Fort Victoria Brick Project - City of Victoria

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Fort Victoria Brick Project Name

Biographical Note

Location

1903 Class Victoria College

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Ach-Chey Mult

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Acreman, John & Ethel Ethel Brakes was born in Victoria in 1896. She married John Acreman (born in Vancouver in 1892) who later (Brakes) became a Police Officer for the City of Victoria and also the Police Chief for the Municipality of Esquimalt. John Acreman died in 1931.

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Adams, John Thomas and Emma

John Adams was born about 1876 and came to Victoria in 1887 at age 11. He found work as a foundryman and in the course of his career helped lay the first wooden water mains in Victoria and later worked at Ramsay & Adams Foundry on Garbally Road. He died in 1968.

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Aikman, Hugh Bowlsby Willson

Hugh Bowlsby Willson Aikman was called to the Bar on February 25, 1873 as the first Canadian law student to take out his diploma in British Columbia. He later worked as a registrar general.

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Albhouse, Dora

Dora Albhouse was born in Victoria ca. 1898. She worked as an elementary school teacher in Victoria area schools for approximately 40 years.

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Albhouse, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Albhouse was born in Victoria ca. 1896. She worked as a civil servant for the Provincial Government for approximately 40 years.

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Albhouse, Jennie

Jennie Albhouse was born in Victoria ca. 1894. She was a pianist and housekeeper in her life.

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Albhouse, Phineas Jack

Phineas Jack Albhouse was born in Victoria July 3, 1901. He worked at the C.P.R. Warehouse later in his life.

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Albion Iron Works

This foundry was established in 1861 under the management of Mr. J. Spratt. It was located at Store and Chatham 1199 Streets and encompassed three and a half acres of land. In 1883 the A.I.W. closed pending transfer to a syndicate Mr. R. Dunsmuir was elected president and R. P. Rithet, Vice-President. The A.I.W. operated until the mid 1920's as Albion Stove Works Co.

Alexander, Charles & Ada

Charles Alexander was born in Victoria on September 9, 1863, the son of Charles and Nancy Alexander. He married Ada Barnswell who was born in Victoria on May 14, 1874. Later, Charles worked as a Teamster.

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Alexander, Charles Sr. Charles Alexander was born August 16, 1824 in St. Louis, Missouri. Charles and his wife Nancy Alexander arrived 2232 and Nancy in Victoria in July 1858 where he found work as a carpenter. He also served as a Lay Minister. Charles died on January 31, 1913. Alexander, John & Flora

John Alexander was born in Victoria on July 9, 1876.

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Alexander, John Miller & Martha

John Alexander worked as a carpenter. He also served as a gunner in the First World War.

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Alexander, Kenneth

Kenneth Alexander was the grandson of Charles and Nacy Alexander. He worked in the chimney sweeping business.

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Alexis, John

John Alexis was born in Victoria in 1915. He later became the owner of Johnny's Coffee Shop located at Fort and Quadra Streets.

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Alexis, Theodore

Theodore Alexis was the original owner and founder of John's Coffee Shop starting in 1908.

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Allard, Joseph

Joseph Allard arrived in Victoria in 1843 as an employee of the Hudson's Bay Company. He worked at Fort Victoria.

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Allatt, T. Smith

2013

Alston, Elizabeth Caroline

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Anderson, A.C.

A.C. Anderson arrived in Victoria from Oregon in 1858. He had earlier worked as a chief trader for the Hudson's Bay Company.

Anderson, Captain John and Betty

John Anderson was born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1850. He came to Victoria about 1875 and found work as a master mariner. He and his wife Betty lived at 534 Langford Street for approximately 20 years before his death in 1923.

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Anderson, Sybil Ruth

Sybil Ruth Pedlingham was born in Esquimalt on December 10, 1915. In 1941, she married Arnold Brookman Anderson. She and her husband settled in North Vancouver in 1951. She was a mother, housewife and active member of the Women's Auxiliary to the Vancouver Art Gallery. She died on May 6, 1994.

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Andrews, James

James Andrews was born in Hovant, England. In 1869, he came to Victoria where he worked as a chemist at the Royal Naval Hospital. He and his wife Louise lived at 631 Head Street for many years. He also served as the organist at St. Paul's Church for approximately 40 years.

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Angus Campbell & Co. Located at 530 Broughton Street at the corner of Langley. Angus Campbell's was the first ladies' ready-to-wear shop in Victoria.

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Ash, John

Built in 1891, this hotel was designed by John Teague. The ground floor was occupied by shops and the two upper stories included lavishly decorated rooms and an impressive 80 seat restaurant. In 1920, the hotel was renovated to accommodate war veterans and their families. From 1935 until 1947, the women's branch of the Armed Forces used the building as their headquarters. The building was demolished in 1961.

Askey, Fred

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Astrico, Andrea

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Atterbury, Edith & Charles J.

Charles Atterbury was born in London, England. On January 31, 1898 Charles married Edith Wint in Dore, England. The couple came to Victoria about 1912 where Charles worked as a fireman and as a Teamster. The couple had four sons including John, Kenneth, Gerald and James.

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Atterbury, Gerald

Gerald Atterbury was born in Victoria in October 1912 to Charles J. and Edith Atterbury.

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Atterbury, James Edward

James Atterbury was born in Victoria on May 14, 1914 to Charles J. and Edith Atterbury.

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Atterbury, John Stuart

John Atterbury was born in Sheffield, England in 1899. He came to Canada in 1902, with his parents Charles J. and Edith Atterbury, and later arrived in Victoria about 1912.

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Atterbury, Kenneth C.B.

John Atterbury was born in 1909 to Charles J. and Edith Atterbury.

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Atwood, Evelyn Penelope

Evelyn Penelope Atwood was born in Victoria in 1888. She later worked as a court stenographer before her death 1666 in 1953.

Aubel, Edward Lane

Edward Lane Aubel worked at Bapco Paint Company.

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Aubel, Eileen May (nee Huffman)

Eileen May Aubel was a housewife in the Victoria area.

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Auger, Celeste

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Auger, Nicholas

Nicholas Auger worked as a voltigeur. He later received a land grant from the Hudson's bay Company at Portage Inlet.

Austen, Algernon

Town Clerk.

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Austen, Joseph

1871, age 89 years.

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Austin, Joel John

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Austin, John Joel and Sarah

John Joel Austin arrived in Victoria in 1863. On September 26, 1864, he married Sarah Ann Stout. In 1967, he was 2259 appointed as a deputy sheriff and later became an accountant for the Department of Public Works. He was also active as a singer, conductor and composer in the local music scene.

B.C. Cattle Company

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Backus, Philip

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Bacon, C.A.

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Bagshaw, Arthur L.

Arthur L. Bagshaw was the son of Ralph and Bertha Bagshaw. In 1931, he married Grace M.C. Slater. Both worked as school teachers in the Victoria region.

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Bagshaw, Grace M.C. (nee Slater)

Grace M.C. Slater was the daughter of Andrew and Jessie Slater. In 1931, she married Arthur L. Bagshaw. Both worked as school teachers in the Victoria region.

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Bailey, Sarah

Born in 1861. Mother of 15 children. Her husband was the sanitary inspector in the Smallpox epidemic of 1897.

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Baillie, Com. The Hon. Served on the H.M.S. Modeste in 1844 and later was stationed off Vancouver Island from November 1845 to May Thomas 1887.

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Baird, Annie Alfreda (nee Soule)

Annie Alfreda Soule was the daughter of C.J. Soule.

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Baird, Charles N. and Eliza

Charles worked as a mail carrier for the federal government.

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Baker, George & Clara George and Clara Baker arrived in Victoria in the early 1860's. George was a bare knuckled pugilist who fought Vancouver Island's first prize fight on February 23, 1866.

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Baker, Rose Isabel (nee Pudney)

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Ball, Charles and Hannah (nee Parker)

Hannah Ball was born at Fort Victoria on April 1, 1853 to John and Mary Ann Parker Jr. In 1869, she married Charles Ball a carriage make and blacksmith. From 1887 to 1915, the couple farmed at Rocky Point before they returned to Victoria in 1915.

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Ball, George and Cora George Ball was born in Victoria in 1883 to Charles and Hannah Ball. Cora was born in Nanaimo in 1889. They (nee Wilson) worked as farmers at Rocky Point.

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Ball, William Arthur

William Arthur Ball worked as a landscape gardener.

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Ballantyne, Allan David

Allan David Ballantyne was born in Victoria on March 31, 1896. After serving with the Canadian Army in the First World War, Ballantyne began his work as a florist and greenhouse grower. In 1923, he started Ballantyne Florists. From 1936-1964 he operated and owned the North Quadra Florists located in Lake Hill.

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Balmoral Hotel

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Banfield, Charles F.

Charles F. Banfield was born in Saanich in 1877. From 1924-1946 he was employed as the King's Printer. He was 1255 also an alderman for the City of Victoria from 1948-1950 and the founder and President of the Fernwood Athletic Association.

Bankes, Stanley Fownes and Francis Mary Victoria (nee McArthur)

Stanley Fownes worked as a civil servant.

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Bankes, Stanley Fownes and Francis Mary Victoria (nee McArthur)

Stanley Fownes worked as a civil servant.

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Bapty, Dr. and Mrs. Walter

Dr. Walter Bapty worked as a physician and surgeon.

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Barber, John Edward

John Barber worked as a pattern maker in England before emigrating to the United States. After arriving in Victoria 1025 in 1883, he assisted in the construction of Metropolitan United Church. He died in 1896.

Barbers' Toy Store

Barbers' Toy Store was started in 1896 by the brothers George Whitfield Barber and Walter Watson Barber. When 1026 their nephew Gordon Holdcroft succeeded them the name of the store was changed to Barber and Holdcroft. The store closed in 1970.

Barker, Frederick J. & Mary Lydia

Frederick Barker was a farmer and sawmill worker. He and his wife Mary lived on Dallas Road and later on Bilston 21 Crescent in Metchosin. Frederick served with the Canadian Army during the First World War.

Barker, James and Amelia

James Barker worked as a brickmaker, mason and farmer at Holy Hedge Farm in Strawberry Vale.

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Barker, Joseph S. & Constance E.

Joseph S Barker worked as a millworker.

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Barnard, F.J.

F.J. Barnard moved to Victoria in 1866 and founded and operated the Barnard Express. He also represented Yale as its M.P. in 1866.

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Barnswell, James and Mary (nee Lowe)

James Barnswell worked as a carpenter.

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Barrett, Thomas F.

Thomas F. Barrett was a merchant.

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BarthÃ©lemy, Georges Georges BarthÃ©lemy was an employee at Fort Victoria. Barton, Margaret

Margaret Barton was the headmistress of St. Margaret's School.

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Bayley, A.

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Bayley, Charles

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Bayley, Charles Alfred Bayley, John

1186 John Bayley worked as the Superintendent of Police. He was also a musician and the co-founder with Arthur Bushby of the Philharmonic Society.

Bayley, Thomas

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Baylis, William

William Baylis was the proprieter of the Queen's Hotel at 1404 Store Street. He also established the Hollywood Grocery and Meat Market about 1911.

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Bayne, Richard Roskell

Richard Roskell Bayne was an architect.

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Baynes, Rear Admiral Robert Lambert

Served on the H.M.S. Ganges. Also served as the Commander in Chief of the Pacific Station from 1857-1860.

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Beadall, Battan Singh Dhut

Battan Singh Dhut Beadall was a farmworker and self employed truck driver.

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Beattie, James and Eliza (nee Anderson)

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Beaven, Robert

Robert Beaven was the Premier of British Columbia fro 1882-1883 and the founder of the Daily Times in 1884.

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Beckerley Jr., James B.

James B. Beckerley Jr. was a bricklayer and masonry contractor.

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Beckton, Constance Mary (nee Heyland)

Constance Mary Heyland was born in Victoria on September 25, 1898. She attended South park School and later worked for the Bank of Montreal. She married Herbert Stanier Beckton on June 6, 1931. She was on the guild of St. Mary's Anglican Church on Elgin Road.

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Beckton, Herbert Stanier

Herbert Stanier Beckton was born on June 20, 1892 in Saskatchewan. He came to Victoria in 1910 and was employed as a B.C. Land surveyer and the co-owner of Victoria Box and Paper Ltd. He was also instrumental in building the Church Hall of St. Mary's Church on Elgin Street. He married Constance Mary Heyland in 1931. He died on August 9, 1976.

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Beckwith, J. L.

J.L. Beckwith was a businessman and the mayor of Victoria in 1912.. He lived at 1423 Fernwood Road.

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Beedham, S.A. Susannah

S.A. Susannah Beedham was an administrator at the DVA Hospital.

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Beek, William E. & Gertrude E. Beek Family

1324 The Beek Family were residents of Victoria between 1900 and 1918.

Begbie, Sir Matthew Baillie Behnson, Henry F.W.

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Henry F.W. Behnson was a cigar manufacturer and an M.P.P. for Victoria in the Richard McBride Government.

Belasco, Abraham

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Bell, David

David Bell worked as a carpenter. In 1912, he married Elizabeth Hetherington and the couple lived at 2407 Cook Street for approximately 30 years.

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Bell, Edna & Alex

Alex Bell worked as a truck driver.

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Benson, A.R.

A.R. Benson was an M.D. for the Hudson's Bay Company.

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Bevan, George H.

George H. Bevan was a sign painter.

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Bhalla, Khurma Singh

Worked as a dairyman and a logger for Kapoors Logging.

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Bhandar, Sardara Singh

Sardara Singh Bhandar was born in 1883 in India. Emigrated to Victoria in 1905 where he worked as a logger. Bhandar died in 1968.

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Bickerdike, Harry & Mamie

Harry was the owner and manager of the Victoria Steam Laundry.

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Bicknell, Percey George

Employed by Turner Beaton and Company as an accountant.

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Belmont Saloon

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Birch, A.N.

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Blake, William A. and Hazel

William A. Blake was born in Victoria on May 31,1883. He operated a sign shop at 577 Yates Street. He died in 1964.

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Blanchard, Herman Samuel

Worked as a plasterer.

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Blayan, Timothy

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Blinkhorn, Thomas and Anne

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Bloomfield, Charles P.

Worked for the Victoria City Police Force and served as its Chief from 1884-1888. He died in 1893.

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Boggs, Beaumont

Worked as a real estate and insurance broker.

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Bolduc, Father

Was a Roman Catholic Missionary and celebrated the first Holy Mass in Victoria on March 19, 1843.

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Borde, Auguste Francis

Was the son of Antoinette Borde. Worked as the chief of a fire brigade volunteer corps and also was the municipal 1349 water tax collector. He died at St. Joseph Hospital in 1919.

Borde, Hyppolite

Was the son of Antoinette Borde. He worked as a shoe repairer.

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Borde, Jean and Antoinette

Jean and Antoinette Borde and their 5 children emigrated to Victoria from France in 1858. Jean died in 1861 and Amtoinette became the owner of Victoria Hand Laundry on Chatham Street. She died on August 22, 1911.

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Borde, Leon H. and Edith (nee Cox)

Leon H. Borde was born in Victoria in 1884. He married Edith Cox, a native Victorian born in 1885. Leon was the custodian of the B.C. Gazette.

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Bossi, Achille

Achille Bossi was born in Port Ceresio, Italy. He emigrated to Victoria and was in partnership in a store on the north-east corner of Yates and Broad. He returned to Italy before 1900.

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Bossi, Alfred L.

Alfred L. Bossi was born in Victoria on May 20, 1901, the son of Calvin Andrew Bossi. He was employed as a plastering contracto.

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Bossi, Americo V. and Wilhelmina (nee McDonald)

Americo V. Bossi was born in Porto Ceresio, Italy. After emigrating to Victoria, he opened up a store. He returned to Italy about 1900.

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Bossi, Anita M.

Anita M. Bossi was born in Victoria on March 22, 1903, the daughter of Calvin Andrew Bossi. She worked as a teacher.

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Bossi, Calvin A. and Louise (nee Schenk)

Calvin A Bossi was born in Porto Ceresio, Italy on October 31, 1866. His wife was born Louise Caroline Schenk in 1018 Grenchen, Switzerland on April 19, 1866. Calvin operated a store at Johnson and Store Streets.

Bossi, Carlo

Calvin A Bossi was born in Porto Ceresio, Italy in 1826. After emigrating to Victoria, he operated several stores and a hotel.

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Bossi, Felix

Felix Bossi was born in Porto Ceresio, Italy. After emigrating to Victoria, he worked as businessman. He later moved to Yale where he operated a store and then returned to Italy.

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Bossi, Giacomo and Rosa

Giacomo Bossi was born in Porto Ceresio, Italy on March 15, 1832. After emigrating to Victoria, he was the owner of the Grand Pacific Hotel at Johnson and Store Streets.

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Bossi, Olga L.

Olga L. Bossi was born in Victoria on June 24, 1895, the daughter of Calvin Andrew Bossi. She worked as a teacher.

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Bossi, Vincent L.

Giacomo Bossi was born in Porto Ceresio, Italy about 1873. After emigrating to Victoria, he operated a store on Blanshard. He died on May 26, 1896 in the Point Ellice Bridge disaster.

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Bottineau, Baptiste

Worked as a voltigeur. He received an H.B.C. land grant at Portage Inlet.

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Bouche, George

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Bowes, Cyrus Herbert

Cyrus Herbert Bowes was born near Bolton, Ontario on September 29, 1867. After graduating from the Ontario pharmaceutical College he came to Victoria. In Victoria he opened up his own pharmacy.

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Bowles, Richard & Louise

Richard Bowles was born in Victoria on July 4, 1863. He worked as an upholsterer. His wife Louise LeLievre was born in 1872, the daughter of Father Lyndon LeLievre, the school master of Craigflower School House.

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Brabant, PÃ¨re Auguste

Pere Auguste Brabant was born on October 23, 1845 at West Flanders. He was a teacher at St. Louis College. In 1908, he was appointed Apostolic Administrator of the Dioceses of Victoria. He died in 1912.

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Brackman, Henry

Hebry Brackman was the founder of Brackman Ker Milling Co.

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Brackman & Ker

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Bragg, Edward

Edward Bragg worked as a contractor and brickmason. He was also an alderman for the Municipality of Victoria in 2521 1892-1893, 1895 and 1898.

Brain, Alfred Ernest

Alfred Ernest Brain was born on June 8, 1890 at Carshalton, London, England. He emigrated to Victoria in 1625 1911where he worked as a clerk at the Victoria Post Office for 43 years. In 1917 he married Olive Phyllis Brain. He died in 1985.

Brain, Olive Phyllis

Olive Phyllis Brain was born in the Channel Islands on October 29, 1892. In 1914, she emigrated to Victoria and in 1626 1917 married Alfred Ernest Brain. She died in1985 at the age of 93.

Bray, Edward (Babe)

Edward Bray was born in Victoria in 1900. He worked at Bray's Livery Stable, later known as Bray's Transfer, at 734 Johnson Street.

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Bray, Richard & Mary

Richard Bray was a livery stable owner in Victoria. He and his wife Mary had four sons, Richard, Roderick, Edward and William.

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Breidfjord, Johann

Johann Breidfjord was born in Iceland. He arrived in Victoria about 1886 where he worked as a labourer and carpenter.

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Breton, William Edwards

William Edwards Breton was born in Cork, Ireland. He first came to Victoria about 1876 while serving with the Pacific Squadron for which he worked as a medical officer.

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Brew, Chartres

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Brindley, Arthur & Ellen

Arthur Ernset Brindley worked as an accountant for Moore Whittington Lumber. He was married to Ellen Eliza Godwin.

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Brooke, Blanche (nee Vaio) and Chas.

Blanche Vaio was born in Victoria on November 24, 1893, the daughter of John and Mary Vaio. She married Charles Brooke who arrived in Victoria in 1907.

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Brooks, Henry James & M.A. White

Henry James Brooks was born on Prince Edward Island. After moving to Victoria, he purchased 100 acres of land off Stelly's Cross Road where he worked as a farmer.

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Brooks, John L. & E.W. Turgoose

John Lemuel Brooks was a farmer who worked on a farm off Stelly's Cross Road.

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Brotchie, William

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Brown, Barbara (nee Cameron)

Barabara Brown worked as the second matron at the B.C. Protestant Orphanage. She was married to R.A. Brown. 1444

Brown, Capt. George

Capt. George Brown was the First Captain of the Princess Mary.

Brown, Frances Ann Brown, Henry

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Henry Brown arrived in Victoria in 1862. He operated a drygoods store, Brown and White, for 20 years prior to his death in 1891. He was also past grandmaster and grand secretary for the Masonic Lodge of British Columbia.

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Brown, James

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Brown, Michael Costin Agnes Murray Brown was born in Victoria in 1862. She married Michael Costin Brown who moved to Victoria in and Agnes Murray 1875.

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Brown, Percival Rideout

Percival Rideout Brown worked as a financial agent for Allsop and Mason. He also worked as a manager of the B.C. Land and Investment Agency and managing editor of tthe Daily Colonist. He died in 1921 at the age of 66.

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Brown Jug Saloon

This early and famous Victoria establishment was located at the S.E. corner of Government and Fort Streets.

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Buckley, Harold V.

Harold V. Buckley attended Oakland Elementary School, Victoria High School and the Normal School before obtaining work as a B.C. land surveyer. He was also a member of the Native Sons organization.

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Bull, Captain John A.

Served on the H.M. survey ship Plumper.

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Bunting, C.

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Burnaby, Robert

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Burnes, Thomas J.

Thomas J. Burnes worked as a customs officer and hotelier. He owned and operated the American Hotel and the Burnes House. He also served as a volunteer fireman.

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Burnes, Thomas J.

Thomas J. Burnes worked as a customs officer and hotelier. He owned and operated the American Hotel and the Burnes House. He also served as a volunteer fireman.

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Burnett, George Jennings

George Jennings Burnett was an organist and choirmaster at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church and at St. John's 1134 Anglican Church between 1890-1904 and 1904-1941 respectively. He was also a composer of secular and sacred music and a secular music teacher.

Burnett, H.A. Burnett and Agnes

Harold Burnett was a contractor and bricklayer who ran a building supply business.

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Burr, William H.

William H. Burr worked as a schoolteacher.

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Burt, Stephen Sylvester

Stephen Sylvester Burt arrived in Victoria on board the S.S. Tynemouth. He opened up the London Bakery at 106 Government Street. He was married to Amelia Hayes with whom he had 6 children.

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Butchart, Jenny McLaughlin

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Butchart, Robert Pim

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Butland, James

Served on the H.M.S. Satellite in 1860.

Butler, Captain W.

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Byers, Mary Elizabeth Harrison

Mary Elizabeth Harrison Byers was born in Saanichton on February 16, 1885, the daughter of George Harrison and Mary Porter. She was a housewife and died on May 24, 1935.

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Byers, William Douglas

William Douglas Byers was a sealer. He died on November 30, 1944.

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Cameron, Agnes Deans

Agnes Deans Cameron was born in Victoriain 1863, the youngest daughter of Duncan and Jessie Cameron. Agnes was a teacher, author and lecturer.

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Cameron, D.O. and Willie

D.O. Cameron founded the Cameron Lumber Co. Ltd. He was also a logger in the Port Renfrew, Oyster River, Cowichan Lake and Cowichan River areas.

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Cameron, David C.J.

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Cameron, Frances T. (nee Brown)

Frances T. Cameron was born in Victoria in 1901. She was a teacher who taught at North Ward School, Central School and Victoria High School.

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Cameron, George Padgett

George Padgett Cameron was born in Victoria on July 7, 1911. He later worked as a businessman and an author. He died on July 18, 1985.

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Cameron, James Oscar

James Oscar Cameron came to Victoria in 1907 with his wife Beatrix. He established the Cameron Lumber Co. Lts 2156 with his brother D.O. Cameron.

Cameron, Jessie Anderson

Jessie Anderson Cameron came to Victoria around 1860. She was a housewife and mother to Wm. George Cmaeron, Barbara Cameron Brown, Agnes Deans Cameron and Jessie Clara Cameron.

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Cameron, Mrs. J.O. (Beatrix)

Beatrix Cameron came to Victoria with her husband J.O. Cameron in 1907. Beatrix was an active member of the Musical Arts Society and a patronness of the Victoria Symphony Society.

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Campbell, Harold Lane

Was a teacher in schools and a Deputy Minister of Education.

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Campbell, William Colville

William Colville Campbell was born in Victoria on December 7, 1910. He was the president of Campbell Construction from 1964-1982. He also worked for Luney Bros. from 1940-1964 and was an alderman in Saanich for 11 years.

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Carey, Joseph Carey, Joseph W.

2002 Mayor of Victoria.

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Carlow, Francis (Bubs) Francis (Bubs) Carlow was born on February 28, 1915. He worked as a logger and shipyard worker during the 1930's and 1940's. From the 1950's until 1980, he was the manager of the Royal Olympic Hotel on Johnson Street.

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Carne, Mrs. Harriet

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Carr

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Carr, Alice

Alice Carr taught primary school on St. Andrew Street.

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Carr, Emily

Was a nationally known painter.

