Manager of B.C. Marine Railways Company, and president of the Compressed Gas Company. In 1913, he lived in Englesea Lodge at 2046 Beach Avenue. In 1914, he was at 2047 Pendrell Street.
He was born on January 24, 1867,{Archives state Dec 24th} in New Westminster, British Columbia. His father was Arthur Thomas Bushby (1835-1875), who was the postmaster general of British Columbia, a registrar and county court judge, as well as an amateur musician. George’s mother was Agnes Douglas (1841-1929), who was a daughter of Sir James Douglas (1803-1877), the first governor of the Colony of British Columbia.
When he was eight years old, he went to England for his schooling. Later he went to San Francisco, California, to become an apprentice engineer. Then he went to Victoria, British Columbia, to work as a marine engineer with his brother-in-law, William Fitzherbert Bullen (1858-1921) and William’s brother, Harry Frederick Bullen (1867-1924).
George arrived in Vancouver about 1898. By 1901, he was the local manager of the British Columbia Marine Railway; he was boarding at the Leland Hotel (628 Hastings Street).
On January 14, 1908, in Esquimalt, British Columbia, George married Violet Carlotta Brae. She was born in Sheffield, England, on July 16, 1876. Her father was James Allan Brae; her mother was Laura Fenoulhet.
George stayed in Vancouver until 1919; then he went to Victoria for two years. In 1921, he moved to Prince Rupert, British Columbia, where he set up a fishery production plant called Rupert Marine Products Limited.
In the 1926 federal election, George ran unsuccessfully as a Conservative candidate in the Skeena riding.
He remained in Prince Rupert until about 1932, when he moved to Victoria.
George died in Victoria on May 18, 1932. He was buried in Royal Oak Burial Park in Victoria.
Violet died in Vancouver on April 24, 1955. She was buried in Fraser Cemetery in New Westminster, British Columbia.
George and Violet had the following children.
Audrey Violet Annie Bushby was born on December 6, 1908, probably in Vancouver.
On February 5, 1935, she married Edward Leslie Shewell. He was born on November 8, 1902, in Bombay, India. His father was Arthur Poole Shewell (1867-1908); his mother was Mary Beatrice Lees (1866-1923).
Edward died in Durban, South Africa on July 25, 1979.
Audrey died on July 25, 2003, in Cape Town, South Africa.
John Sinclair Bushby was born on July 22, 1911, in Vancouver. He married Olga Inez Dias. She was born in Chile, on April 9, 1918. John later became an administrator for a private hospital.
John died in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on June 22, 1883.
Olga died in Surrey, British Columbia, on October 24, 1991.
Arthur Thomas Bushby (father of George Gordon Bushby)
Arthur Thomas Bushby, Dictionary of Canadian Biography, http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/bushby_arthur_thomas_10E.html.
Find A Grave, Find A Grave Memorial# 101315823, Arthur Thomas Bushby, Birth: Mar. 2, 1835, Greater London, England; Death: May 18, 1875, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. Burial: Fraser Cemetery, New Westminster, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLGD-59Q : accessed 10 Sep 2014), Agnes Bushby, 14 Jan 1929; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13135, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1952635.
Agnes Douglas (mother of George Gordon Bushby)
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLGD-59Q : accessed 10 Sep 2014), Agnes Bushby, 14 Jan 1929; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13135, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1952635.
Find A Grave, Find A Grave Memorial# 26326872, Agnes Bushby, https://secure.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=26326872; Birth: unknown; Death: Jan. 14, 1929; Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Plot: HORNE2/*/04/045/0001.
George Gordon Bushby, Who’s Who in Western Canada, 1911, page 126; http://www.ourroots.ca/e/page.aspx?id=642987.
George Gordon Bushby, Who’s Who and Why [Northern who’s who; a biographical dictionary of men and women], 1916, page 160; https://archive.org/stream/northernwhoswhob01park#page/108/mode/1up/search/bushby.
George Gordon Bushby, Who’s Who in Canada, 1923-1924, page 621.
“Canada Census, 1881,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MV63-SS7 : accessed 10 Sep 2014), George Gordon Bushby in household of Amelia Douglas, James Bay Ward, Victoria (City), British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 78; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13285, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1375921.
“Canada Census, 1901,” index, FamilySearch George G Bushby in household of Joseph Higgs, D, Burrard, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 5, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario.
George Gordon Bushby and Violet Charlotta Brae, wedding notice, Victoria Times, January 15, 1908, page 5; “The marriage took place yesterday at St. Paul’s church, Esquimalt, of Mr. George Gordon Bushby and Miss Violet Charlotta Brae, formerly of Calgary. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. St. John Payne.”
Bushby-Brae, wedding notice, Victoria Times, January 15, 1908, page 15: “Married: Bushby-Brae – On January 14th, at St. Paul’s church, Esquimalt, by Rev. H. St. John Payne, George Gordon Bushby, only son of the late Arthur T. Bushby, and grandson of the late Sir James Douglas, to Violet Carlotta Brae, of Calgary, Alta., and grand-daughter of the late Mr. Justice Brae.”
