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Polly met John Wilson while she is working at Grossart Drapers in Carluke. There John begins to court her, leading to the development of an intimate relationship between the two. Exact day that they met is unknown.
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John leaves his family and life behind as he sets off to Canada. He does this to get a job so he can send money to his family, as well as escape the scandal of him stealing money from his brother in law. The exact date of his departure is unknown.
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After being rejected from the army, John notices a poster promoting the RNWMP. John, unemployed at the time, quickly applies, and is accepted into the force. Exact day unknown.
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Having been feeling bad for some time, John goes to see a doctor. His worst fears are confirmed when the doctor tells him that he has tuberculosis, and that he will probably not survive. He is dismissed from the force, and the Pattersons take care of him. Exact date of diagnosis unknown.
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John Wilson murders his wife out in the country side somewhere between Saskatoon and Blaine Lake. He murdered his wife, and unborn child, so that he could legally marry Jessie Patterson. Polly is buried in a shallow grave under a culvert near Waldheim
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