Vancouver Island - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Donald Sutherland Calder

clydes34 — 28 May 2003 5:26:30 GMT

I am looking for any information on Donald Sutherland Calder b Apr.3, 1915 Revelstoke, B.C. He married Barbara Mary Scott and they had at least 2 children. He lived in Victoria, B.C. Any information on him or his family would be apprecuiated. thanks Clyde

harry walter smith

philippa82 — 28 Jun 2008 12:16:39 GMT

Looking for information on Harry Walter Smith born Illinois 1896.
Moved to Vancouver 1903 with his father Philip Merton Smith and sisters Margaret 1892, Grace 1893,Ruth 1899,brother William 1901. Have found a little bit about Harry joining Canadian Soldiers of WW1.Would love information on Harry and his sisters and brother.Philip Merton Smith was my grandfather from his second marriage.Thanks

Charles Allison Smith of Vancouver

caerdane — 24 Jun 2008 3:53:20 GMT

Charles Allison Smith married to Harriett Moran (1904), had one daughter who married Jack Hipwell, they had one child (no details known). Charles died in 1959 and was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Vancouver. In 1947 Charles was the sponsor for his brother William Watson Smith for a birth certificate in Nova Scotia..... last known address 2715 Turner St, Vancouver. Many thanks for any assistance...

Keating family of Cowichan

Barb — 25 Oct 2005 3:28:13 GMT

Looking for information on a Keating family who had a summer home in the Cowichan area during the 1890's. May have come from Germany.

McClurg Families of Vancouver Island

ann3879_1 — 5 Apr 2006 3:30:43 GMT

Need information on McClurg families. Henry McClurg d. 11-1908, buried at St John's Anglican Church Cenetery. Any lineage or history on this family appreciated, William T. McClurg

Does anyone have access to the BC Archives in Victoria?

Adam Schofield — 9 Jan 2005 6:10:14 GMT

I am looking for a kindly soul who might be able to visit the BC Archives in Victoria to copy some vital records for me. The cost to buy them online is expensive and I would be happy to exchange with some research on Washington State or pay a small fee for their time. I have Microfilm numbers and details. Thanks.

Jentoft Anton Enevold Olsen

grete49mikalsen — 10 May 2008 6:00:04 GMT

I am helping a friend to find her relatives in Canada. I hope to find relatives of Jentoft Anton Enevold Olsen. He emigrated from Norway to Canada in the last part of 1920 (1925-1929). His mothers name is Georgine Sofie Olsen (maiden name Ottesen). I found one Jentoft Anton E Olsen, (59) died 12. aug 1958, Vancouver. I dont know if he get married and get children in Canada. I also found Georgine Sofie H Olsen (78) died 25. may 1944, Burnaby. Is there possible to find some obetuaries for these and how can I find that? I suppose there will be some information about their family in the obituaries, if there exist.
I hope someone can help. You can contact me directly on email gremik@online.no

Grete Mikalsen

Mary Crosson b. Victoria BC - Death record

P_Smethurst — 6 May 2008 2:22:59 GMT

Mary Crosson, born Victoria BC died in San Francisco, CA 6/26/1926, age 50 years. Sister listed as Mrs. F. Appleton, R.M.D. 4 - Gordon Head.

I am not related to this person, but came across this while entering mortuary records into a database. I hope it might be of interest to someone on this board.

Looking for Alfred Brewer from Vancouver Island

matttaylor2000 — 5 Mar 2007 7:52:35 GMT

Does anyone know Alfred Brewer?

http://www.geocities.com/everythingabouttaylor/looking_for_a...

I'm his long lost Son, Matthew Taylor from Brighton, UK...

Descendants of Carrie Elizabeth Gibson and Harold Wesley Sharp

roots192 — 20 Apr 2008 9:47:48 GMT

I have traced a distant cousin Carrie Elizabeth Gibson, born 1881 Ontario, who married Harold Wesley Sharp, born 1887 in Port Hope Ontario, on 15 Oct 1910 in Toronto, Ontario.
Harold died 19 Feb 1949 in Duncan, BC and Carrie died 28 May 1980 in Victoria (I think that she was at a retirement residence/nursing home). They are together in Peace at the Royal Oak Burial Park, Falaise Dr, Victoria.

Harold's parents were Sylvester James Sharp, a ticket agent for various ship liners, and Melissa Platten. Syvester's father was Walter Sharp born in the USA and Mary Ann Weston of Ontario. Melissa's parents were Thomas Platten of England and Maria Dulmage of Quebec.

Carrie was one of two daughters of John Woodcock Gibson, barrister in London, Ontario and Mary Gibbard of Ontario, and the only one to marry. John Woodcock Gibson is the brother of my gg grandfather Stephen Gibson. They both emigrated to Canada from St Martins, Isles of Scilly, England, studied and became barristers.

I would dearly love to hear from any descendants of Carrie and Harolds.

James WILSON b. 1817 scotland

GWENDA — 15 Feb 2006 8:36:32 GMT

The above James was born 1817 at Kirknewton, Scotland to James Wilson and Agnes Paterson. I believe it was this James who m. Margaret Barclay 1851, reg at Edinburgh and Crichton. Nothing more heard of him, but several rumours suggest he went to Canada.
Just this week I read where he supposedly went to Vancouver mid 1850's.

Lewis Graham Lake

RuthAnneCallen — 30 Mar 2008 8:22:12 GMT

I have tried and tried to find a obituary on my Uncle from 1989 in Victoria BC. His name is Lewis Graham Lake and he died on or about July 10, 1989.
If anyone can help me please any help is greatfully appreciated.

Paul Lally Smith of Victoria, Obituary Request

LoriMacCormack — 28 Feb 2008 2:18:30 GMT

Hello,

Looking for any information on Paul Lally Smith b 1885 in New York State. Paul Lally Smith was the son of Thomas C. Smith and Agnes "Aggie" Lally. He died in Victoria at age 68, on 6 July 1953. If anyone could look up his obituary, it would be deeply appreciated. Any information or assistance with my family is deeply appreciated.

Lori MacCormack

cornish roots

BarbaraRamsey54 — 6 Apr 2002 10:36:15 GMT

would like to hear from canadians of cornish roots.both my grandparents and their families migrated to victoria in the early twenties.Am researching cornwall and devon.mostly miners

Sidney, BC

melonad — 15 Mar 2008 6:05:36 GMT

Hi I'm trying to locate a picture of Resthaven Hospital when it was a hospital (early 60's). Does anyone have a photo of it they may be willing to sell or share? My husband was born there.

Alert Bay obituaries

D_Nazelrod — 28 Aug 2007 2:28:04 GMT

I am seeking some advice from someone knowledgable in the resources of the Alert Bay area of British Columbia.

In August 1954, Asahel Willison died in Alert Bay (British Columbia Archives Microfilm B13221/Death Records Index)at the age of 80. I believe that this was the same Ashael Willison (b. ca. 1873) who was enumerated in his father's household in Morgan County, West Virginia in the 1910 federal census, when his occupation was given as a prospector in British Columbia. No further mention of Asahel/Ashael is found in local records. His father's 1933 obituary does not list Asahel as a survivor, indicating that he had died.

I believe there is a strong possiblity that Asahel simply lost contact with his family and that they assumed that he was dead, and that this is the same person. I have not sent for a copy of his death certificate -if he had no contact with his family, a death certificate with information given by someone in British Columbia probably would not name his parents or give any information that would help me connect him to them.

An obituary may give some information on Asahel's life - what he did, when he came to British Columbia, where he had lived, etc, etc, that may help me connect him to this West Virginia family. Can anyone tell me if there was a newspaper in the Alert Bay area in 1954, if it was the custom to print obituaries that were more than fundamental information, and where the repository of such newspapers would be.

Thank you for reading this lengthy query, and any advice that you may be able to give me would be greatly appreciated.

