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PHOTOGRAPHERS

Sylvia Robinson-Leonard (View posts)
Posted: 14 Sep 2001 8:09PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: PHOTOGRAPHER
I have received a picture with the name JAMES BUSHNELL as the photographer and have reason to believe that the photo may have been taken in Vancouver, ca. 1910-1925. Has anyone heard of this photographer or know where I could research this?

Sylvia, in Virginia

Re: PHOTOGRAPHERS

Posted: 22 May 2010 9:26PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Bushnell
Hi Sylvia

I realise it's ages since you posted this message and this is a real longshot, but here goes!

I have a James Bushnell in my tree b. 1870 in London UK. He sailed for Canada in April 1904 and I have recently discovered that he served in the CEF during WW1. I have no idea where in Canada he lived, or even if he was a photographer (his CEF papers state he was a labourer).

Do you think this could be my James?

Regards

Christine

Re: PHOTOGRAPHERS

Posted: 22 May 2010 10:48PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi:
Very possible. It is not a common name. The picture was taken shortly after WWWI and the party was also with the CEF out of Vancouver.

Sylvia, in Virginia

Re: PHOTOGRAPHERS

Posted: 22 May 2010 10:49PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi:
Very possible. It is not a common name. The picture was taken shortly after WWWI and the party was also with the CEF out of Vancouver. Even after all this time, you are the only one to respond to this query.

Sylvia, in Virginia

Re: PHOTOGRAPHERS BUSHNELL, James

Posted: 23 May 2010 1:21AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: BUSHNELL
Hi Sylvia, Searching the Provincial Archive of BC Vital Events Index - finds the 2 deaths for James BUSHNELL

The Registration of Death - will show all personal information including - Occupation.
Date and Place of Birth Name of Spouse. Names of Parents including mothers maiden name. Place of birth of Parents [as known to informant]. Name and Address of Informant. Relationship to deceased.
Date of Death. *Cause of death. Burial or Cremation.
Name and Address of Funeral Home Cemetery,Physician.

OBITUARY - Obituary - may show some personal history. Names and locations of other family members at the time.

James Henry Bushnell Age:82 Event:Death
Place Vancouver Date:1950 12 17 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Reg. Number:1950-09-011346
Microfilm #:B13206 (GSU # 2032634)

James Henry O Bushnell Age:52 Event:Death
Place Vancouver Date:1960 2 1 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Reg. Number:1960-09-001934
Microfilm #:B13245 (GSU # 2033302)

Search of City Directories for the time Frame may be helpful.
Hendersons/Wigleys Criss Cross Directories - show name to address - address to name.
Shows all adult persons living at an address [early ones do not show females] -some may show occupation place of work.

Searched City of Vancouver Archive -List of Photographers - may not be complete
http://vancouver.ca/ctyclerk/archives/webpubhtml/w_photogstu...
BUSHNELL does not appear

Volunteers at Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - British Columbia- May offer assistance

Cheers, Stella

Re: PHOTOGRAPHERS BUSHNELL, James

Posted: 23 May 2010 1:46AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi again:
Thank you.
Sylvia, in virginia

Re: PHOTOGRAPHERS

Posted: 23 May 2010 3:24PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi Christine,

I could check out the death in 1950 as that would make his birth about 1868.

Judy

Re: PHOTOGRAPHERS BUSHNELL, James

Posted: 23 May 2010 3:33PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Bushnell
I seem to have started a flutter of interest!

I don't think that either of the James's Stella mentioned is my James. He didn't have a second given name, but the dates of the first one named could possibly match up.

I have a death record for 1925 in Chelsea, London (where James was born) but until I send for the certificate I don't know if this is the correct James.

Let's keep each other posted on any developments?

Regards

Christine

Re: PHOTOGRAPHERS BUSHNELL, James

Posted: 23 May 2010 5:00PM GMT
Classification: Query
I googled James Bushnell photographer and there was a website that mentioned he was an early Seattle photographer. He could very easily have come to Vancouver periodically. Maybe post on Washington queries.

Judy

Re: PHOTOGRAPHERS BUSHNELL, James

Posted: 23 May 2010 5:12PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi Judy and All:

This is very interesting that you find this photographer in Washington State. The parties in the picture had just been married and were on their way to L.A., California. They may well have saialed from Seattle. Or, as you say, Bushnell may have gone on occasion to photograph in Vancouver. I have yet to find their marriage, as I have not been researching this particular man, since I ran into dead ends, years ago.
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