***~~*** Soon after the Helmckens moved into their new log house in 1853, Cecilia gave birth to a baby boy ‘before the doors had been hung", as Dr Hemcken later recalled.
Later Dr Helmcken wrote: " When he was about a month or two old we found him dead in the bed one morning. The anguish felt at this time is indescribable.... The poor little fellow was buried in the garden where the holly now grows – close by our bedroom window. An oval of white daisies were planted around with a daisy cross in the center."
In 1858, the Helmcken's third child, Margaret Jane ("Daisy") died at 18 months. She too, was buried here. In 1865, when Cecilia Helmcken died, she was buried in the Old Quadra Street Burying Ground (Pioneer Square) and the babies were moved to her tomb
Later Dr Helmcken wrote: " When he was about a month or two old we found him dead in the bed one morning. The anguish felt at this time is indescribable.... The poor little fellow was buried in the garden where the holly now grows – close by our bedroom window. An oval of white daisies were planted around with a daisy cross in the center."
In 1858, the Helmcken's third child, Margaret Jane ("Daisy") died at 18 months. She too, was buried here. In 1865, when Cecilia Helmcken died, she was buried in the Old Quadra Street Burying Ground (Pioneer Square) and the babies were moved to her tomb
***~~*** Soon after the Helmckens moved into their new log house in 1853, Cecilia gave birth to a baby boy ‘before the doors had been hung", as Dr Hemcken later recalled.
Later Dr Helmcken wrote: " When he was about a month or two old we found him dead in the bed one morning. The anguish felt at this time is indescribable.... The poor little fellow was buried in the garden where the holly now grows – close by our bedroom window. An oval of white daisies were planted around with a daisy cross in the center."
In 1858, the Helmcken's third child, Margaret Jane ("Daisy") died at 18 months. She too, was buried here. In 1865, when Cecilia Helmcken died, she was buried in the Old Quadra Street Burying Ground (Pioneer Square) and the babies were moved to her tomb
Later Dr Helmcken wrote: " When he was about a month or two old we found him dead in the bed one morning. The anguish felt at this time is indescribable.... The poor little fellow was buried in the garden where the holly now grows – close by our bedroom window. An oval of white daisies were planted around with a daisy cross in the center."
In 1858, the Helmcken's third child, Margaret Jane ("Daisy") died at 18 months. She too, was buried here. In 1865, when Cecilia Helmcken died, she was buried in the Old Quadra Street Burying Ground (Pioneer Square) and the babies were moved to her tomb
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In Memory of
J.S.Helmcken.M.R.C.S.L.S.A.
Born in London England June 5, 1824
Died in Victoria Sept. 1st 1920
And of his wife Cecilia
And of their children
Douglas Claude Margaret Jane
and Cecil Roderick
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