“Heads Association of Manufacturers,” Vancouver Province, February 20, 1918, page 16 [Includes photograph of Geo. G. Bushby]: “Mr. Geo. G. Bushby, last night chosen to succeed Mr. J. A. Cunningham as president of the British Columbia Manufacturers’ organization. Mr. Bushby is an enterprising business man, manager of a large ship construction firm and has taken a lively interest in such patriotic work
“George G. Bushby, B.C. Business Leader, Dead: Was an Ex-Member of Vancouver Board of Trade: Ran for Seat in P. Rupert,” Vancouver Sun, May 20, 1932, page 3, [Includes photograph of George G. Bushby] “Victoria, May 20. – Death Wednesday night removed one of the best known and most popular businessmen in B.C. in the passing, after a long illness, of George Gordon Bushby at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in his sixty-third year. For the past 10 years, Mr. Bushby made his headquarters at Prince Rupert, returning to this city some time ago for medical treatment. He was a native son of British Columbia, his father being Hon. A.T. Bushby, pioneer legislator and administrator and his mother was a daughter of Sir James Douglas, second governor of Vancouver Island and first governor of British Columbia. Sent to England at the age of eight years to be educated, he spent his boyhood in the old land, returning to the Pacific Coast to finish his engineering studies with an apprenticeship in that profession in San Francisco. Mr. Bushby was married in 1908 at Calgary [sic; should be Esquimalt] to Miss Violet Charlotte Brae, who survives to mourn him, as do two children, a daughter, Audrey in England, and a son, John Sinclair, in the east. For a decade in Vancouver, Mr. Bushby was in the forefront of every movement designed for the good of the community and the advancement of B.C. He was prominent in the activities of the Vancouver Board of Trade and at one time was president of the B.C. Manufacturers’ Association.”
“Geo. G. Bushby Called to Rest: Grandson of Sir James Douglas Succumbs in Victoria After Long Illness: Was Known as ‘Mr. Thrift’ During Campaign in 1921,” Victoria Times, May 19, 1932, pages 1 and 6;
“Death Takes Geo. Bushby: Long Active Business Leader Here Dies in Victoria at 63: Long Illness,” Vancouver Province, May 19, 1932, page 24 [Includes photograph of George G. Bushby].
Relatives of George Gordon Bushby
William Fitzherbert Bullen, Who’s Who in Western Canada, 1911, page 123, http://www.ourroots.ca/e/page.aspx?id=643117 [Married Annie Amelia Bushby].
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLG9-SXY : accessed 11 Sep 2014), William Fitzherbert Bullen, 02 Oct 1921; citing Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13119, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1927296.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLRJ-C23 : accessed 11 Sep 2014), Annie Amelia Bullen, 12 Jul 1956; citing Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13228, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2033104. [Sister of George Gordon Bushby].
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLGS-LDQ : accessed 11 Sep 2014), Harry Frederick Bullen, 06 Jan 1924; citing Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13124, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1927301.
William Washington Bolton, Who’s Who in Western Canada, 1911, page 114, http://www.ourroots.ca/e/page.aspx?id=643108 [Married Agnes Jane Bushby].
Violet Carlotta Brae (wife of George Gordon Bushby)
“England and Wales, Marriage Registration Index, 1837-1920”, index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/2DGP-SK1 : accessed 11 Sep 2014), James Allan Brae, 1874.
“England Marriages, 1538–1973 ,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N2YX-BXD : accessed 11 Sep 2014), James Allan Brae and Laura Caroline Elizabeth Feanchet, 16 Feb 1874; citing Saint Peter, Nottingham, Nottingham, England, reference ; FHL microfilm 95040, 95043, 95044.
Society, Vancouver Province, February 8, 1913, page 8: “Among yesterday’s pleasant happenings was a very charming tea of which Mrs. George Bushby was the hostess in her apartment in Englesea Lodge. [Includes description of decorations and long list of guests.]
Society, Vancouver Province, January 3, 1914, page 8: “Mrs. George Bushby, 2047 Pendrell street, will be at home on Monday afternoon next.”
Violet Carlotta Bushby, death notice, Vancouver Province, April 26, 1955, page 29: “Bushby – On April 24, 1955, in the Vancouver General Hospital, Violet Carlotta Bushby, wife of the late George Gordon Bushby of 7136 Stirling St., Vancouver, in her 79th year. Survived by 1 daughter, Audrey Shewell, South Africa; 1 son, John, in Vancouver; 7 grandchildren. Funeral service Wed., April 27, at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home of S. Bowell & Sons, Rev. L.T.H. Pearson officiating. Interment Fraser Cemetery.”
John Sinclair Bushby (son of George Gordon Bushby)
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FL1R-T6K : accessed 10 Sep 2014), John Sinclair Bushby, 22 Jun 1983; citing Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13631, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2073148.
British Columbia Death Records, Registration Number: 1991-09-018999, Olga Inez Dias Vega Bushby, http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/DisplayGenealogyImage?k=8ceb50a2-bcd9-42e8-ab7e-520287272766; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/DisplayGenealogyImage?k=8828d402-c3ca-4cac-ab51-c5c45b0cc20d.
George William ( Bill) says:
July 20, 2017 at 12:05 am
Older brother of John(Aberdeen ) George William Shewell( Capetown) twin of Mary Elizabeth ( Pretoria) with two more younger sisters, Caroline Anne (Capetown) and Sarah Jane Newcastle UK.
Event Type:Baptism
BC Archives Mfilm Number:B16234 - not available at BC Archives
Event Date (YYYY-MM-DD):1868-02-02
Event Place:NEW WESTMINSTER
Person:GEORGE GORDON BUSHBY
Person's Father:ARTHUR THOMAS
Person's Mother:AGNES UNKNOWN
Denomination:CHURCH OF ENGLAND
Church Name:HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL
Other Location:NEW WESTMINSTER
Birth Date (YYYY-MM-DD):1867-12-24
Event Type:Marriage
Registration Number:1908-09-016216
BC Archives Mfilm Number:B11369GSU Mfilm Number:1983526Event Date (YYYY-MM-DD):1908-01-14Event Place:ESQUIMALT
Groom:GEORGE GORDON BUSHBY
Bride:VIOLET CARLETTA BRAE
Vital Stat Images: 004400853_00953.jpg
Event Type:DeathRegistration Number:1932-09-474421
BC Archives Mfilm Number:B13146
GSU Mfilm Number:1952657
Event Date (YYYY-MM-DD):1932-05-18
Event Place:VICTORIA
Age at Death:62
Person:GEORGE GORDON BUSHBY
He was born on January 24, 1867,{Archives state Dec 24th} in New Westminster, British Columbia. His father was Arthur Thomas Bushby (1835-1875), who was the postmaster general of British Columbia, a registrar and county court judge, as well as an amateur musician. George’s mother was Agnes Douglas (1841-1929), who was a daughter of Sir James Douglas (1803-1877), the first governor of the Colony of British Columbia.
