Lists of Doukhobor immigrants (other than ship passenger lists) may have been compiled in 1899 and sent to England.

On page 263 of the book, "Sergej Tolstoy and the Doukhobors: A Journey to Canada" (A. Donskov, ed., Ottawa: University of Ottawa, 1998) Tolstoy writes that "lists of the emigrants must be sent to England". On page 261 Tolstoy also writes that "I am working on translating the lists of the Elizavetpol Doukhobors into English; the son of the director of the South Russian Bank, an S. Muromov, has undertaken to help me". These passages were written in December 1898.

There is no indication whether the above lists were ever sent. However, it is possible that they still exist, archived somewhere in England among the papers of Aylmer Maude, Vladimir Chertkov, the Purleigh colonists or the Society of Friends (Quakers). These lists may contain detailed genealogical information that might compensate for the missing Canadian ship lists. Further investigation of this matter deserves to be undertaken.

For a special discussion of Doukhobor ship passenger lists (1898-1926) see my upcoming two-part series in ISKRA magazine this September and October.

To the great disappointment of many, the Ships Manifest for S.S. Lake Huron the first shipload of Doukhobors is
missing from the Department of Interior records. It is believed to have been accidentally destroyed in Winnipeg
in the 1930's.

Do you have any information from the ship S.S.Lake Huron which left Batum on 1898 12 23 and landed in
Halifax on 1899 01 20?

DOCUMENTARY REPORTS ON DOUKHOBOR HISTORY IN CANADA

A note of interest to those Doukhobor people who are doing their family trees, I have researched, compiled and published several books in this respect. For ordering and pricing information, please contact me at:

Steve Lapshinoff
Site 5 Comp. 16 RR# 1
Crescent Valley, B.C. Canada
V0G 1H0
Phone: (250) 359-7762
E-mail: slapshi@netidea.com

1. REPORT ON KRESTOVA LANDS - The Report outlines the history of the Krestova LANDS from the day they were purchased by Peter V. Verigin in 1913 and covers in detail up to 1987. The Report was initially written to be presented at the Kootenay Committee on Intergroup Relations Session on September 15, 1987, because of the current problems which arose between the Christian Community and Brotherhood of Reformed Doukhobors, the Sons of Freedom and the government of British Columbia. (1987 reprinted in 1994; 85 pages, Indexed).

2. DOCUMENTARY REPORT ON DOUKHOBOR LANDS IN SASKATCHEWAN - Examines in detail all the negotiations between the Canadian Government and the Doukhobor delegation; the Homestead Act and the problems that arose with the land; the events that led up to the loss of the Doukhobor Lands; the cancellation of Doukhobor Land Reseves, etc; aftermath. Covers the period between 1898 and 1927. (Compiled 1989; 300 pages, fully indexed).

3. DOCUMENTARY REPORT ON DOUKHOBOR LANDS IN BRITISH Columbia - Examines in detail the purchase of land; the building of the community and Incorporation of the Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood, Ltd.; life within the community; the loss of Doukhobor LANDS to the Mortgage Companies; the aftermath. Covers the period between 1908 and 1965. (Compiled in 1990; 300 pages, fully indexed).

4. NAMES OF DOUKHOBOR IMMIGRANTS TO CANADA IN 1899 - Lists all the names of the Doukhobors who migrated to Canada in 1899. With the first ship arriving January 20, 1899, and the last (fifth) July 20, 1899. (1993 - 55 pages). Note: a 2nd edition (co-authored by Jonathan Kalmakoff) covering the period 1898-1926 is anticipated for early 2001.

5. DOCUMENTARY REPORT ON THE DEATH OF PETER V. VERIGIN - Examines the Death Of Peter V. Verigin, et al, in a train explosion near Farron, B.C. in 1924. Contains over 400 pages, fully indexed, with over 230 documents from the police files, with numerous illustrations and diagrams, and covering a period between 1924 and 1965. The Report is quite unique and one of its kind ever published. Many of the documents, if not all, came from restricted files in the Archives and the police. The Report examines all the investigations at the time of the explosion in detail, the CoronerÂ’s Inquest, other investigations that took place after, and the theories which were projected over the years, with some very definite conclusions. (Compiled 1993)

6. DEPREDATIONS IN WESTERN CANADA ATTRIBUTED TO THE Sons OF Freedom (1923 - 1993) - List shows all the depredations which are mostly attributed to the Sons of Freedom, committed between 1923 and 1993. (1994; Containing 72 pages).

