great money. He wants to bring over his family.
  • Second child

    John and Polly have their second child.
  • Tuberculosis

    John gets TB.
  • Jessie Patterson

    John falls in love with Jessie Patterson, paying little attention to Polly and his family back in Scotland now.
  • Halifax explosion

    Halifax explosion.
  • Hogmanay

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  • Love letter

    Polly finds a love letter directed toward John from Jessie in his pocket.
  • Will you marry me?

    John asks Jessie Patterson to marry him. She says yes.
  • Polly

    Polly arrives in Canada, unexpectedly.
  • Pregnant

    Polly gets pregnant with her third child, a baby boy.
  • Moving

    John moves to Saskatoon once again. With Polly this time!
  • Marriage x2

    John purchases a marriage license intended for Jessie. Illegal!
  • A death

    John brutally murders Polly by shooting her in the head. She's 6 months pregnant at this point, Poor girl, she had a life to live.
  • Burning the evidence

    John sets fire to the evidence. Or, attempts. He also made it seem like this was an accident, and he was very drunk.
  • Marriage again

    John marries Jessie Patterson. Keep in mind, he's still legally married to Polly.

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