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Carrington, Thomas

Thomas Carrington was a merchant who owned a china and gift shop at the corner of Government and Fort Streets in the 1870's.

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Carswell, Edwin

Edwin Carswell was an immigrant from Wales. He worked in a bakery about 1882.

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Carswell, J.

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Carter, Thomas

Worked the Hillside Farm in 1869.

Cary, George Hunter

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Casanave, Alexis

Alexis Casanave was a mixed dairy farmer in the Oak Bay area. He lived at 2121 Cadboro Bay Road.

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Casanave, Elizabeth (nee Coigdarripe)

Elizabeth Casanave was the wife of Alexis Casanave. She managed the family farm following the death of Alexis.

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Casanave, James Alexis

Alexis Casanave was a mixed dairy farmer in the Oak Bay area. He lived at 2121 Cadboro Bay Road.

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Caselton, Reginald V.

Reginald V. Caselton was born on September 4, 1902. He was a dairy farmer and real estate agent.

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Casey, J.W. (Joe)

J.W. Caset worked for the Department of B.C. Electric. He was also Reeve for the Municipality of Saanich and chairman of the Greater Victoria Water Board.

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Cave, Susette

Susette Cave moved to Victoria with her 3 children from Croydon, England following the death of her husband. Her children were William, Bert and Alfred.

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Cave, William & Ann

William John Cave was an accountant and Councillor for the Town of Esquimalt. In 1908, he married Ann and they 1686 had two daughters.

Cavin, Captain Ellice Martin and Mary Ellen

Ellice Martin Cavin was born in 1889 in Victoria. He was a master mariner who worked in tug boats atarting in 1905. Mary Ellen Cavin arrived in Victoria in 1911. She and Ellice had six children.

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Cavin, Captain John McDowell

Captain John McDowell Cavin was born in New Brunswick in 1850. He was a tug boat captain who lived at 422 John Street. He had four sons who became captains and engineers.

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Cavin, Robert S.

Robert S. Cavin arrived in Victoria from New Brunswick in 1875. He worked as a blacksmith, mechanic and a farmer Strawberry Vale and in the Genove District near Duncan.

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Caselton, Richard and Sarah Ann (nee Williams)

Celotemkin Celowenfet

1230 General of the Saanich people.

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Cenine, Xen - Soec

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Cha Che Mack

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Chambers, Coote Molloy

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Chambers, James

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Champagne, Joseph

Was an employee at Fort Victoria.

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Champion, Irvine Robert (Hap)

Irvine Robert (Hap) Champion was born in Fairfield in 1903. He was the owner of Champion's Furniture Ltd.

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Chamutstin

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Chandler, John Forsythe and Lizzie Denham

John Forsythe Chandler was an accountant with the Hudson's Bay Company. Lizzie Denham Chandler was a teacher at Cedar Hill and Girls Central Schools.

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Chandler, Roy D. and Marguerite (nee Bennett)

Roy Sunsterville Chandler was born in Victoria on October 29, 1885. He worked as a farmer and realtor. Marguerite Winnifred Brooke Bennett arrived in Victoria on July 1, 1910.

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Charbonneau, Joseph Charpentier, Joseph

619 Joseph Charpentier was an employee at Fort Victoria.

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Chatton, Albert Clinton Albert Clinton Chatton was born in Victoria on July 6, 1910. After attending the University of Southern California he 1181 became a doctor of optometry. Chaythlum

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Che-Ku-Nein People

579

Chee-al-thluc

584

Chickens, Jimmy and Jenny

41

Chikhmatoff, Princess

2309

Chila, Joseph

Joseph Chila arrived in Victoria from Italy in 1914. He worked as a labourer at Government House, Empress Hotel 1334 and at Jordan River. He also worked in the Shipyards during World War One.

Chilcowitch People Christian, Captain John Everett

547 Captain John Everett Christian was born in Prospect, Nova Scotia in 1866. He worked with the whaling fleet in Victoria and was Master of the S.S. White. He married Gladys Maud Cameron in 1919. He died in 1933.

1048

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Christie, Elbridge J. and Alice M.

Elbridge J. and Alice M. Christie lived at the Christie Home at 1739 Fort Street.

Chrow, John

John Chrow was a printer for the Daily Colonist. He was also president of the Victoria Branch of the Typographical 2181 Union and a member of St. Andrews Lodge AF&AM. He died in October 1944.

Chu, Kim Won

Kim Won Chu arrived in Victoria on October 8, 1918. He worked as a labourer.

Chungranes, D.K.

1130

1409 1203

Church, Emily Eilbeck (nee Wilson)

Emily Eilbeck Church was born in Victoria on August 11, 1876. She was a matron at Corrig College. She married John Wesley Church in August 1896. She died in Victoria on November 26, 1951.

2367

Church, John Wesley

He arrived in Victoria in 1896 from England. He worked as the headmaster at Corrig College. In 1896 he married Emily Eilbeck Wilson. He died in Victoria in December 1917.

2366

Church of Our Lord

Is a Reformed Episcopal Church established by Bishop Cridge.

2096

Clark, Cecil and Mary

Cecil Clark was a Deputy Commissioner of the B.C. Provincial Police. He also was a local historian. He was married to Mary who arrived in Victoria in 1919.

1077

Clay, Rt. Rev. W. Leslie and Florence

Rt. Rev. W. Leslie Clay was the moderator of the General Assmbly of the Presbyterian Church at the time of his death in 1928.

1079

Clayards, Wm. Henry and Jane Martha Louisa (nee Golder)

William and Jane married in 1896. William worked for the Victoria Police Department from 1895 until his death in 1913. Jane worked as apolice matron from 1915-1933.

2410

Clearihue, Joseph

Joseph Clearihue was born on December 12, 1835 in Quebec City. He came to Victoria in 1859. He worked as a trader and miner.

2098

Cleaver, Solomon

Soloman Cleaver was a methodist minister in Victoria for about 3 years.

1524

Clekton

1233

Clerjon, Dr. Nicolet Michel

Dr. Nicolet Michel Clerjon arrived in Victoria in 1858 and worked as a physician at La Societe Francaise de Bienfaisance et Secours Mutuels de Victoria which was established in 1860. He died in 1863.

1354

Clunk, Alfred and Anna

Alfred Clunk worked for the E&N from 1891-1929. He also worked as a car inspector. He was married to Anna Fronlund.

1109

Clunk, Frederick John

Frederick John Clunk was the son of Alfred James and Anna Clunk. He worked as a golf pro and with the R.C.M.P.

1154

Clunk, Hannah

Hannah Clunk was born in Callo, Peru. She married James Balnd in Victoria in 1859.

1107

Clunk, John William

John William Clunk arrived in Victoria in 1886.

1108

Clunk, Liz

Arrived in Victoria in 1886 with her father John William Clunk.

1110

Clunk, Oliver

Oliver Clunk was born on July 11, 1901. He worked as a blacksmith, at the Premier Mines and at the VMD Shipyard. He died in 1975.

1155

Clunk, Percy Alfred

Percy Alfred Clunk was born in Victoria on April 14, 1899. He attended Victoria West School before becoming a diamond driller.

1160

Clunk, Raymond

Raymond Clunk was born on February 24, 1915. He worked at a church on Ker Avenue before his death in 1962.

1156

Clunk, William and Ellen

William Clunk was born in Victoria on September 18, 1903. He worked as a printer at Quality Press. He was married to Ellen, who arrived in Victoria from England in 1912.

1157

Clyde, Alex Clyde, Fanny and Alexander

560 Were the founders of First Baptist Church.

Cochrane, J.J.

2516 685

Cochrane, John & Edith

John Cochrane was a pharmacist and three time president of the B.C. Pharmaceutical Association.

1566

Cochrane, William John

William John Cochrane was born in Victoria on September 5, 1893. He was a physician specializing in urology.

1565

Cole, Harry Thomas and Mary Jane

Harry Thomas Cole was a hotel keeper. In 1891 he married Mary Jane Mavis.

2394

Coles, Martha

546

Colledge, Richard

57

Collington, Olive (Gray)

Olive Collington was born in Victoria in 1910. She was a clerk and a housewife.

1640

Collins, James H. & Florence L.

James H Collins was a carpenter. He married Florence L. Willard in 1891.

1719

Collis, Robert E.

Robert E. Collis was a schoolteacher who taught at Victoria High School, Quadra Street School and Victoria West School. He was also a schoolmaster at Naden.

1433

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Collis, Ruth Veda

Ruth Veda Collis worked for Vancouver Island Coach Lines.

Collis, Winifred J.E.

Winifred J.E. Collis was a schoolteacher.

1430

Comber, Edwin

Edwin Comber was born in 1917 in Victoria. He was a furniture restorer and the founder of Specialty Finishers.

1249

Comber, Thomas and Margaret

Thomas Comber was the head gardener of Stadacona Park for the City of Victoria.

1250

Comey-Uks Congregation Emanue-el

1434

598 Congregation Emanue-el is Canada's oldest synagogue.

2180

Coochaps

511

Cook, John and John Cook was born in Victoria in 1861 and worked as a hotel keeper. He was married to Bertha Jackman. John Bertha (nee Jackman) died on November 23, 1934 and Bertha died in 1964.

2295

Cooper, Capt. James

102

Master of the Mary Dare

Copas and Young

1241

Copeman, Edward

2484

Copland, John

2028

Corbin, IsraÃ«l

Israel Corbin was an employee at Fort Victoria.

1355

CorbiniÃ¨re, P.F.

P.F. CorbiniÃ¨re was the President of La Societe Francaise de Bienfaisance et Secours Mutuels de Victoria 1860. He died on May 13, 1871.

1356

Cornwall, Clement F.

2278

Cornwall, Ira Edmund

Ira Edmund Cornwall was an electrician and marine biologist.

1047

Corry, Bessie Alice

Bessie Alice Corry was a housewife and farmer in the Highland District on Durance Road from 1909-1943. She and her husband, F.C. Corry, had 9 children.

1673

Corry, Frederick C. S.

Frederick C. S. Corry owned a farm in the Highland District and also worked as an engineer.

1671

Corry, Walter Ernest

Walter Ernest Corry arrived in Victoria in 1907 at the age of 18. He worked as a professional engineer.

1672

Cottell, Charles & Catherine

Charles Cottell was a streetcar conductor. He was born in Ontario in 1881. His wife Catherine was born in Nova Scotia in 1880.

1559

Courtenay, Capt. George W.C.

648

Courtney, Henry C.

2481

Cox, John

John Cox was a contractor, storekeeper and miner.

2198

Cox, Minnie (Gillan)

Minnie Gillan married John Cox in 1863. Tenyears later, the two came to Victoria.

2199

Cracknell, Mary & Frank

15

Craigie, Thomas and Mary (nee Porter)

53

Crease, Arthur Douglas

Arthur Douglas Crease was a barrister called to the bar in 1895. He married Helen Drake in 1902.

Crease, Lady Sarah (Lindley) Crease, Lindley

2111 2109

Lindley Crease was a barrister who was called to the bar in 1890.

2110

Crease, Sir Henry P.P. Sir Henry P.P. Crease was a barrister and judge of the Supreme Court.

2108

Creech, Caroline & Harry

Harry Creech worked in the furniture and upholstery business.

1321

Creech, Richard K.

Richard K. Creech was born in Ontarion in 1854 and came to Victoria in 1882. He first worked for the Albion Iron Works and later as a conductor for B.C> Electric. He died in 1944.

1388

Creech, William Robert

William Robert Creech worked for Victoria Lithographing.

1431

Cridge, Mrs. Maude

2095

Cridge, Reverend Edward

Reverend Edward Cridge was the second Anglican Minister to arrive at Fort Victoria. He was also the first dean of 2094 Christ Church Cathedral, and the founder of Jubilee Hospital and th Protestant Orphan's Home.

Crocker, George H.

George H. Crocker was an engineer for the E&N Railway.

Crockford, William and William Crockford worked as a brewer. Jane

1735 1589

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Croft, Ethel & Charles

Charles Croft came to Canada as an indentured servant to Rev. Payne on Saturna Island. He came to Victoria in 1910 and later became a fireman for the City of Victoria. Ethel Mottershead came to Victoria in 1909 and married Charles in 1915.

1620

Crooks Sr, Joseph

Joseph Crooks was a carpenter and patternmaker. He was married to Elisabeth and was the father of 8 children.

1633

Crow Baker, Edgar

Edgar Crow Baker was businessman, City of Victoria alderman and member of Parliament.

2107

Crowe, Joe & Elsie (Mowat)

Joe Crowe was a welder at Yarrows Shipyard. Elsie Crowe was a seamstress.

1287

Cruickshank, Ralph & Hilda

Ralph Cruikshank was born in Victoria in 1894. He was the owner of Qulaity Press Printers. Hilda was born in 1896. She was a legal secretary and housewife.

1678

Cunningham, T. Currie, General Sir Arthur W.

2227 Commanded the Canadian Corps of the C.E.F. during the First World War.

Curtis, Horace Edward Horace Edward Curtis was born in Victoria on August 18, 1898. He worked as a bricklayer before his death on and Barbara (Rae) May 25, 1966.

2114 1227

Custance, Anna Heathorn

Anna Heathorn Custance was born in Victoria on August 29, 1873. She attended Angela College before moving to 2382 Vancouver. She returned to Victoria in 1921 and died in 1944.

Cutler, Edward

Edward Cutler built 17-mile house.

1007

Dalby, William

Mayor in 1873.

2006

Dally, Frederick

2476

Dare (nee Warren), Mary A.

1473

Dauphin Family

The Dauphin Family came to Victoria from New Orleans about 1879.

1435

Davie, Dr. J.L.

2478

Davies, Ben W.

1399

De Cosmos, Amor

Amor De Cosmos was the founder of the Colonist newspaper and premier of British Columbia.

2050

De Garro, Comte Paul He founded the french newspaper Courrier de la Nouvelle-Caledonie in 1858. He died in 1861.

1357

Deans, Alex

599

Deans, George E.

2055

Deasy, Thomas Deaville, William and Mary

1174 William Deaville operated Deaville and Sons grocery store.

1127

Deluge Engine Co., No. 1

1176

Deluge Engine Co., No. 2

1177

Demers, Most Reverend Modeste

Modeste Demers was a Roman Catholic bishop.

643

Denison, Francis Napier

Worked as a weather forecaster and observer in 1898.

2445

Denny, Arthur Seckford

Arthur Seckford Denny was the founder of Standard Furniture Company.

2192

Dickinson, James

2068

Dicks, Thomas and Ethel M.

Thomas Dicks was a partner in Dicks and Blomquist Grocers at 758 Fort Street.

2141

Dicks, William and Margaret

William Dicks worked in road construction.

2139

Dilworth, Ira

Ira Dilworth was a principal of Victoria High School.

2104

Dilworth, John

John Dilworth was an alderman of Victoria from 1912-1917.

1097

Dilworth, Joseph Wilfred

Joseph Wilfred Dilworth was a government produce inspector.

1096

Dingwell, Thelma G.

Thelma G. Dingwell was born on September 16, 1904. In 1927 she married H.W. Stevens.

1248

Dirom, John (Jack)

John Dirom was the owner of the Horseshoe News.

1490

Dixi Ross & Co.

1188

Dodd, Charles

629

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DoerriÃ©, Ethel Eleanor (Soule)

1315

Donald, Adelaide Alice Adelaide Alice L. Donald was a stenographer who worked at Elliott MacLean and Shandley. L.

1724

Doran, John

John Doran was a Publican. He was later the owner of the Coach and Horses Inn on Esquimalt Road.

1516

Douglas, Lady Amelia

Lady Amelia Douglas was the wife of Sir James Douglas.

655

Douglas, Sir James Dowell, Joseph & Hannah

654 Joseph Dowell worked as a Potter

1526

Dowler, Caroline

2518

Dowler, Wellington J.

2519

Driard, Sosthenese

Sosthenese Driard hotellier. He purchased the Colonial Hotel in 1871. He also purchased the Georges Hotel and, in 1872, renamed it the Driard Hotel. He was also a founding member of La Societe Francaise de Bienfaisance et Secours Mutuels de Victoria in 1860.

1358

Driard Hotel

1191

Drummond, J.S.

2003

Drysdale, Verna Adeline

Verna Adeline Clunk was born in Victoria on September 11, 1896. She became the secretary of the V.M.D.

1159

Drysdale, William F.

2169

Duncan, J.

2241

Duncan, Wilbert S. and Dot (nee Raine)

1223 Wilbert Stanley Duncan was born in Victoria on October 30, 1900. In 1916 he became a boilermaker at V.M.D. In 1939, he went to work for the Department of National Defence at H.M.C. Dockyard. He retired in 1962. In 1940, he married Dorothy Raine. Wilbert died on December 27, 1987.

Dunsmuir, Joan Olive

Joan Olive Dunsmuir was born in Scotland in 1927. She was the owner of Craigdarroch Castle until her death in 1908.

Dunsmuir, Robert

Robert Dunsmuir was a coal mine owner and operator.

2100

Duntze, Capt. John Alexander, R.N.

Served on the H.M.S Fisgard which was based in Esquimalt from 1843-1847.

58

Dupuis, Jean-Baptiste


1359

Dupuis, Louis


1360

Duthall, Charlotte

2101

605

Eakins, Carrie Grey

Carrie Grey Eakins was born in Victoria on February 8, 1913. She was a noted swimmer.

1014

Eckstein, Leon and Mary Ann

Leon Eckstein operated the California Slaoon in Victoria and the Eckstein Hotel in Saanich.

1656

Edwards, Herbert W. H. and Belle L.

Herbert Edwasrds operated a welding business in Victoria.

1647

Edwards, James M.

James M. Edwards was born in Victoria in 1896. He was an autobile mechanic and machinist. He was the owner of Edwards Bros. Garage at 706 Broughton and a machinist at H.M.S. Drydock and at Yarrows. He died at age 78.

1587

Edwards, Viola Evelyn Viola Evelyn Edwards was born in Victoria on May 16, 1905, the daughter of Grace Burt and Albert William Snider. 504 (nee Snider) Edwards, William A.

43

Elford, John Herbert and Sarah Jane (nee Lilley)

John Elford was born in Victoria on September 1, 1878. He worked as a brick manufacturer.

2432

Elford, John Herbert and Sarah Jane (nee Lilley)

John Elford was born in Victoria on September 1, 1878. He worked as a brick manufacturer.

2433

Elford, John Pitcairn and Mary Hattie (nee Robertson)

John Pitcairn Elford was a contractor and partner in Victoria Brick and Tile Co. He also served as an alderman for the City of Victoria.

2430

Elford, John Pitcairn and Mary Hattie (nee Robertson)

John Pitcairn Elford was a contractor and partner in Victoria Brick and Tile Co. He also served as an alderman for the City of Victoria.

2431

Elford, Robert

Robert Elford worked as a builder and carpernter.

2208

Elford, Theophilus

Theophilus Elford was the part owner and manager of the Shawnigan Lake Lumber Co.

2429

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Ella, Captain Henry and Martha

60

Elliott, A.C.

2273

Elliott, Dave

Dave Elliott was a native Indian of the Tsartlip band.

1238

Ellis, Ollie' Olaf

Ollie' Olaf Ellis served with the R.C.N. He also spent 10 years on the Hydrographic Survey.

1439

Emery, John & Salome John & Salome Emery arrived in Victoria in 1890 from Hatley, Quebec. John was a merchant and tobacconist.

1595

Emery, Samuel & Zeno Sam was born in 1901 and Zeno was born in 1909. They were affiliated with Victoria Laundries.

1749

Empress Theatre

1195

Erb, Ludwig Emil

Ludwig Emil Erb was born in Germany in 1836. After coming to Victoria he formed the firm Loewen and Erb and also ran the Victoria Brewery. On 1872, he married Augusta Jungermann. Ludwig died on October 8, 1897.

2365

Estes, Howard & Hannah

Howard Estes was a farmer who settled in the South Saanich area.

24

Etheridge, Reg & Jean Reg Etheridge was a storekeeper in Victoria. He also served in the First World War. (nee Mowat)

1288

Evans, John Newell

2154

John Newell Evans was a farm labourer on Craigflower and Work farms. In 1870 he moved to Duncan where he was reeve of North Cowichan and an M.L.A. in the McBride Government.

Ewing, Caroline H.

615

Ewing, R.

2025

F.W. Nolte & Co.

1217

Fabre, Francois

Miner's Restaurant

568

Fagan, Matthew Gerald

Matthew Gerald Fagan was an locomotive engineer for the E&N Railway. He died on April 9, 1974.

1521

Fanshaw, Capt.

Served on the H.M.S. Daphne.

69

Fardon, G.W.

2505

Farr, E.S.

1137

Fawcett, Edgar

Edgar Fawcett was the author of the book Some Reminiscences of Old Victoria published in 1912. He died July 13, 1923.

2329

Fawcett, Jane

Jane Fawcett is the daughter of Rowland Wright Fawcett. She was active in the Reformed Episcopal Church/Church of Our Lord.

2330

Fawcett, Rowland Clayton

Rowland Clayton Fawcett was born on September 21, 1867, the oldest son of Rowland W. Fawcett and Emma Louise Clayton. He worked as a station agent of the E&N Railway.

2331

Fawcett, Rowland Wignell and Emma Louise (nee Clayton)

2448

Fawcett, Rowland Wignell and Emma Louise (nee Clayton)

2449

Fawcett, Thomas Lea and Jane (nee Wignall)

Thomas Lea Fawcett was an interior decorator, painter, furniture manufacturer and store owner.

2328

Feldon, Oconnor

Oconnor Fedon worked as a foreman for the railroads.

1475

Feldon, Sid

Sid Feldon was the son of Oconnor Feldon. He attended Burnside School prior to becoming a truck driver for Heaney's Cartage.

1476

Fell, James

2513

Fell, James

2021

Fell & Co.

1210

Fellows, Eleanor Caroline

Eleanor Caroline Fellows was an author, mother and artist. She was married to the hardware merchant Arthur Fellows..

1757

Fenwick, Edith

Edith Fenwick was a co-founder of St, Margaret's School. She died in April, 1911.

2234

Fenwick, Isobel

Isobel Fenwick was a co-founder of St, Margaret's School. She died in April, 1911.

2253

Ferguson, Kenneth F. & Roberta

Kenneth F Ferguson worked as an insurance manager. He also served as a Victoria School trustee, as the president/director of the Canadian Club and also as a member of the Victoria Kiwanis Club, Victoria & Island Publicity Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce.

1660

Finlaison, C.S.

Worked as a customs clerk in 1864.

558

Finlayson, Roderick

677

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Finlayson, Sarah

Sarah Finlayson was the daughter of John Work. She was married to Roderick Finlayson.

Finnerty, John First Baptist Church

678 2475

First Baptist Church was founded on May 3, 1876 by Fanny and Alexander Clyde. It was the first Baptist Church in 2517 British Columbia.

Fisher, Elizabeth

2134

Fisher, Henry Tice Laurance

Henry Tice Laurance Fisher wasborn in Metchosin in 1864. He worked as a farmer.

1750

Fisher, William & Elizabeth

William & Elizabeth Fisher arrived in Victoria in January 1864. William found work as an orchardist and Elizabeth as a teacher.

1751

Flannagan, Tom and Alice

Tom Flannagan served with the Canadian Navy. Alice Flannagan was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and came to Victoria in 1916 to join Tom.

1054

Fletcher, Harriet Amelia (nee Calhoun)

Harriet Amelia Fletcher was born in 1883. She worked as a registered nurse. She was married to J.H. Fletcher and was the mother of two children, Walter and Margaret. She died in 1941.

2149

Fletcher, James Henry James Henry Fletcher was a music merchant. He was also a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Victoria Rotary Club and the Masons. He was married to Harriet Amelia Calhoun and had two children, Walter and Margaret.

2148

Fletcher, Thomas W.

1212

Fletcher Bros.

Originally located at 627 Fort Street. Thomas Fletcher's music store occupied this location from 1882 until 1894. After a short move to Humboldt Street, Fletcher's relocated to 1231 Government Street. In 1922, they had a new building built at 1130 Douglas Street.

1240

Flett, Janet

Janet Flett was a housewife.

2351

Flett, John

John Flett was a cooper who worked for the Hudson's Bay Company.

2350

Flint, Lewis

Lewis Flint was a foreman and baker at Ormond's Biscuit Factory.

1459

Flitton, Geoffrey A.D.

Geoffrey A.D. Flitton was a merchant who worked in the Bastion Building at Fort and Wharf Streets.

1489

Florence, George Reid George Reid Florence was a baker who worked for MacMillan on Yates Street. After going to the Yukon Gold and Margaret Rush, he started the Scotch Bakery on Douglas Street in 1901.

2372

Florence, James G. and Helen

James G Florence worked as a baker for his unclue' George Florence at the Scotch Bakery. He later joined the Victoria City Police and retired as a sergeant.

2373

Flumerfelt, Alfred C. & Ada Annie

Alfred C. Flumerfelt was a business man.

1569

Folbigg, Norman Nimrod

Norman Nimrod Folbigg worked at the West End Grocery Co. Ltd. After service in World War One, he moved to the United States. He returned to Victoria in 1930 and died about 1943.

