Walter Edward Adams

Victoria UELAC Early Member: Walter Edward Adams,  1877-1943

  • Born in Victoria in 1877. Both parents were UE Descendants and are included in the 1881 Census Loyal List.
  • In 1921 Census, living at 1790 Beach Drive, Oak Bay, 44 years, married with five children and servant.
  • Active on Victoria UELAC Executive in 1938.
  • Like his father, operated E.B. Marvin & Co. at 1202 Wharf St. closely connected to early sealing industry on west coast.
  • Prominent yachtsman & executive member of Royal Victoria Yacht Club.
  • Buried at the Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria. 
  • UE Loyalist Ancestor: Captain Ebenezer Slocum, 1750-1827 & Captain Isaac Gerow, 1742-1778 and Josiah Fowler, 1725-1808.