When he was eight years old, he went to England for his schooling. Later he went to San Francisco, California, to become an apprentice engineer. Then he went to Victoria, British Columbia, to work as a marine engineer with his brother-in-law, William Fitzherbert Bullen (1858-1921) and William’s brother, Harry Frederick Bullen (1867-1924).
George arrived in Vancouver about 1898. By 1901, he was the local manager of the British Columbia Marine Railway; he was boarding at the Leland Hotel (628 Hastings Street).
On January 14, 1908, in Esquimalt, British Columbia, George married Violet Carlotta Brae. She was born in Sheffield, England, on July 16, 1876. Her father was James Allan Brae; her mother was Laura Fenoulhet.
George stayed in Vancouver until 1919; then he went to Victoria for two years. In 1921, he moved to Prince Rupert, British Columbia, where he set up a fishery production plant called Rupert Marine Products Limited.
In the 1926 federal election, George ran unsuccessfully as a Conservative candidate in the Skeena riding.
He remained in Prince Rupert until about 1932, when he moved to Victoria.
George died in Victoria on May 18, 1932. He was buried in Royal Oak Burial Park in Victoria.
Violet died in Vancouver on April 24, 1955. She was buried in Fraser Cemetery in New Westminster, British Columbia.
George and Violet had the following children.
Audrey Violet Annie Bushby was born on December 6, 1908, probably in Vancouver.
On February 5, 1935, she married Edward Leslie Shewell. He was born on November 8, 1902, in Bombay, India. His father was Arthur Poole Shewell (1867-1908); his mother was Mary Beatrice Lees (1866-1923).
Edward died in Durban, South Africa on July 25, 1979.
Audrey died on July 25, 2003, in Cape Town, South Africa.
John Sinclair Bushby was born on July 22, 1911, in Vancouver. He married Olga Inez Dias. She was born in Chile, on April 9, 1918. John later became an administrator for a private hospital.
John died in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on June 22, 1883.
Olga died in Surrey, British Columbia, on October 24, 1991.
Arthur Thomas Bushby (father of George Gordon Bushby)
Arthur Thomas Bushby, Dictionary of Canadian Biography, http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/bushby_arthur_thomas_10E.html.
Find A Grave, Find A Grave Memorial# 101315823, Arthur Thomas Bushby, Birth: Mar. 2, 1835, Greater London, England; Death: May 18, 1875, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. Burial: Fraser Cemetery, New Westminster, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLGD-59Q : accessed 10 Sep 2014), Agnes Bushby, 14 Jan 1929; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13135, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1952635.
Agnes Douglas (mother of George Gordon Bushby)
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLGD-59Q : accessed 10 Sep 2014), Agnes Bushby, 14 Jan 1929; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13135, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1952635.
Find A Grave, Find A Grave Memorial# 26326872, Agnes Bushby, https://secure.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=26326872; Birth: unknown; Death: Jan. 14, 1929; Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Plot: HORNE2/*/04/045/0001.
George Gordon Bushby, Who’s Who in Western Canada, 1911, page 126; http://www.ourroots.ca/e/page.aspx?id=642987.
George Gordon Bushby, Who’s Who and Why [Northern who’s who; a biographical dictionary of men and women], 1916, page 160; https://archive.org/stream/northernwhoswhob01park#page/108/mode/1up/search/bushby.
George Gordon Bushby, Who’s Who in Canada, 1923-1924, page 621.
“Canada Census, 1881,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MV63-SS7 : accessed 10 Sep 2014), George Gordon Bushby in household of Amelia Douglas, James Bay Ward, Victoria (City), British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 78; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13285, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1375921.
“Canada Census, 1901,” index, FamilySearch George G Bushby in household of Joseph Higgs, D, Burrard, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 5, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario.
George Gordon Bushby and Violet Charlotta Brae, wedding notice, Victoria Times, January 15, 1908, page 5; “The marriage took place yesterday at St. Paul’s church, Esquimalt, of Mr. George Gordon Bushby and Miss Violet Charlotta Brae, formerly of Calgary. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. St. John Payne.”
Bushby-Brae, wedding notice, Victoria Times, January 15, 1908, page 15: “Married: Bushby-Brae – On January 14th, at St. Paul’s church, Esquimalt, by Rev. H. St. John Payne, George Gordon Bushby, only son of the late Arthur T. Bushby, and grandson of the late Sir James Douglas, to Violet Carlotta Brae, of Calgary, Alta., and grand-daughter of the late Mr. Justice Brae.”