1050

Forrester, James L. and Sarah (nee Bryant)

James L. Forrester worked as the manager of the Canada Paint Company. He was married to Sarah Bryant.

1066

Foster, George F.

2275

Foxall, Clifford & Molly Clifford Foxall worked as an insurance agent.

1

Foxall, William and Amelia

William Foxall was a commercial photographer who operated the Foxall Studio in the Sayward Building. He died at 1766 the age of 83.

Frampton, Albert Tom and Maud

Albert Tom Frampton ran an import and export business.

2178

Frampton, Cecil S.

Cecil S. Frampton worked for the Bank of B.N.A. and at local mills and the provincial inspection services.

2179

Frampton, Dorothy N.

Dorothy N. Frampton trained at the Royal Jubilee Hospital as a nurse. Following gradaution she worked for Dr. Herman Robertson, Victoria Hospital on Rockland, the Gorge Hospital and Rockland Hospital.

1246

Frampton, Mary I.

Mary Frampton was a secretary for the Powell Mill Company from 1924-1955 and later for St. George's School in Vancouver.

1245

Francis, Thomas

The son of pioneer Sam Francis who came to Victoria to "help build the Fort". Sam Francis married an Chilcotin Indian girl named "Jane" and they had three sons. Thomas lived all his life on the 168 acres of land in the Highlands which had belonged to his father. Before he died, he donated the entire property to the Province to be used as a park.

1172

Francis, Wm.

2514

Franklin, Lumley

2009

Franklin, Selim

2065

Franks, Charles N.

2228

Fraser, Donald Fraser, Donald A.

2056 Donald A. Fraser was a schoolteacher at South Park School.

2106

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Fraser, Florence

Florence Hayward was born on January 8, 1873 in Victoria. She was the daughter of Charles and Sarah Hayward. 2269 She was married to Walter S. Fraser.

Fraser, J.S. Chisholm

J.S. Chisholm Fraser was a manager for the Bank of Montreal. He died in 1914.

1413

Fraser, Laura M.

Laura M. Fraser (nee English) was a student at St. Ann's Academy.

1412

Fraser, Louis

Louis Fraser was the owner of Snug Tavern on Douglas Street. He died in 1882.

1030

Fraser, Stanley

Stanley Fraser was born in Victoria on April 5, 1872. He owned and operated the greighters Squid and Matsqui. He died in 1951.

1029

Fraser, Walter S.

Walter S. Fraser was the president of the wholesale hardware store Walter S. Fraser & Co. He was married to Florence Hayward.

2268

French, Jane & James Jane and James French operated a zoo on Saanich Road.

1440

Fryatt, Percy and Nellie

Percy Fryatt was a letter carrier for Canada Post beginning in 1910. Following his retirement in 1945, he was the supervisor of letter carriers.

1116

Fuller, Cyril

Cyril Fuller was an electrician and driver for New Method Laundry.

1486

Fullerton, Louisa (nee Cox)

Louisa Cox was married to William Frank Fullerton.

1074

Fullerton, William Frank

William Frank Fullerton was an alderman for the City of Victoria.

1073

Gagnon, Antoine

Antoine Gagnon was an employee at Fort Victoria.

1361

Gale, John T. & Amelia John T. Gale was a bombadier during the War. J.

1646

Galletly, A.J. Campbell A.J. Campbell Galletly was the first manager of the Bank of Montreal at Douglas and Bastion.

96

Galpin, Thomas D.

40

Gardiner, Reverend John E.

Reverend John E. Gardiner established the Chinese Girl's Rescue Home.

2407

Gardner, Captain W.E. Captain W.E. Gardner was a master mariner. He was married to Annie C. Thomas.

1052

Garesche, F.

2532

GariÃ©py, Casimir

Casimir GariÃ©py was an employee at Fort Victoria.

1362

Gaudin, Agnes (nee Anderson)

Agnes Anderson was the daughter of A.C. Anderson. She was married to Captain Gaudin.

528

Gawley, William James William James Gawley was a teamster.

512

Geiger, Thomas

2512

George, Percival & Agnes

Percy George was a mayor for the City of Victoria.

Gibbs, Mifflin Wistar

1387 2526

Gibson, Belle Crawford

Belle Crawford Gibson was active in the Y.W.C.A. and the Local Council of Women.

1261

Gibson, Dr. William C.

Dr. William C. Gibson was a physician. He was Chancellor Emeritus at the University of Victoria.

1264

Gibson, Isobel Victoria

1262

Gibson, John Wesley

John Wesley Gibson was the director of agricultural educatin for the Province of British Columbia.

1260

Gibson, O.C., Dr. James A.

Dr. James A. Gibson was a 1931 Rhodes Scholar from British Columbia. He became the founding president of Brock University and was a recipient of the Order of Canada.

1259

Gilchrist, William Law and Amy K.

William Law Gilchrist was an electrician and master mariner. Amy K. Gilchrist worked in laundry.

2220

Gill, Bhan Singh

Bhan Singh Gill was a millworker.

1664

Gillespie, Alexander and Rose Ellen (nee Todd)

2426

Gillespie, Alexander and Rose Ellen (nee Todd)

2427

Gillespie, Erroll P. and B.L. Catharine (nee Oliver)

Erroll P. McKenzie was born in Victoria in 1893, the youngest son of George and Florence Gillespie. He was educated at University School in Victoria. After serving in the First World War, he worked for the B.C. Ministry of Health. He was married to B.L. Catherine Oliver who was born in Victoria in 1897.

2322

Gillespie, Erroll P. and B.L. Catharine (nee Oliver)

Erroll P. McKenzie was born in Victoria in 1893, the youngest son of George and Florence Gillespie. He was educated at University School in Victoria. After serving in the First World War, he worked for the B.C. Ministry of Health. He was married to B.L. Catherine Oliver who was born in Victoria in 1897.

2323

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Gillespie, George and Florence (nee Hebden)

George Gillespie was born in Montreal. After marrying Florence Hebden, of Hamilton, Ontario, he moved to to Victoria. He worked as the general manager of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce at the corner of Government and Fort Street. As manager, he assisted in the amalgamation of the Canadian Imperail Bank of Commerce and Bank and British Columbia.

2325

Gillespie, George and Florence (nee Hebden)

George Gillespie was born in Montreal. After marrying Florence Hebden, of Hamilton, Ontario, he moved to to Victoria. He worked as the general manager of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce at the corner of Government and Fort Street. As manager, he assisted in the amalgamation of the Canadian Imperail Bank of Commerce and Bank and British Columbia.

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Gillespie, John Hebden and Mary Ann Isobel (nee Todd)

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Gillespie, John Hebden and Mary Ann Isobel (nee Todd)

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Gilliland, Henry Cecil

Henry Cecil Gilliland worked as a teacher. He became principal of Victoria Normal School then director of Teacher 1676 Education at Victoria College and dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Victoria.

Gilliland, William J. & Theresa

William J. & Theresa arrived in Victoria from Saskatoon in 1909. W.J. Gilliland was a businessman and realtor. He 1760 and his wife had eight children.

Gillingham, Eva M. (nee Dilworth)

Eva M. Gillingham was a registered nurse.

1098

Glass, Lily Elizabeth

Lily Elizabeth Glass was the wife of Alexander Halkett. She was also an early member of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire, Brittania Chapter.

1044

Glide, Harry

Harry Glide came to Victoria in 1856.

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Goldsmith, Isabel May Isabel May & Oliver T. Goldsmith were married on September 1, 1912 at St. Andrew's Church. Oliver worked as a & Oliver T. marine reporter.

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Goodfellow, Catriona MacKinnon

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Catriona Goodfellow was a store owner and postmistress. She owned Fairfield Jewellery at 313 Cook Street from 1947 until her retirement in 1984.

Gordon, Cecil

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Gosnell, R.E.

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Goudie, James & Catherine

James was a retired member of the Hudson's Bay Company. Catherine died on November 29, 1853.

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Goudie, Mary Ann & John

John Goudie was born at Fort Colville in 1836. In 1852, his family moved to Victoria. John found work as a woodcutter and axeman in Victoria. He was married to Mary Ann Vautrin, the daughter of Baptiste Vuatrin.

1395

Goward, Henry and Elizabeth

The Gowards obtained work as a teacher and librarian.

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Graham, George E.

George E. Graham was born in Victoria in 1901. He was a superintendent at Baker Brick and Tile.

1515

Grahamslaw, James

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Grant, Capt. Walter

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Grant, Captain William Captain William was the owner of sealing and whaling vessels.He died in 1916. His wife, Helen Smith was born in 1226 and Helen 1853 and died in 1943. Grant, Dr. James F. & Dorothy J.

Dr. James F. Grant worked as a doctor. About 1916, he married Dorothy J. Harris.

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Grant, Robert and Barbara Jane

Robert Grant worked as a logger and later as a politician.

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Grant, William Charles William Charles Grant began working as a cabinetmaker. He and his wife later moved to Saanich where they and Isabella farmed strawberries.

2320

Gravelle, FranÃ§ois

Francois Gravelle was an employee at Fort Victoria.

1363

Gray, John & Edith

John Gray was an upholsterer at Spencer's Department Store.

1639

Green, Ashdown Henry

Ashdown Henry Green was a civil engineer and land surveyor. He died in 1927.

2235

Green, Frank Compton

Frank Compton was a civil engineer and land surveyor. He worked for the Survey General of B.C. from 1930-1946 1651

Green, Senator Robert Senator Robert F. Green was the Minister of Mines in Sir Richard McBride's government. F.

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Greenslade, Robert and Lucinda

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Greig, John

John Greig worked as a lime burner and farmer. He owned property near the Tod Inlet and died in Saanich in 1892.

1001

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Griffin, Captain T.O.

Captain T.O. Griffin arrived in Victoria from Liverpool, England about 1880. He worked as a master mariner and was the captain of the Princess Victoria in 1906.

2265

Grimm, Bill H.

Bill H. Grimm was born on July 16, 1884. He worked as a carriage maker and boilermaker.

1683

Grimm, William

663

Guff, John

Served on the H.M.S. Sutlej.

Hagar, Major L. M.

L.M. Hagar was a major in the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. He resided at 1229 Oliver Street in 1915 and 1916. 1528

Hal-Whalutstin

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Haldon, Foster

Foster Haldon was born at Blink Bonnie Farm in Central Saanich in 1871. He died in 1922.

Haldon, John

John Haldon was born at Blink Bonnie Farm in Central Saanich in 1872. He worked for som time in sheep farming 1088 an also went to the Klondike during the gold rush. He died in 1943.

Haldon, John and Catherine

John Haldon arrived in Victoria in 1856 from England. Catherine Arabella Keir was arrived in 1858 from Belfast. They farmed at Blink Bonnie farm in Central Saanich. John died in 1894 and Catherine died in 1896. Both are buried at St. Stephens graveyard in Saanichton.

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Hale, Marjorie Elizabeth

Marjorie Elizabeth Hale was born in Esquimalt in 1899. She worked as a dress shop clerk. She died in 1992.

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Halkett, Alexander

Alexander Halkett was an engineer for the Department of Public Works for the Federal Government. He worked on 1043 many projects including the construction of the Victoria breakwater, Esquimalt drydock and the removal of Hospital Rock.

Hall, Dr. Ernest A.

Dr. Ernest A. Hall worked as a physician and surgeon. He was born in 1860 and died in 1932.

1432

Hall, N. Burnley

N. Burnley Hall was the manager of Richard Hall and Sons.

1417

Hall, Richard

Richard Hall was a businessman who worked in the coal and insurance business. He was also the president of the Victoria Sealing Co. and served as M.L.A. for the Victoria region, as an alderman for the Victoria City Council and for the School Board. He died in 1918.

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Ham

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Hamilton, Madge (nee Wolfenden)

Madge Hamilton was born in Victoria in 1894. She worked as an archivist at the Provincial Archives.

Hamilton, Mary

2421 Mary Hamilton was born in New Westminster on March 24, 1891. She came to Victoria in 1905 and attended Victoria High School. After graduation from McGill University she worked as a teacher at Victoria High School from 1914 to 1951.

Hamlet, Bessie

Bessie Hamlet married George Pollard Rosson on June 24, 1876. She worked in hospitals in Victoria.

Hardesty, Joseph Hardie, Henry and Mary (nee McWhonnell)

1691

2506 Henry and Mary Hardie arrived in Victoria on July 1, 1890. Henry worked as a cotton merchan until his death in 1900. Mary died in 1923.

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Hardinge, Commander Served on the H.M.S. Cameleon. Edward

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Hargreaves, James N. James N. Hargreaves was born on February 6, 1913 in Saanich.

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Harlock, Walter Henry

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Walter Henry Harlock worked as a marine engineer.

Harper, Thaddeus

502

Harris, Clifford Raymond

Clifford Raymond Harris was born on November 13, 1912. He worked as a gardener for the B.C. Government.

1734

Harris, Dennis Reginald

Dennis Reginald Harris was an engineer. He married Martha Douglas on March 20. 1878.

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Harris, John Nicholas

John Nicholas Harris was a steam engineer. He died in a boiler explosion on January 29, 1893.

2214

Harris, Lt. Col. James Chichester, R.C.A.

James Chichester served on the 5th Regiment Reserve.

2264

Harris, Martha (nee Douglas)

Martha Douglas was born in Victoria in 1954, the daughter of Sir James Douglas. In 1978, she married Dennis Victor Harris. She died in 1933.

2352

Harris, Mayor Thomas The first mayor of the City of Victoria.

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Harrison, George Fern Mary Porter was born in Victoria in 1852. She married George F. Harrison and lived in Saanichton until her death and Mary (nee Porter) in 1895.

680

Harrison, William

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Harrod, Margaret Hastings

Margaret Hastings Harrod was born on September 6, 1906. She was a stenographer and mother of three.

1469

Hart, Anna Matilda

Anna Matilda Hart was born in Illinois in 1865. She came to Victoria in 1889 with her brother Frank W. Hart. She worked as a seamstress for David Spencer.

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Hartley, Tobacconist, A.H.

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Harvey, Daniel

Daniel Harvey worked as a miller, farmer and postmaster.

2486

Harvey, Rout

Rout Harvey was the general manager of Turner-Beeton Company. He was also the original owner of the house Stoneyhurst located at 1369 Rockland Avenue.

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Hastings, Ann & Tom

Tom Hastings arrived in Victoria in 1902 from Scotland. He worked as a constable for the Victoria City Police and as Chief of Police in Saanich. He died in 1922.

1470

Hastings, Harry

Harry Hastings worked as an interpreter who worked on behalf of the rights of Chinese-Canadian students.

2272

Hawkins, LietenantColonel John Summerfield

Lietenant-Colonel John Summerfield Hawkins was the commanding officer of a detachment of Royal engineers responsible for surveying th einternational boundary between the Colony of British Columbia and the United States of America.

2460

Hawkshaw, John Edward

John Edward Hawkshaw worked as a bank clerk. He was also a private in the 5th Regiment.

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Hay-Hay Kane

505

Hay-Yuthlunsit

602

Haynes, Arthur E. & Matilda

Arthur E. Haynes was a notary public and realtor.

1670

Haynes, William and Fanny Miller

649

Hayward, Charles and Charles Hayward was the director of B.C. Funeral Company. He also served as mayor of the City of Victoria, was Sarah a founding member of Church of Our Lord and director of the Protestant Orphanage.

2266

Hayward, Ernest Chesney and Leone

Ernest Chesney Hayward was an electrical engineer and partner of Hawkins & Hayward. He also served as reeve 2267 of Oak Bay from 1930-1932.

Heal, Douglas

Douglas Heal was born in 1896. He was a soldier and contractor. He was married to Georgina Martha.

1438

Heal, Harry

Harry Heal arrived in Victoria about 1860. He found work as a farmer and gold miner. He was married to Sarah.

1436

Heal, John

John Heal arrived in Victoria about 1860. He worked as a farmer in Saanich.

1437

Heater, Captain George

George Heater was a sealing captain who worked out of Victoria Harbour from 1890 until 1911.

79

Heater, Captain Wm.

Captain Wm. Heater was a captain of sealing and whaling ships.

1631

Heater, Ronald Allan

Ronald Allan Heater was a shoe salesman at Munday's Shoe Store. He also was a musician.

30

Heathcote, Alfred (Archie)

Alfred Heathcote worked as a service electrician for B.C. Tel.

1481

Heathorn, Arthur

Arthur Heathorn worked as a freight agent for Pacific Steamship Co. He died on May 29, 1939.

2381

Heathorn, Norman Victor

2385

Heathorn, Priscilla

2383

Heathorn, William and William Heathorn was a shoe manufacturer and City alderman. He died on January 19, 1890. His wife Mary died Mary on February 12, 1905.

2380

Heathorn, William Warnes

2384

William Warnes Heathorn worked as a druggist. He died in 1970.

Hebbard, William

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Heddle, Edwin and Dorothy (nee McTavish)

Dorothy McTavish was born in Victoria in 1890. She married Edwin Heddle, a banker who arrived in Victoria in 1906.

2355

Heinekey, Gordon P.

Gordon P. Heinekey worked as a fruit farmer in Gordon Head and as a millwright. He was also active in rugby and 2277 other sporting activities.

Heisterman, Bernard Sigsmund and Margaret Ferabee Arbuckle

Bernard Sigsmund Heisterman was born on November 27, 1873. He worked in real estate.

2345

Heisterman, Bernard Sigsmund and Margaret Ferabee Arbuckle

Bernard Sigsmund Heisterman was born on November 27, 1873. He worked in real estate.

2344

Heisterman, Charles Gore

Charles Gore Heisterman was born in Victoria in 1909. He was the owner of the real estate firm Heisterman & Co, 2348 a firm founded by his grandfather. Charles died in 1960.

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Heisterman, Charles Henry Frederick

Charles Henry Frederick Heisterman was involved in the real estate business.

2343

Heisterman, Henry G.

Henry G. Heisterman was a barrister and solicitor.

2346

Heisterman, Laura Adams Haynes

Laura Adams Haynes Heisterman was the wife of Charles F. Heisterman

2347

Helgeson, Hans

2535

Helmcken, Ainslie James

Ainslie James Helmcken was the first archivist of the City of Victoria.

2080

Helmcken, Cecilia (nee Douglas)

Cecilia was the eldest daughter of James Douglas. She was married to Dr. J.S. Helmcken.

2073

Helmcken, Dr. John Sebastian, M.R.C.S.

Dr. John Sebastian Helmcken was a surgeon for the Hudson's Bay Company. He awas also the first magistrate in British Columbia.

2072

Helmcken, Edith Lillian Edith Lillian Helmcken was born on December 6, 1897.

2081

Helmcken, Edith Mary

Edith Mary Helmcken was born in Victoria on November 29, 1925.

1142

Helmcken, Elspeth Gail Ker

Elspeth Gail Ker Helmcken was born on April 22, 1928, the daughter of Robert H.B. Ker and Helen Nation.

1143

Helmcken, Ethel Margaret (nee Mouat)

2075

Helmcken, Henry Dallas

2084

Helmcken, James Douglas

James Douglas Helmcken was born on Novemebr 20, 1927. He worked as a lawyer.

1141

Helmcken, James Douglas

James Douglas Helmcken was born on Novemebr 20, 1927. He worked as a lawyer.

2074

Helmcken, John Sebastian, II

John Sebastian Helmcken II was born in Victoria in 1896. He worked as a physician.

2082

Helmcken, Mary (nee Halliday)

Mary Helmcken was the first wife of Dr. J.D. Helmcken.

2086

Hemberow, Robert and Edith

Robert Hemberow came to Victoria from England in 1911. In 1912, he married Edith, who arrived in 1912. Robert worked as a civil servant for the land registry.

2413

Hembroff, Walter and Olive

Walter and Olive Hembroff arrived in Victoria in 1910 from Saskatchewan. Walter worked as a businessman. Olive 2210 was a soprano soloist for Metropolitan Church.

Henderson, Anton

640

Henly, Henry

Henry Henly arrived in Vicotira in 1858 with his wife Mary Ann. He owned Henly's Hotel, later renamed as the Cliff House, located on Dallas Road.

Henrichsen, Knud & Judith

Knud Henrichsen emigrated to Canada from Denmark in 1906. In 1907, Judith Henrichsen emigrated to Canada to 1731 marry Knud. In 1917, the couple arrived in Victoria where Knud worked as a forman boatbuilder for Foundation Shipyards. In 1919, he started a jitney passenger service on Gorge and Burnside Raods and Gordon Head. He also owned and operated a car dealership, a taxi company, and importing business and also owned several City restaurants.

Henry Clay Bakery Henson, Winifred M.

1215 Winifred M. Henson (nee Ritchie) was born in Victoria on June 17, 1895.

Hepburn, John Herbert, Mary Ann

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Worked as a servant.

526

Hewlett, Lenora

Lenora Hewlett was a a housewife and a resident of Victoria since 1912.

2464

Hewlings, John Quantock

John Quantock Hewlings was the first public librarian in Victoria.

1009

Heyland, Florence

Florence Heyland arrived in the Colony of British Columbia in 1855. In 1897, she came to Victoria.

1148

Heywood, Harry A. and Mary

Harry A. Heywood was a mining engineer and contractor.

1125

Heywood, Harry A. and Mary

Harry A. Heywood was a mining engineer and contractor.

2520

Hernandez, Antonia

609

Hicks, N.M. Higgins, Charles P. and Josephine

2032 Charles P. Higgins was born in Victoria in 1878. He worked as a doctor and surgeon out of his office at 707 Fort Street.

1081

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Higgins, David William and Mary Jane

1082

Higgins, Edith Louisa Helmcken

Edith Louisa Helmcken Higgins was born in Victoria in 1863. She lived on Elliot Street.

2083

Hill, Miss Clarice

Clarice Hill was born in Birmingham, England in 1906. She came to Victoria in 1910 and owned and operated beauty salons from 1930-1990.

1400

Hillier, William

William Hillier was a woodcutter for the steamer Beaver. He also worked as a butcher at Craigflower Farm and Uplands Farm and in 1855 farmed 90 acres in the Burnside area.

1340

Hills, The Right Reverend George

The Right Reverend George Hills was the first bishop of British Columbia from 1859-1892.

1179

Hincelin, L. Armand

L. Armand Hincelin was the secretary of La Societe Francaise de Bienfaisance et Secours Mutuels de Victoria in 1860.

1364

Hobbs, Edwin & Annie Edwin Hobbs arrived in Victoria in 1878. He worked as a dairy farmer.

1341

Hocking, Samuel

662

Holamptin

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Holdcroft, Marion Jane Marion Jane Holdcroft was born in 1857 in England. After the death of her husband John Dean Holdcroft, she came to Victoria with her four children, her father and her sister. Upon arrival, they moved into a house on Walnut Street in a home prepared for her by her brothers John, George and Walter.

1027

Holland, Walter Glen Cuyler

Walter Glen Cuyler Holland was born in Great Britain on September 13, 1889. He spent most of his life in Victoria. 2183 He died on April 5, 1973.

Holman, William J. and William J. Holman was an employee of the Department of Lands of the Provincial Government. He was also active 2374 Evelyn (nee Florence) in local baseball and won the home run championship several times in his league. Holman, William J. and William J. Holman was an employee of the Department of Lands of the Provincial Government. He was also active 2375 Evelyn (nee Florence) in local baseball and won the home run championship several times in his league. Holmes, Henry Cuthbert

Henry Cuthbert Holmes was a Freeman of the City of Victoria.

2493

Homer, Ben

From 1914-1929, Ben Homer started and operated a motorized passenger service from Albert Head, Colwood and 2408 Metchosin to Victoria.

Homer, James A.R.

2507

Homey, Wm.

611

Hookoowitz

535

Hooper, George

548

Hooper, Thomas

Thomas Hooper was an architect who designed many major building in Victoria between 1890 and 1950.

2276

Hornby, Rear Admiral Phipps

Served on the H.M.S. Asia and Commander in Chief Pacific Station from 1847-1851.

73

Horth, Charles & Annie

Charles & Annie Horth were farmers.

1279

Horth, Rufus & Alice

Rufus Horth was a farmer and hop grower in North Saanich. He married Alice Wain in 1876 and was the father of ten children. Their farm was on the north side of what is today Wain Road.

1338

Hose, Commander Walter, R.C.N.

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Howard, H.E. (Bert)

Herbert Eugene Howard was born in Victoria on January 19, 1911. He worked for the Provincial Government before his retirment in 1976.

Howard, Walter and Miriam

Walter Howard originally came to Victoria in 1900 with the Royal Engineers. He worked as a wireless operator and 1129 radio inspector before his retirement in 1946. He died in 1966 Miriam Harriet Howard (nee Purrott) was born on December 27, 1876 in England. She came to Vancouver in 1907 and married Walter in 1909. Walter and Miriam had two children. Miriam died in 1950.

Hoyapakymam

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Hoyt, Charles Leslie

Charles Leslie Hoyt worked in the Dray business.

1415

Hoyt, Charles Oswald

Charles Oswald Hoyt was born in Victoria on August 27, 1905. He worked as a purchasing agent for the Provincial 1416 Government.

