Victoria UELAC Founding Member: Ann Shaw nee Lugrin, 1874-1962
- Born in Fredericton, N.B.
- In the 1901 Census, 24 years old, single, living with parents.
- Daughter of the Victoria Colonist editor Charles Lugrin.
- Ann wrote Pioneer Women of Vancouver Island, 1843-1866 and wrote for McLean’s, etc.
- Sister Ida Winnifred Fahey was famous soprano known as “The Songbird of B.C”. Once performed at Victoria UELAC branch meeting.
- Loyalist Ancestor: Peter Lugrin, 1755-1840, Settled in St. John, N.B.
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 Ann Shaw nee Lugrin 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 Ann Shaw nee Lugrin, 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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