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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
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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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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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Barthélemy, Georges Georges Barthélemy 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, Père 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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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.
2011
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
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Chee-al-thluc
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Chickens, Jimmy and Jenny
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Chikhmatoff, Princess
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Church of Our Lord
Is a Reformed Episcopal Church established by Bishop Cridge.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cleaver, Solomon
Soloman Cleaver was a methodist minister in Victoria for about 3 years.
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Clekton
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Clunk, Hannah
Hannah Clunk was born in Callo, Peru. She married James Balnd in Victoria in 1859.
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Clunk, John William
John William Clunk arrived in Victoria in 1886.
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Clunk, Liz
Arrived in Victoria in 1886 with her father John William Clunk.
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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.
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Clunk, Percy Alfred
Percy Alfred Clunk was born in Victoria on April 14, 1899. He attended Victoria West School before becoming a diamond driller.
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Clunk, Raymond
Raymond Clunk was born on February 24, 1915. He worked at a church on Ker Avenue before his death in 1962.
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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.
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Clyde, Alex Clyde, Fanny and Alexander
560 Were the founders of First Baptist Church.
Cochrane, J.J.
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Cochrane, John & Edith
John Cochrane was a pharmacist and three time president of the B.C. Pharmaceutical Association.
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Cochrane, William John
William John Cochrane was born in Victoria on September 5, 1893. He was a physician specializing in urology.
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Cole, Harry Thomas and Mary Jane
Harry Thomas Cole was a hotel keeper. In 1891 he married Mary Jane Mavis.
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Coles, Martha
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Colledge, Richard
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Collington, Olive (Gray)
Olive Collington was born in Victoria in 1910. She was a clerk and a housewife.
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Collins, James H. & Florence L.
James H Collins was a carpenter. He married Florence L. Willard in 1891.
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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.
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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.
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Comber, Edwin
Edwin Comber was born in 1917 in Victoria. He was a furniture restorer and the founder of Specialty Finishers.
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Comber, Thomas and Margaret
Thomas Comber was the head gardener of Stadacona Park for the City of Victoria.
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Comey-Uks Congregation Emanue-el
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598 Congregation Emanue-el is Canada's oldest synagogue.
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Coochaps
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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.
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Cooper, Capt. James
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Master of the Mary Dare
Copas and Young
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Copeman, Edward
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Copland, John
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Corbin, Israël
Israel Corbin was an employee at Fort Victoria.
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Corbinière, P.F.
P.F. Corbinière was the President of La Societe Francaise de Bienfaisance et Secours Mutuels de Victoria 1860. He died on May 13, 1871.
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Cornwall, Clement F.
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Cornwall, Ira Edmund
Ira Edmund Cornwall was an electrician and marine biologist.
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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.
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Corry, Frederick C. S.
Frederick C. S. Corry owned a farm in the Highland District and also worked as an engineer.
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Corry, Walter Ernest
Walter Ernest Corry arrived in Victoria in 1907 at the age of 18. He worked as a professional engineer.
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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.
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Courtenay, Capt. George W.C.
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Courtney, Henry C.
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Cox, John
John Cox was a contractor, storekeeper and miner.
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Cox, Minnie (Gillan)
Minnie Gillan married John Cox in 1863. Tenyears later, the two came to Victoria.
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Cracknell, Mary & Frank
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Craigie, Thomas and Mary (nee Porter)
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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
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Lindley Crease was a barrister who was called to the bar in 1890.
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Crease, Sir Henry P.P. Sir Henry P.P. Crease was a barrister and judge of the Supreme Court.
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Creech, Caroline & Harry
Harry Creech worked in the furniture and upholstery business.
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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.
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Creech, William Robert
William Robert Creech worked for Victoria Lithographing.
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Cridge, Mrs. Maude
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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
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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.
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Crooks Sr, Joseph
Joseph Crooks was a carpenter and patternmaker. He was married to Elisabeth and was the father of 8 children.
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Crow Baker, Edgar
Edgar Crow Baker was businessman, City of Victoria alderman and member of Parliament.
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Crowe, Joe & Elsie (Mowat)
Joe Crowe was a welder at Yarrows Shipyard. Elsie Crowe was a seamstress.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dalby, William
Mayor in 1873.
2006
Dally, Frederick
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Dare (nee Warren), Mary A.
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Dauphin Family
The Dauphin Family came to Victoria from New Orleans about 1879.
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Davie, Dr. J.L.
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Davies, Ben W.
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De Cosmos, Amor
Amor De Cosmos was the founder of the Colonist newspaper and premier of British Columbia.
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De Garro, Comte Paul He founded the french newspaper Courrier de la Nouvelle-Caledonie in 1858. He died in 1861.
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Deans, Alex
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Deans, George E.