Donald W. Nazelrod

Laings in Richmond, Vancouver

Brae125 — 21 Dec 2007 12:40:00 GMT

I have just been given an address for J. Laing who lived in Richmond, Vancouver, possibly 1960's and earlier. The address was Linton Street, Richmond which doesn't seem to to be on any map. All that is listed is Linton Ct.
This person may have been a great uncle or other close relative of my grandmother. It is possible that the name was either James [b.c.1893] or John [b.1885] as brothers with those names emigrated to Canada around the time of WW1.
I know it is a busy time for everyone but after the festivities are over I wonder if anyone can shed any light on this family.
Wishing you a very merry Christmas and health and happiness in 2008

Looking for Descendants of William SPAVEN & Agnes CRAMSIE of Victoria BC.

genealogy411 — 28 Jun 2005 9:19:56 GMT

I'm looking for the descendants of Agnes CRAMSIE, b 23 Jul 1881, Bootle, LAN, ENG, who married William SPAVEN, b. 17 Oct 1879, Liverpool. Agnes' parents were William CRAMSIE and Ann CHANDLER. Thanks.

Genealogically yours,
Alison
genealogy411@hotmail.com

Obituary Lookup - Alice Pinnington (nee Cramsie)

genealogy411 — 28 Jun 2005 9:19:56 GMT

I have found from a death record that Alice PINNINGTON died 13 March 1977 in Victoria and I was wondering if sks could see if there is an obituary for her. It would be appreciated greatly. Thanks.

Genealogically yours,
Alison

Unusual place names and locations

DenniceG — 23 Feb 2008 7:14:05 GMT

I've noted that often there are questions from distant researchers regarding place names that as a local I know the area and road names that coincide.

I've found it useful for foreign research to use:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?ned=ca&hl=en&tab=nl

using the unknown factor as a search keyword with a "Road" after it often helps gain perspective when former "village" is now absorbed into a larger community.

I hope this is of help.

Regards - happy hunting
Dennice

Dale Suggitt

mch7576 — 4 Feb 2008 5:40:50 GMT

Looking for information on Dale Suggitt. He was b. approx 1908 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada a son of Harold A. Suggitt and Edith Estella Cokely. His wife's name was Betty (?) and they had one daughter that I know of, Karen.

Would like to know the maiden name of his wife and the dates of their births and death. Also, if they had any other children.

Also, Dale's sister, Muriel, married Russell Miller. He was born around 1902. Would like to know his birth and death dates. I think they lived in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Flora and Hall MACKENZIE

ldodds21 — 21 Feb 2008 8:59:12 GMT

I am looking for the descendants of flora SIGURDSON and Hall MACKENZIE b. @ 1917. wishing to contact. Hall's parents were George MACKENZIE and Myrtle PHILLIPS and married @ 1915. any help appreciated.

Family from the Cowichan Valley to Gulf Islands and beyond.

Rocky — 10 May 2005 7:11:37 GMT

Looking to contact any family from the Cowichan Valley, All of Vancouver Island; (Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Port Alberni to Port Hardy), the Gulf Island's; (Salt Spring, Thetis, Kuper, Reid, Mayne, North and South Pender, Galiano, Valdez, Gabriola, Prevost, Lasqueti, Saturna, The Northern Island's; Quadra, Sointula, Queen Charlotte's, Cormorant, all of British Columbia, Canada and the USA.

If you belong to any of the following surnames, please contact me. I have family information to share; family tree's, genealogies, pictures and more.

Some of the surnames that are being researched and listed are: Beale, Sampson, Rice, White, Foote, Peterson, Midgeley, Pappenberger, MacDonald, Pierre, Ouellette, Johnson, MacCallum, Martin, Nelson, Whims, Woods, Flesh, Rosman, Walker, Pellua, Palua, Pellow, Lundy, Fielding, Lloyd, Crocker, Irwin, McCahon, McMillan, Silva, Silvey, McFadden, Howard, Dempster, Lloy-Walters, Schoefield, Kitchen, Harris, Milligan, Burnham, Bell, Munton, Broadstock, Ludvigson, Knight, Sturgeon, Peas, Brentnall, Mosley....

There are many more names so please contact me with your connection.

Also if you can prove a tie to any of the surnames go to this link:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kindred_spirits_reunion/
To join us please email the moderator of the above site. You will be asked to prove your connection, to be accepted.

Kind regards; Rocky Sampson

Need Obit for John Thomas Gadsby died 17 March 1916 Victoria

rldrev — 17 Feb 2008 11:26:59 GMT

Does anyone know how to go about obtaining an obit from Victoria? John Thomas Gadsby was born in England about 1868. His wife Martha Ellis (nee Hunter) Gadsby remarried after his death. Martha Gibbons died 17 Sept 1944 Victoria. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Sage Family and descendants Vancouver Island and beyond

MrsHuma1953 — 10 Feb 2008 5:05:03 GMT

Hello to all,

I have not posted much in the last few years, but I am still very actively researching information on this very large family. I apologize for the length of this information, but I would really like to contact family members. I have found a few over the years. I would like to contact Doug Sage who I understand is a relative of Edward Joseph or Edward Floyd Sage. Anyone related to this family can contact me through the Vancouver Island GenWeb at http://www.rootsweb.com/~bcvancou/ as I am the volunteer co-ordinator. My email is available there.

The family starts on Vancouver Island with Jesse Sage and Mary Ann Dando who arrived on the Princess Royal to Esquimalt Harbour in Victoria. They were then transferred to the Beaver along with the 26 other families headed for Nanaimo under contract to the HBC. They arrived "along with the meat and potatoes" in Nanaimo on November 27th, 1854 at 11 a.m. This was the first ship to arrive with families, not single men to work the coal fields.

Earlier recruits from Fort Rupert (which had been disbanded because of poor coal) were on site in Nanaimo, building houses for the arriving new workers. When the families arrived on November 11th, the town had 100 people.

Jesse and Mary Ann married at the Church of St Thomas in Dudley Worcestershire on 25 Jan 1846.

Selena Sage was born in the Sept quarter of 1846 (supposedly 27 Nov 1846 - not proved) possibly in Dudley Worcestershire. She married Edward Walker in 1860 (BC Archives information starts in 1872)in Nanaimo and they had 9 children that I have found so far (Alfred Edward, Ellen Jane, William Henry, Joseph, Albert George, Mary Ann Louisa, Etheline Jesse, Enoch Charles and Harley) . Selena died 13 Jul 1908 Cumberland. Edward died 17 Mar 1902 Union Mines Cumberland.

William Sage was born in 1851, I have not found his birth records yet. He did not marry. He died on 1 Jul 1899 in Nanaimo.

George Sage (my g grandfather) was born at sea on the Princess Royal on 30 Sep 1854 while rounding Cape Horn in a storm. It has been said in the Volumes from the Black Country by Peggy Nicholls that he was always mad because he was never considered a "native son", as he was not born in Nanaimo (the birth would have been recorded in London England the home port of the ship. He married Mary Ann Stubbins 14 Feb 1874 in Nanaimo and they had 12 children (Miriam "Mira", Rosa Elizabeth, George Henry, Sophia Jane, Mary Ellen "Nellie", Edward Joseph "possibly Edward Floyd", Valentine, Viola, Albert William, Lily, Robert Jess and Gladys Grace. George died on 14 Oct 1916 on Newcastle Island Nanaimo. Mary Ann died on 24 Apr 1948 in Victoria.

Joseph Sage was born 19 Oct 1856 in Nanaimo. He possibly married an "Eliza" and they may have had a child called "Annie" about 1886. Nothing has been proved. He died on th 14 Aug 1900 in Nanaimo.

Enoch Sage was born 16 June 1858 in Nanaimo. He married Ida May Sullivan on 20 Sep 1890 in Nanaimo. I have not found any children for them. He died 14 Nov 1945 Essondale. Ida died 17 Feb 1956.

Louisa Sage was born 7 Dec 1862 in Nanaimo. She first married James Thomas O'Brien on 10 Oct 1880 in Nanaimo. They had 5 children (Thomas James, Clarence, Mary Cladin, Lucinda Marie and James Albert). James died on 21 Apr 1891 in Nanaimo. Louisa married Dan Gregory Daily on 1 Feb 1894 in Nanaimo. They had 3 children that I have found so far (Mary Katherine, Ellen Selina and Josephine Louise). Louisa died 22 Feb 1915 in Nanaimo and Dan died 9 Feb 1931 in Nanaimo.

Abel Sage was born 13 Dec 1864 in Nanaimo. I have no other information.

I have many more genealogy lines attached to the main five lines of the family. Some are Georgson, Rains, Carey, Martin, Gordon, Flynn, McAllister, Jones, Munroe, Machin, Greenwell, Smith, Karleen and Douglas.

Please contact me, I'd love to hear from you.

