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Florence Jessie Harris, U.E.

Victoria UELAC Founding Member: Florence Jessie Harris, 1872-1942

  • In 1921 census, roomed with May Baynes Reed, nurse to two elderly patients.
  • Born in Maplehurst, Ontario.
  • Died in New Westminster, buried in Lower Mainland.
  • UE Loyalist Ancestor: Descended from Benjamin Willson, 1735-1809, proven from Directory.

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 Florence Jessie Harris 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 Florence Jessie Harris, 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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Mrs. F. C. (Myra Hatt) Green, U.E.

Victoria UELAC Founding Member: Mrs. F. C. (Myra Hatt) Green, 1872-1949

  • Born in Fredericton, N.B.
  • Husband was Surveyor General of B.C. who was more active in Victoria Historical Association.
  • As well as UELAC, very active in groups including I.O.D.E., Margaret Jenkins PTA, and the University Women’s Club. 
  • Buried at Holy Trinity Cemetery, North Saanich.
  • Loyalist Ancestor for F.C. Green: George Linkletter, 1737- 1783, Settled in P.E.I.

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 Mrs. F.C. Myrna nee Hatt Green 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 Mrs. F.C. Myrna nee Hatt Green, 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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Julia Mary Talbot (nee Hall) Wheatley, U.E.

Victoria UELAC Founding Member Julia Mary Talbot (nee Hall) Wheatley, 1868-1936.

  • Born in Headingley, Manitoba and Father was a member of Northwest Council- 1st constitutional government of Territories.
  • Educated at convent and finishing school in Europe.
  • Son Talbot killed in WW 1,
  • Active with Victoria and Islands Branch, Canadian Authors association, UEL, Historical association, and would host meeting at Lampson Street home.
  • Buried at Ross Bay Cemetery. Need to  find grave take picture. Loyalist Ancestor: Nathan Petit III, 1724-1803, Wentworth, Ontario.

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 Julia Mary Talbot (nee Hall) Wheatley 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 Julia Mary Talbot (nee Hall) Wheatley, 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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Lewis Peter Grass, U.E.

Victoria UELAC Founding Member: Lewis Peter Grass, 1859-1940

  • Born in East Whitby, Durham County, Ont.
  • 1911 census, with wife and three children.
  • Various occupations around agriculture including farm instructor in Fort Pitt, Sask. in 1891 and government agent in Innisfail, Alta. in 1916.
  • Moved to Sidney in retirement.
  • Buried at Holy Trinity Cemetery, North Saanich. 
  • Loyalist Ancestor: Captain Michael Grass, 1735-1813.  Settled in Kingston, Ont. Very high-profile leader of first settlers in the Kingston / Bay of Quinte area.

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 Lewis Peter Grass or his 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 Lewis Peter Grass, 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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William Grant Gaunce, U.E.

Victoria UELAC Founding Member: William Grant Gaunce, 1850-1935

  • Born in Studholm, N.B.
  • Arrived in Greenwood, B.C. in 1898, involved in real estate and mining brokerage and served as secretary for the Board of Trade for many years.
  • Retired to Victoria. Staying with daughter Helen and her husband in 1911.  
  • Buried at Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria.
  • Loyalist Ancestor: Obadiah Ackerly, 1757- 1843, Settled in Saint John, N.B. Wife Elizabeth Atherton descended from UE Benjamin Atherston, 1736-1816.

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 William Grant Gaunce or his 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 William Grant Gaunce, 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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Alexander James Fraser, U.E.

Victoria UELAC Founding Member: Alexander James Fraser, 1857-1932

  • Born in Ottawa.
  • Alexander James Fraser resigned from Civil Service in Ottawa in 1921. He was well known in the early days of the West, having been appointed Dominion Land Agent in the old Northwest Territories in 1883, with headquarters in Regina, Sask. He was educated at Dr. Tasse’s school in Galt, Ontario.
  • Buried at Royal Oak Cemetery,  Saanich.
  • Loyalist Ancestor: Dr. Charles John Earle, 1751-1814, Fredericton, NB. Dr. Charles Earle, of Virginia, was appointed surgeon of New Jersey Volunteers in 1777. He served with that Regiment until 1783 and came up the St. John River in the autumn of that year with other Loyalists. 

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 Alexander James Fraser 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 Alexander James Fraser, 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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Addie Electra Fewster, U.E. m. to Greenwood

Victoria UELAC Founding Member: Addie Fewster married to Greenwood, 1877-1951

  • Born in Simcoe, Ontario.
  • 1911 census, Hardware sales, Toronto, married with two children.
  • 1916 Alberta Census, divorced, two children, hotel cook in Bow River.
  • 1921 census, widowed, sales ladies’ foundation, homeowner, Victoria.
  • Loyalist Ancestor: Harmonus House, 1734 – 1822, Settled in Clinton, Ontario.
  • Buried in Terrace, B.C. at Kitsumgallum Pioneer Cemetery.

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 Addie Electra Fewster married to Greenwood 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 Addie Electra Fewster, 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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Rev. George Walter Dean, U.E.

Victoria UELAC Founding Member: Rev. George Walter Dean, 1854-1947

  • Born in Georgetown, Ontario.
  • In the 1901 Census, Methodist clergyman in Morden, Manitoba, and later in 1901 moved to Victoria.
  • Lost son in Vimy Ridge in WW 1 (1917).
  • Served as 1st Victoria UELAC Branch Chaplain.
  • Died at Ganges, buried at Royal Oak.
  • Loyalist Ancestor: James Young, 1760-1811, Judge / Assembly Member  in N.J., settled in Ancaster, Ont.

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 Rev. George Walter Dean or his 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 Rev. George Walter Dean, 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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Margaret Clapp, U.E.

Victoria UELAC Founding Member, Margaret “Maggie” Clapp, 1868-1957

  • Born in Minto, Wellington North, Ontario.
  • In 1921 census, single, living with sister and brother-in-law in Saskatoon.
  • UE Loyalist connection to Garrett Lorenz Miller 1738-1823 from Ireland. 
  • In obit, in Colonist, daughter of Philip Clapp, pioneer UEL family from Harriston, Ont.

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 Clapp 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 Clapp, 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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Walter Edward Adams,  1877-1943, Victoria UELAC 100 for 100 Campaign

  • Born in Victoria, B.C. in 1877. Both parents were United Empire Loyalist Descendants and are included in the 1881 Census. 
  • In 1921 Census, living at 1790 Beach Drive, Oak Bay, 44 years, married with five children and servant. 
  • Was an early member of the Victoria Branch of United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada. 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.

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.

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