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Deasy, Thomas Deaville, William and Mary
1174 William Deaville operated Deaville and Sons grocery store.
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Deluge Engine Co., No. 1
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Deluge Engine Co., No. 2
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Demers, Most Reverend Modeste
Modeste Demers was a Roman Catholic bishop.
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Denison, Francis Napier
Worked as a weather forecaster and observer in 1898.
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Denny, Arthur Seckford
Arthur Seckford Denny was the founder of Standard Furniture Company.
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Dickinson, James
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Dicks, Thomas and Ethel M.
Thomas Dicks was a partner in Dicks and Blomquist Grocers at 758 Fort Street.
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Dicks, William and Margaret
William Dicks worked in road construction.
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Dilworth, Ira
Ira Dilworth was a principal of Victoria High School.
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Dilworth, John
John Dilworth was an alderman of Victoria from 1912-1917.
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Dilworth, Joseph Wilfred
Joseph Wilfred Dilworth was a government produce inspector.
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Dingwell, Thelma G.
Thelma G. Dingwell was born on September 16, 1904. In 1927 she married H.W. Stevens.
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Dirom, John (Jack)
John Dirom was the owner of the Horseshoe News.
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Dixi Ross & Co.
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Dodd, Charles
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Doerrié, Ethel Eleanor (Soule)
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Donald, Adelaide Alice Adelaide Alice L. Donald was a stenographer who worked at Elliott MacLean and Shandley. L.
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Doran, John
John Doran was a Publican. He was later the owner of the Coach and Horses Inn on Esquimalt Road.
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Douglas, Lady Amelia
Lady Amelia Douglas was the wife of Sir James Douglas.
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Douglas, Sir James Dowell, Joseph & Hannah
654 Joseph Dowell worked as a Potter
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Dowler, Caroline
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Dowler, Wellington J.
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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.
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Driard Hotel
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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.
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Drysdale, William F.
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Duncan, J.
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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.
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Duntze, Capt. John Alexander, R.N.
Served on the H.M.S Fisgard which was based in Esquimalt from 1843-1847.
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Dupuis, Jean-Baptiste
Was an employee at Fort Victoria.
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Dupuis, Louis
Was an employee at Fort Victoria.
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Duthall, Charlotte
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Eakins, Carrie Grey
Carrie Grey Eakins was born in Victoria on February 8, 1913. She was a noted swimmer.
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Eckstein, Leon and Mary Ann
Leon Eckstein operated the California Slaoon in Victoria and the Eckstein Hotel in Saanich.
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Edwards, Herbert W. H. and Belle L.
Herbert Edwasrds operated a welding business in Victoria.
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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.
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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.
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Elford, John Herbert and Sarah Jane (nee Lilley)
John Elford was born in Victoria on September 1, 1878. He worked as a brick manufacturer.
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Elford, John Herbert and Sarah Jane (nee Lilley)
John Elford was born in Victoria on September 1, 1878. He worked as a brick manufacturer.
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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.
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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.
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Elford, Robert
Robert Elford worked as a builder and carpernter.
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Elford, Theophilus
Theophilus Elford was the part owner and manager of the Shawnigan Lake Lumber Co.
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Ella, Captain Henry and Martha
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Elliott, A.C.
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Elliott, Dave
Dave Elliott was a native Indian of the Tsartlip band.
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Ellis, Ollie' Olaf
Ollie' Olaf Ellis served with the R.C.N. He also spent 10 years on the Hydrographic Survey.
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Emery, John & Salome John & Salome Emery arrived in Victoria in 1890 from Hatley, Quebec. John was a merchant and tobacconist.
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Emery, Samuel & Zeno Sam was born in 1901 and Zeno was born in 1909. They were affiliated with Victoria Laundries.
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Empress Theatre
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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.
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Estes, Howard & Hannah
Howard Estes was a farmer who settled in the South Saanich area.
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Etheridge, Reg & Jean Reg Etheridge was a storekeeper in Victoria. He also served in the First World War. (nee Mowat)
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Evans, John Newell
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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.
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Ewing, R.
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F.W. Nolte & Co.
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Fabre, Francois
Miner's Restaurant
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Fagan, Matthew Gerald
Matthew Gerald Fagan was an locomotive engineer for the E&N Railway. He died on April 9, 1974.
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Fanshaw, Capt.
Served on the H.M.S. Daphne.
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Fardon, G.W.
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Farr, E.S.
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Fawcett, Edgar
Edgar Fawcett was the author of the book Some Reminiscences of Old Victoria published in 1912. He died July 13, 1923.
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Fawcett, Jane
Jane Fawcett is the daughter of Rowland Wright Fawcett. She was active in the Reformed Episcopal Church/Church of Our Lord.
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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.
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Fawcett, Rowland Wignell and Emma Louise (nee Clayton)
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Fawcett, Rowland Wignell and Emma Louise (nee Clayton)
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Fawcett, Thomas Lea and Jane (nee Wignall)
Thomas Lea Fawcett was an interior decorator, painter, furniture manufacturer and store owner.
