Victoria UELAC Founding Member: Mrs. Edward (Margaret McPhee) Hart, 1867-1941
- Born in Baddeck, N.S.
- Had a Masters Degree.
- In 1935 was Historian for UELAC executive.
- Aside from UELAC, was active with University Women’s Club and Local Council of Women. In 1928, was Convener of Book Committee of local Canadian Women’s Club.
- Wrote at least two historical/genealogical books on early Nova Scotia.
- Buried at Royal Oak Cemetery, Saanich.
- Loyalist Ancestor for Edward Hart: Josiah Hart, 1741-1828 and Hezekiel Ingraham, 1755-1826, both of Nova Scotia.
The Victoria Branch of the UELAC will have its 100th Anniversary in 2027. In preparing for this anniversary, the Branch is seeking any additional information and descendants of the original 100 founders and members of the association of 1927 – 1939.
If you have any addtional information on Margaret nee McPhee Hart or her ancestors/descendants, we would really appreciate hearing from you. You can respond through this web site or send an email to info.vic.uelac@gmail.com
If you are related to Margaret nee McPhee Hart, you may also be a United Empire Loyalist descendant. As you may know, Lord Dorchester’s Proclamation states that Loyalist’s descendants are to be distingushed by affixing U.E. to their names alluding to their great principle the unity of the Empire. If you would like more information on United Empire Loyalists and/or have interest in tracing your Loyalist ancestor(s), please contact us at the Victoria UELAC branch at the email address above or get back to us through this web site.
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