Bayley, Henry Cort (1868-1934)

Henry Cort Bayley was an advertising agent. He lived at 1020 Chilco Street in 1911.

He was born on April 13, 1868, probably in Bristol, England. He arrived in Canada about 1898.

By 1901, he was married to Mabel Henrietta Llewellyn. She was born on September 25, probably in 1875. Her father was John Llewellyn, who was apparently a surgeon in Caerphilly, Wales. Her mother was Henrietta Caroline Woodruff.

In 1901, Henry and Mabel were living in Westmount, Quebec. Henry was an advertising writer.

By 1911, the Bayleys were living in Vancouver. Henry was an advertising manager for financial agents.

From 1914 to 1916, the family lived in the Majestic Apartments at 1398 Georgia Street. From 1923 to 1926, they were living in Grace Court, at 1601 Comox Street.

By 1926, Mabel and her children had moved to 1935 Haro Street. It seems that Henry was not living with them. The 1927 directory shows Mrs. Mabel Bayley at 1935 Haro; from 1928 to 1932, the directory has “Margaret, widow of H.C. Bayley” at 1935 Haro.

When Mabel died on May 3, 1932, her death certificate said that she was married. She was buried in Ocean View Burial Park in Burnaby, British Columbia.

After Mabel died, Henry moved to Toronto, Ontario, where he lived until about the beginning of 1934. He then moved to Edmonton, Alberta. He died in Edmonton on June 12, 1934. He was buried in Ocean View Burial Park in Burnaby.

Henry and Mabel had the following children.

 

William Woodruff Bayley

William Woodruff Bayley was born in Westmount, Quebec on May 6, 1899 (or 1900). After leaving school, he began working at the Canadian Bank of Commerce branch at 5702 Victoria Drive in Vancouver.

He died at the bank branch on November 10, 1923. A coroner’s jury concluded that William had shot himself. He was buried in Ocean View Burial Park in Burnaby.

 

Enid Mary Bayley

Enid Mary Bayley was born in Westmount, Quebec, on July 5, 1902. On May 4, 1926, in Vancouver, she married Edward (“Ted”) Irwin Bird, who was a lawyer. He was born on November 1, 1901, in Kenora (Rat Portage), Ontario. His father was Joseph Edward Bird (1868-1948), who was a lawyer; Ted’s mother was Caroline Mary Irwin (1869-1940).

It appears that Ted and Enid may have been divorced. Enid later married Richard Charles Messenger, who was born in Valley Field, Quebec. His father was William Messenger. Richard was the president of Crown Lumber Company Ltd. Richard died in Vancouver on July 19, 1971.

Enid died in Vancouver on February 10, 1983.

Ted Bird married Virginia Hampton. Ted died in Vancouver on August 10, 1955.

 

John Lawrence Bayley

John Lawrence Bayley was born in Lachine, Quebec, on April 20, 1904. He became a well-known swimmer. At one point, he was a clerk; later he became a supervisor for B.C. Hydro.

On October 17, 1928, in Vancouver, he married Mabel Emily White. She was born in Vancouver on December 11, 1903. Her father was William Walter White, who was a commission agent; her mother was Alice Emma Urch.

John died in North Vancouver on January 28, 1980.

Mabel died in North Vancouver on January 11, 1983.

John and Mabel’s children included the following:

 

John Llewellyn Bayley

John Llewellyn Bayley was born in Vancouver on July 13, 1930. He became an automotive parts man. He married Anne Margaret Costain. He died in Burnaby, British Columbia. He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Burnaby, British Columbia.

 

Richard Fredrick Bayley

Richard Fredrick Bayley was born in British Columbia on May 16, 1936. He died in Vancouver on February 23, 1945. He was buried in Ocean View Memorial Park in Burnaby, British Columbia.

 

Sources

Henry Cort Bayley

1901 Census of Canada, Quebec, Hochelaga (No. 155), Westmount City, D-1, page 2, family 12, lines 1-3, http://automatedgenealogy.com/census/View.jsp?id=43658&highlight=1&desc=1901+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+William+Bailey.