Yours in genealogy, Wendy Jones

BARNETT family in BRITISH COLUMBIA from the 1920's

NormanElkins08 — 10 Feb 2008 2:04:37 GMT

I am researching the family of Joseph BARNETT born 1888 in Cornwall England. After living in Arizona with wife Edith and two sons Clifton and Joseph he appears to have come to BC after 1920. Joseph Senior had links with copper mining/processing in the US. I know his mother Emily was also with him and I believe she died at Britannia Beach in 1926.
Any clues on the life of Joseph and Family in BC would be much appreciated

Some tidbits from an 1858 copy of "The Victoria Gazette" newspaper

midge1249 — 13 Jan 2008 9:29:04 GMT

"The Victoria Gazette was the pioneer newspaper of Victoria, if not for British Columbia. Tidbits:

Mr. Thomas Harris, of the Queen's market, is the first to open a butcher shop in the Island.

The arrival of the first group of Chinese by the steamer "Oregon". The sign of the first to go into business appears as "Chang Tsoo", washing & ironing.

Another item informs its readers that 20 vessels were advertised in San Francisco as on the berth for Victoria.

The arrive of the steamer "Oregon" from San Francisco with mail express and 1900 passengers.

The council have ordered the removal of all bodies from the cemetery on Johnson and Douglas Streets to the new cemetery on Quadra Street.

The steamers "Orizaba" and "Cortez" have arrived with the large number of 2800 passengers.

3500 mining licenses have so far been granted.

In consequence of the reduction in the price of lumber to $50 per 1000 feet, houses are springing up everywhere.

The first steamer to reach Fort Yale is the "Umatilla", 21st July, 1858.

Sheriff Muir announces by advertisement that anyone found with firearms on their person would be arrested and punished.

In future, Sheriff Muir will arrest all gamblers.

Captain William Brotchie has been appointed harbor master for Victoria by Governor Douglas.

The fare by steamer from San Francisco to Victoria is $30.

August 4, 1858 - the first arrival of the steamer "Pacific" in Victoria harbor is announced.

Married by Rev. E. Cridge, William Reid to Margaret Work.

first trip of the steamer "Leviathan" to Puget Sound, Captain Titcombe.

The paper announces that over 100 vessels from all parts were then on the berth for Victoria.

An editorial calls for the establishment of a public hospital, a jail and a deadhouse. The present jail is too small, and coroner's inquests have to be held in the open aire in front of the jail; the jury stand around the corpse, some leaning against it, spread on some boards, and the coroner sits on the top of an empty barrel.

Birth - August 12th, 1858, the wife of Wm. A. Mouatt, of a daughter.

Married - Same date, Edward Parsons, H.M.S. Satellite, to Emma, eldest daughter of James Thorn.

Improvements - since 12th June there have been 250 brick and wooden houses erected in the city.

An open letter to Rev. E. Cridge appears in the Gazette from an indignant American, who, with his family, had attended Rev. Mr. Cridge's preachings, and who now feels insulted at the treatmnt he received lately by the sexton showing a negro into the same pew occupied by himself and family, also treating other respectable Americans in the same way. He further stated that, the day being warm, the peculiar odor was very objectionable, so that several Americams left before the service was over.
A day or two later this is answered by a letter signed M.G.W., who was a colored grocer of Yates Street (Lester & Gibbs). He was a clever writer, and handled the gentleman, Mr. Sharpstone, without gloves, saying some very pertinent as well as impertinent things, taking especial exception to the reference of Mr. Sharpstone to the peculiar odor and perspiration.
Mr. Cridge appears with a letter, throwing oil on the troubled waters, and the editor thinks enough has been said.

A change of ownership of the 'Gazette' is announced, and Abel Whitton becomes proprietor.

Bayley's Hotel, corner Yates & Government Streets, J.C. Keenan, proprietor. Board $15 a week.

A cricket match between H.M.S. Satellite's and Victoria Elevens at Beacon Hill. "Tipperary Bill" shoots a man at this cricket match and kills him. He is still at large.

There have been 344 houses erected in Victoria in 3 months.

New map of city issued: The first 3 streets named after the 3 Governors (Quadra, Blanchard, Douglas). Secondly, after distinguished navigators on the coast (Vancouver and Cook). Thirdly, after the first ships to visit these waters (Discovery, Herald and Cormorant). fourthly, after Arctic adventurers (Franklin, Kane, Bellot and Rae). And fifthly, after Canadian cities, lakes and rivers (Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, St. Lawrence, Ottawa, Superior and Ontario).

Alexander and Eva Heighes Crouse

mch7576 — 3 Feb 2008 11:01:22 GMT

Looking for information on Alexander Crouse and his wife Eva Heighes. Alexander was born in England in 1869 and died 07 Nov 1955 in British Columbia, Canada. His wife Eva was born Feb. 19, 1880 in Stevenage, England and died 07 Oct 1954 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Would like to know if they had any children.

Thank you
M. Hamrick
www.littleshopofmemories.com

Brimblecombe Family Tree

lbrimblecombe — 17 Nov 2003 8:17:35 GMT

trying to find any members of the brimblecombe family any help will be grateful

Hughes Family from Nova Scotia in early 1890's

nelsonhughes35 — 27 Jan 2008 11:49:37 GMT

I am researching family of James Arthur Hughes born Halifax April 1819. He was a Master Mariner out of Digby, N.S.-married Mary Elizabeth Farnham and they had three sons-William Otas, Hedley Vicars and George alexander as well as three daughters; Annie Laura, Ella Jane and Mary E.
all 3 of the sons were Master Mariners.Hughes

Foster

joanneps1 — 30 Jan 2008 1:24:23 GMT

I am looking for any information with respect to the ancestory of Job Garland Foster, (born Victoria, BC 1906, deceased Victoria, BC 1997). His wife was Very Lucy (nee Fairall) Foster.

Aunt Phonie has disapeared

valhallavikings — 26 Jan 2008 4:43:29 GMT

I am looking for relative by the name of Phonie. Possible surnames include Wolsey and Braatz. She was born after 1906 and has died sometime after 1966. She was mentioned in an obituary for Mrs. Luella M. Olson as being her sister. It also said that she lived in Vancouver at the time (1966).

Can anyone help me find out who this woman was or is. I really need a surname, a date of birth, and a date of death (if she has one).

She is the sister to Luella M. (Harder) Olson, Mamie (Braatz-Wolsey) Burch, and William F. Wolsey. I believe that her parents are William A. Wolsey and Minnie Harder. I have tried Ancestry.com with no luck.

Thanks,
Jenn

William F. Wolsey aka Archbishop John I

valhallavikings — 26 Jan 2008 4:54:52 GMT

Sometime during the summer of 1959 the Vancouver Sun ran a front page expose on William F. Wolsey and the Temple of the More Abundant Life, which Time Magazine picked up in March of 1960. I am looking for the article that the Vancouver Sun wrote.

William F. Wolsey is my Great-Great Uncle and the article would be an intersting "skeleton" to put with his name.

If anyone can help me please let me know.
Thanks,
Jenn

Gregoire-Bizier couple needed

terez42 — 7 Jan 2008 11:33:17 GMT

Looking for information on my grandfather's brother, gr-uncle ALDAI GREGOIRE (a.k.a. ALFRED JOSEPH GREGOIRE), son of Joseph Gregoire, born in Wotton, QC, and his wife CORA (BIZIER) GREGOIRE. I know next to nothing about him. Here is what I do have documented:
- After W.W. I, Aldai moved to B.C. and found a wife. Don't know where/when they married, in BC or if they went back to QC...
- In the 1940's they moved from Burnaby, BC to Port Coquitlam and then to Duncan on Vancouver Island.
- She died of massive injuries in a car accident on the island in the late 1950's
Looking for:
(1) Marriage date / place, probably mid to late 1920's
(2) Date / place of death for Cora. (I have Aldai- my grandfather left me good notes)
(3) Any information on the accident

Sister Therese Gregoire
New Orleans Louisana

Burial look up

freakyboo — 7 Jan 2008 12:37:25 GMT

I am looking for John Penford Stocks. Here is his burial information.

STOCKS, John P., Cpl. Veterans Victoria, H.M.C.S. Naden Vancouver Island VGS-488

His wife was named Elizabeth Hannah Bennett Beddard Denton Stocks and had a step daughter named Ellen Elizabeth Beddard Boutilier and step son named Daniel Beddard/Bededeard, he also had three known children Kezia, Annie and Henry. Anyone knowing any information please message me! Thanks for all the help!