“Heads Association of Manufacturers,” Vancouver Province, February 20, 1918, page 16 [Includes photograph of Geo. G. Bushby]: “Mr. Geo. G. Bushby, last night chosen to succeed Mr. J. A. Cunningham as president of the British Columbia Manufacturers’ organization. Mr. Bushby is an enterprising business man, manager of a large ship construction firm and has taken a lively interest in such patriotic work
“George G. Bushby, B.C. Business Leader, Dead: Was an Ex-Member of Vancouver Board of Trade: Ran for Seat in P. Rupert,” Vancouver Sun, May 20, 1932, page 3, [Includes photograph of George G. Bushby] “Victoria, May 20. – Death Wednesday night removed one of the best known and most popular businessmen in B.C. in the passing, after a long illness, of George Gordon Bushby at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in his sixty-third year. For the past 10 years, Mr. Bushby made his headquarters at Prince Rupert, returning to this city some time ago for medical treatment. He was a native son of British Columbia, his father being Hon. A.T. Bushby, pioneer legislator and administrator and his mother was a daughter of Sir James Douglas, second governor of Vancouver Island and first governor of British Columbia. Sent to England at the age of eight years to be educated, he spent his boyhood in the old land, returning to the Pacific Coast to finish his engineering studies with an apprenticeship in that profession in San Francisco. Mr. Bushby was married in 1908 at Calgary [sic; should be Esquimalt] to Miss Violet Charlotte Brae, who survives to mourn him, as do two children, a daughter, Audrey in England, and a son, John Sinclair, in the east. For a decade in Vancouver, Mr. Bushby was in the forefront of every movement designed for the good of the community and the advancement of B.C. He was prominent in the activities of the Vancouver Board of Trade and at one time was president of the B.C. Manufacturers’ Association.”
“Geo. G. Bushby Called to Rest: Grandson of Sir James Douglas Succumbs in Victoria After Long Illness: Was Known as ‘Mr. Thrift’ During Campaign in 1921,” Victoria Times, May 19, 1932, pages 1 and 6;
“Death Takes Geo. Bushby: Long Active Business Leader Here Dies in Victoria at 63: Long Illness,” Vancouver Province, May 19, 1932, page 24 [Includes photograph of George G. Bushby].
Relatives of George Gordon Bushby
William Fitzherbert Bullen, Who’s Who in Western Canada, 1911, page 123, http://www.ourroots.ca/e/page.aspx?id=643117 [Married Annie Amelia Bushby].
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLG9-SXY : accessed 11 Sep 2014), William Fitzherbert Bullen, 02 Oct 1921; citing Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13119, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1927296.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLRJ-C23 : accessed 11 Sep 2014), Annie Amelia Bullen, 12 Jul 1956; citing Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13228, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2033104. [Sister of George Gordon Bushby].
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLGS-LDQ : accessed 11 Sep 2014), Harry Frederick Bullen, 06 Jan 1924; citing Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13124, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1927301.
William Washington Bolton, Who’s Who in Western Canada, 1911, page 114, http://www.ourroots.ca/e/page.aspx?id=643108 [Married Agnes Jane Bushby].
Violet Carlotta Brae (wife of George Gordon Bushby)
“England and Wales, Marriage Registration Index, 1837-1920”, index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/2DGP-SK1 : accessed 11 Sep 2014), James Allan Brae, 1874.
“England Marriages, 1538–1973 ,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N2YX-BXD : accessed 11 Sep 2014), James Allan Brae and Laura Caroline Elizabeth Feanchet, 16 Feb 1874; citing Saint Peter, Nottingham, Nottingham, England, reference ; FHL microfilm 95040, 95043, 95044.
Society, Vancouver Province, February 8, 1913, page 8: “Among yesterday’s pleasant happenings was a very charming tea of which Mrs. George Bushby was the hostess in her apartment in Englesea Lodge. [Includes description of decorations and long list of guests.]
Society, Vancouver Province, January 3, 1914, page 8: “Mrs. George Bushby, 2047 Pendrell street, will be at home on Monday afternoon next.”
Violet Carlotta Bushby, death notice, Vancouver Province, April 26, 1955, page 29: “Bushby – On April 24, 1955, in the Vancouver General Hospital, Violet Carlotta Bushby, wife of the late George Gordon Bushby of 7136 Stirling St., Vancouver, in her 79th year. Survived by 1 daughter, Audrey Shewell, South Africa; 1 son, John, in Vancouver; 7 grandchildren. Funeral service Wed., April 27, at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home of S. Bowell & Sons, Rev. L.T.H. Pearson officiating. Interment Fraser Cemetery.”
John Sinclair Bushby (son of George Gordon Bushby)
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FL1R-T6K : accessed 10 Sep 2014), John Sinclair Bushby, 22 Jun 1983; citing Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13631, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2073148.
British Columbia Death Records, Registration Number: 1991-09-018999, Olga Inez Dias Vega Bushby, http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/DisplayGenealogyImage?k=8ceb50a2-bcd9-42e8-ab7e-520287272766; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/DisplayGenealogyImage?k=8828d402-c3ca-4cac-ab51-c5c45b0cc20d.
George William ( Bill) says:
July 20, 2017 at 12:05 am
Older brother of John(Aberdeen ) George William Shewell( Capetown) twin of Mary Elizabeth ( Pretoria) with two more younger sisters, Caroline Anne (Capetown) and Sarah Jane Newcastle UK.
Event Type:Baptism
BC Archives Mfilm Number:B16234 - not available at BC Archives
Event Date (YYYY-MM-DD):1868-02-02
Event Place:NEW WESTMINSTER
Person:GEORGE GORDON BUSHBY
Person's Father:ARTHUR THOMAS
Person's Mother:AGNES UNKNOWN
Denomination:CHURCH OF ENGLAND
Church Name:HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL
Other Location:NEW WESTMINSTER
Birth Date (YYYY-MM-DD):1867-12-24
Event Type:Marriage
Registration Number:1908-09-016216
BC Archives Mfilm Number:B11369GSU Mfilm Number:1983526Event Date (YYYY-MM-DD):1908-01-14Event Place:ESQUIMALT
Groom:GEORGE GORDON BUSHBY
Bride:VIOLET CARLETTA BRAE
Vital Stat Images: 004400853_00953.jpg
Event Type:DeathRegistration Number:1932-09-474421
BC Archives Mfilm Number:B13146
GSU Mfilm Number:1952657
Event Date (YYYY-MM-DD):1932-05-18
Event Place:VICTORIA
Age at Death:62
Person:GEORGE GORDON BUSHBY
Manager of B.C. Marine Railways Company, and president of the Compressed Gas Company. In 1913, he lived in Englesea Lodge at 2046 Beach Avenue. In 1914, he was at 2047 Pendrell Street.