1911 Census of Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver, 2 Vancouver City, page 41, family 419, lines 37-42; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=63732&highlight=37&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Henry+Bayley

Henry Cort Bayley, death notice, Vancouver Sun, June 14, 1934, page 16; Vancouver Province, June 14, 1934, page 17: “Bayley – Passed away June 12, 1934, at Edmonton, Alta, Henry Cort Bayley, aged 63 years. Survived by one son, John L. and one daughter, Mrs. Enid M. Bird, city. Funeral service Center & Hanna’s chapel, 1049 W. Georgia, Friday, June 15, at 2 p.m., Rev. Canon Harold G. King officiating. Committal Ocean View Burial Park.”

“Edward” [sic] C. Bayley, funeral notice, Vancouver Province, June 14, 1934, page 24: “Funeral of E.C. Bayley: The funeral of Edward C. Bayley, aged 63, who died in Edmonton on Tuesday, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Center & Hanna. Rev. Canon Harold G. King will officiate and interment will take place in Ocean View Burial Park. Born in Bristol, England, the deceased was a resident of Toronto. He had resided in Edmonton for six months previous to his death. He is survived by one son, John L., and one daughter, Mrs. Enid M. Bird, both of Vancouver. His wife predeceased him in 1932.”

 

Mabel Henrietta Llewellyn (wife of Henry Cort Bayley)

May 1865: John Llewellyn, 54, W, surgeon, Caerphilly:   Llewellyn Llewellyn, yeoman; Henrietta Caroline Woodruff, 24, S, Bwville, Machen:   Phillip Woodruff, Gent; Wit:-Joseph Davies; John …?; Mary Elizth Woodruff; ….?; http://dustydocs.com/link/197/40716/152483/marriages-1837-1865-rootsweb.html

“England and Wales, Birth Registration Index, 1837-1920”, index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/2XZ2-9M5 : accessed 27 Jun 2014), Henrietta Mabel T Lewellyn, 1874. [tentative connection].

“Wales, Glamorganshire, Parish Registers, 1538-1912,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KCB9-K6M : accessed 27 Jun 2014), Henrietta Mabel Theresa Llewellyn, 01 Oct 1874, Baptism; citing “Parish Records Collection 1538-2005,” Brightsolid; p. 73, Caerphilly, Glamorganshire, Wales. [tentative connection].

“Wales, Glamorgan Parish Registers, 1558-1900,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VFCD-JV5 : accessed 27 Jun 2014), Henrietta Mabel Llewellyn, 1874; Baptism, citing Caerphilly St. Martin, Glamorgan, Wales, Family History Society, Cardiff. [tentative connection].

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FL26-H89 : accessed 27 Jun 2014), Mabel Henrietta Bayley, 03 May 1932; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13145, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1952656.

Mabel Henrietta Bayley, death notice, Vancouver Province, May 4, 1932, page 17; Vancouver Sun, May 4, 1932, page 18: “Bayley – at the residence, 1935 Haro Street, May 3, 1932, Mabel Henrietta, beloved wife of Henry C. Bayley, in her 51st year. Mrs. Bayley leaves besides her husband, one son John L., one daughter, Mrs. Enid M. Bird, all of Vancouver; two sisters and one brother to mourn her passing. Funeral services will be held in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Thursday afternoon, May 5, at 1 o’clock, Rev. Canon Harold G. King officiating. Committal Ocean View, Center & Hanna, directors.”

“Funeral Services Are Held Here For Mrs. Mabel Bayley,” Vancouver Province, May 5, 1932, page 26: “The funeral of Mrs. Mabel Henrietta Bayley, Aged 51, wife of Henry C. Bayley, who died Tuesday at her home, 1935 Haro street, was held at 1 p.m. from St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Jervis and Pendrell streets. Services were conducted by Rev. Canon Harold G. King, and burial followed in Ocean View Burial Park. Center & Hanna, funeral directors, were in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Messrs. R.B.W. Pirie, Frederick T. Arnott, Claude Watters, Douglas W. Fowler, Ray McDonald and L Haweis. The deceased was the mother of Johnny L. Bayley, well-known swimmer, and Mrs. Enid M. Bird, both of Vancouver. A native of Cardiff, she came to Vancouver twenty-one years ago.”

