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Francis Edward Winslow, U.E.

Victoria UELAC Founding Member: Francis Edward Winslow, 1883-1962

  • Born in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
  • 1921 census, with wife and three children
  • Presented the Winslow Papers at first Victoria UE Meeting.
  • Edward was manager of Royal Trust in Victoria.
  • Lost son in WW 2 due to training accident in England.
  • Famous ancestor, Mayflower by same name who became first Governor of Massachusetts.
  • Buried at Royal Oak Cemetery. 
  • Loyalist Ancestor: Edward Winslow, 1745-1815, Kingsclear, 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 Francis Edward Winslow 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 Francis Edward Winslow, 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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John Robinson Simons, U.E.

Victoria UELAC Founding Member: J.R. Simons,  1860-19??

  • Worked for the Post office in Winnipeg for many years. Came to Victoria after 1911 census but cannot find in 1921 Census. Death date is after March 1932. 
  • Very active in the local arts community. Member of Victoria and Island Branch of the Canadian Authors Association and the Island Craft Club. 
  • Lived at 985 St. Patrick Street, Victoria.
  • Likely buried at Royal Oak Burial Park with no dates. 
  • UE Loyalist Ancestor: David Titus Simons, 1743-1824, From Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut and lived at West Flamborough Township, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada.

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 John Robinson Simons or hisancestors/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 John Robinson Simons, 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. H.B. or A.C Ross, U.E.

Victoria UELAC Founding Member: Mrs. H.B. or A.C Ross, 18??-19??

  • In 1939 Daily Colonist Photograph.
  • Elected to the Executive with the Liberal Party of Victoria in 1938.
  • On the Provincial Council of Women and Canadian Daughters League. 
  • Mother of Virginia Ross who was an Early Member. Virginia was a Secretary on Executive in 1937. Mrs. Ross was on Executive. Resigned in 1939. 
  • UE Loyalist Ancestor: Cannot determine at this point.

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. H.B. or A.C. Ross 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. H.B. or A.C. Ross, 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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Charles Wilford Risteen, U.E.

Victoria UELAC Founding Member: Charles Wilford Risteen, 1855-1944

  • Born in Fredericton, New Brunswick
  • One of Canada’s best-known railwaymen. Moved to Manitoba when young and worked as a conductor and his three brothers were also on railway in Manitoba.
  • Likely Buried at Colwood as wife Annie buried there. But cannot find online. Need to  find grave take picture.
  • Loyalist Ancestor: descended from peter William Peter Sparling, proven, Sparling was from Palentine who went to Ireland then New York, schoolteacher, daughter Anne married Bartholomew Musgrave.

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 Charles Wilford Risteen 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 Charles Wilford Risteen, 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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Theodore Benning Monk, U.E.

Victoria UELAC Founding Member: Theodore Benning Monk, 1884-1959

  • Born in Winnipeg, Man.
  • In 1911 census, in Victoria, with wife & three children.
  • Ancestors served in important positions in Nova Scotia’s colonial government.
  • Served as a gunner in WW I. Commander of the Gordon Head Army Camp in WW II.
  • He later went into law and real estate development.
  • Original Secretary-Treasurer of Victoria Branch and later served as President.
  • Loyalist Ancestor: John Gould, 1732- ?, Settled in Windsor, Hants, N.S.

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 Theodore Benning Monk 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 Theodore Benning Monk, 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. Edward (Margaret McPhee) Hart, U.E.

Victoria UELAC Founding Member: Mrs. Edward (Margaret McPhee) Hart, 1867-1941

  • Born in Baddeck, N.S.
  • Had  a Masters Degree.
  • In 1935 was Historian for UELAC executive.
  • Aside from UELAC, was active with University Women’s Club and Local Council of Women. In 1928, was Convener of Book Committee of local Canadian Women’s Club.
  • Wrote at least two historical/genealogical books on early Nova Scotia.
  • Buried at Royal Oak Cemetery, Saanich.
  • Loyalist Ancestor for Edward Hart: Josiah Hart, 1741-1828 and Hezekiel Ingraham, 1755-1826, both of Nova Scotia.

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 nee McPhee Hart 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 nee McPhee Hart, 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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Clarence Mann, U.E.

Victoria UELAC Founding Member : Clarence Mann, 1876-1967

  • Born on Prince Edward Island.
  • Minimal Information available.
  • In media and Ancestry, gets confused with a Clarence Churchill Mann from Utica, NY who married Teresa Robinson and lived in Victoria as well.  
  • Have not been able to locate burial site.
  • UE Loyalist Ancestor: Joshua Beebe, 1736-1779 and Col. Isaac Edward Mann, 1723-1803. 

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 Clarence Mann or hisancestors/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 Clarence Mann, 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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Ann Shaw nee Lugrin, U.E.

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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William Ernest Losee, U.E.

Victoria UELAC Founding Member: William Ernest Losee, 1860-1944

  • Born in Cobourg, Ont. 
  • In 1891 census, in Cowichan South, 30 years, single, sawmill worker.
  • Was married Oct.1891 in Victoria
  • Long time Superintendent, B.C. Cement Plant at Tod Inlet.
  • Buried at Ross Bay Cemetery.
  • Loyalist Ancestor: Rev. William Losee, 1757-1832. Fredericksburg, 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 William Ernest Losee 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 Ernest Losee, 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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Albert Edward Jones, U.E.

Victoria UELAC Founding Member: Albert Jones, 1855-1934

  • Born in Essex, Ontario.
  • Was from a volunteer unit from Essex to the Riel Rebellion, voted captain by men and later company was made a permanent unit and he was commissioned as captain by military.
  • Lived in Washington State between 1900-1910 and owned a shingle mill. In 1921, lived on Colville Road in Esquimalt and worked as Insurance Manager.
  • Buried at Hatley Cemetery, Colwood.
  • Loyalist Ancestor: Wendel Weigele, 1753-1816. Settled in Essex County, 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 Albert Edward Jones 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 Albert Edward Jones, 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.