Hubbard, Harriet (Townsend)

Harriet Hubbard was one of the first white children born in Victoria.

1289

Hubbard, Thomas

Thomas Hubbard worked in the customs office.

1290

Hudlins, Joseph

Joseph Hudlins worked as a labourer and truck driver.

1408

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Hughes, Brigadier General Henry Thoresley

Henry Thoresley Hughes was a colonel at Work Point Barracks. After World War One, he retired to the Elk Lake region.

1225

Hughes, Thomas L. and Jeannie

Thomas L. Hughes worked as a law clerk. During service in the First World War, he married Jeannie.

1659

Hull-Kom

588

Humber, Maurice

1055

Humphrys, William H. and Jane

William H. Humphrys was a fisherman and netmaker. He arrived in Victoria about 1891 from Cornwall, England.

1056

Hunter, George C.

George C. Hunter was born in Scotland about 1906 and came to Victoira in 1914. He initially worked in whaling then for the C.P.R.

1485

Hunter, James

James Hunter was the manager of Pither & Leister. He lived for many years at 957 Moss Street.

1276

Huntington, Ethel (Macintyre)

Ethel Huntington was born in 1898 in the North West Territories, the daughter of Robert Wentworth MacIntyre. Ethel attended St. Ann's Academy.

1700

Hutchison, Bruce

Bruce Hutchison began work at the Victoria Times in 1918 and remained a journalist and writer throughout his career.

1069

Hutchison, J.N. and Alice (nee Heathcote)

544

Hutson, W.

620

Huxtable, William William Henry Smith Huxtable was a custodian of schools. He was also an early member of the I.O.O.F. and a Henry Smith and Anne member of the Volunteer Fire Department.

1105

Iess

571

Ingelhardt, F.

2531

Irvine, Aggie & Robbie Aggie Irvine worked at Craigflower Farm.

1518

Irvine, Helen Georgina Helen Georgina Irvine was a pioneer settler in the Gordon Head district. She was married to Roy M. Irvine. (nee Grant)

2319

Irvine, John and Jessie (nee Goar)

John Irvine came to Victoria as an employee of the Hudson's Bay Company. He later farmed in the Craigflower area before purchasing 300 acres in the Cedar Hill area.

2318

Irvine, Margaret

Margaret Irvine was born on February 14, 1865. She was a Christian worker and nanny in the Cedar Hill area. She died on February 23, 1955 at Rose Bank Farm where she lived her entire life.

1031

Irvine, Roy Milne

Roy Milne Irvine was born in Victoria about 1895. He worked as a electrician, as a partner in an electric company and later as an operator at the Dominion Government drydock.

2317

Irvine, William

William Irvine was born in Fort Victoria in 1851. He died in 1922.

1033

Ishida, Motozo & Tsuru Motoza Ishida arrived in Victoria in 1906 and his wife Tsuru arrived in 1908. He opened up a hotel on Chatham Street that catered to Japanese travellers. He ran the Ishida Hotel until 1935.

1541

Jackman, Philippa Ann (nee Champion)

2296

Jackman, Samuel James

2294

Jackson, Dr. William & Dr. William Jackson arrived in 1862. He worked as a superintendent of the Royal Hospital in the Songhees, a Annie Justice of the Peace, coroner and a quarantine and health officer. He died in1890. His wife Annie arrived in Victoria in 1864 and died in 1890. The couple had four children.

1555

Jackson, E.H.

2067

Jackson, John James & Elizabeth B.

John James Jackson worked as a C.P.R. telegraphist. He was inducted as a noble of the Mystic Temple (Gizeh) in 1499 1902. He lived at 1028 Collinson until his death about 1947.

James, P.L. & Mrs.

P.L. James was an architect who designed many buildings in Victoria between 1908 and 1950.

Jameson, Harriet Jamieson, Robert

540 Robert Jamieson started Robert Jamieson Books & Stationary which evolved into Victoria Book & Stationary

Jeannette, Samuel Margaret

2488 589

Jeeves, George

George Jeeves was a bricklayer and stone mason. He later worked as a contractor in the firm Jeeves and McGregor.

Jeeves, Julia

Julia Jeeves was the wife of George Jeeves.

Jeffery, Joseph Jeffree, Tresyhair Ross

1674

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Tresyhair Ross Jeffree was born in Victoria on November 6, 1894. After studying law, and service during the First World War, he went to work with his father in the firm Jeffree & Jeffree.

2312

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Jeffree, William Joseph

William Joseph Jeffree was born in Cornwall, England in 1830 and came to Victoria in the 1850's. He owned the store W.J. Jeffree Clothing Establishment.

2310

Jeffree, William Joseph II

William Joseph Jeffree II was born in Victoria in 1870. He married Hannah Jane Dalby in 1893. After travelling to the Klondike in 1898, he settled in Vancouver and began the automotive parts firm Jeffree & Jeffree.

2311

Jenkins, Margaret

1169

Jesse, Robert and Edith

Robert Jesse was born in Victoria in 1879. He was the manager of Brackman Ker Milling Co. Ltd. He married Edith 667 Wales on April 12, 1914. Edith was born on March 31, 1883 and died on May 21, 1965. Robert died May 5, 1950.

Jesse, Robert and Matilda (nee McNeill)

Matilda Jesse was born at the McNeill farmhouse, the daughter of Captain William H. McNeill.

666

Jessop, John

John Jessop operated private schools and was also the publisher of the Daily Press newspaper.

669

Jeune, Helier and Clara

Helier Jeune was an assistant at Jeune Bros.

2123

Jeune, Walter P. and Jane

Walter P. Jeune was a manager of drycleaning and laundry firms. He was also active in community affairs with the 2122 Saanich Ratepayers Assoication, Saanich School Board, Greater Victoria School Board, Victoria College Council and the Community Chest.

Johns, A. Wilfrid & Tressie

Albion Wilfred Johns was a university professor and teacher.

1759

Johns, Albion & Eliza Emily

Albion Johns came to Victoria from Ontario in 1890. He was the part owner of the general store John Bros. He also served as alderman for the City of Victoria in 1916-1917 and 1919-1920.

1758

Johns, S. Clarence & Lillian M.

Samuel Clarence Johns was born in Victoria on October 13, 1896, the son of Albion Johns. He worked as a jeweller. Lillian H. MacKenzie arrived in Victoria from Prince Edward Island in 1910.

1761

Johns, T. Harry & Thelma

Thomas Henry Johns was born in Victoria on January 30, 1903. He worked as a dentist. He married to Thelma R. 1762 Sipprell in 1929. Thelma moved to Victoria in 1918 and worked as a dietician at the Victoria High School Cafeteria. Both were well known in musical circles and sang in the Victoria Operatic Society and at the Metropolitan Church.

Johnson, J.H.

591

Johnston, Dina Mary (Stockand)

Dina Johnston arrived in Victoria with her parents in 1851 at the age of ten. She was married to James M. Johnston. She died in 1927.

1600

Johnston, James M.

James M. Johnston came to Victoria about 1855 from Scotland. He worked for the Hudson's Bay Company and was married to Dina Johnston.

1599

Joly de LotbiniÃ¨re, Sir Sir Henri Joly de LotbiniÃ¨re was the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia from 1900-1906. Henri

1368

Jones, Clara Laura

Clara Laura Jones was married to J.W. Jones.

1447

Jones, Dr. O.M.

Dr. Oswald Meredith Jones arrived in Victoria in 1890. He worked a dcotor and surgoen before his death in 1918 at age 55.

2462

Jones, Ernest Brierley Ernest Brierley Jones was born in England in 1879 and came to Victoria in 1889. He worked as a grocer from 1900-1946 and 1950-1958. He was also active in his church being an early member of both Fairfield United and Metropolitan United.

1180

Jones, Joseph William Joseph William Jones arrived in Victoria in 1912. He worked for the B.C. Game Department and later the Provincial Police. He retired in 1954.

1046

Joseph, Joseph

83

Worked as the City messenger in 1858

Kalkaymullet

523

Kalsaymit

509

Kaltenbach, Rose Laura

Rose Laura Kaltenbach was born in James Bay on May 2, 1902. She died on May 24, 1994.

1398

Kamakeha

Kamakeha was originally from the Sandwich Islands. He arrived in 1843 to assist in the construction of Fort Victoria.

653

Kawasoe, Munezo & Haru

Munezo Kawasoe came to Victoria in 1905 where he worked as a fisherman. His wife Haru arrived in 1916. The couple remained in Victoria until 1942.

1542

Keith, J.C.M.

J.C.M. Keith worked as an architect.

1319

Kelso, A. Langille Elliott

Annie Langille Elliott Kelso was the mother of Louise Elliott Kay Snell, the matron of the B.C. Protestant Orphan's Home.

1605

Kennedy, Arthur Edward Kenney, Joseph and Edith Mary

38 Joseph Kenney arrived in Victoria about 1895. After a stint in the Klondike, he moved to Ladysmith for a period. Upon his return to Victoria, he bought a home at 2151 Wark Street. Joseph died in 1929.

2292

David Russell Ker was born in Victoria in 1862. He formed the Brackman-Ker Milling Company.

2338

Kent, Herbert Ker, David Russell

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Ker, Helen M. (nee Nation)

Helen M. Ker was born in Brandon, Manitoba in 1891. She was the wife of Robert H.B. Ker/

2341

Ker, Jessie

Jessie Ker was the wife of Robert Ker.

2337

Ker, Laura Agnes (nee Laura Agnes Ker was the wife of David R. Ker. Heisterman)

2339

Ker, Robert

Robert Ker was the auditor-general of the Colony of British Columbia.

2336

Ker, Robert Henry Brackman

Robert Henry Brackman Ker was born in Victoria in 1895. He formed Brett & Ker insurance agency in 1919, and Ker & Stephenson insurance agency in 1925. He also served as president of Home Oil Co. Ltd. in 1935.

2342

Kersey, Morris

Morris Kersey was born in Victoria on January 2, 1913. He was the president of Kersey's Peanut Butter.

King, Christopher and Emily

1712 2304

King, Edward Hammond

Edward Hammond King worked for King Bros. shipping agents.

1337

King, Freeman

Probably the most widely known Park Naturalist in British Columbia, Freeman of the City, instrumental in the creation of several Provincial Parks, environmentalist and dedicated to teaching children about nature.

1171

King, Henry and Elizabeth

Henry King was a caretaker at St. Luke's Church.

1161

King, James & Catherine

James King built the family home at 1909 Fernwood Road.

1613

King, Llewellyn

Llewellyn King arrived in Victoria in 1917. He worked as a seafarer and also as an M.L.A. in the Fort George riding 1509 in 1952-1953.

Kingham, Joshua

Joshua Kingham was an agent for Western Fuel. He and his wife Grace had three children.

2194

Kinsey, Thomas D. and Joanna

Thomas D. Kinsey worked as a fireman for the Victoria Fire Department. Joanna worked as a janitor at Kingston Street School for many years.

1045

Kirkendale, George and Margaret (nee Hart)

Margaret Hart arrived in Victoria in 1881. In 1907, she married George Kirkendale who moved to Victoria in 1892. George was the shipping master, harbour master and prt warden of Victoria from 1907-1941.

77

Knapp, Sarah Elizabeth

Sarah Elizabeth Knapp was born in England in 1898. She came to Victoria in 1919 and died in 1989.

1147

Knight, A. D.

Alexander Duncan Knight was a manager at the Singer Sewing Machine Company.

1744

Knott, Gladys Mildred Hoyt

Gladys Mildred Hoyt Knott was born in Victoria on October 13, 1908. She worked as a stenographer for the Provincial Government.

1414

Kondo, Shinjiro & Kinu Shinjiro Kondo worked as a fisherman. His wife Kinu came to Victoria in 1915.

1535

Koquaa-Mitchstin

592

Koquaymitchstin

586

Kosampson People

533

Koyama, Grace Fusa & Kanagashira

Grace Fusa Koyama was born on February 16, 1912 in Victoria, the daughter of Harry and Lydia Koyama. 1546 Kanagashira Yamasaki arrived in Victoria in 1924. He initially worked in odd jobs, as a member of a rail gang and as a high rigger. In 1935, Grace and Kanagashira got married and Kanagashira changed his last name to Koyama.

Koyama, Harry Shiro & Lydia Kiyo

1545 Harry Shiromatsu Koyama was born on April 25, 1885 and came to Victoria in 1899. He worked as a carpenter, boat builder and fisherman. He died in 1974. Lydia Kiyo Koyama was born on August 7, 1886 and came to Victoria in 1909. She married Harry in 1911 and worked as a domestic and midwife in Victoria until their evacuation in 1942.

Krause, Bruno F. & Amy J.

Bruno F. Krause originally worked installing cobble stones on Fort Street. He later worked as a manager of a hotel 1684 in Duncan and owned a furniture store in Courtney.

Kulquey-Lum

608

Kuper, Capt. A.L., C.B. Served on the H.M.S. Thetis

66

Kurtz, J.

Worked as a cigar manufacturer, July 1858.

Kuskaynum Kuwabara, Bumpei & Masano

639 569

Bumpei Kuwabara was born in 1880. He came to Victoria in 1899 and worked as a Canadian Immigration officer 1537 and interpreter for 25 years. He also served the president of the Japanese- Canadian Association for many years. He died in 1939.

Kwull Kolatchu

600

Kyaykeshin

561

Kyle, Francis & Julia

Francis Kyle maintained steam powered machines for various saw mills and farm machinery in the southern Vancouver Island region. Julia Kyle worked as a cook.

1525

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L'Ã‰cuyer, FranÃ§ois FranÃ§ois L'Ã‰cuyer was an employee at Fort Victoria.

1365

L'Hotelier, Louis and Madame

2533

LabontÃ©, Charles

Charles Labonte was an employee at Fort Victoria.

Laing, Mary Ann

Mary Ann Laing was born on October 16, 1853 and died March 20, 1892.

1032

Laing, Robert Andew

Robert Andew aing owned the Laing Shipyards in Victoria.

1448

Lamb, F.H.

1366

2508

Lambert, Walter Henry Walter Henry Lambert taught in British Columbia schools for approximately 40 years.

1407

Lambrick, Arthur Graham

1178

Lampman, Peter Secord

2257

Lampman, Peter Secord

1185

Landsberg, Fred

1168

Langely, Alfred J.

2530

Langley, Edward and Margaret

532

Langley, Gladys Piercy Gladys Piercy Langley was born in Victoria in 1896, the daughter of John Edward and Henrietta Piercy. She married Stanley P. Langley in 1918.

1273

Langley, Stanley

Stanley Langley was born in Victoria in 1889. He was married to Gladys Piercy.

1271

Larbonne, Joseph

Joseph Larbonne was a merchant and the nephew of Marie Larbonne.

1460

Lascelles, Lt. Com. The Hon. Horace Douglas, R.N.

Served on the H.M.S. Forward.

65

Lascelles, Mary Ross

570

Lash, George


90

Laundy, Thomas H.

Thomas H. Laundy was a banker who worked for the Bank of British Columbia. He was married to Ellen Cridge.

1040

Lawless, Anastacia Matilda

Anastacia Matilda Lawless was the mother of ten children.

1419

Lawless, Constance Mary

Constance Mary Lawless was the mother of six children.

1420

Lawless, John Joseph John Joseph Lawless was a fireman and contractor. He also served with the Army Air Corp. during the First World 1421 War. He was married in Victoria on August 21, 1918. Lawless, Michael Joseph

Michael Joseph Lawless arrived in Victoria on February 10, 1885 from Prince Edward Island.

1418

Lawson, Henry

Henry Charles Lawson was born in Prince Edward Island in 1829. He came to Victoria in 1888 and worked as the editor of the Victoria Daily Colonist from 1888-1897.

1080

Lawson, Henry Charles

Henry Charles Lawson was an engineer on the original S.S. Beaver and on many other ships.

2242

Lawson, James Hill & Ann Jennet

James Hill Lawson was born in 1840 in Dundee, Scotland. He emigrated to Canada with his brother William originally settling in Port Alberni. In 1865, James joined the Hudson's Bay Company. In 1970, he married Ann Jenet MacDonald. In 1889, James went to work for R.P. Rithet and served as vice-president of Rithet's Company.

1568

Layritz, Richard Emil

Richard Emil Layritz was born in Dresen, Germany in 1867. He came to Victoria in 1889 and established Layritz Nurseries Ltd. on Wilkinson Road. Layritz Park is named after him. He died on September 10, 1954.

1028

LeBus, Edward L. & Elva A.

Edward L. LeBus worked in logging and trucking. Elva worked as a nanny and housekeeper.

1402

Ledrier, A.

A. Ledrier was the vice-president of La Societe Francaise de Bienfaisance et Secours. Mutuels de Victoria.

1369

Lee Chong

Lee Chong was a merchant and well known member of the Chinese community in the 1850's to 1860's.

2274

Lee Yau Kun

Lee Yau Kun was a founder and first resident of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Victoria.

2237

Leech, Peter

Peter Leech arrived with the Royal Engineers and later was a prospector at Leech River.

2205

Leeming, Edward John and Annie Maria (nee Benson)

Edward John Leeming arrived in Victoria in 1893 from Lancashire. His wife and four children joined him later in the 2419 year. Annie died in 1906. Edward died in 1915.

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Leeming, Edward John and Annie Maria (nee Benson)

Edward John Leeming arrived in Victoria in 1893 from Lancashire. His wife and four children joined him later in the 2418 year. Annie died in 1906. Edward died in 1915.

Leigh, William

2017

Lempfrit, Father O.M.I. Father O.M.I. Lempfrit was a Roman Catholic missionary.

645

Leslouis, Felix

2509

Leterme, Rev. Fr. Xavier Joseph

Rev. Fr. Xavier Joseph Leterme was the principal of College St. Louis in Victoria for 17 years starting in 1866. Following this period, he became the assistant at the Roman Ch=atholic Cathedral and at the residence Bishop.

1367

Lettice OBE, Major W.H. (Harry)

Major W.H. Lettice was the overseer of the Melrose Paint & Glass Company. He was also a retired major in the 5th B.C. Coast Regiment.

1494

Lettuce, Thomas

2482

Levy, H.E.

514

Lewis, Lewis

2534

Lewis, Richard

Richard Lewis worked on the Greater Victoria Volunteer Fore Department.

2027

Liddiard, Walter H.

Walter H. Liddiard worked for the Post Office.

1049

Lidgate, Duncan and Helen

Duncan Lidgate was a carpenter for the Hudson's Bay Company. He built St. Stephens Church. He died in 1874.

2191

Lim Li Bang

Lim Li Bang was a merchant, businessman and bank manager. He was the first Chinese Canadian Bank Manager 2219 of the Bank of Vancouver. He was also the owner and builder of the Douglas Hotel and the Lim Bang Block at Herald and Government.

Litster, Emma Nott

Emma Nott Litster lived in Victoria from 1892 to 1916.

Little & Taylor Loewen, Charles Joseph

31 1220

Charles Joseph Loewen was a businessman.

Loewen, Eva Margaret Eva Margaret Loewen was married to Charles Joseph Loewen.

1113 1114

Loewen, Joseph

Joseph Loewen was the founder of the Victoria Brewery.

2263

Lomas, Hilda (nee Prevost)

Hilda Lomas was born in Victoria on August 21, 1879.

1738

Lombard, Charles A.

566

Longpre, Gaspard A.

Gaspard A. Longpre was a tinsmith. He was also the father of eight children.

1728

Lontes, Jessie Cavin

Jessie Cavin Lontes was born in Strwberry Vale in 1899.

2316

Lou Poy

Lou Poy was a farmer and merchant.

2120

Lou Poy, Mrs.

Mrs Lou Poy was the wife of Mr. Lou Poy.

2121

Loudoun, James & Isabella

James Loudoun worked for the B.C. Electric Company from 1917-1972.

1449

Loughridge, Audrey Richmond

Audrey Richmond Loughridge was born on June 11, 1912 on Lampson Street. She was a housewife.

11

Lowe, James

James Lowe worked as a commission merchant.

1118

Lowe, Thomas

Thomas Lowe worked for the Hudson' Bay Company.

1117

Lowenberg, Leopold

Leopold Lowenberg was born in Potsdam, Germany in 1819. He came to Victoria in 1858. He formed the Company Lowenberg, Harris & Co. He died in 1884.

2212

Lowenberg, Leopold

Leopold Lowenberg was born in Potsdam, Germany in 1819. He came to Victoria in 1858. He formed the Company Lowenberg, Harris & Co. He died in 1884.

2527

Lowrie, Sandy

Sandy Lowrie was a wheelwright for the Hudson's Bay Company.

1244

Luney, Walter and F.A. Peep

2386

Luxton, A.P.

A.P. Luxton worked as a lawyer.

Lymon, John

Worked at Fort McLaughlin in 1842-1843. He was most likely employed in the building of Fort Victoria in 1843.

Lytton, Leonard Claude

Leonard Claude Lytton was the assistant land agent for the E&N Railway.

1450

MacDonald, Agnes Roger

Agnes Roger MacDonald was a housewife.

1584

MacDonald, Hugh and Hugh MacDonald was a stone contractor and mason. Rusha

1648

2155

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MacDonald, William John

2024

MacFarlane, Captain George A.

Captain George A. MacFarlane was a captain of coastal tug boats.

1461

MacIntyre, Robert Wentworth

Robert Wentworth MacIntyre was the assistant engineer of the Sewer Department of the City of Victoria from 1911-1913. From 1913-1918 he was assistant chief engineer of railways of B.C. he was Chief Engineer of Railways of B.C. from 1922-1924.

1529

MacKay, Mary Gibson

Mary Gibson MacKay served with the RCAMC between 1941and 1945.

1263

MacKean, Thomas William Lochwood

Thomas William Lochwood MacKean was chairman of the Court of Directors of the Bank of British Columbia from 1862 until his death in 1876.

2070

MacKinnon, Alexander Alexander G. MacKinnon was an engineer with the Victoria Fire Department from 1911-1931. G.

1479

MacKinnon, Christina

Christina MacKinnon came to Victoria in 1914 to marry Alexander MacKinnon.

1563

MacKinnon, Dolina Finlayson

Dolina Finlayson MacKinnon was a stenographer and social worker.

1564

MacLachlan, Capt. A.W. Jack

Capt. A.W. Jack MacLachlan was a captain on the Pacific Coast.

1680

MacLachlan, Elizabeth Elizabeth M. MacLachlan was born in Victoria on May 15, 1871. She was married to William Oliver Maclachlan. M.

1679

MacLean, H. Archibald Hugh Archibald MacLean arrived in Victoria in 1898. He worked as a lawyer and was the Deputy Attorney-General 1394 for British Columbia from 1898-1910. MacLure, Samuel

Samuel MacLure was an architect.

2444

MacNichol, Margaret & Robert

Robert MacNichol was a realtor. He also served as reeve of Saanich from 1925-1928 and as provincial secretary of the Canadian Legion.

1575

Mair, Archibald Wilson Archibald Wilson Mair was the superintendent of New Method Dry Cleaning.

1655

Mann, Barbara

593

Wife of Thomas Mann.

Mansell, H.

2502

Manson, Mrs. John (nee Yale)

647

Manton, Cora May Stoneman

Cora May Stoneman came to Victoria about 1906. She married Joe Manton in 1918.

1551

Manton, Joseph S. (Joe)

Joseph S. (Joe) Manton was born in Victoria in 1920. He worked as a shoe maker and realtor before his death in 1989.

1552

Manton, Josiah (Joe)

Josiah (Joe) Manton came to Victoria in 1892 with his parents Samuel and Eliza. Joe later served in the Victoria Volunteer Fire Department.

1550

Manton, Samuel & Eliza

Samuel and Eliza Manton came to Victoria with their four children in 1892. Samuel died later in the year leaving his wife to bring up the children.

1549

Marchant, William

William Marchant was an importer, customs inspector, builder and land developer. He was born in England in 1854 and came to Victoria in 1888 with his wife and three children. He became the mayor of Victoria in 1921. He died on December 5, 1935.

Marcotte, Xavier

Xavier Marcotte left his native Quebec in 1862 and came to Victoria. After several trips to the goldfields of the Fraser, Marcotte began farming in Saanich. He was married to a daughter of Louis Trudelle and the father of nine children.

1370

Marshall, Denis and Joan

2528

Marshall, Denis and Joan

2469

Martin, Capt. E.H.

Capt. E.H. Martin was a captain and superintendent at H.M.C.S. Dockyard.

1325

Martin, Charles & Ella

Charles Martin came to Victoria in 1910 and worked as a painter. He was in business in Martin and Rawnsley decorators for 40 years. He married his wife Ella on February 15, 1913.

1467

Martin, Norman

Norman Martin was an employee at Fort Victoria.

1371

Martindale, Alena

Alena Martindale was a housewife and farmer.

1292

Martindale, Elizabeth Latton (Rudd)

1291

Martindale, Harry

Harry Martindale worked as a farmer.

1296

Martindale, John

John Martindale was a farmer and was involved in Sidney Roofing.

1294

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Martindale, John Walker

John Walker Martindale was born in 1869 and came to Victoria in 1892. He worked as a teamster.

Martindale, Mary

2414 1297

Martindale, Richard

Richard Martindale worked as farmer.