Jessica Ross

Duncan BC burial permits

TerryDelany — 11 Jul 2001 5:19:44 GMT

I bought a filing cabinet that had belonged to a minister at the United Church at Duncan BC which had many burial permits in it. Many include informatin on birth and marriage as well.
I'll start to list them now.

AITKEN Janet Chalmers Aitken Age 84-11-13 Born Lanarkshire, Scotland Died Victoria Address

Maple Bay Date of Death Feby 10th 1933

Burial Feby 13th 1933 Female Religion United

Church Widow cemetery Maple Bay
AITKEN Alexander Strachan Aitken of Maple Bay death

registered at Duncan on 17 Sept 1931
AITKEN Janet Chalmers Aitken death registered Maple

Bay on 11 Feb 1933
ALEXANDER Wilma Joanne Alexander of Paldi death was

registered at Duncan on 30 November 1940
ALLARD Priscilla Allard of Somenos (?) death

registered at Duncan 4 January 1932
ASH Grace Beatrice Ash of Duncan registed death

Duncan 22 Dec 1932
ASHLEY Cecil Ashley of Duncan death registered at

Kamloops 23 Apr 1935
BENNINGTON Allan Leslie Bennington of Cowichan Lake

death registered at Duncan 26 March 1942

Born at Duncan BC Aug 2 1942 Age 4 yrs

7 mos;. 22 ds.
BURHAM Harriett Bunham of Saanich death registered

at Victoria 7 February 1935 Age 66 yrs

Born Ontario July 9, 1868 Died Victoria

Feb 5 1935 Sands Morturary Burial Cobble Hill
BOAL James Boal of Koksilah (maybe 3rd letter

is an r?) death registered at Duncan 26 Nov

1934
BURNS This is a newspaper obit email me for copy

Robert L Burns aged 90 years and six months

died at his home in Miltown, Tuesday October

17. Born at Scotch Ridge. Mason Survived by

wife and two sons, Rev. William F. Burns of

the United Church, in Duncan, Vancouver

Island, V.C. and Ralph C. Burns of Calgary,

Alberta, barrister-at-law.
BURNS Thomas Burns of Duncan death registered at

Duncan 15 June 1935

Frederich Lawrence McFall

Marion McFall Sears — 28 Dec 2006 9:26:32 GMT

When I moved from Samoa (an island in the South Pacific) to the US more than 20 years ago, I had in my possession my grandfather's birth certificate and his marriage certificate. He married an island girl. I have misplaced/lost both. This is all the information that I can remember from the birth certificate.
He was born Frederich Lawrence (Lawrence might be with a "u") McFall in Nanaimo BC. His mother's name was MaryEllen Chambers. (She was from England) McFall is of Scottish descent. His birthdate was July 4...can't remember the year, but it would be around the late 1800's. I can't seem to find any information on him.
He came to Samoa on a whaling or fishing boat. My grandmother-the island girl he married is part Samoan-Fijian.
Can someone point me in the right direction or suggest where to look? Thanks

Family of George & Agatha Brown

bucknflame — 19 Apr 2004 7:27:12 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR FAMILY OF GEORGE AND AGATHA BROWN (QUIJACK) OR ANY INFORMATION
THANKS

List of Pioneers who were in the 1860 Victoria Directory who were deceased but whose descendants were still residents in 1911

midge1249 — 13 Jan 2008 8:41:50 GMT

Barron, David F., cabinetmaker, widow, son and 2 daughters
Belasco, Abraham, tobacconist, 2 sons
Broderick, R., coal dealer, widow & 2 sons
Cameron, Thomas, blacksmith, 2 daughters & sons
Chadwick, Thomas, hotelkeeper, 2 sons & daughter
Courtney, H.E., solicitor, sons
Cotsford, Thomas, sosn
Davies, J.P., auctioneer, several sons
Doan, J.H., captian, daughter
Duck, Simeon, carriagemaker, sons
Ella, Captain H.B., Hudson's Bay Company, all family, 2 sons & 2 daughters living in Victoria
Flett, John, Hudson's Bay Company, several sons
Gowen, Charles, brewer, widow, several sons and daughters
Hall, Richard, agent, 2 sons (Richard & John)
Hall, Philip, several sons
Harris, Thhomas, mayor, 2 daughters
Heal, John, boardinghouse, 2 sons
Heathorn, William, bootmaker, 3 sons and 3 daughters
Heisterman, H., Exchange reading room, sons and daugnhters
Heywood, Joseph, butcher, wife and daughter
Hibben, Thomas Napier, widow, 2 sons & 2 daughters
Huston, Guy, gunsmith, 2 daughters
Irving, William, captain steamer 'Reliance', son and daughters
Jackson, Doctor William, 3 sons & daughters
Jungerman, J.L., watchmaker, daughter (Mrs. Erb)
Jewell, Henry, sons
Leight, William, 2nd Town Clerk of Victoria, who held the postion from about 1863, to the time of his death. He was in charge of Uplands Farm(1859) for the Hudson's Bay Company, and under the supervision of Mr. J.D. Pemberton, built Victoria District Chruch, and as an amateur musician helped at charitable entertainments. Son in San Francisco, granddaughter in Victoria(Mrs. Simpson).
Leneven, David, merchant, son and daughters
Lewis, Lewis, clothier, son and daughter
Lindsay, Daniel, son and daughter
Loat, Christopher, sons and daughter
Lowen, Joseph, brewer, widow, sons and daughters
Lowenberg, L., estate agent, a nephew
McDonell, R.J., captain, a widow
Mason, George, brickmaker, a widow
McKeon, William, hotel, wife, son and daughter
McLean, Alexander, son
McQuade, Peter, ship chandler, son and 2 daughters
Meldram, John H., two sons
Moore, M. (Curtis & Moore), widow and 2 sons
Mouat, William, captain 'Enterprise', sons & daughters
Nesbitt, Samuel, biscuit-baker, 2 sons
Nicholles, Doctor John, one son
Pitts, John H., son and daughters
Rhodes, Henry, merchant, sons and daughters
Sayward, William, sons
Sehl, Jacob, sons and daughters
Short, Henry, sons and daughters
Smith, John, carpentr, Mears Street, sons and daughters
Smith, M.R., baker, sons and daughters
Stahlschmidt, Thomas L., son
Stemmler, Louis, upholsterer, son (spice mills)
Thain, Captain John, son and daughter
Todd, J.H., sons and daughters
Tolmie, Doctor W.F., sons and daughters
Waitt, M.W., stationer, widow and 2 daughters
Williams, John W., livery stable, widow and daughters
Woods, Richard, Government clerk, sons & daughters
Wootton, Henry, postmaster, sons and daughters
Workman, Aaron, daughters
Yates, James Stewart, 2 sons

****author's note: "Many deaths since this list was made".

List of pioneers who were in the 1860 Victoria directory who were still alive by 1912

midge1249 — 13 Jan 2008 8:21:21 GMT

I have a copy of the 1912 book "Some Reminiscenses of old Vitoria", written by Edgar Fawcett in 1911 (published 1912). He lived in Victoria as a young boy, moving there from San Francisco in 1859. In 1860, Victoria issued its first Directory, as they estimated that 35,000 immigrants from California and elsewhere were no in the area. The author of this directory was Edward Mallandaine.