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Feldon, Oconnor
Oconnor Fedon worked as a foreman for the railroads.
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Feldon, Sid
Sid Feldon was the son of Oconnor Feldon. He attended Burnside School prior to becoming a truck driver for Heaney's Cartage.
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Fell, James
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Fell, James
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Fell & Co.
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Fellows, Eleanor Caroline
Eleanor Caroline Fellows was an author, mother and artist. She was married to the hardware merchant Arthur Fellows..
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Fenwick, Edith
Edith Fenwick was a co-founder of St, Margaret's School. She died in April, 1911.
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Fenwick, Isobel
Isobel Fenwick was a co-founder of St, Margaret's School. She died in April, 1911.
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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.
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Finlaison, C.S.
Worked as a customs clerk in 1864.
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Finlayson, Roderick
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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
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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
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Fisher, Henry Tice Laurance
Henry Tice Laurance Fisher wasborn in Metchosin in 1864. He worked as a farmer.
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Fisher, William & Elizabeth
William & Elizabeth Fisher arrived in Victoria in January 1864. William found work as an orchardist and Elizabeth as a teacher.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fletcher, Thomas W.
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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.
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Flett, Janet
Janet Flett was a housewife.
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Flett, John
John Flett was a cooper who worked for the Hudson's Bay Company.
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Flint, Lewis
Lewis Flint was a foreman and baker at Ormond's Biscuit Factory.
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Flitton, Geoffrey A.D.
Geoffrey A.D. Flitton was a merchant who worked in the Bastion Building at Fort and Wharf Streets.
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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.
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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.
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Flumerfelt, Alfred C. & Ada Annie
Alfred C. Flumerfelt was a business man.
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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.
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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.
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Foster, George F.
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Foxall, Clifford & Molly Clifford Foxall worked as an insurance agent.
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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.
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Frampton, Cecil S.
Cecil S. Frampton worked for the Bank of B.N.A. and at local mills and the provincial inspection services.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Francis, Wm.
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Franklin, Lumley
2009
Franklin, Selim
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Franks, Charles N.
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Fraser, Donald Fraser, Donald A.
2056 Donald A. Fraser was a schoolteacher at South Park School.
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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.
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Fraser, Laura M.
Laura M. Fraser (nee English) was a student at St. Ann's Academy.
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Fraser, Louis
Louis Fraser was the owner of Snug Tavern on Douglas Street. He died in 1882.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fuller, Cyril
Cyril Fuller was an electrician and driver for New Method Laundry.
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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.
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Gale, John T. & Amelia John T. Gale was a bombadier during the War. J.
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Galletly, A.J. Campbell A.J. Campbell Galletly was the first manager of the Bank of Montreal at Douglas and Bastion.
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Galpin, Thomas D.
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Gardiner, Reverend John E.
Reverend John E. Gardiner established the Chinese Girl's Rescue Home.
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Gardner, Captain W.E. Captain W.E. Gardner was a master mariner. He was married to Annie C. Thomas.
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Garesche, F.
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Gariépy, Casimir
Casimir Gariépy was an employee at Fort Victoria.
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Gaudin, Agnes (nee Anderson)
Agnes Anderson was the daughter of A.C. Anderson. She was married to Captain Gaudin.
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Gawley, William James William James Gawley was a teamster.
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Geiger, Thomas
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George, Percival & Agnes
Percy George was a mayor for the City of Victoria.
Gibbs, Mifflin Wistar
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Gibson, Belle Crawford
Belle Crawford Gibson was active in the Y.W.C.A. and the Local Council of Women.
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Gibson, Dr. William C.
Dr. William C. Gibson was a physician. He was Chancellor Emeritus at the University of Victoria.
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Gibson, Isobel Victoria
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Gibson, John Wesley
John Wesley Gibson was the director of agricultural educatin for the Province of British Columbia.
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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.
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Gilchrist, William Law and Amy K.
William Law Gilchrist was an electrician and master mariner. Amy K. Gilchrist worked in laundry.
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Gill, Bhan Singh
Bhan Singh Gill was a millworker.
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Gillespie, Alexander and Rose Ellen (nee Todd)
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Gillespie, Alexander and Rose Ellen (nee Todd)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gravelle, François
Francois Gravelle was an employee at Fort Victoria.
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Gray, John & Edith
John Gray was an upholsterer at Spencer's Department Store.
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Green, Ashdown Henry
Ashdown Henry Green was a civil engineer and land surveyor. He died in 1927.
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Green, Frank Compton
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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.
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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.
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Grimm, Bill H.
Bill H. Grimm was born on July 16, 1884. He worked as a carriage maker and boilermaker.
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Grimm, William
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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
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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.