1293

Martindale, Thomas

Thomas Martindale was a farmer and doctor of chiropractic.

1295

Marvin, Edgar

2470

Marwick, William James

William James Marwick's family came from the Orkney Islands.

1571

Masters, Augustus

Augustus Masters was the owner and operator of Masters' Motor Co. Ltd. for 40 years.

1041

Matheson, Jimmie and Jimmie Matheson was a Staff Sgt. for the Gordon Highlanders and later worked as a shoemaker. He was also a Ada singer who was accompanied by Ada.

2236

Maurice, Louis

628

May, Olive Piercy

Olive Piercy May was born in Victoria in 1905, the daughter of John Edward and Henrietta Piercy. She married Cecil May in 1933.

1270

Mayhew, Robert Wellington

Robert Wellington Mayhew was a businessman. He also served as the reeve of Oak Bay, a member of Parliament, Minister of Fisheries and ambassador to Japan.

2119

Maynard, Richard & Hannah

The Maynards arrived in Victoria in 1862 with cameras and equipment. Hannah, who had learnt the art of 16 photography in Ontario, set up a studio and Richard who was a Bootmaker by trade set up and adjoining boot and shoe store. Richard also took up photography and together they travelled throughout the Pacific Northwest and Vancouver Island. They also photographed the Cariboo gold rush and the Canadian Pacific Railway. Richard died in 1907 and Hannah continued the business until 1912.

Maysmith, Albert G.

Albert G. Maysmith was born in Victoria in 1888. He was a grandson of Richard and Hannah Maynard. Albert worked as a plumber.

McAnerin, Annie V. & Herbert J.

Herbert J. McAnerin was a carpet layer for David Spencer's. He was also heavily involved with St. Mark's Anglican 1682 Church.

17

McArthur, Duncan and Duncan McArthur worked as a banker. Margaret (nee Purdy)

2437

McArthur, Duncan and Duncan McArthur worked as a banker. Margaret (nee Purdy)

2436

McCandless, George B.

George McCandless was born in Esquimalt on December 26, 1910. He was the son of Henry McCandless and the 1756 nephew of A. McCandless. George worked as a seaman and businessman.

McCandless, Henry

Henry McCandless was a businessman. He died on July 16, 1925.

1755

McClellan, McFeely & Co.

Robert Purves McLennan and Edward John McFeeley went into partnership in 1895. McLennan had a hardware, stove and plumbing business and Edward McFeely was also hardware merchant before going into partnership. There is no information on when E. G. Prior joined the business.

1205

McClure, Leonard

2051

McConnan, Thomas and Fanny

Thomas McConnan was a stationer and seller of religious books.

1061

McConnell, J.

Joseph McConnell was born in James Bay about 1895. He worked as a electrician before his death on February 21, 1974.

1581

McConnell, Margaret

Margaret McConnell came to Victoria from Scotland as a young girl about 1910. She worked as a saleswoman in insurance. She died on January 26, 1962.

1582

McCoskrie, Captain Edward

Captain Edward McCoskrie worked as a captain on Northern Pacific ships.

1280

McCrae, Ronald Christopher McCrimmon, Alex

1103 Alex McCrimmonwas born in Victoria about 1876. He worked as a carpenter and contractor.

1463

McCulloch, James and James McCulloch worked as an engineer on the Sir James Douglas in 1870. Margaret

534

McDowell, William

William McDowell initially operated a truck and dray business. After selling that business to Joseph Heaney, he purchased a grain and feed business from Bannerman & Horne. McDowell later sold this business to Scott & Peden Ltd.

2145

McGregor, F. Maurice

F. Maurice McGregor was born in Victoria about 1886. He worked as a contractor and businessman.

1705

McGregor, Fred M.

Fred M. McGregor was born in Victoria on May 11, 1911. He was a pilot and executive for Trans Canada Airlines.

1706

McGregor, M.R.

M.R. McGregor was born about 1861. He worked as an architect.

1707

McIlmoyle, James T. and Mary Ann

Mary Ann Simpson was born in Esquimalt in 1853. She married James Thomas McIlmoyle a farmer who arrivedin Victoria in 1862. Mary Ann died in 1895 after having eleven children.

1003

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McIntyre, Annie Rebeca

Annie Rebeca Stanbury McIntyre was born on June 6, 1906. She lived in Cordova Bay for most of her life.

33

McIntyre, Joseph

Joseph McIntyre was a gravel pit operator in Cordova Bay.

32

McKay, D.

2496

McKay, Joseph William

2218

McKeil, Captain R.E. & Ada

Captain R.E. McKeil was a sea captain.

1720

McKenzie, Sarah & George

Sarah and George McKenzie were married in Victoria on September 23, 1849. George worked as a millwright.

1441

McKinnon, Archie and Dorothy Bell

Archie McKinnon was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1896. He came to Victoria in 1915 . Dorothy Bell McKinnon was born in Victoria on July 13, 1901, the daughter of William and Isabella Aird.

2290

McLaren, Stanley F. and Mary S.

Stanley F. McLaren worked as a transit bus driver.

1183

McLellan, Chief John A.

Chief John A. McLellan was born in Victoria on December 2, 1888. He became the Chief of Police for the City of Victoria in 1938.

1330

McLellan, Elizabeth (Donnelly)

Elizabeth (Donnelly) McLellan was the wife of F.B. McLellan. Following his death, Elizabeth raised the family of eight.

1329

McLellan, Emma M. (Casanave)

Emma M. (Casanave) McLellan was born in Victoria on March 14, 1889. She was the wife of Chief J.A. McLellan. She also heavily involved in the Roman Catholic Church and Church charities.

1331

McLellan, Frederick B. Frederick B. McLellan was a superintendent of heavy timber construction. He also worked in railroad construction for the C.P.R. and the Victoria & Sidney Railroad.

1328

McMicking, Robert Burns

Robert Burns McMicking worked as an agent for Western Union telegram.

2133

McMillan, James

2008

McMorran, George

1219

McNaughton, Kathleen Emily

Kathleen Emily McNaughton was born on February 15, 1909. She wwas a homemaker and mother. Her husband was the manager of the C.I.L. plant on James Island.

1120

McNaughton, Margaret E. Beckwith

Margaret E. Beckwith McNaughton was born in Victoria on April 18, 1901. She worked as a teacher throughout B.C.

1653

McNeill, Captain Captain William H McNeill was the captain of the Llama and the S.S. Beaver. He was the first white settler on William H. and Matilda South Vancouver Island and wrote the report recommending the location of Fort Victoria.

641

McPhail's, Angus Dairy

1692

Angus McPhail was a dairyman for the Hudson's Bay Company.

McPherson, Thomas Shanks McRae, James

1173

McRae, Ronald Christopher

Ronald Christopher McRae bought the Twin Oaks farm in Cedar Hill at the present location of McRae Avenue and Richmond Road.

McTavish, Catherine Amelia

Catherine Amelia McTavish was a housewife.

2087

McTavish, Claus S.

Claus S. McTavish worked as a horticulturist.

2356

McTavish, Duncan D. Duncan D. McTavish was born in Victoria in 1882. He worked as a customs broker and in insurance. He married and Emilie (nee Craig) Emilie Craig in Prince Rupert in 1911. McTavish, John A.

John A. McTavish worked as a customs broker.

Mead-Robins, Katherine

2085 2357 1224

Meares, Captain John

Captain John Meares was a fur trader and boat builder. In 1793, he advised the British about the possibility of the Spanish claiming the west coast of North America. This led to the voyage of Captain George Vancouver.

1144

Meckless, Joseph


89

Medana, Paolo

2471

Meldram Family

The Meldram Family were co-owners of the Brown Sue Saloon.

1344

Mellado, Mary Ann & Bruno

Bruno Mellado was a draftsman and architect.

1727

Peter Merriman was a manager of the Hudson's Bay Company farms.

679

Menelot Merriman, Peter

1231

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Mesher, Elizabeth Harris

Elizabeth Harris Mesher was widowed in 1893. She remarried in 1894 to A.W. Mesher. Elizabeth died in 1932.

1247

Mesher, George C.

George C. Mesher was an architect and contractor. His buildings include the Yarrow Building, Sayward Building, Yates Hotel, Hampton Court, And October Mansions.

1258

Michaud, Joseph

Joseph Michaud was an architect, builder and priest. He built the first cathedral in Victoria.

1372

Might, James Albert

James Albert Might came to Victoria following his retirement. He died in 1919 and is buried at the Ross bay Cemetary.

1498

Miles, George Walter

George Walter Miles was lost on the Islander in August 1901. He left a widow and four children.

1057

Miller, Janet and Thomas

1478

Miller, John

Served on the H.M.S. Thetis. Drowned in Esquimalt Harbour June 3, 1952, aged 22. Buried in Pionee Square.

87

Mills, George and Margaret Ann (nee Nicholson)

George Mills was born in County Fermanagh, Ireland. He came to Victoria in the early 1860's as a prospector. He later farmed at Arlington Farms in Saanich and donated the land for Holy Trinity Church. Margaret Ann Mills was born in Ontario and came to Victoria with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nicholson and settled in the Lakes District in Saanich.

1004

Mills, George and Margaret Ann (nee Nicholson)

George Mills was born in County Fermanagh, Ireland. He came to Victoria in the early 1860's as a prospector. He later farmed at Arlington Farms in Saanich and donated the land for Holy Trinity Church. Margaret Ann Mills was born in Ontario and came to Victoria with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nicholson and settled in the Lakes District in Saanich.

2483

Mills, John

601

Milne, Alex H. & Florence

Alex Milne worked as a blacksmith. He was killed while serving in the Canadian Army during the First World War leaving his wife and three children.

4

Milne, Dr. George L.

Dr. George L. Milne was the Dominion Medical Inspector of Immigration for 21 years. He also served as a civic health officer, and M.L.A. in the Legislature and a medical health officer of Victoria.

2118

Milne, John David & Ola Cecilia

John David Milne was the chief executive officer of H.M.C.S. Dockyard.

5

Mitchell, George W.

George W. Mitchell was a commission merchant and manufacturer's agent.

1652

Mitchell, John & Ellen

John Mitchell was an Esquimalt Police Commissioner at the time of his death in 1934 at the age of 48. His wife Ellen died in 1984 at the age of 98.

1729

Mitchell, Maud A.

Maud A. Mitchell was born in Victoria on December 24, 1894, the daughter of Charles and Ada Alexander. She was a housewife.

1618

Mitchell, W.N.

W.N. Mitchell was a wholesaler of Goodyear Tires. He also served as a member of the Victoria Rotary Club and Centennial United Church.

1602

Moffat, Alexander S. and Amy K.

Amy K. Moffat was born in Victoria on June 23, 1897. Alexander S. Moffat was born in March 29, 1900.

2412

Mohun, Emmaline (nee Tod) Monk, Lt. Col. T. B.

524 Theodore Benning Monk was born in Winnipeg on November 28, 1883 and died in Victoria on February 8, 1959. He arrived in Victoria in 1908 and worked in real estate and insurance in the firms Monk and Monteith and T.B. Monk & Co. He also served in the military first as a major in the First World War and later as a Lt. Colonel at Gordon Head Army Camp.

Monroe, Alex Monteith, W. Berkeley & Wanda F.

1281

2511 W. Berkeley Monteith was born in Esquimalt in 1894 and worked as a barrister and solicitor. Wanda Flumerfelt Ritchie was born in Victoria in 1908.

Montigny, Tapisse

1570 621

Montret, Louis

622

Moody, A.G. and Louisa S.

Albert George Moody came to Victoria about 1908 and worked in odd jobs.

1650

Moore, Vivianne and Charles F.

Charles Frederick Moore was a notary public and a secretary to Sir Matthew Bailie Begbie. He died in Victoria at age 79.

1095

Moore, W. Stanley

W. Stanley Moore was born in Victoria in 1904, the son of William Moore. He worked for Moore Whittington Lumber Company.

1071

Moore, William

William Moore came to Victoria in 1890. He established the firm Moore Whittington Lumber Company in 1893.

1070

Morbey, A. Edward M. and Ada (nee Borde)

A.E.M. Morbey was born in Victoria on August 31, 1910 and served in the Canadian Navy. Ada Louise Borde was born in Victoria on August 14, 1913. She worked for the Hudson's Bay Company and also was a housewife.

Morbey, Ada Louise (nee Borde)

Ada Louise Borde was born in Victoria on August 14, 1913. She worked for the Hudson's Bay Company and also was a housewife. She was married to A.E.M. Morbey.

1167

Morel, LÃ©on

Leon Morel was an employee at Fort Victoria.

1373

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Moresby, Rear Admiral Served on the H.M.S. Portland and served as Commander in Chief, Pacific Station from 1850-1853. Fairfax

71

Morison, George

George Morison was a druggist and Justice of the Peace for B.C.

1058

Morris, John (Jack)

John (Jack) Morris came to Victoria from Blenheim, Ontario. He worked in Victoria for a Ford dealership and as a stockbroker.

1630

Morrow, William John

William John Morrow owned Morrows Cartage Co. He married Dora Greer Campbell in 1916.

1577

Morry, Victoria May (nee Campbell)

Victoria May Morry was born in Victoria on August 23, 1901. She was a homemaker.

1743

Mortimer, John

John Mortimer was a stonemason and contractor .

1010

Moses, Wellington Moses

44

Moss, Mr. and Mrs. James

2193

Mouat, Mary Ann

2079

Mouat, William Alexander

2078

Mowat, Ada (Martindale)

Ada (Martindale) Mowat was born in England and arrived in Victoria in 1883.

1298

Mowat, David & Amy (Anderson)

David Mowat worked as a cabinet maker and also rowed with the J.B.A.A. His wife Amy Anderson was born in Victoria in 1917.

1299

Mowat, David S.

David S. Mowat came to Victoria from Scotland about 1885. He worked a fireman and for the B.C. Electric Railway.

1303

Mowat, Donald

Doanld Mowat was born in Victoria in 1913. He worked as a storekeeper.

1304

Mowat, George Neilson "Rebel"

George Neilson "Rebel" Mowat was a sightseeing bus driver for Vancouver Island Coach Lines.

1102

Mowat, Gordon

Gordon Mowat was born in Victoria in 1914.

1306

Mowat, James

James Mowat was a construction worker.

1301

Mowat, Mary

1305

Mowat, Robert

Robert Mowat was a storekeeper.

1302

Mowat, William & Fanny (White)

Will Mowat worked for B.C. Electric for 50 years. He was married to Fanny White.

1300

Muir, A. Maxwell

A. Maxwell Muir was an architect.

1320

Muir, Andrew and Isabella (nee Weir)

2456

Muir, Archibald Connell and Margret

2454

Muir, Archibald Connell and Margret

2455

Muir, Michael and Matilda

2457

Muldrew, Henry

Henry Muldrew worked as a labourer. He died on March 5, 1938.

1505

Munday, Audrey W. (nee Sutherland)

Audrey W. Sutherland was married to Hubert Munday.

2175

Munday, Edwin and Maisie (nee Galliford)

Edwin Munday was a shoe merchant who worked for H.E. Munday & Sons. He died on January 6, 1966.

2177

Munday, Henry Edwin and Nora

Henry Edwin Munday was a shoe merchant.

2176

Munday, Hubert

Hubert Munday was born in Victoria on April 22, 1896. He later operated Munday's Fine Shoes and Old Country Shoes.

2174

Munro, Alexander Kenneth

Alexander Kenneth Munro was the owner of Victoria Book & Stationary. He was also a partner in the Victoria Machinery Depot and director of Victoria Wharf Warehouse.

2489

Munro, Malcolm

2015

Murray, David M. & Ann

David M. Murray was a B.C. Electric Railway foreman. His wife Ann was the owner and operator of a tea room located in the 600 block of Fort Street.

1493

Murray, James and Mary

James and Mary Murray worked for the Daily Colonist newspaper.

2090

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Murton, Edward

Edward Murton was a building contractor who assisted in the construction of St. Mark's Church. He was also active in the Metropolitan Church at Quadra and Pandora.

1591

Murton, Sarah Jane

Sarah Jane Murton was a teacher who taught at North Ward School, Girl's Central School and Sooke School.

1592

Musgrave, Jessie

49

Mutrie & Son

1214

Nagano, Frank Terumaro

Frank Terumaro Nagano was born on October 3, 1898. In 1938, he married and moved to the mainland.

1540

Nagano, Manzo & Tayoko

Manzo Nagano arrived in Canada in 1877 as the first Japanese settler in Canada. He lived and worked in Victoria from 1888-1923.

1539

Nason, Ithiel Blake and Mary

Ithiel Blake Nason was a member of the Legislature between 1891 and 1893. He was also a sawmill owner, miner and operator of a general store.

1062

Nathan, Henry

Henry Nathan was the first member of Parliament for Victoria in 1871.

2411

Nathan, Henry Jr.

2524

Naylor, William Brooke Employed as Sheriff of Vancouver Island in 1866.

552

Naysmith, John

1101

John Naysmith worked at the Parliament Buildings for 50 years. He was also a charter member of the Hart Society.

Naysmith, Margie

Margie Naysmith taught swimming to young children for many years.

1122

Naysmith, Scott

Scotty Naysmith arrived in Victoria from Scotland in July 1914. He worked as a sightseeing driver.

1121

Needham, Joseph, C.J.

2061

Neely, Jane

550

Nelson, Lillian

Lillian Nelson worked as a teacher.

1736

Neroutsos, Captain Cyril D.

Captain Cyril D. Neroutsos was a marine superintendent of the British Columbia Coast Steamship Services. He was also a lieutenant in the Royal Nay Reserves and served on the H.M.S. President and H.M.S. Swiftsure.

1034

Nesbitt, James K.

James K. Nesbitt was a newspaperman and local historian.

1145

Nesbitt, Jane Ann

Jane Ann Saunders sailed to Victoria in 1862 aboard the brideship Tynemouth. Shortly after her arrival, she married Samuel Nesbitt with whom she operated a bakery. The two had five children.

2125

Nesbitt, Samuel

Samel Nesbitt was born in 1829 and died on April 13, 1881. He arrived in Victoria in the early 1850's where he worked as a prospector, businessman and union leader.In 1863, he married Jane Ann Saunders.

2124

New England Bakery

1211

Newbird, James

623

Newbury, Hattie

2522

Newbury, W.

2472

Newcombe, Dr. Charles F.

Dr. Charles F. Newcombe was born in Newcastle, England in 1851. He was trained as a medical doctor and emigrated to North America in 1884. He moved to Victoria in 1889 and became active in founding the first Natural History Society and also worked for the Provincial Museum. With the help of his son, Newcombe collected plants, mollusks, fossils, aboriginal artifacts and information throughout the Province. He died in 1924.

1506

Nex, Bert

Bert Nex owned the Pitzer & Nex Service Station.

1390

Nicholl, James and Sarah Ann

James and Sarah Nicholl arrived in Victoria about 1877. James worked as a labourer.

581

Noakes, A.O.

A.O. Noakes was commissioned as a land surveyor in 1910. He practiced as a surveyor for 55 years.

2446

Noakes, Winifred

Winifred noakes was the wife of A.O. Noakes.

2447

Noble, Jane Russell and Hugh

Hugh Noble married Jane Russell in 1912 in Scotland. Shortly thereafter they sailed to Canada and settled in Victoria. John worked as a construction worker.

1429

Noel, Herbert (Bert)

Herbert (Bert) Noel came to Victoria from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland in 1912. He was a self employed electrical and refrigeration engineer.

1487

Northwestern Creamery

1204

Nott, Joseph and Jane Joseph Nott owned the plumbing firm of R.J. Nott & Co. Ltd.

1649

O'Connell, John & Margaret

John and Margaret (nee Culligan) O'Connell were married in Nanaimo in 1909. They came to Victoria in 1915 and 1753 John worked as a streetcar conductor. The couple had eight children.

O'Neill, Mary Jane

Mary Jane O'Neill was a housewife who was widowed in 1915. She was the mother of three children.

2163

Daniel O'Sullivan worked for Canada Customs. He was also a rowing coach for the J.B.A.A.

1277

O'Reilly, Peter O'Sullivan, Daniel

642

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O'Sullivan, Humphrey

Humphrey O'Sullivan worked at the Hudson's Bay warehouse. He lived at 413 Quebec Street.

1275

Ogden, Peter Skene

Peter Skene Ogden was a Hudson Bay Company Fort factor and trader.

636

Okamoto, Shinkichi & Misu

Shinkichi & Misu Okamoto lived in the Shawnigan Lake area until 1914 when they moved to the Cloverdale area of Victoria. Shinkichi worked as a labourer. In 1942, the family was evacuated to Vancouver by the Government and following World War Two, the family resided in Taber, Alberta. Shinkichi died in 1963 and Misu died in 1975.

1534

Oland, Denise Victoria Denise Victoria Oland was born in Victoria in 1898, the granddaughter of James Douglas. She died in 1948. (nee Harris)

2354

Oliphant, Lillian Piercy Lillian Piercy Oliphant was born in Victoria in 1892, the daughter of John Edward and Henrietta Piercy. She married John Oliphant in 1917.

1274

Oliphant, William and Helen

2415

Oliver, Flo and John

John worked as a teamster with Luney Brothers, a cement man for the City of Victoria and also operated his own 2224 business Oliver's Jersey Dairy. He also served on the Saanich Council and as the chairman of the Greater Victoria Cemetary Board.

Oliver, William Edgar and Mary Eleanor (nee Ward)

Mary Eleanor Ward was born in Victoria in 1869. She married William Edgar Oliver who arrived in Victoria in 1894. 2326 William was the initial partner of Lyman Duff and also the first reeve of Oak Bay and a founding member of the Victoria Golf Club. He died in 1922 and Mary died in 1959.

Omai

Omai was from the Kanaka or Sandwich Islands and came to Victoria to assist in the construction of Fort Victoria.

Owen, Rev. A. Owen, William Gaskill

665 2442

William Gaskill Owen was born in Victoria on September 5, 1914.

1763

Pa-Quollak

521

Painter, Frederick and Frederick Frederick Painter was the owner of J.E. Painter & Sons, a wood, coal and general hauling firm. Ettie

1637

Palmer, Digby

2499

Parfitt, Aaron and Laura

Aaron Parfitt worked for the firm of Parfitt Construction. He was also a singer with the Arion Club.

2135

Parfitt, Albert & Ethel G.

Albert Albert Parfitt worked for the firm of Parfitt Construction. He married Ethel G. on May 16, 1914.

1714

Parfitt, Fred

Fred Parfitt was a founder of the firm Parfitt Construction.

2187

Parfitt, Norman

Norman Parfitt was born in Victoria on December 27, 1917. He worked for the C.P.R. from 1940-1980.

1713

Parker, John and Mary John Parker Jr. arrived in Victoria in January 1853. He and his wife Mary Ann were the parents in April 1853 of the 2398 Ann first white girl born in Fort Victoria. John was a lesse of Craigflower Manor from 1872-1890, farmed at Rocky Point and operated a butcher shop on Government Street. Parker, John Jr.

John Parker Jr. arrived in Victoria in January 1853. He worked as a farmer, blacksmith and butcher and was an early settler of the Metchosin area.

Parker, Thomas

Thomas Parker arrived in Victoria in 1862 and farmed at Rocky Point.

2467 2396

Parks, John

522

Parrott, Cecil M. and Daisy N.

2409

Parsons, Charles

Served on the H.M.S. Thetis. Drowned in Esquimalt Harbour on June 3, 1852 at the age of 35.

82

Parsons, Fred and Bertha

Lily Bertha Parson was born in Manchester, England in 1886 and came to Victoria in 1898. Fred Parsons was born in Birmingham, England in 1885 and came to Canada in 1903 before arriving in Victoria in 1905. They married in 1909 and Fred worked in the Post Office in 1909.

1128

Parsons - Deaville Families

The Parsons family came to Victoria from Manchester, England in 1898. Florence Parsons married Edward Parsons, who arrived in Victoria in 1905. Bertha Parsons married Edward's brother Fred.

Partridge, Francis and Gertrude

684

Partridge, Mr. and Mrs. John T.

683

Pascoe (Giovanni Pascuzzo), John

John Pascoe came to Canada from Calabria, Italy in 1906. In 1917, he moved to Victoria where he worked for Cameron Lumber Company.

2

Paterson, John B. and John B. Paterson was a cable ship restorer and also was employed at H.M. Dockyard. Mollie

1151

Patrick, Annie & Robert M.

Robert Patrick was a hospital orderly who worked at Royal Jubilee Hospital from 1921-1956.

1576

Patrick, Joseph

Joseph Patrick was a lumberman. He was also heavily involved, with his sons Lester and Frank, in establishing professional hockey in the Victoria region. He also served as an alderman for the City of Victoria.

1601

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Paul, Amarissa

Amarissa Paul was the wife of Valissarios Paul.

2171

Paul, E.B.

Dr. E.B. Paul was the founder of Victoria College.

2435

Paul, Valissarios

Valissarios Paul was a merchant at Chungranes Fish Market. He later opened up his own confectionary store at 611 Johnson Street about 1900.