In 1911, Edgar Fawcett went through the 1860 directory to see how many of its original residents were still alive. Only 62 were still accounted for. The following is the list of the 62 still alive in 1911 and how they were listed in the 1860 Directory:

Adams, Daniel F., contractor
Anderson, E.H., variety store
Alport, Charles (in South Africa by 1911)
Anderson, J.R., agricultural department
Barnett, Josiah (in the United States by 1911)
Barnswell, James, carpenter
Bauman, Frederick, confectioner
Beaven, Hon. Robert
Botterell, Mat., butcher
Blaguiere, Edward
Bullen, Jonathan, bricklayer
Boscowitz, Joseph, fur dealer
Borde, August, Chatham Street
Burnes, Thomas, saloonkeeper
Carey, Joseph W.
Cridge, Edward, rector Christ Church
Crowther, John C., painter
Davie, Doctor John C.
Dougall, John, iron moulder
Drake, M.W.T., solicitor
Elliott, W.A., engineer 'Labouchere'
Fawcett, R.W., house decorator
Gerow, G.C., carriagemaker
Helmcken, Honorable John S., M.P.P.
Geiger, Thomas, barber
Gilmore, Alexander, clothier
Glide, Harry, with Plaskett & Co.
Harvey, Rout (Robt? - was this a typo/),commission merchant
Higgins, David W., publisher 'Chronicle'
Kelly, Samuel, tinsmith
Kent, Charles, hardware, K & F
King, J.H., Mousquetaire saloon
Kinsman, John, contractor
Levy, H.E., special officer
Levy, Joseph, fruit store
Lissett, James, painter
Macdonald, W.J., Reid & Macdonald
Maynard, Richard, bootmaker
Marvin, Edward B., sailmaker
McMillan, J.E., pulisher 'Chronicle'
Monro, Alexander, accountant Hudson's Bay Company
Nuttall, Thomas C., book-keeper
Pearson, Edward, tinsmith
Porter, Arthur, brickmaker
Powell, Doctor I.W.
Richardson, George, proprietor of first brick hotel
Roper, S., Kamloops
Syles, S.T., plasterer
Shotbolt, Thomas, druggist
Stockham, F., baker
Sparrow, J.M., post office
Stewart, John, plumber
Sylvester, Frank
Turner, John H. (Todd & Turner), Victoria Produce Market
Vowell, Arthur, Indian superintendent
White, Edward (late Brown & White)
Wilson, Alexander, messenger, Bank British North America
Wilson, William, draper
Wilson, Thomas Sidney, cabinetmaker
Wriglesworth, Joseph, London Hotel
Wylly, C.G., accountant
Welch, George, Esquimalt Waterworks

**author's note: "many of these since died".

Death Registration Lookup - Albert Champagne

JulieIv — 24 Nov 2006 12:15:03 GMT

I am looking for death information on my cousin Albert Champagne, he was born October 10, 1894 in Tecumseh, Ontario, He died in Vancouver sometime after 1933. Albert was the s/o Pierre and Catherine Beausoleil.

Here is some information I found at the BC Archives. I cannot say for sure it is him, but the dod and age at death would put him born abt 1894.

Vital Event Death Registration

Name: Albert Champagne
Event Date: 1941 11 2 (Yr/Mo/Day)
Age: 47
Gender: male
Event Place: Essondale

Reg. Number: 1941-09-596715
B.C. Archives Microfilm Number: B13173
GSU Microfilm Number: 1953633

I would appreciate it if someone could search this microfilm for me to find out if this is my Albert.

Thank you
Juliette
Windsor, Ontario

JOHNSTON & WYLIE - Vernon area

CliffJohnston51 — 28 Dec 2007 5:48:29 GMT

I'm looking for information on and contacts with descendants of John McQueen Johnston and Susannah Way - also, Alexander Kenneth Wylie and Susan Johnston.

John was the first surviving son of Robert "Red Robin" Johnston, b. 1808 in Ireland, and Mary "May" Frances McQueen, b. 1819 in Scotland. They met in The United Counties of Prescott & Russell of UPPER CANADA, married in 1833 and raised a family in what is now N. Plantagenet Twp., Prescott Co., Ontario, CANADA. Theirs was the second farm due north of the small town of Pendleton. Restored photos of both Red Robin and May along with other family members can be seen at: http://www.pbase.com/cjmax/johnston_family_album&page=al...

Alexander Wylie, b. 1876, married Susan Johnston, b. 1879, in Ontario. They moved to the Vernon, B.C., area, but I don't have a date for this - probably soon after their marriage. They may have travelled with John Johnston and his family or gone before or after them. I do know that they had 3 daughters, and that Susan died in 1909. I don't know what happened to their daughters: Shirley (b. 1902), Stella (b. 1905) and Verna (b. 1907). Did they die or were the daughters taken in by another family? I've found out just recently that there were some other Wylies in the Vernon area at that time. Alex. went back to Ontario without his daughters. Later he married Gladys Anderson, sister of my grandmother Florence Anderson Johnston.

I also would like to find out why John took his family out to the Vernon area. Did he follow another yet unknown Johnston family member? Did they follow the Wylie family? I gather that they were following the logging industry as they returned to Ontario after a family member lost a hand. Lots of questions, and so few answers - so what's new? lol...

I live in the Houston, Texas, area and would welcome information on any of the above mentioned and their descendants.

Good hunting,

Cliff. Johnston

JOHNSTON & WYLIE - Vernon area

CliffJohnston51 — 28 Dec 2007 5:45:32 GMT

JOHNSTON & WYLIE - Vernon area

CliffJohnston51 — 28 Dec 2007 5:44:50 GMT

Peter Hübbe

mimihubbehansen — 27 Nov 2007 7:43:08 GMT

Who can find informations for me, abaut my Grandfather Peter Hübbe,immigrant from Denmark, I have been told that he had a bakery store in Vancouver, He died in 1964, I think that he was married. Please let me know.
Mimi Hübbe.

Mary Jane Willis, born Apr 10, 1897 to Alice Corby and William T Willis

herbertkinsey — 4 Dec 2007 2:24:44 GMT

Information on Mary's social security form shows her mother is Alice Corby, father is William T. Willis, she was born on Comox B.C. Canada. I am looking for any documentation available on these people. Mary came to the US in 1910, she appeared in the 1930 census in Sunnyside, Washington with her then husband Charles Kinsey, her son Rex, and her father William. Rex is my father. Mary died in Aug 1966 with the sur name of McMillian, and William died in 1933, and Rex died in 1979 all in the US Washington.

Edward & Alice Booth

tdfugere — 7 Dec 2007 7:32:30 GMT

Hello
I am working on the ancestry of Edward T Sullivan, born in Victoria 24 Jan 1892. In the 1901 census he and his siblings are all living with Edward & Alice I Booth, who are listed as the parents. I'm assuming they were all adopted by this couple, as there are two other young siblings in the home who appear to be foster children.

2415240 Booth Edward M Head M Oct 30 1854 47
2416240 Booth Alice I. F Wife M Feb 13 1852 49
2417240 Sullivan James M Son S Oct 28 1882 19
2418240 Sullivan Alice M. F Daughter S May 20 1886 15
2419240 Sullivan Maud F Daughter S Apr 2 1887 14
2420240 Sullivan Edward T. M Son S Jan 24 1892 9
2421240 Simpson Walter M Boarder S Jun 12 1892 9
2422240 Simpson Ethel F Boarder S Sep 5 1898 3

The census states that Edward Booth came fron England in 1891, and Alice in 1876. I'm wondering if anyone can shed any light on this family ... who the Sullivan parents were, perhaps how they died.
Edward Sullivan immigrated to Everett WA, married Cherie Fillion about 1914, and the couple lived there until their deaths in 1966 and 1970.
Thanks
Tiffany Fugère

James Laverne Murray

LGray8250 — 11 Dec 2007 4:02:19 GMT

Hello: looking for any connection to James, b 1909 Ontario, to Patrick Murray and Maggie. Has sister named Pansy. Cheers, Lynne

Marjorie Barker (nee MacHaffie) obit or family info

GailMacHaffie — 27 Nov 2007 11:04:37 GMT

Marjorie Seymour Barker (nee MacHaffie) was my daughter of my great grand uncle, David MacHaffie. I would like to know what happened to her family and if any of her descendants would like to share family information.

Marjorie was the daughter of David MacHaffie and Alice Seymour and the wife of Sydney Barker. Marjorie died in
Oct 9 1963 in Victoria, the widow of Sydney. I have Marjorie's death certificate, but not her obit.

When Marjorie's mother, Alice, died in 1943, Alice's obit. listed: "two grandsons Capt. D.C. Barker, Canadian Army Overseas, and Ronald Barker, R.C.A.F., and one great-granddaughter, in England."

I believe that the D.C Barker noted in the obit. is David C.S Barker. It's possible that this is the same David C.S. Barker that attended the Shawinigan School (Groves' 32) and died in 1999.

I look forward to hearing from anyone who can help in my research and possibly making contact with family descendants.