He was born on January 24, 1867,{Archives state Dec 24th} in New Westminster, British Columbia. His father was Arthur Thomas Bushby (1835-1875), who was the postmaster general of British Columbia, a registrar and county court judge, as well as an amateur musician. George’s mother was Agnes Douglas (1841-1929), who was a daughter of Sir James Douglas (1803-1877), the first governor of the Colony of British Columbia.
When he was eight years old, he went to England for his schooling. Later he went to San Francisco, California, to become an apprentice engineer. Then he went to Victoria, British Columbia, to work as a marine engineer with his brother-in-law, William Fitzherbert Bullen (1858-1921) and William’s brother, Harry Frederick Bullen (1867-1924).
George arrived in Vancouver about 1898. By 1901, he was the local manager of the British Columbia Marine Railway; he was boarding at the Leland Hotel (628 Hastings Street).
On January 14, 1908, in Esquimalt, British Columbia, George married Violet Carlotta Brae. She was born in Sheffield, England, on July 16, 1876. Her father was James Allan Brae; her mother was Laura Fenoulhet.
George stayed in Vancouver until 1919; then he went to Victoria for two years. In 1921, he moved to Prince Rupert, British Columbia, where he set up a fishery production plant called Rupert Marine Products Limited.
In the 1926 federal election, George ran unsuccessfully as a Conservative candidate in the Skeena riding.
He remained in Prince Rupert until about 1932, when he moved to Victoria.
George died in Victoria on May 18, 1932. He was buried in Royal Oak Burial Park in Victoria.
Violet died in Vancouver on April 24, 1955. She was buried in Fraser Cemetery in New Westminster, British Columbia.
George and Violet had the following children.
Audrey Violet Annie Bushby was born on December 6, 1908, probably in Vancouver.
On February 5, 1935, she married Edward Leslie Shewell. He was born on November 8, 1902, in Bombay, India. His father was Arthur Poole Shewell (1867-1908); his mother was Mary Beatrice Lees (1866-1923).
Edward died in Durban, South Africa on July 25, 1979.
Audrey died on July 25, 2003, in Cape Town, South Africa.
John Sinclair Bushby was born on July 22, 1911, in Vancouver. He married Olga Inez Dias. She was born in Chile, on April 9, 1918. John later became an administrator for a private hospital.
John died in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on June 22, 1883.
Olga died in Surrey, British Columbia, on October 24, 1991.
Arthur Thomas Bushby (father of George Gordon Bushby)
Arthur Thomas Bushby, Dictionary of Canadian Biography, http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/bushby_arthur_thomas_10E.html.
Find A Grave, Find A Grave Memorial# 101315823, Arthur Thomas Bushby, Birth: Mar. 2, 1835, Greater London, England; Death: May 18, 1875, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. Burial: Fraser Cemetery, New Westminster, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLGD-59Q : accessed 10 Sep 2014), Agnes Bushby, 14 Jan 1929; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13135, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1952635.
Agnes Douglas (mother of George Gordon Bushby)
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLGD-59Q : accessed 10 Sep 2014), Agnes Bushby, 14 Jan 1929; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13135, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1952635.
Find A Grave, Find A Grave Memorial# 26326872, Agnes Bushby, https://secure.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=26326872; Birth: unknown; Death: Jan. 14, 1929; Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Plot: HORNE2/*/04/045/0001.
George Gordon Bushby, Who’s Who in Western Canada, 1911, page 126; http://www.ourroots.ca/e/page.aspx?id=642987.
George Gordon Bushby, Who’s Who and Why [Northern who’s who; a biographical dictionary of men and women], 1916, page 160; https://archive.org/stream/northernwhoswhob01park#page/108/mode/1up/search/bushby.
George Gordon Bushby, Who’s Who in Canada, 1923-1924, page 621.
“Canada Census, 1881,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MV63-SS7 : accessed 10 Sep 2014), George Gordon Bushby in household of Amelia Douglas, James Bay Ward, Victoria (City), British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 78; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13285, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1375921.
“Canada Census, 1901,” index, FamilySearch George G Bushby in household of Joseph Higgs, D, Burrard, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 5, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario.
George Gordon Bushby and Violet Charlotta Brae, wedding notice, Victoria Times, January 15, 1908, page 5; “The marriage took place yesterday at St. Paul’s church, Esquimalt, of Mr. George Gordon Bushby and Miss Violet Charlotta Brae, formerly of Calgary. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. St. John Payne.”
Bushby-Brae, wedding notice, Victoria Times, January 15, 1908, page 15: “Married: Bushby-Brae – On January 14th, at St. Paul’s church, Esquimalt, by Rev. H. St. John Payne, George Gordon Bushby, only son of the late Arthur T. Bushby, and grandson of the late Sir James Douglas, to Violet Carlotta Brae, of Calgary, Alta., and grand-daughter of the late Mr. Justice Brae.”
