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Edward James Down

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Edward James Down

Birth
England
Death
11 Jul 1945 (aged 57–58)
Prince George, Fraser-Fort George Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Burial
Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia, Canada Add to Map
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E. J. Down's obit dated July 19, 1945 (Prince George Citizen) stated that he was buried in this cemetery behind this church. His wife died much later and was buried in Prince George.
A book written about the history of this church also confirms that there are 2 graves here, and Edward Down's is one of them.
British Columbia Registration of Death 1945-09-664775
Born: England
Son of Edward Down & Amy Avery
Husband of Ellen Wittrick
Died: Prince George, B.C.

British Columbia Registration of Marriage 1913-09-026008
Edward James Down married Ellen Wittrick, 28 Jul 1913, St. (Sauls?) Church, Esquimalt, B.C., License # 43570
His place of birth: Plymouth, England
His occupation: Builder
His parents: Henry Down & Elizabeth Harriett Avery
Her place of birth: Earsham, Norfolk, England
Her parents: John Wittrick & Caroline Ward
E. J. Down's obit dated July 19, 1945 (Prince George Citizen) stated that he was buried in this cemetery behind this church. His wife died much later and was buried in Prince George.
A book written about the history of this church also confirms that there are 2 graves here, and Edward Down's is one of them.
British Columbia Registration of Death 1945-09-664775
Born: England
Son of Edward Down & Amy Avery
Husband of Ellen Wittrick
Died: Prince George, B.C.

British Columbia Registration of Marriage 1913-09-026008
Edward James Down married Ellen Wittrick, 28 Jul 1913, St. (Sauls?) Church, Esquimalt, B.C., License # 43570
His place of birth: Plymouth, England
His occupation: Builder
His parents: Henry Down & Elizabeth Harriett Avery
Her place of birth: Earsham, Norfolk, England
Her parents: John Wittrick & Caroline Ward


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  • Created by: SD
  • Added: Apr 15, 2021
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/225703164/edward_james-down: accessed ), memorial page for Edward James Down (Jul 1887–11 Jul 1945), Find a Grave Memorial ID 225703164, citing Woodpecker Cemetery, Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; Maintained by SD (contributor 47539861).