Regards,
Gail

Canadian marriage certificate 1915

Viv_Dryer — 28 Oct 2007 11:53:19 GMT

I have located a great uncle's marraige details- Thomas John Hall married Edith May Jordan at Agassiz in 1915. I am 90% sure this is the right person. Can anyone tell me, if I send for the details, will it give fathers name so I can be 100% sure? Also- is there a map website I can access which will show where Agassiz is? Likewise Haney, if I have his death details accurately? Thanks. Viv

August Schnarr Family

connieskirvin — 14 Feb 2006 8:21:02 GMT

Looking for any information on August and Zaida May Lansall Schnarr. Their 3 daughters Pearl, Marion and Pansy. Marion had daughter Lenora born 29 May 1942 and half sister Gloria. Just starting this family line so any tidbits would help.

Sophia Pleasant Baxter (George)

Cookielady03 — 21 Jul 2002 2:24:11 GMT

My G Aunt Sophia Pleasant Baxter was born Jan 23, 1899 in Nanaimo BC. She married Leo Barnard George April 14, 1923 in Vancouver. Could anyone locate the birth record, I need her parents names or if an anouncement was put in the Vancouver paper re their marriage. Many thanks in advance.

Linda

John Waller Laurence CHILD 1880-1953

ABthatsme — 20 Nov 2007 3:17:20 GMT

John W L CHILD was born 1880, New Malden, Surrey, England
He emmigrated sometime between 1891 and 1901 (He is missing on the 1901 census) He joined the Canadian Army and served during WWl. He died 1953 in Vancouver. Rumour has it that he married, but I've no evidence of this. I'd like to find out more about John and his family to add to my CHILD tree. Does John Waller Laurence CHILD ring any bells with anyone?

Regards,
Annmarie

AARONSON and CORRIE families

Freedom66 — 2 Nov 2006 12:33:58 GMT

I am researching the Aaronson and Corrie families from the Victoria area.

FORSTER- descendants of Charles Medford & Maggie J. (Brown) FORSTER

bjsgd1875 — 1 Dec 2007 4:41:18 GMT

I am searchiang for descendants of Charles Medford FORSTER & Maggie Jane BROWN.
Charles b.1879 in Ontario
Maggie b.1876 - also Ontario.
On the 1906 census, Charles was living with his mother and sister inthe Marquette district of MB, Crandall specifically They were married in MB and it is believed that some of their three children were born in Crandall. About 1915 moved to the Daysland area of AB. They are mentioned several times regarding land in the booklet, Along the Crocus Trail.
The children were:
Charles Frederick Brown FORSTER
Frederick Medford FORSTER b.c. 1912 He married an Emily.
Mildred Ruth FORSTER Mildred married Wm. Nicholson and MAY have remained in AB. she had one son Evan Nicholson that we know of.
About 1937 or 1938 they moved to Victoria.
We know that Frederick went to BC with them as he is buried there.
Can anyone help me find any descendants of this family?

DOW

arewerelated2007 — 24 Nov 2007 8:55:45 GMT

Hoping to get in contact with descendants of Bessie Evelyn(Kearney)Dow and Roy Hanson Dow. Originally from New Brunswick, they moved to BC sometime between 1908 and 1911. Bessie died in Burnaby 18 Aug 1969, and Roy died in Vancouver 9 May 1970. Bessie's notice of death lists being survived by three daughters, Evelyn (Mrs. A. Almeder), Marion (Mrs. B.W. Rossum)Lois (Mrs. R.B. Gordon) and two sons, R. Alan, and Walter A.

Prior to the Burnaby library sending me Bessie's death notice (awesome people), I only knew of Evelyn and Marion via the 1911 census. Would love to connect with descendants of this branch of my Harper family.

Thanks

arewerelated2007@yahoo.com

Brontë-Hearne, Wallace

davidmillan — 18 Nov 2007 3:53:30 GMT

Hi, I'm trying to contact this family believed to be living now on Vancouver Island.

Descendants of Dorothy William Brontë-Hearne

1 Dorothy William Brontë-Hearne b: in Belfast, Northern Ireland
.. +Donald Wallace
... 2 Kevin Wallace b: 1970
... 2 Niall Wallace b: 1973

re:maude york/victoria

diannedirksen52 — 23 Oct 2002 7:14:15 GMT

does anyone have any info on relatives of maude york.she died in the 1960,s.i believe she had a sister,mabel york..i have been trying to search for this line of york,s for so long..i think maude must have had other family relatives on vancouver island..much appreciated..she was in her 70,s or 80,s when she passed away

Leonard W Twyman

peachesrose — 28 Oct 2007 4:17:49 GMT

Looking for Information about my Brother (named) who died in Vancouver BC Canada in 1975 anyone with info please contact me thankyou

Beatrice Longworth nee Ankers

rosamundsouthgate — 26 Oct 2007 4:54:47 GMT

My Great grandmother Harriet Leyland nee Ankers had a younger sister Beatrice who married Jack Longworth. They went to live in Canada, Vancover or Victoria Island, British Columbia. The girls' father was called Robert Ankers and their mother Mary Emma Ankers nee Jones. The marriage of Beatrice and Jack took place sometime between 1901 and 1910 I think and they emigrated shortly after that. My Grandmother, Hilda Tillotson nee Leyland, corresponded with her Aunt Beattie. Would love to contact any Canadian relatives. Have photographs of all the people mentioned including wedding of Jack and Beattie.

Death Record of George Alan Coghill

Bonnie_Coghill — 24 Oct 2007 2:12:49 GMT

I am searching for the death record of my father George Alan Coghill,who died either 1989 or around He died in Nanimo British Columbia.I am not quite sure.Can anyone help me.

Carlisle family of Vancouver

DavidMacRae18 — 20 Oct 2007 9:35:19 GMT

Looking forThe Children of John Howe Carlisle, Fire Chief of Vancouver for 45 years. his wife ,Laura Jane McRae 1864 N.B. Canada I believe they were married in 1888.Children are as follows. Dora B 1888, Frank Russell B 1891, Ethel May B 1892, Kenneth Wilfrid B 1897, Walter Alexander B 1899 Ella Francis B 1900 Lenora B 1903 John "Jack" Carlisle 1905 Florence B 1908 All thought to be born in Vancouver. I am looking for the Marriages and Children of and of them, would be willing to reemburse you for your time Thank You David MacRae

1958 Vancouver City Directory Look-up

LeeAnn Volle — 1 May 2005 6:56:58 GMT

I need to find out what denomination a Rev D Chalmers was in 1958. I am looking for church records and need to know what church he was with.

McRae,Violet, Van.BC

BarbBaker18 — 20 Sep 2002 8:35:50 GMT

Could someone do a lookup for me, My Grandmother VIOLET McRAE b aug 1 1906,died in Vancouver abt 1987. I need to know the date and which cemetary she is buried in.
Thank you for your time,,,Barb

philip merton smith

philippa82 — 19 Sep 2007 1:16:28 GMT

looking for relatives.i am his grandaughter.

Ruth Eleanor Ward (nee Kinsey)

mykinsey — 16 Oct 2007 6:23:51 GMT

Does anyone have any information on what happened to Ruth Eleanor Kinsey who married Burnett Alexander Ward in Toronto, Ontario in 1925?

Burnett Alexander Ward died on 16 April 1974 in Mission, BC where he was a teacher. He was cremated a few days later in Vancouver. I have his obituary.

However, I cannot find out what happened to his wife Ruth. There is a Ruth Ward listed in the records of the BC Archives but it appears that is not her.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

W.R. (Bill) CLARK & dau. Andrena

wrcn3366 — 14 Oct 2007 8:00:55 GMT

Seeking Mr &/or Mrs W.R. [Bill] Clark, and daughter Andrena or anyone who can help me contact them.

The Clark family was last known to be at: 1550 Marple St., Vancouver BC, 2 Nov. 1943 (from an entry in my father's photograph album, under *Memory Leaves*). Andrena would
have been about 4 years old then; born c1938-39. Bill Clark was also known to have been at 1621 Quadra St., Victoria sometime before Maple St. Home town recorded as Edmonton Alberta.

Bill Clark and my Dad (Bill/Billie WYATT) served together, during the war. Dad was on the west coast Triangle Run, for about 18 months (1941-43). Know he served aboard HMCS Prince David, but I'm not sure which other west coast ships and I believe Bill Clark was on the David, as well. My Dad then returned to his home port of Halifax NS, which is where he was born.

Aside from letting Andrena know her Dad's friend honoured his promise to her, I now find I also have a genealogical reason for trying to contact them.