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Hall, N. Burnley
N. Burnley Hall was the manager of Richard Hall and Sons.
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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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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)
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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
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Harris, Clifford Raymond
Clifford Raymond Harris was born on November 13, 1912. He worked as a gardener for the B.C. Government.
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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.
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Harris, Lt. Col. James Chichester, R.C.A.
James Chichester served on the 5th Regiment Reserve.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Harvey, Daniel
Daniel Harvey worked as a miller, farmer and postmaster.
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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.
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Hastings, Harry
Harry Hastings worked as an interpreter who worked on behalf of the rights of Chinese-Canadian students.
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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.
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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
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Hay-Yuthlunsit
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Haynes, Arthur E. & Matilda
Arthur E. Haynes was a notary public and realtor.
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Haynes, William and Fanny Miller
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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.
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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.
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Heal, Harry
Harry Heal arrived in Victoria about 1860. He found work as a farmer and gold miner. He was married to Sarah.
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Heal, John
John Heal arrived in Victoria about 1860. He worked as a farmer in Saanich.
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Heater, Captain George
George Heater was a sealing captain who worked out of Victoria Harbour from 1890 until 1911.
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Heater, Captain Wm.
Captain Wm. Heater was a captain of sealing and whaling ships.
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Heater, Ronald Allan
Ronald Allan Heater was a shoe salesman at Munday's Shoe Store. He also was a musician.
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Heathcote, Alfred (Archie)
Alfred Heathcote worked as a service electrician for B.C. Tel.
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Heathorn, Arthur
Arthur Heathorn worked as a freight agent for Pacific Steamship Co. He died on May 29, 1939.
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Heathorn, Norman Victor
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Heathorn, Priscilla
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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.
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Heathorn, William Warnes
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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.
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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.
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Heisterman, Bernard Sigsmund and Margaret Ferabee Arbuckle
Bernard Sigsmund Heisterman was born on November 27, 1873. He worked in real estate.
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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.
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Heisterman, Henry G.
Henry G. Heisterman was a barrister and solicitor.
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Heisterman, Laura Adams Haynes
Laura Adams Haynes Heisterman was the wife of Charles F. Heisterman
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Helgeson, Hans
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Helmcken, Ainslie James
Ainslie James Helmcken was the first archivist of the City of Victoria.
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Helmcken, Cecilia (nee Douglas)
Cecilia was the eldest daughter of James Douglas. She was married to Dr. J.S. Helmcken.
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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.
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Helmcken, Edith Lillian Edith Lillian Helmcken was born on December 6, 1897.
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Helmcken, Edith Mary
Edith Mary Helmcken was born in Victoria on November 29, 1925.
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Helmcken, Elspeth Gail Ker
Elspeth Gail Ker Helmcken was born on April 22, 1928, the daughter of Robert H.B. Ker and Helen Nation.
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Helmcken, Ethel Margaret (nee Mouat)
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Helmcken, Henry Dallas
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Helmcken, James Douglas
James Douglas Helmcken was born on Novemebr 20, 1927. He worked as a lawyer.
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Helmcken, James Douglas
James Douglas Helmcken was born on Novemebr 20, 1927. He worked as a lawyer.
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Helmcken, John Sebastian, II
John Sebastian Helmcken II was born in Victoria in 1896. He worked as a physician.
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Helmcken, Mary (nee Halliday)
Mary Helmcken was the first wife of Dr. J.D. Helmcken.
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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.
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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
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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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Hewlett, Lenora
Lenora Hewlett was a a housewife and a resident of Victoria since 1912.
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Hewlings, John Quantock
John Quantock Hewlings was the first public librarian in Victoria.
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Heyland, Florence
Florence Heyland arrived in the Colony of British Columbia in 1855. In 1897, she came to Victoria.
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Heywood, Harry A. and Mary
Harry A. Heywood was a mining engineer and contractor.
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Heywood, Harry A. and Mary
Harry A. Heywood was a mining engineer and contractor.
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Hernandez, Antonia
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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.
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Higgins, Edith Louisa Helmcken
Edith Louisa Helmcken Higgins was born in Victoria in 1863. She lived on Elliot Street.
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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.
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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.
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Hills, The Right Reverend George
The Right Reverend George Hills was the first bishop of British Columbia from 1859-1892.
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Hincelin, L. Armand
L. Armand Hincelin was the secretary of La Societe Francaise de Bienfaisance et Secours Mutuels de Victoria in 1860.
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Hobbs, Edwin & Annie Edwin Hobbs arrived in Victoria in 1878. He worked as a dairy farmer.
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Hocking, Samuel
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Homey, Wm.
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Hookoowitz
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Hooper, George
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Hooper, Thomas
Thomas Hooper was an architect who designed many major building in Victoria between 1890 and 1950.
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Hornby, Rear Admiral Phipps
Served on the H.M.S. Asia and Commander in Chief Pacific Station from 1847-1851.
