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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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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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