Much appreciated, if anyone can help.

Cheers ... Toni, Ontario.

Ancestor

scotia19 — 4 Sep 2007 7:07:53 GMT

I am trying to trace a Dan Cochrane and his wife Mary Cochrane (m.n. Russell) who migrated from Scotland to Vancouver Island in, I think, the 1930'- 1940's. I believe they had two or three sons, and the father and sons were lumberjacks.
Mary was my mother's sister. That's about as much as I know.
Hope someone out there can help.
Thank you,

Bill Cook

Searching for birth father George POWERS of New West Minister/Vancouver BC

CEveritt3171 — 18 Jul 2007 8:27:56 GMT

I am helping my niece Jessica SNIDER look for her birth father George POWERS.

Jessica was born in New West Minister BC on September 15th 1986.

Her birth mother is Natalie Eileen SNIDER.

Jessica also has at least one sibling that she knows of named Shyanne POWERS.

When Jessica was a couple of years old she was removed from her mothers care and put in Foster Care.

We know George POWERS lived in Vancouver at least 4 years ago but has since moved. We also know he is looking for Jessica.

Any help with finding George POWERS or Shyanne POWERS formerly of the Vancouver BC Canada area would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
For Jessica Dawn Snider
Best Regards,
Connie Everitt

Ferguson of Courtenay

wrwarnica — 6 Oct 2007 12:20:24 GMT

Looking for descendants of H.R. Ferguson and his wife Frances who lived in Saskatchewan. They had one daughter who lived in Mississauga Ontario and one son who lived in Courtenay British Columbia in 1982.
H.R. Ferguson married Frances (who was born in North Dakota) in 1917 Saskatchewan. HR. Ferguson died about 1940 and Frances was still living in Humboldt Saskatchewan in 1982.

Cowichan Station -- Michael Jackson

JoannePeterson14 — 29 Sep 2007 5:27:45 GMT

Apparently Michael Jackson was living at Cowichan Station in 1956 when hsi mother Olive May died. [She had lived in Parksville, but died in Victoria. Her maiden name was Butler and she came from England where her father was an Anglican Priest.] Would anyone happen to know what became of Michael or any of his family?

Ruth Panting

ancestryj23 — 27 Sep 2007 9:07:45 GMT

Looking for info on Ruth Panting (nee Pinnock) born in 1883
Cricklade Wiltshire England. Parents Peter and Sarah Pinnock
Ruth married Herbert Panting in Cricklade on 5.11.1910
In 1944 she lived in Victoria Canada and had at least one
child Margaret. Ruth died in Victoria on 19.12.1965
Would really appreciate any help

obit lookup - DODDS

ldodds21 — 24 Sep 2007 3:30:38 GMT

could some kind person lookup these obits for Dorothy (nee DODDS) (RONDEAU) FERGUSON died 2 Sept 1978 in Nanaimo
Alfred DODDS died 6 Nov 1978 in Nanaimo
Eugene DODDS died 5 April 1978 in Nanaimo
another brother Albert DODDS died 19 June 1970 in Squamish. I have the info from the B.C. archives already. thanks for help, much appreciated

Harald Cresaerus Stjernström and sister Eufemia Leontina - from Sweden to Canada

hoghem — 20 Sep 2007 8:32:38 GMT

Interested in knowing more about his life in Canada. His sister Eufemia Leontina(e) Stjernström married a Webster according to a posting her on Ancestry. Harald born in Sundsvall April 2, 1895. Emigrates (prob.) in 1912, to Vancouver. He is back to Sweden for a visit in 1931. Eufemia L born May 29, 1890, and emigrates in 1906 to Quebec, Canada. Would love to hear their stories.
//Monica, Sweden

Malpass and Parkin descendants

LGee5102 — 12 Dec 2002 10:00:25 GMT

Looking for descendants of John and Lavina Malpass who arrived in Nanaimo in 1854 and William and Eliza (Malpass) Parkin who married in Nanaimo and later moved to Courtenay

Elk Point on Vancouver Island 1940's

Mary_Chung — 8 Sep 2007 6:07:21 GMT

Hi,
Has anyone ever heard of a place called Elk Point? I have an old family letter dated 1947 and the return address is Elk Point. Later letters from his son are from Lake Cowichan and Paldi - I found those on current maps near Duncan but can't find Elk Point.
By any chance is Elk Point somewhere along Elk Lake shoreline? Elk Lake seems to be near Duncan and Victoria end of the Island on old maps.
Also mentioned is a Spring Port or Spring Point maybe should be one word? - any ideas of where either place was or is would be much appreciated.- Mary

looking for retired High School Biology teacher orig. from New Zealand

LindsaySutherland1 — 27 Aug 2007 5:28:54 GMT

He is originally from New Zealand and came to the West Coast in the late '60's I think. He taugh High School biology before he retired in the 2000-2002 range. He is an outdoors type and married an English woman from York. They have three kids (two girls and a boy).

Milligans at Port Alberni

pam forsberg — 9 Jan 2005 6:56:26 GMT

Hi Everyone,
I am looking for info on Robert and Kate Sarah Milligan (nee Saalmans) who emigrated to Canada, probably after 1912, from England. They lived in Port Alberni. They had two children, Kathleen Mary and Robert Henry (born in 1917 - my father). Kate died in December 1929 and Robert on 30th January 1930. I have been unable to find any reference to Robert's death anywhere. A couple of times I did try contacting an address given on the British Columbia Finding Aid site, but never received a reply. After Kate and Robert died, my father and his sister were sent back to England to be brought up by relatives. I also don't know when Kathleen was born, although I do know she was older than my father. I'm very interested to find out the story behind Kate's and Robert's death, why they died so closely together. Unfortunately, I never thought to find out about all this while my father was still alive.

My parents and I moved to Australia in 1960 and my father had no more contact with his sister, who had married (surname Thomas).

Can anyone please help?
Thanks,
Pam.

Robert (Bob) Smith - WWII - Nanaimo BC

JenniferLewis212 — 22 Aug 2007 10:09:08 GMT

Hello,

I have just begun researching the family of ROBERT (BOB) SMITH, and would very much appreciate any assistance:

Robert had a brother named James (Jim) SMITH. Both born between 1915 and 1930.
Bob and Jim were from the Toronto ON area. During WWII, they trained in Nanaimo BC. I don't know when they arrived in Nanaimo, but know they were there as late as 1942.

During their time in Nanaimo (and perhaps prior to that, in Toronto,) Bob and Jim had friends named 'Lucky', 'Al' (a Native Indian, from Ontario), 'Slim', and 'Seely' (HMCS Comox), to name a few.

I don't know what regiment Bob was with, but it may have been the Highlanders. If so, it was possibly The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's).

I have stories and momentos of Bob and his brother Jim, and would love to share.

I am looking to locate Bob or Jim Smith, their descendants, or perhaps their friends.

I would be grateful also if anyone has any ideas or some advice on where I should begin.

Sincerely,
Jennifer Lewis

Need "obit" for Mary Alice Haslam 1875-1949 Victoria, BC

gshaslam — 16 Aug 2007 1:59:46 GMT

Seeking a volunteer to check newspaper archives for any newspapers that were being published in the Victoria area during 1949. Seeking to get the obit that was placed for my grandmother, Mary Alice Haslam, died December 12, 1949, Victoria, and is buried in Royal Oak Cemetery. Would also like to get a digital image of her grave marker. Please, if you can assist me with either of these it would be very greatly appreciated.
Gary S.A. Haslam, gshaslam@telus.net

stella stanger re Valeria Dubovicka

alncaz1 — 19 Aug 2007 3:02:47 GMT

Valeria was her maiden name and she came to Australia as adisplaced person in 1949.She met my father on board ship, she was only 19 and he was 10 years older and i gather he did not want to know when she became pregnant. She was Czech and he was Hungarian.She left Aussie in 1954 and was supposedly going to canada for 4 months only for a holiday, but she didn't return to Aussie. She had no family that i know of and she was working as a waitress after i was born, although her immigration papers she said she was working as a photographer before she came to aussie.Thank you so much for your response, i truly hope that i find her before it is too late. Do you know if Canadian immigration would have records of her leaving the country. Carol.