2170

Pauline, Frederick & Mary

Frederick Pauline was an artist who lived at the Tod House on Heron Street. He was married to Lady Mary Cutler and the father of 13 children.

1726

Pauline, William F. & F. William F. Pauline was born in Esquimalt in 1899. His wife Florence Muriel King was born in James Bay in 1901. Muriel

1531

Payne, George Douglas

George Douglas Payne was born in Victoria on June 30, 1914.

1386

Pearce, Archibald T. and Amy G.

Archibald T. Pearce was born on June 8, 1879 and came to Victoria in 1883. His wife Amy G. Law was born on July 31, 1883 and came to Victoria in 1891. Archibald was a partner in the firm of Pearce Erickson & Hill Wholesale Merchants. Both Archibald and Amy died in 1970.

1037

Pearce, Mary (Burt)

Mary Pearce was born in Victoria in January 1905.

1508

Pears, G. Wallis

G. Wallis Pears was bornin Metchosin on July 23, 1877. He worked as a farmer.

1598

Pears, Mary Ann & George

Mary Ann Pears came to Victoria in 1862. She met and married George Pears who worked as a packer during the 1597 Cariboo Goldrush.

Pearse, Benjamin William

Benjamin William Pearse was an assistant colonial surveyor and engineer. From 1851-1864 he was the assistant surveyor to J.D. Pemberton. In 1864, he succeeded Pemberton as surveyor general and later served in the Executive Council for the Colony of B.C.

2231

Pearson, Ethel Ayshford

Ethel Ayshford Pearson came to Victoria at the age of three. She later worked at David Spencer's Store.

1523

Peart, John

John Peart came to Victoria from St. Catherine's, Ontario and found work as a tinsmith at S.L. Kelly & Co.

1764

Pease, A.H. and Letty

A.H. Pease was a businessman.

1012

Peatt, F.J.

Worked as a farmer in March 1862.

562

Peden, Alexander

Alexander Peden was a fisherman.

2216

Peden, Sigridur (Breidfjord)

7 Sigridur (Breidfjord) Peden was born in Pembina, North Dakota on December 1, 1881. After working as a stenographer, she married William Peden. She also served as a life member of the B.C. Woman's Institute and first treasurer of Queen Alexandra Solarium.

Peden, William

William Peden was born in 1881 and came to Victoria in 1886. He was the co-founder of Scott & Peden Ltd. and was heavily involved in sports. He died in 1948.

8

Peetz, Boris & Muriel Edna

Boris Peetz was a silversmith and jeweller. He later opened up a fishing tackle store.

3

Pellow, Tom & Ann

Tom Pellow was born in Victoria in 1892. He served in the military during World War One and later worked as a labourer. He and his wife Ann were married in 1920.

1391

Pemberton, Frederick Bernard

Frederick Bernard Pemberton was born on April 26, 1865. He worked in civil engineering and real estate. He was also president of the Royal Jubilee Hospital. He married Mary Ann Dupont Bell in 1892.

2492

Pemberton, Joseph Despard

Joseph Despard Pemberton was a surveyor and engineer. He was also a member of the Legislative Assembly and 2490 Executive of Vancouver Island.

Pee Shaymoot

507

Pemberton, Susan

46

Pemberton, Teresa Jane (nee Grautoff)

Teresa Jane Grautoff was married to Joseph Despard Pemberton. She donated the Memorail Chapel to Royal Jubilee Hospital.

2491

Pemberton & Son

Pemberton & Son was founded in 1887 by J.D. Pemberton and F.B. Pemberton. It was a real estate firm.

2494

Pendray, Carl and Florence

Carl Pendray was born in Victoria in 1879. He worked as the president of Bapco Paint. He also served as Mayor of Victoria and as a charter member of the Victoria Rotary Club.

2197

Pendray, William Joseph and Amelia Jane

William Joseph Pendray was born in 1846 and came to Victoria in 1867. He established the firm B.C. Soap Works 2196 in the 1870's and also founded British American Paint Company. He died in 1913.

Perrodin, T.

T. Perrodin was the treasurer of La Societe Francaise de Bienfaisance et Secours Mutuels de Victoria 1860.

1374

Petitbeau, Madame Yvonne

Madame Yvonne Petitbeau opened a boarding and day school for young ladies on Fort Street where she taught french and music.

1375

Pettingell, Benjamin & Johanna

Benjamin Pettingell was the owner of a skating rink. He also established a soap factory on Fort Street.

14

Pettingell, Benjamin & Pansy

Benjamin Pettingell was born in Victoria on September 27, 1881. Pansy Pettingell was born in Stockton, California 12 and came to Victoria about 1904.

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Pettingell, Dolores Theresa

Dolores Theresa Pettingell was born in Victoria on June 7, 1910. She worked as a merchant and jeweller.

13

Phillips, Charles D. and Florence

Charles D. Phillips was born in 1878 and died in 1947. His wife Florence was born in 1886 and died in 1958. Charles worked for the C.P.R.

2289

Phillips, George

George Phillips was an admiralty agent in Esquimalt.

76

Piaggio, Guilio and Margarita

Guilio Piaggio was a grocer who operated his own general store. He died in 1908. His wife Margarita died in 1896. 2305

Pidwell, John T. Piercy, Adele Mary (nee Astley)

2349 Adele Mary Astley was born in the Yukon in 1903 and came to Victoria in 1918. She married George William Piercy in 1926.

1272

Piercy, George William George William Piercy was born in Victoria in 1903, the son of John Edward and Henrietta Piercy. He worked as an importer/exporter in Singapore and was interred by the Japanese during World War Two. After the War, he became a land developer in the Victoria area. In 1926 he married Adele Mary Astley. George died in 1978.

1269

Piercy, Henrietta Rebecca (nee Mesher)

Henrietta Rebecca Mesher was the daughter of George Mesher. She later married John Edward Piercy.

1266

Piercy, John Edward

John Edward Piercy was born in 1856 in Kexby, Yorkshire. He established J.Piercy & Co. and Piercy Importers, wholesale drygoods firms. He died in 1923.

1265

Piercy C.B.E., John Edward

John Edward Piercy was born in Victoria on July 12,1899. Following service in the First World War, he was trained 1268 as a doctor. He became one of the premier surgeons in England and was honoured with a Commander of the British Empire award in 1966. He died in 1986.

Pike, Caleb

Caleb Pike was a farmer who established the first homestead in the Highlands. He died in 1888.

2487

Pike, Com. J.W.

Served on the H.M.S. Devastation

63

Pioneer Sisters of Saint Ann

2112

Pitts, Sidney J.

2369

Pitzer, Roy H.

Roy Pitzer was born in Victoria in 1904. He was the owner of Pitzer & Nex Gas Station.

1389

Plimley, Thomas J.

Thomas J. Plimley came to Victoria from England in 1893. That year, he started the Thomas Plimley auto dealership on Yates Street.

1083

Plummer, W.R.


84

Pointer, Nathan & Sarah

Nathan Pointer owned a men's clothing and accessories store on Government Street.

22

Poodle Dog CafÃ©

Opened on the south side of Yates Street between Broad and Government by Louis Marboeuf and Davis Hamn on July 30, 1885. Moved later to 700 block Yates Street (where Birks is today) and finally to the S.E. corner of Yates and Government Street.

1201

Pooley, Charles Edward

Charles Edward Pooley was a barrister and solicitor. He was also an M.L.A. for Esquimalt from 1882-1904.

2188

Pooley, Robert Henry

Robert Henry Pooley was born in Esquimalt on September 19, 1878. He worked as a barrister and solicitor and was also an M.L.A. for Esquimalt from 1912-1938. He was Attorney-General for B.C. from 1928-1933.

2189

Porter, Arthur

2497

Porter, James

Worked for the HBC in 1853.

52

Porter, Robert

Robert Porter was a farmer and also worked in a butcher shop.

1005

Pottinger, George & Isabella

George Pottinger and his family emigrated from the Orkney Islands in 1864. He was a schoolteacher at Girl's Central School, Royal Oak Lake Scholl and at Craigflower in the 1870's.

18

Potts, Dr. George J.

Dr. George J. Potts was a physician.

1326

Powell, Israel W.

Dr. I.W. Powell was a physician and legislator.

2064

Powell, Robert B.

1053

Prevost, Capt. James C.

Served on the H.M.S. Satellite.

64

Pridmore, William

William Pridmore owned 23 acres in the Burnside area. William was also a North American Champion in speedwalking.

1451

Prior, Colonel Edward Gawlor

2217

Pritchard, Thomas and Margaret

530

Providence, Sister Mary

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Purrott, David

David Purrott came to Victoria from London, England. He worked as an accountant for E.G. Prior & Co.

Quagliotti, Lorenzo and Petronella Quagliotti, William Thomas

39 William Thomas Quagliotti was born in 1883 and worked as a chiropractor.

Quasun Quinton-Bown, Charles

1723

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Charles Quinton-Bown operated the Sidney Post Office and resort in the Sidney area.

1336

Quontany, Thomas

626

Quoth Laipie

577

Rainey, Joe

Joe Rainey came to Victoria from northern Ireland in 1913. He worked on C.P.R. Steamships from 1917-1936. He later worked as a longshoreman until 1963. He died in 1983.

1335

Rainey, Margaret Scot Margaret Scot Rainey was born about 1865 in Ireland. As a widow, she brought her family of six to Victoria in 1913 1457 where she worked as a shirtmaker. Rampley, Annie Lawton

Annie Lawton Rampley was a caterer and seamstress.

Randle Sr., Joseph

Joseph Randle Sr. was born on June 4, 1828 in Engalnd. He moved to America in 1856 and came to B.C. in 1858. 1694 He arrived in Victoria on May 10, 1859 and moved to Nanaimo the same year. He worked as a hard rock miner.

Rattenbury, Francis Mawson

Francis Mawson Rattenbury was an architect. Among his commissions were the Parliament Buildings.

Rawlinson, Vera

Vera Rawlinson was born in Victoria on April 12, 1912.

2463

Raymond, John

John Raymond was the owner of a lime quarry in Shawnigan Lake and Cobble Hill.

2279

Raymur, James A.

2140

2523

Ready, John & Edith

John Ready was a city firefighter from 1908 1945. He was married to Edith Smith of London, Engalnd and the father of seven children.

Redfern, Charles E.

1611

Worked as a watchmaker.

564

Reeve, Winnifred Kate Winnifred Kate Reeve was born in Victoria in 1880.

1491

Reeves, Florence (nee Florence Piercy was born in Victoria in 1888, the daughter of John Edward and Henrietta Piercy. She married Piercy) Frederic Reeves in 1914.

1267

Reid, Captain James Murray

Captain James Murray Reid was a Hudson's Bay Company marine captain on the ship Vancouver II.

2029

Reid, Captain James Murray

Captain James Murray Reid was a Hudson's Bay Company marine captain on the ship Vancouver II.

638

Relf, Albert Edwin & Jessie

Albert Edwin Relf worked as a printer.

1627

Remillard, Margery F. Hawkins

Margery F. Hawkins Remillard was born in Victoria on July 24, 1912. She was a health care worker and mother of Loretta Ann Clunk Denison and Howard Frederick Clunk.

1153

Rennie & Taylor Bakery

Was located on the N. W. corner of Fernwood and Gladstone streets.

1216

Reynolds, Capt. Douglas

Capt. Douglas Reynolds was born in Victori aon October 25, 1905. He worked on ships including the C.P.R., Blackball Ferries and, finally, as a captain on B.C. Ferries.

1690

Reynolds, Katherine V. Katherine V. White was born in Victoria on May 13, 1912. She worked for several years as a supervisor at the (nee White) Hudson's Bay Company restaurant as a supervisor and was crowned Miss Victoria in 1938.

1689

Rhode, Albert and Eva Albert Rhode was born in Victoria on February 2, 1886. His wife Eva was born in Victoria on September 9, 1887, S. the daughter of Hannah and Charles Ball. Albert worked as a labourer.

2303

Rhode, Frank and Daisy (nee King)

Frank and Daisy Rhode were both born in Victoria. Frank worked as a federal employee.

2301

Rhode, Joseph and Angelino

Joseph Rhode worked as a baker and as a farmer in his later years. He died in 1907. His wife Angelino died in 1953.

2302

Rhodes, Henry Richards, Hon. Albert Norton

686 Hon. Albert Norton Richards was a member of Parliament for Brockville, Ontario. In 1872, he retired and moved to Victoria where he was appointed Lt. Governor of B.C.

1641

Richards, Louis

674

Richardson, George Alfred

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Richardson, George and Mary Ann

George Richardson came to Victoria in 1850 where he worked as a hotelkeeper. Mary Ann came to Victoria in 1854.

2434

Richardson, Josephine Lillian (nee Burkholder)

2077

Richardson, William S. William S. Richardson was a dispatcher and assistant manager at Stockers Transfer. and Winnifred

1158

Richmond, Frederick & Frederick William Richmond was born in Victoria on July 17, 1889. He worked as a conductor for the E&N Rowena Railway.

10

Richmond, Kenneth & Rita

Kenneth Richmond was born on March 6, 1908 in Victoria. His wife, Rita was born on February 5, 1911. Kenneth worked at Capital Iron from 1933-1939 and then as a purchasing agent for the V.M.D. Rita worked as a secretary for the C.P.R.

1560

Richmond, William & Mary Ann

William Richmond came to Victoria in 1884 from Yorkshire, England. He married Mary Ann on November 22, 1886 at St. Luke's Church in Saanich.

9

Riddle, Agnes (nee Rothwell)

Agnes Riddle came to Victoria in 1909 at the age of ten.

1428

Riddle, Archibald

Archibald Riddle worked as a nurseryman for Riddle Bros. Greenhouses.

1424

Riddle, Daisy (Rothwell)

Daisy Riddle was a housewife.

1423

Riddle, George

George Riddle was the eldest of five sons who ran Riddle Bros. Greenhouses.

1426

Riddle, J.J.

J.J. Riddle was a nurseryman who worked for Riddle Bros. Greenhouses.

1422

Riddle, Percy

Percy Riddle was a nurseryman who worked for Riddle Bros. Greenhouses.

1427

Riddle, Walter

Walter Riddle was a nurseryman who worked for Riddle Bros. Greenhouses. He also served as a motorcycle dispatch rider in World War One.

1425

Ridge, J.C.

2239

Ring, D.B.

2059

Ringo's Restaurant

Ringo's Restaurant was once the most famous restaurant in Victoria.

25

Ritchie, John Gerald

John Gerald Ritchie was born on December 11, 1910. He worked as a civil servant before his death on July 4, 1995.

1737

Rithet, Robert Paterson

Came to Victoria in 1862. He joined the Cariboo gold rush returning to Victoria in 1865. He had various jobs but 36 eventually became involved in the wholesale grocery business. By 1869 he was the local manager of Sproat & Co. and was later moved to San Francisco to manage to company there. In San Francisco he made new business contacts. He moved back to Victoria and founded Welsh Rithet & Co. The company was later re-named R. P. Rithet & Co. after the death of Andrew Welsh. Rithet served as Justice of the Peace (1873), Mayor of Victoria (1885), M.L.A. (Victoria) (1894-1898), President of the Victoria Board of Trade, President of the California-Hawaii Sugar refining Co. and Consul-General in Victoria for Hawaii. He died in Vancouver in 1919.

Rivers, Mary A.

Mary Rivers was born on January 14, 1885 near Mill Bay. She was a wife and mother. She died in 1970.

1588

Robb, Hector & Jean

Hector Robb worked as aplumber and served with the Military in the First World War. He married Jean in 1911.

1522

Robbins, Jack and Claudia (nee Jesse)

Jack Robbins was born on October 2, 1914. He was a property owner and manager of Robbins Parking. His wife Claudia Jesse was born on December 4, 1919.

1133

Roberts, Jean

Jean Roberts was a teacher at South Park School in the 1920's.

2105

Roberts, Jessie

Jean Roberts was a teacher at South Park School and Victoria High School.

2161

Roberts, Samuel and Agnes (nee Gough)

Samuel Roberts came to Victoria in 1862 from Wales. He initially farmed in the Victoria area before purchasing 300 acres in the Sidney area. He married Agnes Gough from Nanaimo.

576

Robertson, Alexander R.

2007

Robertson, Duncan M. Duncan M. Robertson was born in New Brunswick on March 4, 1856. He came to Victoria about 1878 where he worked as a wheelwright, prospector and farmer. He married Annie McKinnon Davidson in 1884 and was the father of ten children. He died November 13, 1931.

1065

Robertson, Gwen M.

1530

Gwen W. Robertson was born in Victoria on July 10, 1914.

Robillard, Arthur & Elia Arthur & Elia Robillard came to Victoria with their sons Raoul and Andre in 1910. Arthur worked as a gardener and 1376 had his own landscaping business. Elia worked as a caterer. In 1923, the couple purchased the Belvedere-Sooke Harbour Hotel. Robinson, Edward and Edward Frederick Robinson came to Victoria in the 1890's. He worked as a jeweller, beekeeper, and travelled and 1590 Elizabeth lectured for the Provincial Government. He died in 1915. Robinson, George

George Robinson first came to Victoria in November 1854 as part of a five year contract with the Hudson's Bay Company. Following the expiry of his contract, her returned to England. In 1863, he returned to Victoria and, between 1863 and 1871, he worked as a photographer, mining engineer and dentist. In 1871, he moved to

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George Williams Robinson was the owner of Robinson's Sporting Goods.

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Rochfort, William D'Oyley

1884-1943. Architect with Rochfort & Sankey. Designed the Royal Theatre (1913) and the Mount Edwards Apartments.

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Roger, Isabella

Isabella Roger worked as a midwife and nurse.

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Rogers, George

George Rogers worked as a dairyman. He initially worked at Beckley Farm before establishing Craigielea Farm near Obed Avenue and the Alderley Farm near Agnes Street in Saanich.

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Rogers, George and Genevieve

George Rogers was born in Victoria in 1904. He worked as a dairy farmer and died in 1979. His wife Genevieve (nee Sangster) was born in 1903.

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Rogers, Joseph

Joseph Rogers worked as a dairyman with his brother George at Craigielea Farm and Alderley Farm. He later established his own dairy farm in the Burnside and Tillicum area.

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Rolfe, Janetta (nee Jeeves)

Janetta (nee Jeeves) Rolfe was a seamstree and ran furrier stores in Victoria. She was married to Victor McNaughton Rolfe.

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Rolfe, Victor McNaughton

Victor McNaughton Rolfe came to Victoria in 1889 at the age of two. After operating several businesses, he became the electrical inspector for the City of Victoria and the Municipalities of Oak Bay and Esquimalt.

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Romano Theatre Rondeault, AbbÃ© Pierre

1196 AbbÃ© Pierre Rondeault was the champain of the Sisters of St. Ann in Victoria from 1858-1859.

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Ross, Alexander

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Ross, Dixi Harrison

Dixi Harrison Ross was born in Cambridge Springs, Pennsylavania in 1842 and came to Victoria in 1873. He worked as a retail grocer before his death in 1899.

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Ross, Flora (nee Hobbs)

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Ross, Francis Henry

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Ross, Harrie Gerald

Harrie Gerald Ross was born in Victoria on May 20, 1874 and died on June 5, 1943.

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Ross, Harriet Elizabeth

Harriet Elizabeth Ross was born in Victoria on March 21, 1876 and died on February 26, 1969.

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Ross, Isabella

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Ross, Isabella (nee Melville)

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Ross, Jennie Butchart

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Ross, Lucy Ophelia Birchard

Lucy Ophelia Birchard Ross was born in Cambridge Springs, Pennsylavania in 1842 and came to Victoria in 1873. 2403 In 1868, she married Dixi Harrison Ross. She died in Victoria on December 22, 1912.

Ross, Thomas Michael

Thomas Michael Ross was born in Sooke on November 9, 1886. He worked as the manager of the Boy's Department at David Spencer Ltd. and served in both World Wars.

Rosson, Bessie (nee Hamlet)

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Rosson, George Pollard

George Pollard Rosson worked for the Rock Bay Hotel and the City of Victoria.

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Rosson, George William

George Pollard Rosson was born in Victoria on May 27, 1880. After selling papers on the street and working as a bellboy, George served in the Canadian military during the First World War..

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Rough, Dorothy Enid

Dorothy Enid Rough arrived in Victoria in 1912 with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edwin George Rough.

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Rough, Henry & Jenny Henry & Jenny Rough both worked for B.C. Electric at Jordan River. Henry was an engineer and Jenny was a (Stubbs) stenographer.

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Rowebottom, George Wm. and Elizabeth

George William Rowebottom assisted in the operation of a butcher shop and also served 25 years with Lawrence Goodacre and 8 years with the Hudson's Bay Company.

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Rowland, Matthias

Matthias Rowland arrived in Victoria in 1850. He worked for the Hudson's Bay Company.

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Rowland, Matthias

Matthias Rowland arrived in Victoria in 1850. He worked for the Hudson's Bay Company.

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Rueff, Jules

Jules Rueff arrived in Victoria in 1858. He worked as a merchant and was a member of the Executive of La Societe de Bienfaisance et Secours mutuels de Victoria.

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Russ, Rev. A.E.

Rev. A.E. Russ was a minister who performed missionary work among the Chinese community and helped to establish the Chinese Girls Rescue Home.

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Ryley, Helen

Helen Ryley was born in Scotland in 1892. She was an indentured servant for a time. She married Tim Ryley in 1915 and resided in Esquimalt for 71 years before her death in 1982.

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Ryley, Robert

Robert Ryley was born in England in 1886 and ca,e to Victoria in 1906. He worked for the dockyard from 1910-1051. He was also leading sgnalman for the H.M.S. Shearwater for a period of time.

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Sa-Malth

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Sabiston, Muriel Topp

Muriel Topp Sabiston was born in Victoria in 1905 and died in 1990.. She was the daughter of Charles Henry Topp.

Sanders, E.H. Sanderson-Mongin, Mme. Elma

2230 Taught french from 1920 - 1939 at Craigdarroch Castle when it was the Victoria College. She was loved by all her students and left a lasting impression on many of them. She retired from teaching in 1939 and died in Victoria in 1951.

Sandover, Stephen Sandrie, Georges

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1051 In January 1861, Sandrie organized and directed a choir named La Societe des Enfants de Paris. He also directed 1379 the Philharmonic, the first concert in Victoria presented exclusively in French.

Sandwich Islanders Sanford, W.E.

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652 W.E. Sanford financially supported the first Chinese Mission School in Chinatown. Sanford Mission is named for him.

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Sangster, George and George Sangster was bornin Scotland in 1864. He later became an alderman for the City of Victoria and the first Genevieve reeve for the Municipality of North Saanich. He died in 1947. Genevieve Sangster was born at Blink Bonnie in 1868. She died in 1940.

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Sargison, A & E

Albert Sargison was born in St. Lambert, Quebec. He worked as a printer and publisher after coming to Victoria. He also served in the 5th Regiment during World War One. Eugenie Sargison was born in London, England.

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Sargison, H & M

Harry Sargison was born in Victoria on February 22, 1887. He worked as a printer and served in the 5th Regiment 1715 during World War One. Maude Sargison was born on March 7, 1890 in Ontarion and moved to Victoria in 1892.

Satakarata, Francois

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Saunders, Henry

Henry Saunders was the owner of Saunders Grocery. He was also a former owner of the Steamship Beaver.

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Savage, Ernest

Ernest Savage was born on October 3, 1881. He was the son of Robert and Jane Savage. Ernest worked as a painter.

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Savage, Frank P.

Frank P. Savage was born on November 3, 1879. He was the son of Robert and Jane Savage. Frank worked as a 1384 painter.

Savage, Jane

Jane Savage arrived in Victoria in 1862. She was the wife of Robert William Savage.

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Savory, George A.

George A. Savory was born in Victoria in 1896. He worked as a florist.

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Sawada, Moriharu & Haruko

Moriharu Sawada operated a drycleaning business at the Oak Bay Junction from 1904-1921. After returning to Japan for a few years, he opened anther dry cleaners at Fort and Cook.

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Sayward, Ann

Ann Sayward was the mother of Walter Chambers and Joseph Sayward.

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Scarborough, James Allan

James Allan Scarborough joined the Hudson's Bay Company in 1829. In 1843, he made charts of the Victoria Harbour.

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Scarborough, James Allan

James Allan Scarborough joined the Hudson's Bay Company in 1829. In 1843, he made charts of the Victoria Harbour.

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Say-Sinaka

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Sceletset

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Scholefield, E.O.S.

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Schroeder, Frank & Violet

Frank Schroeder was born in Chesky, Ontario and came to Victoria in 1899. Violet Schroeder was born on N. Hatley, Quebec and arrived in Victoria in 1890. Frank worked as a merchant at various grocery stores and hardware stores. Frank and Violet were married at James Bay Methodist Church in 1903.

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Schroeder, Harve

Harve Schroeder was a grocer and later operated Square Deal Hardware.

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Scott, John A.

John A. Scott was born in 1874 and died in 1940. He was the founder of Scott & Peden Ltd.

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Seabrook, Bagster Roads

Bagster Roads Seabrook was born in New Westminster on March 11, 1850 and came to Victoria shortly thereafter. 583 He became the manager of Albion Iron Works and died on April 15, 1850. He married Elvira Amelia Crosby in 188 and was the father of one son and one daughter.