“Heads Association of Manufacturers,” Vancouver Province, February 20, 1918, page 16 [Includes photograph of Geo. G. Bushby]: “Mr. Geo. G. Bushby, last night chosen to succeed Mr. J. A. Cunningham as president of the British Columbia Manufacturers’ organization. Mr. Bushby is an enterprising business man, manager of a large ship construction firm and has taken a lively interest in such patriotic work
“George G. Bushby, B.C. Business Leader, Dead: Was an Ex-Member of Vancouver Board of Trade: Ran for Seat in P. Rupert,” Vancouver Sun, May 20, 1932, page 3, [Includes photograph of George G. Bushby] “Victoria, May 20. – Death Wednesday night removed one of the best known and most popular businessmen in B.C. in the passing, after a long illness, of George Gordon Bushby at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in his sixty-third year. For the past 10 years, Mr. Bushby made his headquarters at Prince Rupert, returning to this city some time ago for medical treatment. He was a native son of British Columbia, his father being Hon. A.T. Bushby, pioneer legislator and administrator and his mother was a daughter of Sir James Douglas, second governor of Vancouver Island and first governor of British Columbia. Sent to England at the age of eight years to be educated, he spent his boyhood in the old land, returning to the Pacific Coast to finish his engineering studies with an apprenticeship in that profession in San Francisco. Mr. Bushby was married in 1908 at Calgary [sic; should be Esquimalt] to Miss Violet Charlotte Brae, who survives to mourn him, as do two children, a daughter, Audrey in England, and a son, John Sinclair, in the east. For a decade in Vancouver, Mr. Bushby was in the forefront of every movement designed for the good of the community and the advancement of B.C. He was prominent in the activities of the Vancouver Board of Trade and at one time was president of the B.C. Manufacturers’ Association.”
“Geo. G. Bushby Called to Rest: Grandson of Sir James Douglas Succumbs in Victoria After Long Illness: Was Known as ‘Mr. Thrift’ During Campaign in 1921,” Victoria Times, May 19, 1932, pages 1 and 6;
“Death Takes Geo. Bushby: Long Active Business Leader Here Dies in Victoria at 63: Long Illness,” Vancouver Province, May 19, 1932, page 24 [Includes photograph of George G. Bushby].
Relatives of George Gordon Bushby
William Fitzherbert Bullen, Who’s Who in Western Canada, 1911, page 123, http://www.ourroots.ca/e/page.aspx?id=643117 [Married Annie Amelia Bushby].
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLG9-SXY : accessed 11 Sep 2014), William Fitzherbert Bullen, 02 Oct 1921; citing Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13119, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1927296.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLRJ-C23 : accessed 11 Sep 2014), Annie Amelia Bullen, 12 Jul 1956; citing Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13228, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2033104. [Sister of George Gordon Bushby].
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLGS-LDQ : accessed 11 Sep 2014), Harry Frederick Bullen, 06 Jan 1924; citing Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13124, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1927301.
William Washington Bolton, Who’s Who in Western Canada, 1911, page 114, http://www.ourroots.ca/e/page.aspx?id=643108 [Married Agnes Jane Bushby].
Violet Carlotta Brae (wife of George Gordon Bushby)
“England and Wales, Marriage Registration Index, 1837-1920”, index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/2DGP-SK1 : accessed 11 Sep 2014), James Allan Brae, 1874.
“England Marriages, 1538–1973 ,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N2YX-BXD : accessed 11 Sep 2014), James Allan Brae and Laura Caroline Elizabeth Feanchet, 16 Feb 1874; citing Saint Peter, Nottingham, Nottingham, England, reference ; FHL microfilm 95040, 95043, 95044.
Society, Vancouver Province, February 8, 1913, page 8: “Among yesterday’s pleasant happenings was a very charming tea of which Mrs. George Bushby was the hostess in her apartment in Englesea Lodge. [Includes description of decorations and long list of guests.]
Society, Vancouver Province, January 3, 1914, page 8: “Mrs. George Bushby, 2047 Pendrell street, will be at home on Monday afternoon next.”
Violet Carlotta Bushby, death notice, Vancouver Province, April 26, 1955, page 29: “Bushby – On April 24, 1955, in the Vancouver General Hospital, Violet Carlotta Bushby, wife of the late George Gordon Bushby of 7136 Stirling St., Vancouver, in her 79th year. Survived by 1 daughter, Audrey Shewell, South Africa; 1 son, John, in Vancouver; 7 grandchildren. Funeral service Wed., April 27, at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home of S. Bowell & Sons, Rev. L.T.H. Pearson officiating. Interment Fraser Cemetery.”
John Sinclair Bushby (son of George Gordon Bushby)
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FL1R-T6K : accessed 10 Sep 2014), John Sinclair Bushby, 22 Jun 1983; citing Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13631, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2073148.
British Columbia Death Records, Registration Number: 1991-09-018999, Olga Inez Dias Vega Bushby, http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/DisplayGenealogyImage?k=8ceb50a2-bcd9-42e8-ab7e-520287272766; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/DisplayGenealogyImage?k=8828d402-c3ca-4cac-ab51-c5c45b0cc20d.
George William ( Bill) says:
July 20, 2017 at 12:05 am
Older brother of John(Aberdeen ) George William Shewell( Capetown) twin of Mary Elizabeth ( Pretoria) with two more younger sisters, Caroline Anne (Capetown) and Sarah Jane Newcastle UK.
Event Type:Baptism
BC Archives Mfilm Number:B16234 - not available at BC Archives
Event Date (YYYY-MM-DD):1868-02-02
Event Place:NEW WESTMINSTER
Person:GEORGE GORDON BUSHBY
Person's Father:ARTHUR THOMAS
Person's Mother:AGNES UNKNOWN
Denomination:CHURCH OF ENGLAND
Church Name:HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL
Other Location:NEW WESTMINSTER
Birth Date (YYYY-MM-DD):1867-12-24
Event Type:Marriage
Registration Number:1908-09-016216
BC Archives Mfilm Number:B11369GSU Mfilm Number:1983526Event Date (YYYY-MM-DD):1908-01-14Event Place:ESQUIMALT
Groom:GEORGE GORDON BUSHBY
Bride:VIOLET CARLETTA BRAE
Vital Stat Images: 004400853_00953.jpg
Event Type:DeathRegistration Number:1932-09-474421
BC Archives Mfilm Number:B13146
GSU Mfilm Number:1952657
Event Date (YYYY-MM-DD):1932-05-18
Event Place:VICTORIA
Age at Death:62
Person:GEORGE GORDON BUSHBY
He was born on January 24, 1867,{Archives state Dec 24th} in New Westminster, British Columbia. His father was Arthur Thomas Bushby (1835-1875), who was the postmaster general of British Columbia, a registrar and county court judge, as well as an amateur musician. George’s mother was Agnes Douglas (1841-1929), who was a daughter of Sir James Douglas (1803-1877), the first governor of the Colony of British Columbia.