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Horth, Charles & Annie
Charles & Annie Horth were farmers.
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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.
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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.
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Hoyt, Charles Leslie
Charles Leslie Hoyt worked in the Dray business.
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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.
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Hubbard, Thomas
Thomas Hubbard worked in the customs office.
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Hudlins, Joseph
Joseph Hudlins worked as a labourer and truck driver.
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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.
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Hughes, Thomas L. and Jeannie
Thomas L. Hughes worked as a law clerk. During service in the First World War, he married Jeannie.
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Hull-Kom
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Humber, Maurice
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Humphrys, William H. and Jane
William H. Humphrys was a fisherman and netmaker. He arrived in Victoria about 1891 from Cornwall, England.
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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.
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Hunter, James
James Hunter was the manager of Pither & Leister. He lived for many years at 957 Moss Street.
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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.
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Hutchison, Bruce
Bruce Hutchison began work at the Victoria Times in 1918 and remained a journalist and writer throughout his career.
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Hutchison, J.N. and Alice (nee Heathcote)
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Hutson, W.
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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.
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Iess
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Ingelhardt, F.
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Irvine, Aggie & Robbie Aggie Irvine worked at Craigflower Farm.
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Irvine, Helen Georgina Helen Georgina Irvine was a pioneer settler in the Gordon Head district. She was married to Roy M. Irvine. (nee Grant)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Irvine, William
William Irvine was born in Fort Victoria in 1851. He died in 1922.
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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.
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Jackman, Philippa Ann (nee Champion)
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Jackman, Samuel James
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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.
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Jackson, E.H.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jenkins, Margaret
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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.
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Jessop, John
John Jessop operated private schools and was also the publisher of the Daily Press newspaper.
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Jeune, Helier and Clara
Helier Jeune was an assistant at Jeune Bros.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Joly de Lotbinière, Sir Sir Henri Joly de Lotbinière was the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia from 1900-1906. Henri
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Jones, Clara Laura
Clara Laura Jones was married to J.W. Jones.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Joseph, Joseph
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Kalkaymullet
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Kalsaymit
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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.
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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.
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Keith, J.C.M.
J.C.M. Keith worked as an architect.
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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.
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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.
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David Russell Ker was born in Victoria in 1862. He formed the Brackman-Ker Milling Company.
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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/
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Ker, Jessie
Jessie Ker was the wife of Robert Ker.
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Ker, Laura Agnes (nee Laura Agnes Ker was the wife of David R. Ker. Heisterman)
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Ker, Robert
Robert Ker was the auditor-general of the Colony of British Columbia.
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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.
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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
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King, Edward Hammond
Edward Hammond King worked for King Bros. shipping agents.
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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.
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King, James & Catherine
James King built the family home at 1909 Fernwood Road.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Knapp, Sarah Elizabeth
Sarah Elizabeth Knapp was born in England in 1898. She came to Victoria in 1919 and died in 1989.
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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.
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Kondo, Shinjiro & Kinu Shinjiro Kondo worked as a fisherman. His wife Kinu came to Victoria in 1915.
1535
Koquaa-Mitchstin
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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
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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.
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L'Écuyer, François François L'Écuyer was an employee at Fort Victoria.
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L'Hotelier, Louis and Madame
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Labonté, 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
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Lambert, Walter Henry Walter Henry Lambert taught in British Columbia schools for approximately 40 years.
1407
Lambrick, Arthur Graham
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Lampman, Peter Secord
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Lampman, Peter Secord
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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.
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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
Served on the H.M.S. Sutlej.
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
Served on the H.M.S. Sutlej.
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
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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
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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, Léon
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.
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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.
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Mowat, David S.
David S. Mowat came to Victoria from Scotland about 1885. He worked a fireman and for the B.C. Electric Railway.
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Mowat, Donald
Doanld Mowat was born in Victoria in 1913. He worked as a storekeeper.
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Mowat, George Neilson "Rebel"
George Neilson "Rebel" Mowat was a sightseeing bus driver for Vancouver Island Coach Lines.
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Mowat, Gordon
Gordon Mowat was born in Victoria in 1914.
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Mowat, James
James Mowat was a construction worker.
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Mowat, Mary
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Mowat, Robert
Robert Mowat was a storekeeper.
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Mowat, William & Fanny (White)
Will Mowat worked for B.C. Electric for 50 years. He was married to Fanny White.
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Muir, A. Maxwell
A. Maxwell Muir was an architect.
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Muir, Andrew and Isabella (nee Weir)
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Muir, Archibald Connell and Margret
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Muir, Archibald Connell and Margret
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Muir, Michael and Matilda
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Muldrew, Henry
Henry Muldrew worked as a labourer. He died on March 5, 1938.
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Munday, Audrey W. (nee Sutherland)
Audrey W. Sutherland was married to Hubert Munday.
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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.