Searby, W.M.

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Seclic, Henry Proctor

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See-Al Sut

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See-Sachasis

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Seea-Till-Too

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Sehl, Jacob

Jacob Sehl was born in Koblenz, Germany and came to Victoria in 1858. He built the first furniture Factory in Victoria in 1884 at Laurel Point.

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Senkler, Margaret H.R.

Margaret H.R. Senkler was born in Victoria in 1873. She was the daughter of A.N. Richards.

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Service, Robert

Robert W. Service worked as a clerk for the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce before moving to the Yukon to work in branches at Whitehorse and Dawson City.

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Severs, George and Frances

George Severs worked for the Post Office for 39 years.

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Sewell, E. Benjamen

Ernest Benjamin Sewell came to Victoria in 1895 with his family. He bought a house at 3236 Alder Street and worked for Jeune Bros. as a sail maker.

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Sewell, Elizabeth Fenn Elizabeth Fenn Sewell was married to E. Benjamen Sewell and the mother of five children. She died in 1933.

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Sexsmith, E & L

Edward and Lydia Sexsmith moved to Victoria from Ontario in 1892. Edward worked as a farmer.

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Seymour, Sir George Francis

Served on the H.M.S Collingwood and as Commander in Chief Pacific Station from 1844-1848.

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Shakespeare, Noah

Noah Shakespeare was born in England on January 26, 1839 and arrived in Victoria on January 11, 1863. He worked as a photographer and Post Master. He also served as the Mayor of the City of Victoria and as a Member of Parliament.

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Shandley, Elizabeth Mildred

Elizabeth Mildred Shandley was born in Victoria on November 13, 1878.

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Shandley, Francis (Frank)

Francis Shandley was an assessor who worked for the City of Victoria starting in 1913.

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Shandley, Frederick Slade

Frederick Slade Shandley was a dentist and fomer president of the International College of Dentists of U.S.A.

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Shandley, Horace C.

Horace C. Shandley was born in Victoria on April 24, 1897. He worked for the B.C. Government's Printing Bureau and also served with the 5th Field Artillery in the First World War.

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Shandley, Judge H. H. Judge Herbert Howard Shandley came to Victoria from England in 1896. He worked as a lawyer and a judge. He was married to Elizabeth Mildred Watkins.

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Shandley, Peter

Peter Shandley was a painting contractor from 1890 to 1901. In 1902 to 1905, he worked as a painter for C.P.R. Steamships Company and from 1905 to 1933 he worked for Canada Customs.

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Shawyer, William Charles

William Charles Shawyer first arrivewd in Victoria in 1892. He worked a variety of jobs including serving in the British Navy, mining, farming and working for the City of Victoria Police.

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Sheret, Andrew

Andrew Sheret was born in Montrose, Scotland and came to Victoria in 1890. In 1892, he started the wholesale, plumbing, heating and industrial supply business of Andrew Sheret Ltd.

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Sheret, Andrew W.

Andrew W. Sheret was born in Victoria in 1901. He was the son of Andrew and Annie Sheret and worked as a merchant.

2142

Sheret, Annie

Annie Sheret was born in Victoria in 1876, the daughter of William McDowell. She later married Andrew Sheret.

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Sherwood, George Leonard

George Leonard Sherwood was born in Victori in 1900. He worked as an E&N conductor. He died in 1990.

1492

Shimizu, Kiyoshi & Hanako

Kiyoshi Shimizu first came to Victoria in 1906 at age 20. He worked a variety of odd jobs before returing to Japan in 1911 to marry Hana Miyagi. After the marriage, the couple returned to Victoria where Kiyogi took over his father's business of Simizu Rice Mills. Kiyoshi and hana were the parents of 10 children. Kiyoshi died in 1940 and Hana died in 1979 in Toronto.

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Shimizu, Rinbei & Midori

Rinbei Shimizu was born in Japan in 1863 and emigrated to Canada in 1902. He worked in a variety of jobs includingas a labourer, fisherman and farmer. In 1909, he returned to Japan and in 1910 returned to Canada accompanied by his wife Midori. After working for three years for a dairy, he opened up the Shimizu Rice Mills company located at 1625 Store Street.

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Shirreff, Alice Bardsley Alice Bardsley Shirreff came to Victoria from Winnipeg with her family in 1911. She attended Victoria West School and worked as a nanny. In 1919, she married John Shirreff. Shirreff, John Alexander

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John Alexander Shirreff came to Victoria from Ontario with his family in 1896. After attending North Ward and Boys 1483 Central School, he worked for Goodacres, Swift Canadian Ltd. and at the H.M.C. Dockyard.

Short, Henry John

Henry John Short established a gunsmithing firm in 1862 which he operated until 1902.

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Shotbolt, Thomas

Thomas Shotbolt was a pharmacist who operated a drug store at 589 Johnson Street.

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Siffkin, W.

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Silouoy-Mitchtin Silver, John F. & Mary

559 John Silver was a stonemason. His wife was Mary Silver.

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Simpson, Henry & Adelaide

Henry & Adelaide Simpson arrived on the Norman Morrison in 1852. They initially worked as abaker and a laundress for the Hudson's Bay Company before homesteading in Saanich. The couple built the Prairie Inn and held the mail delivery contract in the Saanich Peninsula.

635

Sinclair, Dr. Archibald

Dr. Archibald Sinclair was a physician.

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Sivertz, Christian and Elinborg

Christian Sivertz worked as a letter carrier. He also served as the secretary-treasurer of the Victoria Labour Council for 11 years and as the President of the B.C. Federation of Labour for one year. He also served on the School Board, Hospital Board and Library Board.

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Sketlesun

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Skinner, Thomas J. and Mary L. (nee Goode)

Thomas J. and Mary L. Skinner arrived in Victoria on board the Norman Morison on January 16, 1853. Thomas started the Constance Cove Farm for the H.B.C. Thomas and Mary had five children.

633

Sluggett, John & Fanny

John and Fanny Sluggett emigrated to Canada from Devon, England. The Sluggett's established a farm in Brentwood. The family donated large amounts of land for Brentwood School.

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Smedley, Frank and Anne Reid (nee Florence)

Frank Smedley worked in a variety of positions. These include working for a trucking firm, a music company, a relief office and as a weighmaster for the City of Victoria.

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Smedley, Frank and Anne Reid (nee Florence)

Frank Smedley worked in a variety of positions. These include working for a trucking firm, a music company, a relief office and as a weighmaster for the City of Victoria.

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Smethurst, James

James Smethurst was born in Victoria in 1867. He worked as a building contractor. James was the father of four children.

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Smith, Andrew Johnstone

Andrew Johnstone Smith was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1839 and came to Victoria about 1874. He worked as an architect and contractor for Smith & Clark Contractors and Builders. He died in 1899.

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Smith, Douglas Edgar

Douglas Edgar Smith was a teacher who taught at Oak Bay High School and Victoria High. He was also in charge 2136 of Personnel Selection, Pacific Command during the Second World War.

Smith, Hiram I.

Hiram Isaac Smith was a salesman in hardware. He was married to Jennie Smith and had two children who attended South Park School.

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Smith, John & Ann Raines

John & Ann Raines Smith arrived in Victoria on board the Robert Lee on January 13, 1863. John became the owner of a house cleaning service. He and his wife were the parents of eleven children. Ann died in 1877 and John died in 1884.

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Smith, John & Ellen

John Smith was born in England on September 22, 1860. His wife Ellen was born in London, England on May 26, 1852. They came to Victoria in 1908 with their son Ira Francis. John found work as a caretaker of the Point Ellice Shipyards.Ellen died in 1925 and John died in 1929.

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Smith, John C. & Elizabeth

John Smith arrived in Victoria in 1863 with his parents John & Ann Raines Smith. He became a pioneer fruit grower in the Royal Oak and Saanich areas. He and his wife Elizabeth were the parents of nine children. He died in 1940 and Elizabeth died in 1945.

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Smith, John William

John William Smith worked as a master mechanic and as a tugboat captain.

Smith, Kingston & Patricia (nee Borde)

Sidney Kingston Smith was born in Victoria on October 22, 1920, the son of Arthur Benjamin and Florence Marion 1343 Smith. His wife Patricia Kathleen Boarde was the youngest daughter of Leon Hippolyte Borde and Edith Winnifred Cox. She was born on March 17, 1920.

Smith, Maude & Don

Don Smith was a government employee.

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Smith, W. Ken & Vivian W. Ken Smith was a Provincial employee and the deputy minister of Municipal Affairs until 1975. E.

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Smith, William Burlington

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Snawnuck

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Snell, Louise Elliott Kay

Louise Elliott Kay Snell was the matron at the B.C. Protestant Orphan's Home. She died in 1938 at the age of 81 years.

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Snider, Albert William

Albert William Snider was born in Victoria on February 9, 1879, the son of Emma Cheeseman and William Henry Snider.

506

Snider, Emma (nee Cheeseman)

Emma Cheeseman was born in Fort Victoria on January 20, 1854, the daughter of Richard Cheeseman and Jane Dyke. She later married William Henry Snider who came to Victoria in 1862.

510

Snider, Grace Amelia (nee Burt)

Grace Amelia Burt was born in Victoria on November 18, 1879, the daughter of Amelia and Stephen Sylvester Burt. She later married Albert William Snider.

508

Sommer, Joseph

Joseph Sommer was born in 1848 and came to Victoria from San Francisco in 1876. He worked for the furniture firm of Jacob Sehl for seven years before opening up his own furniture and art goods store at 1012 Government Street in 1883.

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Soo, Chuck Yew

Soo Chuck Yew emigrated to Victoria in 1909. He worked as a woodworker.

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Soule, Anna (Rubidge) Anna Rubidge came to Victoria with her husband C.J. Soule in February 1890. She was the mother of six children. 1311 She died on November 21, 1903. Soule, Cornelius John

Cornelius John Soule was born in London, England on April 14, 1851. He came to Victoria in 1890 where he worked as an architect. He was married to Anna Rubidge from 1875-1903. About 1905, he married Mary Emma Schultz. He died at Milnes Landing on June 8, 1939.

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Soule, Cornelius Norman

Cornelius Norman Soule was born in Brandon on December 29, 1882. He served as a soldier in the First World War and also worked as a farmer.

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Soule, David Harold

David Harold Soule was born in Guelph on September 15, 1888. He came to Victoria with his parents C.J. and Anna Soule. He later worked as a pharmacist, lineman and farmer. He also served in the First World War as a soldier.

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Soule, Gilbert Rubidge Gilbert Rubidge Soule was born in Guelph on December 12, 1877. He came to Victoria with his parents C.J. and Anna Soule in 1890. He later worked as a clerk.

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Soule, Mary Emma (nee Schultz)

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Mary Emma Schultz was the second wife of C.J. Soule. She was a teacher who taught at the William Head Quarantine Station.

Soule, Norman Soule, Rupert Frederick

1313 Rupert Frederick Soule was born on March 29, 1909, the son of C.J. and Mary Emma Soule. He worked as a logger.

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South Saanich People

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Southgate, James Johnson

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Spaa Quolluc

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Spelde, John

John Spelde worked as a gravedigger.

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Speller, Alexander

Alexander Speller arrived in Victoria in October 1911. He worked as a locksmith.

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Spence, John

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Spencer, Ann Elizabeth

Ann Elizabeth Spencer was born in Victoria in 1867, the daughter of David Spencer and Emma Lazenby. She 1039 attended Victoria High School and Ontario Ladies College. She married Frank Grant and was the mother of seven children. She died in 1964 at the age of 97.

Spencer, Capt. John W.S.

Served on the H.M.S. Topaze and as the Officer Commanding North Pacific Squadron at Esquimalt in 1863.

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Spencer, Emma (nee Lazenby)

Emma Lazenby was born in Yorkshire, England. She came to Victoria on January 10, 1863 with her husband David Spencer. She was the mother of thirteen children. She was active in the Methodist Church and the president of the local branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union for many years.

1067

Spencer, Fred

Fred Spencer operated Spencer's Stores.

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Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. David

David Spencer owned and operated the department stores of David Spencer Ltd.

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Spencer, Sara

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Spofford, Mrs. W.H. (Cecilia)

Mrs. W.H. (Cecilia) Spofford was born in Nova Scotia in 1859 and came to Victoria as a child. She worked as a teacher and was actively involved in women's organizations for over 63 years including the Victoria Council of Women, the Women's Canadian Club and the Women's Christian Temperance Union. She died on February 18, 1938 at the age of 79.

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Spring, Captain William

Captain William Spring was the captain and owner of merchant vessels. He was also one of the principles of the Victoria Sealing Company.

1285

Spring, Sciamia (nee Ski-api-zet)

Sciamia (nee Ski-api-zet) Spring was the wife of Captain William Spring and the daughter of Chief Ski-api-zet of Fort Langley, B.C.

1286

Sprinkling, Dan & Beth Daniel Francis Sprinkling and Mary Elizabeth Jordan were married in Victoria in 1912. Dan worked as a tailor.

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Squolut Tlesut

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St.-GrÃ©, Gabriel

Gabriel St.-GrÃ© was an employee at Fort Victoria.

1380

Staines, Reverend Robert

Reverend Robert Staines arrived in Victoria in 1849. He worked as the Fort Chaplain and also as a schoolmaster. He died in 1854.

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Stamp, Edward

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Stanton, John

Served on the H.M.S. Satellite.

94

Stapledon, Bartholomew and Jane

Bartholomew and Jane Stapledon arrived in Victoria in 1885 from Gaspe, Quebec. Bartholomew became a manager of a cannery at Inverness, a position he held until 1913.

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Stark, Louis & Sylvia

Louis & Sylvia Stark settled in South Saanich in 1859. They moved to Salt Spring Island in 1860 where he worked 23 as a dairyman and farmer.

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Stelly, George

George Stelly was born in Switzerland on January 10, 1825. He moved to Victoria in 1859 and worked as a farmer 1512 and on a cartage bus. He died in Victoria on May 28, 1913.

Stephenson, Rev. F.L. & Emily E.

Emily E. Stephenson was born in Victoria on May 23, 1864. Rev. F.L. Stephenson came to Victoria in 1885 and married Emily in Metchosin. F.L. served at St. Luke's Church, St. Saviour's Church and other churches in the North and on Vancouver Island.

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Stevenson, Alexander L.

Alexander L. Stevenson was the owner of Stevenson's Shoe Repair at 620 Fort Street.

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Stewart, George Herbert

George Herbert Stewart was born in Victoria in 1892. He worked as a statistician with the B.C. Government for 42 657 years.

Stewart, James and Marion May

James Stewart was born in Victoria in 1858. He worked first as a clothing merchant then as a builder. In 1884, he married Marion May Stewart.

656

Stonham, Ernest

Ernest Stonham arrived in Victoria about 1898. He worked for the Bank of Montreal in Victoria and up north.

1634

Storey, Thomas

Worked as a carpenter and undertaker.

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Stoxie, Richard

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Strachan, Andrew H.

Andrew H. Strachan was a grocer who operated on Johnson Street. He later started a broom factory in Victoria Westand about 1890, he moved to Saanich where he worked as a strawberry grower and a Justice of the Peace.

1184

Stranix, Roy and Dorothy

Roy Stranix was born in Victoria in 1908. Roy served in the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander responsible for seaward defence. His wife Dorothy was born in Victoria in 1909.

2138

Street, C. Strickland, Roger Philip

2233 Roger Philip Strickland was a businessman who owned the Yates Hotel and the Birks Building.

Stronach, W.E. Stubbs, William and Jane (nee Hampton)

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William Stubbs was an accountant in Victoria. In addition, he served as an alderman for Saanich, as a member of the Victoria Choral Society and as the chairman of the Saanich P.T.A. He was also the owner of Malahat Freight Services. William died in 1949. His wife Jane died in 1954.

Su, I.

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Sun Insurance Office Ltd.

Sun Insurance Office Ltd. was an insurance company owned by the Pemberton family for many years.

2495

Sundher, Jagat Singh & Dhanti Kor

Jagat Singh Sundher was a wood dealer.

1661

Sweeney Cooperage

Founded in 1889 by Michael Sweeney. Operated in several different locations in the city from 1889 to 1948. From 1921 to 1939 the company was known as the Canadian Western Cooperage but the name was changed back to Sweeny Cooperage Ltd. in 1940.

1192

Swengwhung People

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Sy-Yook

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Sylvester, Frank Sylvester, W. B.

2479 W.B. Sylvester was born in Victoria on February 1, 1911. He was the President of the Victoria Flying Service.

T.N. Hibben & Co.

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Ta Hoy Us

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Tait, Evelyn

Evelyn Tait was born in Victoria in January 1908.

1278

Takahashi, Kosaburo & Toyo

Kosaburo & Toyo Takahashi came to Victoria about 1912. They operated a dry cleaning and tailor store on Yates Street called Togo Cleaners

1536

Takata, Harry Hayato

Harry Hayato Takata started and operated the Japanese Tea Garden at Gorge Park. He lived in Victoria from 1899 to 1942.

1533

Tate, Frederick

Frederick Tate came to Victoria in 1901. He built and operated the Silverpring Brewery with his father Robert Tate. 1396 He lived on Langford Street from 1901 until his death in 1958.

Tate, Mr. & Mrs. Reginald H.

Reginald Tate came to Victoria with his family in 1901. He built the Silverpring Brewery and later joined the Victoria 1397 Fire Department as an engineer. His wife came to Victoria from Engalnd in 1909.

Tatskayum

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Taylor, Howard & Margaret

Howard Taylor worked for Brackman & Ker and later as a transit driver. He also served overseas for the 30th Battalion, C.E.F. He was married to Margaret King and was the father of one daughter Yvonne.

1612

Teague, John

John Teague was an architect. He also served as mayor of the City of the Victoria.

2271

Teague, John

John Teague was an architect. He also served as mayor of the City of the Victoria.

1170

Tee-Ayqualesus

525

Teechamista People

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Terry, W.S. and Ida (nee Tufts)

Wallace S. Terry worked as a druggist.

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Terry's Drug Store

Terry's was one of the most popular meeting places in Victoria and was located on the S. E. corner of Pandora and Douglas Streets. It was founded by Wallace Samuel Terry in 1897. Although originally a Drug Store, Terry's later became a popular place to eat and dance after the theatre. Wallace Terry died at age 61 in 1932.

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Tet, Semken

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Tewhameea

567

Thibodeau, FrÃ¨re GÃ©dÃ©on

FrÃ¨re GÃ©dÃ©on Thibodeau was born at Saint-Jacques l'Achigan. He worked as a teacher and also assisted at the Sisters of St. Ann in Victoria.

Thlamic

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Thomas, George

George Thomas came to Fort Victoria in 1851. He worked as a carperneter for the Hudson's Bay Company for five 634 years and also did a variety of other jobs. In 1863 he married Elizabeth Watson and settled on a farm in North Saanich at what is now Deep Cove.About 1870, the family moved to Central Saanich where they farmed at 6536 West Saanich Road. George died in 1909 and his wife died in 1916.

Thompson, Don and Marjorie

Don Thompson was born in Nanaimo in 1890. He moved to Victoria about 1907 where he worked as a teamster.

1221

Thomson, John & Isabella

John Thomson was a clerk for B.C. Electric Company. He was also one of the founders of Oaklands Gospel Hall in 1912.

1557

Thomson, Kenneth L.

Kenneth L. Thomson was born on February 10, 1916. He was the great grandson of John Sluggett.

1740

Thomson, William and Margaret Thornbery, Gregory Hartley and Muriel

536 Gregory Hartley Thornbery was born in London in 1889. After working for several farms, he moved to Canada 2466 about 1910. He was hired by the Provincial Government of B.C. to help imporve the quality of milk in the Province.

Thorne, James

2014

Thorsen, Oscar and Gyda

Oscar Thorsen worked as a foreman in the construction industry. He was married to Gyda Thorsen.

1658

Tiedemann, Hermann Otto

Hermann Otto Tiedemann was born in Berlin 1821 and arrived in Victoria in 1858. He worked as an engineer, surveyor, architect and was the first civil engineer in the Surveyor General's Department. He also worked for the C.P.R. and Nanaimo Coalmines.

2151

Tierney, John H. & Rose

John H. Tierney came to Victoria in 1904. He worked as a sawmill foreman. He was married to Rose Tierney.

28

Till Kaymut

604

Tiller, Edward


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Titcomb, J.S.

Worked as a pilot.

2395

Tobin, Arthur Henry

Arthur Henry Tobin was a baker, store and restaurant proprietor. He aaprenticed at Clay's Bakery and Tearoom on 2200 Fort Street before eventually purchasing the business. He died in 1946.

Tobin, Brian Arthur

Brian Arthur Tobin was born in Victoria in 1909. After attending Victoria College and UBC, he started work as a journalist. He worked for the Victoria Daily Times from 1947-1974 and was its editor from 1965-1974.

1165

Tobin, Kathleen B.

Kathleen B. Tobin was born in Victoria on March 6, 1906. She worked as a schoolteacher at Willows Elementary, Sir James Douglas and MacDonald Park schools and also on Pender Island.

2202

Tobin, Mary Ann (nee Cox)

Mary Ann (nee Cox) Tobin was born in Victoria in 1873. She was the wife of Arthur H. Tobin and died in 1964.

2201

Tod, John

651

Todd, Albert Edward

Albert Edward Todd was born in Victoria on August 5, 1878. He worked in the wholesale grocery and salmon canning business. He also served as mayor of Victoria from 1917-1918 and was an early promoter of good roads and tourism. He died on August 26, 1928.

2284

Todd, Anna Fox

Anna Fox Todd was the first wife of J.H. Todd.

2281

Todd, Charles Fox and Charles Fox Todd was born in Brampton, Ontario in 1856. He was the son of Jacob Hunter Todd. Charles died in Louisa Victoria on December 23, 1941.and Louisa

2285

Todd, Dr. John L.

2280

Todd, Ernest

Ernest Dain Todd was born in Victoria on April 4, 1887, the son of Charles Fox Todd. He died on September 10, 1978.

2287

Todd, Ethel Miller

Ethel Miller Todd was born in Owen Sound and came to Victoria about 1910. She was the wife of Ernest Dain Todd. She died on May 16, 1958.

2288

Todd, Jacob Hunter

Jacob Hunter Todd was born in 1827 and came to Victoria in 1863. He worked as a merchant. His first wife was Anna Fox Todd and his second wife was Rosanna Wigley Todd.

2283

Todd, Louisa

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Todd, Mary Chatwin

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Todd, Rory A. D. & Phoebe

Rory A. D. Todd was born in Scotland, the son of F. Dundas Todd. After serving in the First World War, he returned to Victoria and worked as a civil engineer. He died in 1936.

1594

Todd, Rosanna (nee Wigley)

Rosanna Wigley was the second wife of Jacob Hunter Todd.

2282

Tolmie, William Fraser

2052

Tomlin, Edwin & Olive

Edwin Tomlin was born on August 27, 1884 in Kent, England and moved to Canada in 1907. In 1908, started with the B.C.Cement Company as a bookkeeper and worked his way to the position of President in 1943. He died in 1943. He was married to Olive Wilson.

1675

Topp, Benjamin

Served on the H.M.S. Cormorant in 1846.

86

Townsend, Charlotte

Charlotte Townsend came to Victoria in 1862 on the S.S. Tynemouth.

1586

Townsend, Susan Emma & Harriet E.

Susan Emma & Harriet E. Townsend were the first white twins born in Victoria on December 20, 1867.

1585

Trahey, James Wilson Trimble, James

613 James Trimble was a Speaker of the Legislature.

2010

Trounce, Thomas

2473

Troup, Captain James Captain James W. Troup was a superintendent of the B.C. Coast Services for the Canadian Pacific Railway. He W. was a chief proponenet of the construction of the Empress Hotel and also supervised construction of the C.P.R. Princess ships.

2185

Trowsdale, Thomas Hutchinson and Barbara

Thomas Hutchinson Trowsdale worked as a carpenter and built many of the houses in James Bay. He and his wife Barbara lived in the Wilkinson Road area.

1111

Trowsdale, William H.P. and Margret

William H.P. Trowsdale worked as a streetcar motorman and as a foreman of works for the Marine Department. He 1112 was married to Margret Muir, the daughter of A.C. Muir.

Tu-Mulus

614

Tully, May

May Tully attended Victoria High School before making a name for herself at Broadway in New York City.

45

Tupper, Sir Charles Hibbert

Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper was born in Picton, Nova Scotia in 1885. He died in Vancouver in 1927.

2182

Turner, Capt. H.B. Turner, Elizabeth L. & James

59 James Turner worked as a stockbreeder.

Turner, J.H. Turner, Beeton & Co.

1567 2004

Founded in 1863 by J. H. Turner (Premier of B.C., M.P.P., Finance Minister 1892) and H. C. Beeton. This company wasinvolved in importing, wholesale and merchandising. They were also clothing manufacturers of shirts, overalls, denim, duck and canvas goods.

