Victoria UELAC Early Member: John Frederick Ernest Carman, 1871- 1943
- Born in St. John, New Brunswick.
- Close relation to famous Canadian poet Bliss Carman.
- Came west as a young man and joined historic rush to Dawson In 1898. Later joined Dept. of Municipal Affairs in Alberta Government.
- Joined military in WW I and saw active service in Ypres, Somme and Vimy Ridge. Cited for active bravery and won commission as Lieutenant. Wounded
- Buried at St. Luke’s Cemetery, Saanich.
- UE Loyalist Ancestor: Richard “The Loyalist” Carman, , 1757-1817; Settled at Manawagouish, St John, NB after Revolution.