Need help tracing Julia Taylor (or O'Rourke?) who emigrated from London England in the early 1900's

bevbunn — 18 Aug 2007 7:25:06 GMT

Can anyone help me?? I know that my ancestor Julia Taylor followed her daughter Amy (think her surname was O'Rourke) to Vancouver in the early 1900's but I don't know where to start looking.
The story goes that Julia absconded to Canada, having illegally sold her considerable inheritance and lived out her days with her illigitimate daughter Amy, who ran a boarding house. Two of Julia's sons followerd her later and apparently were mounted police - who knows if that's true? There is also rumour that with her money she purchased a large department store in Vancouver. Other relatives also went out to Canada to live later on, including my nan's sister - Grace Taylor, who I think married someone called Lemont. I have a picture of Grace with her neighbour Mrs McCracker/en? And I also have a picture of the infamous Julia sent to my great Grandfather, her son, when she looked to be in her 80's - she was born in London in 1847 so this could have been in the 1920's or 30's?
Does anyone know where I can start looking for traces of these relatives?
HELP PLEASE!!
Thank you, Beverley Bunn

valeria dubovicka

alncaz1 — 25 Jul 2007 5:29:00 GMT

Desperately searching for info on birth mother before it is too late. Valeria Dubovicka arrived in vancouver in 1954 from Australia and has not been heard of since. Ant info would be greatly appreciated.

Need obituary look-up for death in Cowichan Bay

beckdavis77 — 9 Aug 2007 4:26:44 GMT

I need to find an obituary for Douglas Marshall Allan, who died August 5, 1986 at Cowichan Bay. Does anyone have any resources, or can you point me in the right direction?
Thanks!
-Becky

Maureen Kavanagh, Castletown, Carlow Republic of Ireland

harlou58 — 12 Jul 2007 1:55:14 GMT

I am looking for my Aunt who was last heard of in March 1947 She was born in Carlow in 1921. She left Ireland to join the WAFs during the second world war. She Married Wing Commander Walter Bruce Wolfe who was from Rhodesia, but with the South African Airforce. She became a captain in the WAFs and was stationed in Sheloufa near Cairo. The marriage ended shortly after the War and she left by boat with friends from Scotland to Vancouver. We believe she may have worked in the hairdressing business. She had 5 brothers and one sister but only her sister Kathleen - my mohter remains.

Looking for Family of James Andrew McGeorge

my4butterflys — 20 Apr 2007 3:07:01 GMT

Looking for family of James Andrew McGeorge born 1897 Glasgow..He came over to U.S. from Scotland around 1927.His parents names where Andrew & Mary McGeorge.He had a sister named Mary (born 1890) who married a Wes Conlon in Canada,a sister named Elizabeth (Beth) born after 1897 married a Tomas or Thomas) Taylor in Canada and he had a sister named Jean (born 1892)...As far as I know they where up in the Vancouver/Victoria area..My grandfather settled in Michigan and married Margaret (Schmeltzer)and had a son named Roy McGeorge.
If anyone who knows anything about this family ..please email me..

thank you :)

Help with Info on former Hardy Bay Lumber Mill

larryj1778 — 25 Jun 2007 5:12:32 GMT

I would appreciate any information on a former Lumber Mill in Hardy Bay that operated sometime after 1912. One of the partners that owned the Mill was Edward John Matthews and his wife's name was Cecilia and his family included Edward, Florence, Cecil, Beatrice, Marie and Ross.
He later moved to Trail with his family. Thank you for any help you can provide.

Larry.

Sooke - Researcher wanted

Eliza_Jo — 4 Sep 2006 7:55:52 GMT

Does anyone know of any genealogists in the Sooke area who might be able to assist me with research at the Sooke Region Museum?

The email address for a potential researcher that I found on the BC Archives "Independent Research Agent Register" web page (http://www.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/general/res_list.htm) is not working.

Any suggestions appreciated,
Eliza_Jo

GRAY Family in Victoria

JRPunderson — 24 Sep 2006 5:00:22 GMT

I am seeking further information about the GRAY family in Victoria; I am particularly interested in contacting anyone connected with this family.

Joseph R. Punderson

Here is some basic information about the family

Patrick Bernard GRAY (b. Ireland ca. 1825-1830 - d. Victoria 23 October 1917) and his wife Mary TARPEY (b. County Galway, Ireland ca. 1848 - d. Victoria 7 November 1931)

They emigrated in 1888 to Victoria with their 9 surviving children (all born in Oakmere, Cheshire, England)

1. Luke GRAY, b. 1867, died (single?) in Victoria 15 December 1897

2. Dennis GRAY, b. 1870, died (single?) in Victoria 7 January 1912

3. Catherine (Kate) GRAY, b. 1873, married Patrick Desmond BURKE in Victoria 27 April 1896, died in Victoria 8 November 1918 (Patrick Desmond BURKE died in the wreck of the S.S. Islander, which hit an iceberg in Lynn Canal, Alaska, 15 August 1901)

4. Mary Agnes GRAY, b. 1876, married Capt. Michael GOULDING in Victoria 15 January 1901, died in Seattle, Washington, USA, 15 May 1929 (Michael GOULDING died in Victoria 1 September 1914)

5. Annie GRAY, b. 1878, became a nun (Sister Mary Thomas), died in Victoria 27 January 1913.

6. Andrew GRAY, b. 1880; an engineer (probably the Andrew Gray who died in San Francisco, California, USA, 12 November 1963).

7. Lucy M. (Marianna?) GRAY, b. 1882; possibly became a nun and died in San Diego, California, USA (as Marianna Gray) 13 May 1961.

8. Helen T. (Ellen, Nellie) GRAY, b. 1884 ...

9. Thomas GRAY, b. 1886, printer, served in World War I (2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment) ...

Patrick, Margaret and at least the first five children are buried in Ross Bay Cemetery
Ross Bay Cemetery Records, 1872-1980
http://web.city.victoria.bc.ca/archives/

I have some more information from the census in England (1871-1881), and Victoria (1891, 1901, and 1911).

Joyce Powell or son Phillip Powell

MarilynHayes38 — 7 Jun 2007 3:20:57 GMT

Hi I am looking for my sister in law Joyce Powell (as Crawford)who was married to David Evan Powell and had two son Dennis (deceased) and Phillip. Have lost touch with them and doing family research and would like to re connect She lived in the Victoria Sooke area Any one who knows of this family I would be very grateful for any possible information.

Phillip Andrew Woollacott

anthonyjcook_1 — 4 Nov 2006 5:47:24 GMT

I am looking for information re Phillip Woollacot / Woollacsett and other spellings. Born in 1842 Ashton Under Lyne England emigrated to BC in 1862 and was a constable in the Burrard district. Also his wife Jennie Florence Lockwood born 1849 in BC married on 31st March 1890 in Victoria.

I am a distant relative in Elgland helping a direct descendant in Canada so any help would be very much appreciated.

TRUDIE THOMPSON

patsiegl — 2 Jun 2007 1:23:04 GMT

Hi
I am trying to locate Trudie Thompson of Victoria BC who posted lots of messages re Benjamin Thomas Smith of Kent England and his family. I think we share ancestors.
Any help would be appreciated.

Patricia

Albert GOODWIN

dwstretton — 2 Jun 2007 8:57:39 GMT

Anyone researching the GOODWIN family in BC, Yorkshire and or Derbyshire, England.

KEELEY, CULLEN, ANDERSON, HORNER - Vancouver BC

smarshall2071 — 8 Apr 2007 3:43:30 GMT

Looking for descendants of Emanuel & Maria (CLARKE) HORNER. Their daus - Effie KEELEY (1872-1939) and Clara (CULLEN) ANDERSON (1870-1949) both moved to Vancouver by 1902 and raised families there. Effie had 7 kn children - Harry, Wm, Fred, Stanley, Clarence, Blanche & Roy. Clara had son, Howard CULLEN and two kn sons with second husband, Thomas ANDERSON - Morley & Norman ANDERSON.
Grandmother, Maria HORNER died in 1923 at Point Grey. Have not been able to find Emanuel Horner. Any references to this family would be appreciated. Working on a larger Horner family history.

Benjamin Thomas Smith, Kent England

patsiegl — 1 Jun 2007 7:58:26 GMT

Does anyone have Benjamin Thomas Smith and Mary Ann Kelly in their family tree? They were my great grandparents.
They had a son Benjamin (known as Bill) born in 1892 in Wimbledon, Surrey. He went to Canada around 1920.