Richardson, George Henry, P.L.S.

  • From the book Early Land Surveyors of British Columbia by John A. Whittaker: See book for full details. 
  • Biography:
    • P.L.S. :  1868 to 1935,  Born in Toronto 26th of May the eldest son of Dr. J.H. Richardson, professor of anatomy at the University of Toronto. Attended Upper Canada College from 1877-1884. and the School of Practical Science , U of Toronto from 1884-1888.  
    • All round athlete, rugby, rowing and Queens own Rifles.
    • 1886-87: CPR branch from Woodstock to London.
    • 1888-89 – Leveller on Ontario branches of CPR
    • 1889-92 – assistant construction engineer on various Ontario branches, CPR
    • 1893-96 – assistant construction engineer on various B.C. Interior branches, CPR
    • In 1900, qualified as PLS in BC, engineer in charge of nmaintainance for Crowsnest branch of CPR
    • 1902-06 – assistant engineer for City of Ottawa
    • 1906-11 : private engineer consulting in Ontario and Quebec
    • 1911-15 – managing director of Yellowhead Pass Coal Co.
    • 1919-21 – engineer for constriction of Alberni and Great Central Lake of CPR
    • 1921-27 – private practice
    • 1927-1935 – Engineer for Oak Bay, BC
  • Great Grandson of United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=2176
  • Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234732849/george-henry-richardson