Adrian,
I had a great grandfather named James Chynoweth. I do not know if this is the same time frame, it could be. Did he go to Saskatchewan? This James was one of the first founders/settlers in Coleville, SK. He built the first house and owned/ran the hardware store. I am slowly trying to piece it together with very little info. But if this sounds like the James you speak of please let me know and I will ask my grandmother if she remembers. She isn't doing very well anymore.
Thanks
Jillane
My email is
llij@rttinc.com