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Munday, Henry Edwin and Nora
Henry Edwin Munday was a shoe merchant.
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Munday, Hubert
Hubert Munday was born in Victoria on April 22, 1896. He later operated Munday's Fine Shoes and Old Country Shoes.
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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.
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Munro, Malcolm
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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.
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Murray, James and Mary
James and Mary Murray worked for the Daily Colonist newspaper.
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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.
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Murton, Sarah Jane
Sarah Jane Murton was a teacher who taught at North Ward School, Girl's Central School and Sooke School.
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Musgrave, Jessie
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Mutrie & Son
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Nagano, Frank Terumaro
Frank Terumaro Nagano was born on October 3, 1898. In 1938, he married and moved to the mainland.
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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.
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Nathan, Henry
Henry Nathan was the first member of Parliament for Victoria in 1871.
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Nathan, Henry Jr.
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Naylor, William Brooke Employed as Sheriff of Vancouver Island in 1866.
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Naysmith, John
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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.
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Naysmith, Scott
Scotty Naysmith arrived in Victoria from Scotland in July 1914. He worked as a sightseeing driver.
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Needham, Joseph, C.J.
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Neely, Jane
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Nelson, Lillian
Lillian Nelson worked as a teacher.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New England Bakery
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Newbird, James
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Newbury, Hattie
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Newbury, W.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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O'Sullivan, Humphrey
Humphrey O'Sullivan worked at the Hudson's Bay warehouse. He lived at 413 Quebec Street.
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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.
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Oland, Denise Victoria Denise Victoria Oland was born in Victoria in 1898, the granddaughter of James Douglas. She died in 1948. (nee Harris)
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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.
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Oliphant, William and Helen
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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
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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
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Parfitt, Aaron and Laura
Aaron Parfitt worked for the firm of Parfitt Construction. He was also a singer with the Arion Club.
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Parfitt, Albert & Ethel G.
Albert Albert Parfitt worked for the firm of Parfitt Construction. He married Ethel G. on May 16, 1914.
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Parfitt, Fred
Fred Parfitt was a founder of the firm Parfitt Construction.
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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.
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Parks, John
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Parrott, Cecil M. and Daisy N.
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Parsons, Charles
Served on the H.M.S. Thetis. Drowned in Esquimalt Harbour on June 3, 1852 at the age of 35.
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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.
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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
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Partridge, Mr. and Mrs. John T.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Paul, Amarissa
Amarissa Paul was the wife of Valissarios Paul.
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Paul, E.B.
Dr. E.B. Paul was the founder of Victoria College.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pease, A.H. and Letty
A.H. Pease was a businessman.
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Peatt, F.J.
Worked as a farmer in March 1862.
562
Peden, Alexander
Alexander Peden was a fisherman.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Pemberton, Susan
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Phillips, George
George Phillips was an admiralty agent in Esquimalt.
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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.
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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.
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Piercy, Henrietta Rebecca (nee Mesher)
Henrietta Rebecca Mesher was the daughter of George Mesher. She later married John Edward Piercy.
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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.
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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.
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Pike, Com. J.W.
Served on the H.M.S. Devastation
63
Pioneer Sisters of Saint Ann
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Pitts, Sidney J.
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Pitzer, Roy H.
Roy Pitzer was born in Victoria in 1904. He was the owner of Pitzer & Nex Gas Station.
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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.
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Plummer, W.R.
Served on the H.M.S. Thetis. Drowned in Esquimalt Harbour on June 3, 1852 at the age of 23.
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Pointer, Nathan & Sarah
Nathan Pointer owned a men's clothing and accessories store on Government Street.
22
Poodle Dog Café
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.
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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.
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Porter, Arthur
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Porter, James
Worked for the HBC in 1853.
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Porter, Robert
Robert Porter was a farmer and also worked in a butcher shop.
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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.
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Potts, Dr. George J.
Dr. George J. Potts was a physician.
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Powell, Israel W.
Dr. I.W. Powell was a physician and legislator.
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Powell, Robert B.
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Prevost, Capt. James C.
Served on the H.M.S. Satellite.
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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
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Pritchard, Thomas and Margaret
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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
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Charles Quinton-Bown operated the Sidney Post Office and resort in the Sidney area.
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Quontany, Thomas
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Quoth Laipie
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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.
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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.
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Raymond, John
John Raymond was the owner of a lime quarry in Shawnigan Lake and Cobble Hill.
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Raymur, James A.
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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.
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Worked as a watchmaker.
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Reeve, Winnifred Kate Winnifred Kate Reeve was born in Victoria in 1880.
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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.
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Reid, Captain James Murray
Captain James Murray Reid was a Hudson's Bay Company marine captain on the ship Vancouver II.
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Reid, Captain James Murray
Captain James Murray Reid was a Hudson's Bay Company marine captain on the ship Vancouver II.
