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WWII Vet Maxwell SMYTH & English War Bride Wife Marion Rose (nee THOMPSON)

Muvas72 — 27 Mar 2008 9:32:13 GMT

Maxwell SMYTH died 24 Feb. 1968 in Shaughnessy Hospital and had only been in Vancouver 1 year. Residence 181 East 3rd Ave. Vancouver. He is buried in Victory Memorial Cemetery in Surrey. He was born in Winnipeg but after WWII he and his wife lived in Calgary AB. She arrived in Canada on the EMPIRE BRENT in 1946 and was met by family friend A. SNYDER. Does anyone have any information about these people? I am unable to locate Marion. Please contact me. Thank you.

William Robison Scott - Mrs R C Rush

PatersonWeir — 18 Oct 2006 3:04:50 GMT

William Robison Scott b 15 Dec 1881 Married Sarah Hall Murphy in Hawick, Scotland in 1907. Emigrated to Vancouver, BC about 1911. Started Lumberman Printing Company. Died 28 July 1967 in Lionsgate Hospital, Vancouver. Buried Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Burnaby. Lived in Esquilmalt Avenue, W Vancouver. Believe he had 2 children, at least 6 grandchildren and 2 G Grandchildren when he died. Think he had a neice Mrs R C Rush of Victoria. He was my grandmother’s brother and I am trying to trace his family. Can anyone help???

Family of Louis Avory WHITE

Jennifer Holdway — 11 May 2006 1:54:09 GMT

I am searching for Louis Avory WHITE's family - his wife was Eileen nee Holland.

As far as I know they had a son and daughter.

Louis Avory was born in Kengsington, London, England on 18th August 1884. His father was Louis Stephen WHITE and mother was Caroline nee AVORY.

From his death certificate he had lived at 1851 Haro Street, Vancouver and was a Certified Accountant.
He had been in Canada for 35 years.

I am his half grand niece.
Look forward to hearing from anyone who can help me.
Jenny

George and John Vancouver

MichelleLoewen — 2 Aug 2006 9:46:35 GMT

Clapshew / Markham family

SusanWickens — 26 Mar 2006 10:31:06 GMT

I am looking for any info on Lillian Markham who married George Clapshew and settled in Vancouver after the first world war.They had 2 daughters Joan and Marion. Lillians father and mother Frank and Esther Markham followed her to Canada about 1929 from England and they both died in Canada. I also think Lillians sister Constance Markham moved to Canada as well. Any info very welcome. Thanks.

Looking for descendents of Samuel Evans

B. Churchill — 29 Jan 2006 9:44:12 GMT

My Uncle sam came from Wicklow Ireland with his brothers Ted--Bill and Thomas. He had several children, and one was was named Worden, seeking any descendents of Samuel.

Kvam family in Vancouver ?

Inger Bjørnaas — 16 Jan 2006 8:50:36 GMT

Trying to help a friend I am looking for a person called Odd Gunnar Witzøe Kvam (Odd Kvam), born 25. Jan. 1926, Trondheim, Norway. Married to Solveig. They have a daughter called May Lisbeth and a son Terje. (born in the end of 1940-ties, beginning of 1950-ties).

I am told that they moved to Vancouver, Canada, about 1960.

I interested in any information that can lead to any of these persons.

Best regards Inger Bjørnaas

Requesting help with my Blanchard family in Vancouver 1919-1928

MichaelGeorgeDunn — 22 Jul 2005 10:32:44 GMT

I am requesting any help I can recieve with my Blanchard family who lived in Vancouver from 1919-1928. Info as follows;

1. John James Hamilton Blanchard b. Co.Durham England, 1874. d. Vancouver Jan. 1 1925. bur. Royal Oak Burial Park, Vancouver Island.

2. Emily Blanchard b. Co. Durham England, d. Vancouver 1928/12/24, bur. Mountain View Cemetary, Vancouver.

3. Stanley Blanchard m. 1924/8/18 to Dolores Marguerite Neveux in Vancouver

4. Connie Blanchard m.1920/10/27 to Charles Fieldhouse in Vancouver

This family emigrated in 1904 to Saskatoon from England. I would appreciate a photo of grave sites or any related info!
Can return favour with research here in London, England.

Cheers,

Mike

Ronald & Mary Regli

lmnolan — 28 Oct 2004 4:38:01 GMT

My Mum and Dad were married March 21, 1945, in Vancouver, BC and also lived in Burnaby, BC had 2 daughters Ronna and Lynne. Looking for any information or other relatives.