When he was eight years old, he went to England for his schooling. Later he went to San Francisco, California, to become an apprentice engineer. Then he went to Victoria, British Columbia, to work as a marine engineer with his brother-in-law, William Fitzherbert Bullen (1858-1921) and William’s brother, Harry Frederick Bullen (1867-1924).
George arrived in Vancouver about 1898. By 1901, he was the local manager of the British Columbia Marine Railway; he was boarding at the Leland Hotel (628 Hastings Street).
On January 14, 1908, in Esquimalt, British Columbia, George married Violet Carlotta Brae. She was born in Sheffield, England, on July 16, 1876. Her father was James Allan Brae; her mother was Laura Fenoulhet.
George stayed in Vancouver until 1919; then he went to Victoria for two years. In 1921, he moved to Prince Rupert, British Columbia, where he set up a fishery production plant called Rupert Marine Products Limited.
In the 1926 federal election, George ran unsuccessfully as a Conservative candidate in the Skeena riding.
He remained in Prince Rupert until about 1932, when he moved to Victoria.
George died in Victoria on May 18, 1932. He was buried in Royal Oak Burial Park in Victoria.
Violet died in Vancouver on April 24, 1955. She was buried in Fraser Cemetery in New Westminster, British Columbia.
George and Violet had the following children.
Audrey Violet Annie Bushby was born on December 6, 1908, probably in Vancouver.
On February 5, 1935, she married Edward Leslie Shewell. He was born on November 8, 1902, in Bombay, India. His father was Arthur Poole Shewell (1867-1908); his mother was Mary Beatrice Lees (1866-1923).
Edward died in Durban, South Africa on July 25, 1979.
Audrey died on July 25, 2003, in Cape Town, South Africa.
John Sinclair Bushby was born on July 22, 1911, in Vancouver. He married Olga Inez Dias. She was born in Chile, on April 9, 1918. John later became an administrator for a private hospital.
John died in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on June 22, 1883.
Olga died in Surrey, British Columbia, on October 24, 1991.
Arthur Thomas Bushby (father of George Gordon Bushby)
Arthur Thomas Bushby, Dictionary of Canadian Biography, http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/bushby_arthur_thomas_10E.html.
Find A Grave, Find A Grave Memorial# 101315823, Arthur Thomas Bushby, Birth: Mar. 2, 1835, Greater London, England; Death: May 18, 1875, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. Burial: Fraser Cemetery, New Westminster, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLGD-59Q : accessed 10 Sep 2014), Agnes Bushby, 14 Jan 1929; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13135, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1952635.
Agnes Douglas (mother of George Gordon Bushby)
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLGD-59Q : accessed 10 Sep 2014), Agnes Bushby, 14 Jan 1929; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13135, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1952635.
Find A Grave, Find A Grave Memorial# 26326872, Agnes Bushby, https://secure.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=26326872; Birth: unknown; Death: Jan. 14, 1929; Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Plot: HORNE2/*/04/045/0001.
George Gordon Bushby, Who’s Who in Western Canada, 1911, page 126; http://www.ourroots.ca/e/page.aspx?id=642987.
George Gordon Bushby, Who’s Who and Why [Northern who’s who; a biographical dictionary of men and women], 1916, page 160; https://archive.org/stream/northernwhoswhob01park#page/108/mode/1up/search/bushby.
George Gordon Bushby, Who’s Who in Canada, 1923-1924, page 621.
“Canada Census, 1881,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MV63-SS7 : accessed 10 Sep 2014), George Gordon Bushby in household of Amelia Douglas, James Bay Ward, Victoria (City), British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 78; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13285, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1375921.
“Canada Census, 1901,” index, FamilySearch George G Bushby in household of Joseph Higgs, D, Burrard, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 5, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario.
George Gordon Bushby and Violet Charlotta Brae, wedding notice, Victoria Times, January 15, 1908, page 5; “The marriage took place yesterday at St. Paul’s church, Esquimalt, of Mr. George Gordon Bushby and Miss Violet Charlotta Brae, formerly of Calgary. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. St. John Payne.”
Bushby-Brae, wedding notice, Victoria Times, January 15, 1908, page 15: “Married: Bushby-Brae – On January 14th, at St. Paul’s church, Esquimalt, by Rev. H. St. John Payne, George Gordon Bushby, only son of the late Arthur T. Bushby, and grandson of the late Sir James Douglas, to Violet Carlotta Brae, of Calgary, Alta., and grand-daughter of the late Mr. Justice Brae.”