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Relf, Albert Edwin & Jessie
Albert Edwin Relf worked as a printer.
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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.
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Rennie & Taylor Bakery
Was located on the N. W. corner of Fernwood and Gladstone streets.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rhode, Frank and Daisy (nee King)
Frank and Daisy Rhode were both born in Victoria. Frank worked as a federal employee.
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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.
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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.
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Richards, Louis
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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.
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Richardson, Josephine Lillian (nee Burkholder)
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Richardson, William S. William S. Richardson was a dispatcher and assistant manager at Stockers Transfer. and Winnifred
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Richmond, Frederick & Frederick William Richmond was born in Victoria on July 17, 1889. He worked as a conductor for the E&N Rowena Railway.
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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.
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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.
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Riddle, Agnes (nee Rothwell)
Agnes Riddle came to Victoria in 1909 at the age of ten.
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Riddle, Archibald
Archibald Riddle worked as a nurseryman for Riddle Bros. Greenhouses.
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Riddle, Daisy (Rothwell)
Daisy Riddle was a housewife.
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Riddle, George
George Riddle was the eldest of five sons who ran Riddle Bros. Greenhouses.
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Riddle, J.J.
J.J. Riddle was a nurseryman who worked for Riddle Bros. Greenhouses.
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Riddle, Percy
Percy Riddle was a nurseryman who worked for Riddle Bros. Greenhouses.
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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.
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Ridge, J.C.
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Ring, D.B.
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Ringo's Restaurant
Ringo's Restaurant was once the most famous restaurant in Victoria.
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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.
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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.
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Robb, Hector & Jean
Hector Robb worked as aplumber and served with the Military in the First World War. He married Jean in 1911.
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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.
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Roberts, Jean
Jean Roberts was a teacher at South Park School in the 1920's.
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Roberts, Jessie
Jean Roberts was a teacher at South Park School and Victoria High School.
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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.
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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.
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Robertson, Gwen M.
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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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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, Abbé Pierre
1196 Abbé 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, 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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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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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-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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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, James
Served on the H.M.S. Thetis. Drowned in Esquimalt Harbour on June 3, 1852 at the age of 31.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.-Gré, Gabriel
Gabriel St.-Gré was an employee at Fort Victoria.
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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.
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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.
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Stonham, Ernest
Ernest Stonham arrived in Victoria about 1898. He worked for the Bank of Montreal in Victoria and up north.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sundher, Jagat Singh & Dhanti Kor
Jagat Singh Sundher was a wood dealer.
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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.
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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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Tait, Evelyn
Evelyn Tait was born in Victoria in January 1908.
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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
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Takata, Harry Hayato
Harry Hayato Takata started and operated the Japanese Tea Garden at Gorge Park. He lived in Victoria from 1899 to 1942.
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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.
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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.
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Teague, John
John Teague was an architect. He also served as mayor of the City of the Victoria.
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Teague, John
John Teague was an architect. He also served as mayor of the City of the Victoria.
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Tee-Ayqualesus
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Teechamista People
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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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Thibodeau, Frère Gédéon
Frère Gédéon 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.
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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.
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Thomson, Kenneth L.
Kenneth L. Thomson was born on February 10, 1916. He was the great grandson of John Sluggett.
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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
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Thorsen, Oscar and Gyda
Oscar Thorsen worked as a foreman in the construction industry. He was married to Gyda Thorsen.
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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.
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Tierney, John H. & Rose
John H. Tierney came to Victoria in 1904. He worked as a sawmill foreman. He was married to Rose Tierney.
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Till Kaymut
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Tiller, Edward
Served on the H.M.S. Sutlej.
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Titcomb, J.S.
Worked as a pilot.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tod, John
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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.
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Todd, Anna Fox
Anna Fox Todd was the first wife of J.H. Todd.
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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
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Todd, Dr. John L.
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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.
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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.
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Todd, Louisa
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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.
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Todd, Rosanna (nee Wigley)
Rosanna Wigley was the second wife of Jacob Hunter Todd.
2282
Tolmie, William Fraser
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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.
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Topp, Benjamin
Served on the H.M.S. Cormorant in 1846.
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Townsend, Charlotte
Charlotte Townsend came to Victoria in 1862 on the S.S. Tynemouth.
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Townsend, Susan Emma & Harriet E.
Susan Emma & Harriet E. Townsend were the first white twins born in Victoria on December 20, 1867.
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Trahey, James Wilson Trimble, James
613 James Trimble was a Speaker of the Legislature.
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Trounce, Thomas
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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.
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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.
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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
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Tully, May
May Tully attended Victoria High School before making a name for herself at Broadway in New York City.
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Tupper, Sir Charles Hibbert
Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper was born in Picton, Nova Scotia in 1885. He died in Vancouver in 1927.
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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.
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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, 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, 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
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Tye, Thomas Hickman
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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.