7. BURNING OF ARMS BY DOUKHOBORS - Examines the Burning of the ARMS by Doukhobors in Russia On June 29, 1895. Contains two narratives in the Russian Language. (1995; Containing 72 pages).

8. LIST OF DOUKHOBORS LIVING IN SASKATCHEWAN IN 1905 - The most complete list of Doukhobors since their migration to Canada in 1899. The list was prepared by Dominion Homestead officials for the 1905 Doukhobor Village Census. The book is divided into four parts. Each part represents a Colony. Each Colony is divided into villages and the people that lived in each village, their ages and marital status. This book is a must for a Genealogist, a Doukhobor searching for his roots, or for anyone who is interested in Doukhobor History in Canada. (1996; Containing over 260 pages; Indexed).

9. DOUKHOBOR PROBLEM OUTLINED BY S.S. SOROKIN - This document was written by Mr. Sorokin in 1963, as an agenda for the anticipated Royal Commission or a Board of Enquiry into the so-called Doukhobor Problem. It is a short, but concise history of Doukhobors since his arrival amongst them in 1950 and ends in 1963. In it, from his point of view, he outlines the problems which arose between the Sons of Freedom and the governments of Canada and B.C. and other Doukhobors. (1st printing 1990, 2nd 1996; 150 pages; Indexed).

10. COLLECTION OF SELECTED HYMNS, SONGS AND POEMS - This book is in Russian language. (Published in 1999; contains 247 pages; indexed).

NOTE: The Documentary Reports on Doukhobor History in Canada were compiled and written after an extensive investigative research at the: National Archives of Canada, Ottawa; Public Archives of British Columbia, Victoria, B.C.; Special Collections at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.; Special Collections at the Selkirk College, Castlegar, B.C.; Nelson Court House, Nelson, B.C.; Nelson Daily News, Nelson, B.C.; Nelson Archives, Nelson City Hall, Nelson, B.C.; Kootenay Museum Association, Nelson, B.C.; Nelson RCMP Subdivision, Nelson, B.C.; Canadian Pacific Railway, Vancouver, B.C.; Corporate Archives of Canadian Pacific Railway, Montreal, PQ; C.A.M.A.L. Foundation, Cranbrook, B.C.; Ministry of Environment, LANDS and Parks, Cranbrook, B.C.; S.S. Sorokin Archives, Uruguay; and the Christian Community and Brotherhood of Reformed Doukhobors Archives, Krestova, B.C. Many documents presented in these Reports, have not been seen by the general public. Many of these documents are still closed to the public. The Reports are very unique in their own way.

I have not seen any such lists among the Aylmer Maude papers in my posession. I have recently scanned through some 6000 sheets of photocopied papers (the originals of which are held by the Brotherton Library in Leeds) and did not see them there. But I do not have all the papers here.

Roderick,

Thank you very much for undertaking to review the Aylmer Maude papers in your posession, in the off-chance that the missing shiplists might have been included. Much appreciated. Would it be worthwhile contacting the Brotherton Library in Leeds to ask them to review their records as well?

I'd be quite interested to know if you are a direct descendant of Aylmer Maude, who greatly assisted the Doukhobors in their migration and settlement in Canada from Russia.

Best Regards,

Jon Kalmakoff
www.doukhobor.org

Thankfully I didn't have to go out of my way to review the papers - as I have been looking through them anyway.

I believe I have copies of the vast majority of the papers held by the Brotherton - but not all of them. It could be worth checking with them - though I must say, I have not heard of these shipping lists and my guess is they are not in the collection.

Yes, Aylmer Maude was my father's father's father. I am very interested in finding out all I can about his involvement with the migration etc as part of my general research into his life. I have read his book on the subject, but am eager to find any other sources of information. Of course, Aylmer's wife, my great grandmother, was also involved. It was her who translated 'Resurrection' into English to raise funds for the migration and resetlement.

I do believe you and I have been in e-mail contact before - something over a year ago. Unless it is another person with the same name.

Very warmest greetings to you.

Hi Roderic,

Indeed, I do recall our correspondence now. I'm glad to hear that you are still actively researching the life and times of your great-grandfather Aylmer Maude. I have replied in more detail to your other posting, in which you request information, assistance and leads with respect to further information.

I had also been in contact with the Friends Library in London - they had reviewed their files thoroughly and confirmed that while they did have copies of records relating to the Friends' involvement in the Doukhobor immigration in 1899, they did not have any copies of ship passenger lists.

Best Regards,

Jon

doucabour problem outlined by s.s.sorokin