“Heads Association of Manufacturers,” Vancouver Province, February 20, 1918, page 16 [Includes photograph of Geo. G. Bushby]: “Mr. Geo. G. Bushby, last night chosen to succeed Mr. J. A. Cunningham as president of the British Columbia Manufacturers’ organization. Mr. Bushby is an enterprising business man, manager of a large ship construction firm and has taken a lively interest in such patriotic work
“George G. Bushby, B.C. Business Leader, Dead: Was an Ex-Member of Vancouver Board of Trade: Ran for Seat in P. Rupert,” Vancouver Sun, May 20, 1932, page 3, [Includes photograph of George G. Bushby] “Victoria, May 20. – Death Wednesday night removed one of the best known and most popular businessmen in B.C. in the passing, after a long illness, of George Gordon Bushby at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in his sixty-third year. For the past 10 years, Mr. Bushby made his headquarters at Prince Rupert, returning to this city some time ago for medical treatment. He was a native son of British Columbia, his father being Hon. A.T. Bushby, pioneer legislator and administrator and his mother was a daughter of Sir James Douglas, second governor of Vancouver Island and first governor of British Columbia. Sent to England at the age of eight years to be educated, he spent his boyhood in the old land, returning to the Pacific Coast to finish his engineering studies with an apprenticeship in that profession in San Francisco. Mr. Bushby was married in 1908 at Calgary [sic; should be Esquimalt] to Miss Violet Charlotte Brae, who survives to mourn him, as do two children, a daughter, Audrey in England, and a son, John Sinclair, in the east. For a decade in Vancouver, Mr. Bushby was in the forefront of every movement designed for the good of the community and the advancement of B.C. He was prominent in the activities of the Vancouver Board of Trade and at one time was president of the B.C. Manufacturers’ Association.”
“Geo. G. Bushby Called to Rest: Grandson of Sir James Douglas Succumbs in Victoria After Long Illness: Was Known as ‘Mr. Thrift’ During Campaign in 1921,” Victoria Times, May 19, 1932, pages 1 and 6;
“Death Takes Geo. Bushby: Long Active Business Leader Here Dies in Victoria at 63: Long Illness,” Vancouver Province, May 19, 1932, page 24 [Includes photograph of George G. Bushby].
Relatives of George Gordon Bushby
William Fitzherbert Bullen, Who’s Who in Western Canada, 1911, page 123, http://www.ourroots.ca/e/page.aspx?id=643117 [Married Annie Amelia Bushby].
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLG9-SXY : accessed 11 Sep 2014), William Fitzherbert Bullen, 02 Oct 1921; citing Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13119, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1927296.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLRJ-C23 : accessed 11 Sep 2014), Annie Amelia Bullen, 12 Jul 1956; citing Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13228, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2033104. [Sister of George Gordon Bushby].
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLGS-LDQ : accessed 11 Sep 2014), Harry Frederick Bullen, 06 Jan 1924; citing Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13124, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1927301.
William Washington Bolton, Who’s Who in Western Canada, 1911, page 114, http://www.ourroots.ca/e/page.aspx?id=643108 [Married Agnes Jane Bushby].
Violet Carlotta Brae (wife of George Gordon Bushby)
“England and Wales, Marriage Registration Index, 1837-1920”, index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/2DGP-SK1 : accessed 11 Sep 2014), James Allan Brae, 1874.
“England Marriages, 1538–1973 ,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N2YX-BXD : accessed 11 Sep 2014), James Allan Brae and Laura Caroline Elizabeth Feanchet, 16 Feb 1874; citing Saint Peter, Nottingham, Nottingham, England, reference ; FHL microfilm 95040, 95043, 95044.
Society, Vancouver Province, February 8, 1913, page 8: “Among yesterday’s pleasant happenings was a very charming tea of which Mrs. George Bushby was the hostess in her apartment in Englesea Lodge. [Includes description of decorations and long list of guests.]
Society, Vancouver Province, January 3, 1914, page 8: “Mrs. George Bushby, 2047 Pendrell street, will be at home on Monday afternoon next.”
Violet Carlotta Bushby, death notice, Vancouver Province, April 26, 1955, page 29: “Bushby – On April 24, 1955, in the Vancouver General Hospital, Violet Carlotta Bushby, wife of the late George Gordon Bushby of 7136 Stirling St., Vancouver, in her 79th year. Survived by 1 daughter, Audrey Shewell, South Africa; 1 son, John, in Vancouver; 7 grandchildren. Funeral service Wed., April 27, at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home of S. Bowell & Sons, Rev. L.T.H. Pearson officiating. Interment Fraser Cemetery.”
John Sinclair Bushby (son of George Gordon Bushby)
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FL1R-T6K : accessed 10 Sep 2014), John Sinclair Bushby, 22 Jun 1983; citing Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13631, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2073148.
British Columbia Death Records, Registration Number: 1991-09-018999, Olga Inez Dias Vega Bushby, http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/DisplayGenealogyImage?k=8ceb50a2-bcd9-42e8-ab7e-520287272766; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/DisplayGenealogyImage?k=8828d402-c3ca-4cac-ab51-c5c45b0cc20d.
George William ( Bill) says:
July 20, 2017 at 12:05 am
Older brother of John(Aberdeen ) George William Shewell( Capetown) twin of Mary Elizabeth ( Pretoria) with two more younger sisters, Caroline Anne (Capetown) and Sarah Jane Newcastle UK.
Event Type:Baptism
BC Archives Mfilm Number:B16234 - not available at BC Archives
Event Date (YYYY-MM-DD):1868-02-02
Event Place:NEW WESTMINSTER
Person:GEORGE GORDON BUSHBY
Person's Father:ARTHUR THOMAS
Person's Mother:AGNES UNKNOWN
Denomination:CHURCH OF ENGLAND
Church Name:HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL
Other Location:NEW WESTMINSTER
Birth Date (YYYY-MM-DD):1867-12-24
Event Type:Marriage
Registration Number:1908-09-016216
BC Archives Mfilm Number:B11369GSU Mfilm Number:1983526Event Date (YYYY-MM-DD):1908-01-14Event Place:ESQUIMALT
Groom:GEORGE GORDON BUSHBY
Bride:VIOLET CARLETTA BRAE
Vital Stat Images: 004400853_00953.jpg
Event Type:DeathRegistration Number:1932-09-474421
BC Archives Mfilm Number:B13146
GSU Mfilm Number:1952657
Event Date (YYYY-MM-DD):1932-05-18
Event Place:VICTORIA
Age at Death:62
Person:GEORGE GORDON BUSHBY
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