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Unhayim
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Union Hook & Ladder
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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)
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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.
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Vaio, John and Mary (nee Morse)
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Van Horst, George Frank
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Van Munster, Carl & Margaret
Carl Van Munster worked as a contractor. Margaret Van Munster was a housewife..
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Van Munster, William & William Van Munster worked as a streetcar driver and Marion worked as an elevator operator. Marion
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Variety Theatre
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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.
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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.
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Verney, Lt. Com. E.H.
Served on the H.M.S. Grappler.
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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.
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Vipond, Gertrude Mather
Gertrude Mather Vipond was born in Victoria in 1888. She worked as a chambermaid.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Waites, George F. and George F. Waites worked as a locksmith. Annie
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Waitt, Capt. John W.
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Walkem, George A.
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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
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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.
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Waller, Frederick William
Frederick William Waller was borin in Victoria in 1880. He was on the Board of Directors of Rithet Consolidated Company.
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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.
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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.
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Walton, John
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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.
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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.
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Warren, Herbert Warren, W. Herbert
2440 W. Herbert Warren was City Parks Administrator for many years.
Warren, William C. & Mary J.
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Waterhouse, Thomas
Thomas Waterhouse was born in Yorshire, England. He worked as a machinist in Esquimalt.
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Watson, Adam and Mary
Adam Watson worked in a variety of jobs including blacksmith, machinist and as an owner of a foundry.
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Watson, Alex
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Watson, Alexander Watson, James and Martha
2057 James Watson was a machinist He was also involved in the James Bay Athletic Association.
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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.
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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.
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Webb, Joseph Wm. & Frances J.
Joseph William Webb settled with his family in the Highlands near Durrance Lake.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Wellesley, Capt. George Greville
Served on the corvette Daedalus in 1850.
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Wells Fargo Express
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Whatsaymullet
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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.
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White, Dorothy V. Rollin
Dorothy V. Rollin White was born in Victoria on February 3, 1892.
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White, Edward and Lydia
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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.
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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.
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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.
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White, William H.
William H. White came to Victoria in the late 1880's. He worked as a building contractor and cabinet maker.
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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.
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Whiteford, Whilloughby J.
Whilloughby J. Whiteford worked as a labourer.
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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
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Kate Whitlaw was a milliner. She died on August 25, 1887.
Whyomilth People
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Wightman, Cyril and Gladys
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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.
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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.
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Wille, Carl August
Carl August Wille was the son of Franz Louis Wille.
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Wille, F. Louis and Gertrude A.
Franz Louis Wille Sr. owned Wille's Bakery at 537 Johnson Street.
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Wille, Franz L. and Mary Lulu
Franz Louis. Wille Jr. took over his fathers business, Wille's Bakery, following the death of his parents.
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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.
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Wille, Hugo Edward and Margaret N.
Hugo Edward Wille was the son of F. Louis Wille. He worked as a baker.
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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
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Williams, Edmund Austin
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Williams, Hazel E.
Hazel E. Williams (nee Edwards) was a homemaker.
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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.
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Williscroft, George
George Williscroft was the builder and owner of the Georgetown Sawmill on the Skeena River.
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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.
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Willmore, John
Served on the H.M.S. Satellite in 1860.
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Wills, Francis H.
Francis H. Wills worked as a contractor.
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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.
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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.
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Wilson, Biggerstaff and Bertha Matilda
Biggerstaff and Bertha Matilda Wilson were born in Victoria.
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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.
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Wilson, Harold Penn
Harold Penn Wilson was the grandson of Thomas Harris.
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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.
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Wilson, Joseph E.
Joseph E. Wilson was the oldest son William Wilson and inherited the firm of W & J Wilson. He died in 1945.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Winter, Arthur H.
Arthur H. Winter was born in Victoria on May 3, 1904. He worked as a contractor.
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Winter, William Howard
William Howard Winter was born in Victoria on August 24, 1905.
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Wishart, Capt. David D.
Served as the Master of the Norman Morrison in 1848.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wood, Thomas Lett
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Woods, Richard & Anne
Richard Woods worked as a sheriff and registrar. Richard & Anne Woods' home was Garbally.
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Woodward, Lawrence & Grace
Lawrence Woodward was born in Victoria in 1893. He worked for his father's business A.J. Woodward & Sons florist shop.
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Woodward, Mary 'May' Mary "May" Woodward was the daughter of C.J. Soule. (nee Soule)
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Wootton, Captain Henry and Eliza
Captain Henry Wootton was appointed to the combined office of postmaster and harbour master in 1861.
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Work, Henry
Son of John Work.
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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.
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Work, Suzette (nee Legace)
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Worthington, Iola
Iola Worthington was the granddaughter of James Porter. She worked as a high school teacher.
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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.
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Wright, H. Neville
H. Neville Wright worked as the Deputy Comptroller General and Deputy Minister of Defence.
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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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