Turpel

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Turpel, Samuel and Margaret Jeannette

Samuel Turpel was a shipbuilder with his father and brother in the firm Turpel Marine Railway Shipyard at Point Hope. Samuel died in 1944 at the age of 71.

Turpel, William and Elizabeth Ann

William Turpel was a shipbuilder who founded the firm Turpel Marine Railway Shipyard at Point Hope with his sons Samuel and Emerson. William died in 1926 at the age of 83.

585

Twigg, Harry Maitland and Rubina Olive

Harry Maitland Twigg was born in Victoria on February 5, 1901. He served in the army and also was a seaman.

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Twigg, Thomas H. and Thomas H. Twigg was born in Kingston and came to Victoria in 1896. He worked as a printer and was also heavily 2451 Florence Maitland involved in unions as an organizer for the American Federation of Labor. He died in 1904 at the age of 37. Twigg, Thomas H. and Thomas H. Twigg was born in Kingston and came to Victoria in 1896. He worked as a printer and was also heavily 2450 Florence Maitland involved in unions as an organizer for the American Federation of Labor. He died in 1904 at the age of 37. Twigg, Thomas H. and Thomas H. Twigg was born in Kingston and came to Victoria in 1896. He worked as a printer and was also heavily 2423 Florence Maitland involved in unions as an organizer for the American Federation of Labor. He died in 1904 at the age of 37. Ty-La-Cha

553

Tye, Thomas Hickman

2474

Tyrwhitt Drake, Hon. Montague William

Montague William Tyrwhitt Drake was a barrister and judge of the Supreme Court of B.C. He was also a mayor of the City of Victoria.

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Tyrwhitt Drake, Joanna

Joanna Tyrwhitt Drake was the wife of Montague William Tyrwhitt Drake.

2093

Unhayim

582

Union Hook & Ladder

1175

Uyede, Kunizo & Hatsu

Kunizo Uyeded arrived in Steveston about 1905, then moved to Sidney. He worked as a fisher. In 1915, his wife joined him. In 1916, their child Toshio was born. In 1921 the family moved to Victoria.

Vaio, Brooke and Olive Maude (nee Cook)

1538 2298

Vaio, Ernest M. and Ray

Ernest M. and Ray Vaio were born in Victoria in 1890. They worked as wholesale grocers for the firm Vaio & Sons. 2299

Vaio, Ethel

Ethel Vaio came to Victoria in May 1886 at the age of six months. She worked in the family business of John Vaio & Sons Limited.

1093

Vaio, John and Mary (nee Morse)

2297

Van Horst, George Frank

2256

Van Munster, Carl & Margaret

Carl Van Munster worked as a contractor. Margaret Van Munster was a housewife..

29

Van Munster, William & William Van Munster worked as a streetcar driver and Marion worked as an elevator operator. Marion

26

Variety Theatre

1197

Vary, Fr. Charles

Fr. Charles Vary was born in Longueuil, Quebec and was ordained as a priest by Bishop Demers on March 21, 1858. He opened a school at the residence of Bishop Modeste Demers to teach French and catechism.

1382

Verdier, Alphonse & Etienne

Alphonse & Etienne Verdier were brothers who moved to Victoria about 1852 and 1853 respectively. In 1856, they moved to Saanich where they bought part of Angus McPhail's farm.

1693

Verney, Lt. Com. E.H.

Served on the H.M.S. Grappler.

56

Versailles, Pierre Victoria Fire Dept. Benefit Society

625 The original purpose of the Victoria Fire Dept. Benefit Society was to assist members financially during times of 1092 crisis, to assist widows or orphaned children of deceased members and to promote sports and recreation amongst its members for mutual benefit and social entertainment.

Victoria Roller Four & Rice Miles

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Victoria Theatre

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Victoria YMCA/YWCA

In 1875, the YMCA was located in Trounce Alley.

2097

Vipond, Gertrude Mather

Gertrude Mather Vipond was born in Victoria in 1888. She worked as a chambermaid.

1708

Von Horst, George Frank

George Frank Von Horst was born in Victoria on December 13, 1877. He worked in a variety of different jobs including private investigator.

Voss, Captain John Claus

Captain John Claus Voss was the master of the Tilikum. Prior to this, he was the proprietor of several hotels in Victoria.

99

Waddington, Alfred

Alfred Waddington was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Vancouver Island from 1860-1861. He was also the first Superintendent of Education in British Columbia. He died in Ottawa pn February 26, 1872.

2173

Wain, Henry & Sarah

Henry Wain was born in England in 1825 and came to Victoria in 1850. He worked as a carpenter, farmer, tavern keeper, and ran a post office in North Saanich. He married Sarah while visiting England in the 1850's. Their daughter Alice married into the Horth family.

1339

Waites, George F. and George F. Waites worked as a locksmith. Annie

1228

Waitt, Capt. John W.

81

Walkem, George A.

2238

Walker, Henrietta C. (nee Irving)

Henrietta Constance Walker was born in Victoria in 1892. She attended South Park School and married Harvey F. 1454 Walker, a land surveyor, in 1912.

Walker, Mary Ann (nee Mary Ann Walker was born on April 16, 1856. She was the daughter of John Parker Jr. Parker)

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Walker, Pearl & Clifford

1604

Pearl E. Walker was the owner, with her brother Irving Bickerdike, of the Dominion Theatre on Yates Street. Her husband Clifford worked for Yarrows Shipyard from 1915-1948.

Walker, Walter Mitchell Walter Mitchell Walker was a fuel dealer. He also served as the reeve of Oak Bay, president of the Union Club and was a member of the Kiwanis Club and the Masons.

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Wallace, Bob

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Wallace, Jack

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Wallace, Lawrie

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Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. John

Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace were married in Metchosin in 1905. John worked as a warehouseman and as a civil servant.

Wallace, R.

2397 2018

Waller, Frederick William

Frederick William Waller was borin in Victoria in 1880. He was on the Board of Directors of Rithet Consolidated Company.

1182

Wallis, H. Douglas

H. Douglas Wallis was born on December 28, 1899 in Kelowna. From 1929-1964, Wallis was a teacher at Victoria High School.

2206

Wallis, William Walsh, Roland James

595 Roland James Walsh was born in Victoria on October 1, 1913. He worked in a variety of jobs including founding one of the first hauling companies.

1520

Walton, John

554

Ward, W.C.

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Ward, William Curtis and Lydia (nee Sothcott)

William Curtis Ward was sent to Victoria at age 20 by the Bank of England to open up the first Bank of B.C. He married Lydia Sothcott of Hampshire on January 16, 1864. Ward was the first manager of the Bank of B.C. and also bought and developed the Douglas Lake Cattle Co.

2327

Warren, Captain James Douglas

Captain James Douglas Warren was a master mariner, pioneer sealer and trader along the Vancouver Island and Queen Charlotte Islands coasts.

74

Warren, Herbert Warren, W. Herbert

2440 W. Herbert Warren was City Parks Administrator for many years.

Warren, William C. & Mary J.

1471 1472

Waterhouse, Thomas

Thomas Waterhouse was born in Yorshire, England. He worked as a machinist in Esquimalt.

2226

Watson, Adam and Mary

Adam Watson worked in a variety of jobs including blacksmith, machinist and as an owner of a foundry.

1063

Watson, Alex

2503

Watson, Alexander Watson, James and Martha

2057 James Watson was a machinist He was also involved in the James Bay Athletic Association.

2152

Watson, John 'Gravity' John 'Gravity' Watson was a stonemason. He was originally from Calgary where he served as an alderman. He moved to Victoria in 1912.

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Watson, Roy D. and Babs

Roy D. Watson was President of United Engineering Ltd. His wife Babs McClew arrived in Victoria in 1904.

2153

Webb, Cecil A. and Mary V.

Mary V. Webb was bornin Victoria on January 9, 1887. Her husband Cecil Arthur Webb was born in England and moved to Victoria in 1906. He worked as a teacher. Mary died on January 11, 1986.

1038

Webb, Joseph Wm. & Frances J.

Joseph William Webb settled with his family in the Highlands near Durrance Lake.

1342

Webster, Mr. and Mrs. David

David Webster was a marine engineer on the C.P.R. Steamship Islander. His fiance Mary Proudfoot Turnball arrived in Victoria in 1892 and they were married. The couple had five children.

2137

Weiler Brothers

Established by Mr. John Weiler in 1862. John Weiler run this successful upholstery and later furniture business until he retired in 1891. The business was taken over by his four sons, George, Otto, Charles, and Joseph.

1200

Weiler Brothers

Established by Mr. John Weiler in 1862. John Weiler run this successful upholstery and later furniture business until he retired in 1891. The business was taken over by his four sons, George, Otto, Charles, and Joseph.

1502

Weir, Adam

Adam Weir came to Victoria in 1853 at the age of 11. He later worked as a prospector and farmer. He died in Victoria on March 30, 1897.

2249

Weir, Alice Sophia (nee Peatt)

Alice Sophia Weir arrived in Victoria on January 7, 1860 to join her father and 3 siblings. He father manufactured boots and shoes.

2247

Weir, Gavin Frederick

Gavin Frederick Weir was born in Metchosin on June 30, 1884. He worked as a farmer. From 1902 to 1912 he drove a horse stage from Metchosin to Victoria.

2246

Weir, Robert de Vere

Robert de Vere Weir arrived in Victoria on January 16, 1853. He worked as the head stockman for the Hudson's Bay Company. In November 1854, he took up land in Metchosin and moved there with his four sons and two daughters. He died in Metchosin on April 2, 1894 at the age of 85.

2248

Wellburn, Gerald E.

Gerald E. Wellburn was a lumberman who became the founder of the B.C. Forest Museum. He was a lso a noted stamp collector and was presented with the Freeman of the City.

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Wellburn, Matthew and Geraldine

Matthew Wellburn established Wellburn's Grocery Store at Pandora and Cook. He died in 1969 at age 98.

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Wellburn, Tommy & Jean

Tommy Wellburn was a lumberman and builder and the son of Matthew Wellburn. He died in 1987. His wife Janet E. "Jean" Hepburn was born in Victoria in 1908 and died in 1991

1644

Wellesley, Capt. George Greville

Served on the corvette Daedalus in 1850.

68

Wells Fargo Express

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Whatsaymullet

596

Whey-Cheeay White, Amy O.

606 Amy O. White was the wife of William R. White. She was born in Loughton, Essex, England in 1877 and came to Vancouver in 1907 and Victoria in 1910. In 1951, she moved back to Vancouver where she resided until her death in 1970.

White, Charles and Gertrude

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White, Cleeve

Cleeve White was born in Victoria in 1888 and worked as a barrister and solicitor. He died in 1957.

2335

White, Dorothy V. Rollin

Dorothy V. Rollin White was born in Victoria on February 3, 1892.

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White, Edward and Lydia

2334

White, Flora

Flora White was born in Vancouver in 1909 and lived in Victoria from 1910 to 1942. She was the daughter of William R. and Amy White.In 1972, she retired as an economist for the World Bank in Washington, D.C. In 1991 she moved back to Victoria.

1701

White, Harriet

Harriet White was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and came to Victoria on January 16, 1853. She worked as a domestic servant and at one point worked at Craigflower Farm.

2332

White, Robert H.

Robert H. White was born in Vancouver in 1908 and lived in Victoria from 1910 to 1942 when he returned to Vancouver. He was the only son of William R. and Amy O. White. He worked as a purser for the B.C. Coast Service of the C.P.R. before retiring in 1972. He died in 1995.

1704

White, William H.

William H. White came to Victoria in the late 1880's. He worked as a building contractor and cabinet maker.

1307

White, William R.

William R. White was born in Greenwich, England in 1877 and moved to Vancouver in 1907. In 1910, he moved to 1703 Victoria where he lived until 1950. He retired in 1942 as the assistant Port Steward of the B.C. Coast Service of the C.P.R. He died in Vancouver in 1961.

White Horse Hotel

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Whiteford, Mary E.

Mary E. Whiteford was a boarding house owner.

35

Whiteford, Whilloughby J.

Whilloughby J. Whiteford worked as a labourer.

34

Whiteley, Capt. Wm. & Captain William Henry Whitely was born in Labrador in 1862. He later moved to the west caost where he was Caroline employed in the sealing industry and by the C.P.R. as a captain on their sailing vessels. He later worked as a harbour pilot for the Port of Victoria. Caroline Strycker came to the west coast from Ontario in the late 1800's where she served as a missionary nurse. She married William in 1899 in Port Simpson. She was a lifetime member of the Metropolitan United Church where she was active in the Women's Missionary Society and a supporter of the Chinese Home for Girls.

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Whitlaw, Kate

1035

Kate Whitlaw was a milliner. She died on August 25, 1887.

Whyomilth People

517

Wightman, Cyril and Gladys

1163

Wigley, Mary Anna

Mary Anna "Bay" Wigley worked in the office of Barnard, Heisterman Robertson and Tait and was a founding member of the Kumtux Club, the forerunner of the Victoria Branch of the Business and Professional Women's Club.

2406

Wilby, Henry Edward

Henry Edward Wilby started the Victoria Esquimalt Express Service. He was also the first postmaster for Esquimalt and operated a small general store.

2213

Wille, Carl August

Carl August Wille was the son of Franz Louis Wille.

2131

Wille, F. Louis and Gertrude A.

Franz Louis Wille Sr. owned Wille's Bakery at 537 Johnson Street.

2127

Wille, Franz L. and Mary Lulu

Franz Louis. Wille Jr. took over his fathers business, Wille's Bakery, following the death of his parents.

2126

Wille, Frederick R. and Frederick R. Wille was the son of F. Louis Wille. He worked as a baker and head waiter at the Poodle Dog Cafe. Cissie He married Cissie Rogers on March 19, 1919.

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Wille, Goode and Annie

Goode Wille was born in Victoria in 1894 and Annie Wille was born in 1896. Goode was the son of F. Louis Wille.

2130

Wille, Hugo Edward and Margaret N.

Hugo Edward Wille was the son of F. Louis Wille. He worked as a baker.

2129

Wille, Roy Lewis

Roy Lewis Wille was born in Victoria in 1896. He worked as the director of the New England Hotel from 1920-1935 1628 with his father Harry.

Williams, Alfred Charles

671

Williams, Edmund Austin

670

Williams, Hazel E.

Hazel E. Williams (nee Edwards) was a homemaker.

1503

Williams, Mary Anne & Thomas Williams worked for Moore & Whittington. He and his family lived at 3054 Delatre Street. Thomas died in Thomas 1927.

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Williams, William and Mary

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Williamson, Liette

Liette Williamson was born in Victoria in 1896.

Williscroft, Beatrice

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Williscroft, Christina

Christina Williscroft was married to Walter A. Williscroft. She also was active in the Friendly Help Women's Council, W.C.T.U. and St. Paul's Presbyterian Church.

1100

Williscroft, George

George Williscroft was the builder and owner of the Georgetown Sawmill on the Skeena River.

2416

Williscroft, Walter A.

Walter A. Williscroft was a surveyor and construction engineer. He worked for the Government as Superintendent of Public Works from 1899 to 1917.

2417

Willmore, John

Served on the H.M.S. Satellite in 1860.

92

Wills, Francis H.

Francis H. Wills worked as a contractor.

2146

Wills, H.A. (Archie)

H.A. (Archie) Wills was born in Victoria on September 11, 1892. He worked as a newspaperman and also served as an alderman.

2147

Wilson, Alexander

Alexander Wilson was born in Quebec in 1834. After working in a variety of jobs, he was sent to British Columbia 2166 by the Bank of British North America to work as a gold messenger. He arrived in Victoria in 1859. After returning to Quebec, Wilson came back to Victoria in 1864 with his two brothers and established the hardware firm of A7W Wilson. He married Mary Cleaver of Melrose, Scotland. Wilson died in 1918.

Wilson, Augusta A. (nee Erb)

Augusta A. Wilson (nee Erb) married Joseph E. Wilson in 1896.

2361

Wilson, Biggerstaff and Bertha Matilda

Biggerstaff and Bertha Matilda Wilson were born in Victoria.

2358

Wilson, Charles Eilbeck

Charles Eilbeck Wilson worked as a lawyer. He was married to Dolly Wilson and had three children.

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Wilson, Edith Mary

Edith Mary Wilson was a hotel owner who owned the Cecil Hotel and the Royal Ensign Hotel at 17 Mile House.

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Wilson, Frederick & Anna

Frederick Mouat Wilson was bornin Victoria on April 9, 1873. He was the son of Alexander and Mary Wilson. Federick worked for his father's firm of A. & W. Wilson as a plumber. He diedin 1938. His wife Anna Alice Smith was born in Nanaimo on November 7, 1880. She married Federick on September 26, 1906. They had three children and lived at 1415 Harrison Street. She died on July 5, 1940.

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Wilson, H. Goulding

H. Goulding Wilson came to Victoria in 1872. He worked as a manager and partner of Wilson Bros. Wholesale Groceries. He died on June 11, 1962.

2368

Wilson, Harold Penn

Harold Penn Wilson was the grandson of Thomas Harris.

1553

Wilson, Henry

Henry Wilson came to Victoria about 1889 where he worked as a marine engineer. He lived on Springfield Avenue 1146 with his wife Caroline and three children..

Wilson, Isabella (nee Eilbeck)

Isabella Wilson was married to William Wilson. She was born in 1838 and died in 1898.

2360

Wilson, Joseph E.

Joseph E. Wilson was the oldest son William Wilson and inherited the firm of W & J Wilson. He died in 1945.

2363

Wilson, Mary Ann Penelope

Mary Ann Penelope Wilson was born in Nottingham, England in 1862 and came to Victoria in 1862. She died in 1925.

1667

Wilson, Mary Cleaver

Mary Cleaver Wilson was the wife of Alexander Wilson.

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Wilson, Olivia Clifton

Olivia Clifton Wilson was born in Victoria in 1874. She was friends of Emily Carr.

1668

Wilson, Ruther and Bertha A.

Ruther Wilson was the son of Alexander Wilson. He worked as ana ccountant for his father's firm A & W Wilson.

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Wilson, Joseph

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Wilson, Sydney & Annie Mead

Sydney Wilson worked as a salesman for the David Spencer Department Store. He was also an organist for St. John's Church for 14 years. Annie Mead Wilson was born at the Royal Hospital in the Songhees in 1862.

Wilson, William

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Wilson, William Ridgway

William Ridgway Wilson was an architect who designed the St. John's Church, South Park School and Bay Street Armouries.

1532

Winger, John and Maria

John and Maria Winger came to Victoria in January 1863. John worked as a butcher.

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Winkel, William Charles

William Charles Winkel worked as City Engineer. He also served in the military during the Boer War and the First World War.

1076

Winter, Arthur H.

Arthur H. Winter was born in Victoria on May 3, 1904. He worked as a contractor.

1078

Winter, William Howard

William Howard Winter was born in Victoria on August 24, 1905.

1739

Wishart, Capt. David D.

Served as the Master of the Norman Morrison in 1848.

100

Wolfenden, Kate Cooley

Kate Cooley Wolfenden was born in England in 1839. In 1865, she married Richard Wolfenden. She was the mother of seven children and died in Victoria in 1878.

2089

Wolfenden, Richard

Richard Wolfenden came to Victoria in 1859 as a member of the Royal Engineers. After the disbandment of the Royal Engineers, he worked for the Provincial Government where he rose to the position of Queen's Printer. He was married to Kate Cooley Wolfenden.

2088

Wood, Andrew

Andrew Wood was born on July 15, 1860 and came to Victoria in the early 1890's. He worked for the City of Victoria Polce for 30 years. He died on April 23, 1937.

1466

Wood, James W.D.

James William Davidson Wood was born in Victoria on May 17, 1892. He was the son of Andrew Wood. James worked for the C.P.R. He died on October 29, 1892.

1465

Wood, Thomas Lett

673

Woods, Richard & Anne

Richard Woods worked as a sheriff and registrar. Richard & Anne Woods' home was Garbally.

1741

Woodward, Lawrence & Grace

Lawrence Woodward was born in Victoria in 1893. He worked for his father's business A.J. Woodward & Sons florist shop.

1501

Woodward, Mary 'May' Mary "May" Woodward was the daughter of C.J. Soule. (nee Soule)

1312

Wootton, Captain Henry and Eliza

Captain Henry Wootton was appointed to the combined office of postmaster and harbour master in 1861.

2099

Work, Henry

Son of John Work.

542

Work, John

John Work came to Victorai in 1852. He worked as a chief factor for the Hudson's Bay Company and also served as a member of the Legislative Council for Vancouver Island from 1853 to 1861. He was also owner of the Hillside Farm.

631

Work, Suzette (nee Legace)

632

Worthington, Iola

Iola Worthington was the granddaughter of James Porter. She worked as a high school teacher.

1162

Wright, Archdeacon Henry Press

Archdeacon Henry Press Wright was born in India on December 9, 1816. He attended Durham and Cambridge 1669 Universities and was ordained in 1842. He served as Archdeacon of Columbia from 1861-1865 and Archdeacon of Vancouver Island from 1877-1880. He died in England on September 10, 1892.

Wright, Capt. F.R. & Kathleen

Captain Frederick Ronald Wright was born on July 22, 1869 and died on March 18, 1936. He arrived in Victoria in 1904 with his wife Kathleen and two children. Frederick worked as the Works Officer for Military District #11. Kathleen Mary Mitchell was born on November 9, 1878. She married Frederick on April 3, 1899.

1572

Wright, H. Neville

H. Neville Wright worked as the Deputy Comptroller General and Deputy Minister of Defence.

1730

Wright, John

As Architect with the Colonial Government, Wright is reputed to have been the first professional to work in the city. 47 He arrived in Victoria in 1859 from San Francisco and designed many well-known buildings including the First Presbyterian Church (Pandora) in 1863, Carey Castle, "Armadale" (Senator MacDonald's home) and the Richard Carr home. He died in 1915.

Wright, John

As Architect with the Colonial Government, Wright is reputed to have been the first professional to work in the city. 1164 He arrived in Victoria in 1859 from San Francisco and designed many well-known buildings including the First Presbyterian Church (Pandora) in 1863, Carey Castle, "Armadale" (Senator MacDonald's home) and the Richard Carr home. He died in 1915.

Wright, Stan V. & Margaret B.

Stanley Victor Wright was born in Victoria on December 8, 1906. He was the youngest son of Captain F.R. and Kathleen Wright. Stan was very active in athletic organizations and played lacrosse, soccer, tennis and badminton. In 1922, he began his liftime career in the magazine distribution industry and became the founder of Stan V. Wright Ltd. Stan also served in the UCT and Elks and was also a member of the Periodical Distributors of Canada and Western Canadian Wholesalers. Hi wife Margaret Bennetts Wilson was born in Victoria and married Stan on May 27, 1931. She died on August 5, 1992.

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Wriglesworth, Joseph & Sara

Joseph Wriglesworth worked as a fire chief. He also served as an alderman for the City of Victoria from 1881 to 1884

Yale, James Murray

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Yardley, Anna Maria

Wife of William Yardley and mother of Mrs. Henry Wootton.

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Yates, Annie (nee Austin)

Annie Austin was born in Victoria on January 1, 1869. She was the second daughter of John and Sarah Austin. 2261 Annie attended Craigflower School and in 1890 married James Stuart Yates. She was the First Chief Factor of the Native Daughters of British Columbia. She died on February 27, 1948.

Yates, James Stuart

James Stuart Yates was born in Victoria on July 19, 1857. He practiced law in Victoria for 62 years. He also 2260 served as the first Chief Factor and first Grand Factor of Post #1 Native Sons of British Columbia. He was also an alderman for the City of Victoria.

Yates, Mr. and Mrs. James

James Yates worked for the Hudson's Bay Company. He later worked for a variety of businesses and also served on the Legislative Assembly of Vancouver Island.

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Yates, R.S. Stuart and R.S. Stuart Yates was born in Victoria in 1895. He worked as a lawyer and as the clerk of the Legislature. He also 2262 Alice served overseas during the First World War. Young, C.B.

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Young, Henry and Matilda (nee Beynon)

Henry Young owned and operated several hotels including the Glenshiel Hotel. He also owned the dry goods 2388 store White House located on Government Street. He died in 1917. Matilda Beynon arrived in Victoria with Bishop Cridge intending to do missionary work. She and Henry had six children. She died in 1920.

Young, Michael

Michael Young emigrated to North America from Bavaria. After living in San Francisco for six years, Michael 1090 moved to Victoria in 1876. He owned and operated the New England Hotel with his brother. He died in 1934 at the age of 91.

Young, Rosalind Watson

Rosalind Watson Young was born in Huntingdon, Quebec on April 19, 1874. After receiving a B.A. at McGill University, she came to Victoria in 1896 where she taught at the Girls' Central Intermediate and Victoria High School. In 1901, he received her M.A. from McGill and in 1904 she married the politician Dr. Henry Esson Young. She was the first President of the University Women's Club of Victoria in 1908. She died on February 2, 1962 in Victoria.

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Young, William A.G.

William A.G. Young was the first Colonial Secretary of Vancouver Island.

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Young, William L.B.

William L.B. Young operated the dry goods store Whitehouse with his brother Harry. He was also a lifelong member of the James Bay Athletic Association.

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