ST. JOHN/EDGAR descendants

SkeletonHunter — 19 Aug 2004 2:36:49 GMT

Am searching for descendents of Royal (Roy) William St. John(d. Dec. 11, 1989-buried OceanView), his daughter Lesley m. Jim Edgar. Children of Lesley are Laura and Gary EDGAR.
Have tried phone listings without success, but am calling long distance, so maybe missing some listings.
Have had someone go out to cemetery, and she advises it looks like someone putting flowers on grave. Cannot get any info out of cemetery personnel. Person not able to get back to Burnaby very often, so cannot follow up on flowers.
Please, please pass along my name and email if you know of any of the above or descendants. familyskeletons@shaw.ca
Thank you.
Kim (St. John) T.

2828 Victoria Drive about 1958

kptwmmn151 — 5 Aug 2004 7:48:00 GMT

I am looking for anyone who might be familar with 2828 Victoria Drive, in 1958. I am looking for a James Fyfe who was an accoutant. He had a sister named Mary Tonneson.
Please contact me at fyfefind@yahoo.com

Herbert Green and Florence Bignell

pennybignell — 16 Jan 2004 3:48:31 GMT

Seeking descendents of Herbert Green and Florence Bignell. They came to Vancouver from England and married there in l9lO. Were keen members of Anglican Church of St. Helens and were involved in the building of the Church and its future.Had three sons incl Roger Bignell Green born in Vancouver about l922.
Florence Bignell was d.o. Jesse Bignell and was born in Swindon, Wiltshire.
I do hope I am on the right board but no doubt someone will put me right if I am not.

Seeking old friend from Jasper Park Lodge in 1951.

gwrj_1 — 22 Feb 2005 3:13:26 GMT

I am attempting to locate Neil MacGhee,an old room-mate, when we were both employed at the Jasper Park Lodge in 1951. When last heard from in the mid-1950's, he was employed as a night auditor at the Georgia Hotel in Vancouver. Can anyone provide me with up-dated information regarding the whereabouts of Neil ?

Thanks,
George Johnson.

George Davidson immigrated from Scotland abt.1910

margaret — 30 Apr 2003 7:38:21 GMT

arrived in Vancouver,from Fordyce Bannfshire,Scotland
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As far as we know he settled in Vancouver,married ,and had
four children. I am appealing to all ,please help,willing to share info on Davidson clan from Bannfshire Scotland.

the family of agnes jamieson

agnesmonaghan — 8 Mar 2006 5:59:00 GMT

my fathers aunt was agnes jamieson,she married william smith in cumnock ,ayrshire scotland in 1910,emigrated to vancouver and had daughters , I remember one was named helen and one named agnes, there was also a granddaughter named nadine. I have being researching the jamieson family history if any of aunt agnes.s family are interested.

the family of agnes jamieson

agnesmonaghan — 8 Mar 2006 5:59:00 GMT

the family of agnes jamieson

agnesmonaghan — 8 Mar 2006 5:59:00 GMT

ANTON MATERI AND HIS WIFE ROSE.

Sylvianne Forsythe-Penner — 4 Apr 2003 12:07:59 GMT

Searching for more info about them and their family.
According to the Death Index for B.C. Anton Sebastian Materi died, Oct 7 1982 , in Kelowna, B.C.
He was the s/o of Romuald Materi and Ottilia Unser. they both died in Kelowna also.

Can anyone tell his wife Rose's maiden nane and the birthdates for his children, Tilly Materi, and Emma Materi?

Materi Descendents

Sylvianne Forsythe-Penner — 3 Apr 2003 11:53:27 GMT

Searching for all Descendents of the MATERI FAMILIES.

I do have a WEB PAGE ; http://members.shaw.ca/syl.penner

It also has COXFORDS, DRYSDALE, FORSYTHES, MOORES, CARDIFFS, MOULTONS, AND MATERIS AND RIPPLINGERS.
Have a look and see if I have your family branch???

Hayward Daughters

Jorossell — 12 Nov 2006 4:02:11 GMT

I would like to correspond with any descendents of Arthur Hayward and Marilla Laing. they had, I believe, 5 daughters. My parents Olive Laing and Ernest Rossell were married at their home in Vancouver in Dec. 1939.

Searching for Obit ... Laurie Cairns.. (death was 1931.02.24)

Michael Anderson ...(Laurie Carins) — 30 Nov 2002 10:28:07 GMT

I am searching for any information of this man .. Laurie Cairns .. he died at age 18 in Victoria, B.C. Reference from the Victoria Daily Times Newspaper. Reference # for the paper is ... Tim 1931.02.25,15-28,15.

My e-mail is teddybears@harborside.com.

If you have any information regarding this man, please contact me by e-mail. I appreciate any help in this search.
Thanks, Michael Anderson
Tillamook, Oregon, USA