British Columbia Supreme Court (Vancouver), Probate/estate files, GR-1415, B08786; Bayley, Mabel, P-17395

 

William Woodruff Bayley (son of Henry Cort Bayley)

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLKV-4B2 : accessed 27 Jun 2014), William Woodroofe Bayley, 10 Nov 1923; citing South Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13123, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1927300.

“Bank Clerk Found Shot Through Head,” Vancouver Province, November 13, 1923, page 1 (includes photograph of William Bayley).

“Jury Proving Bayley Death: Rang Up Mother to Say He Was Ill, the Police Declare: Bullet has been Found,” Vancouver Province, November 13, 1923, page 1.

“Bayley Shoots Himself, Verdict: Medical Evidence Disputes Theory That Bank Clerk was Murdered,” Vancouver Sun, November 14, 1923, page 2.

“W. Bayley Died by Own Hand, Says Jury: Suicide Verdict is Returned After Lengthy Enquiry on Tuesday: Friends of Dead Yourh Not Satisfied Wounds Were Self Inflicted: Powder Marks on Chest as Well as Head, Say [sic] One Medical Witness: Early Morning Telephone Call Was for Friend at New Westminster,” Vancouver Province, November 14, 1923, page 2.

 

Enid Mary Bayley (daughter of Henry Cort Bayley)

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JD82-NSQ : accessed 27 Jun 2014), Edward Irwin Bird and Enid Mary Bayley, 04 May 1926; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13751, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2074504.

“Attractive Frocks Are Worn at Pretty Evening Wedding,” Vancouver Province, May 5, 1926, page 8: “Pink tulips, with white and mauve lilacs, decorated St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Tuesday evening for the wedding of Miss Enid Mary Bayley, only daughter of Mr. and MRs. H.C. Bayley of this city, and Mr. Edvin Irwin Bird, son of Mr. and MRs. J. Edward Bird, both of this city. Rev. H.C. King performed the ceremony, and wedding music was provided by Mr. F.W. Robinson.” [Further description of wedding party follows.]

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLR5-1RX : accessed 27 Jun 2014), Edward Irving Bird, 10 Aug 1955; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13224, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2032985. [Note on death certificate says that name of deceased should be Edward Irwin Bird: File No. C.D. 8227, October 19, 1955. Name of spouse is Virginia Hampton.]

“City lawyer E.I. Bird dies at 53,” Vancouver Province, August 11, 1955, page 21 (includes photograph of Edward I. Bird).

“Lawyer E.I. Bird Dies at 54,” Vancouver Sun, August 11, 1955, page 3.

Edward Irwin Bird, death notice, Vancouver Sun, August 11, 1955, page 28; Vancouver Province, August 11, 1955, page 26: “Bird – Passed away August 10, 1955, in hospital, Edward Irwin Bird, late of 2791 W. 34th Ave., in his 54th year. Survived by his loving wife, Virginia, and a brother, H.J. Bird of Vancouver. Funeral service will be held Monday, August 15, at 10 a.m. in Nunn & Thomson’s Chapel, 10th Ave. and Cambie St., the Very Reverend Dean Northcote R. Burke, D.D. officiating. Cremation.”

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLBF-9KW : accessed 27 Jun 2014), Richard Charles Messenger, 19 Jul 1971; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13311, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2034262.

Richard C. Messenger, death notice, Vancouver Sun, July 22, 1971, page 45; Vancouver Province, July 22, 1971, page 24: “Messenger – Passed away suddenly July 19, 1971. Richard C. Messenger of 2055 Pendrell St. Survived by his loving wife, Enid; a daughter, Mrs. G.M. (Janice) Mackay, Abbotsford; 1 brother, William A. Messenger, Pointe Claire, Quebec. Private family service was held Wednesday in the Garden Chapel at Ocean View followed by cremation. Simmons & McBride Ltd. in charge.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FL1L-QJJ : accessed 27 Jun 2014), Enid Mary Messenger, 10 Feb 1983; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13627, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2051933.

 

John Lawrence Bayley (son of Henry Cort Bayley)

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JD8N-ZD3 : accessed 27 Jun 2014), John Laurence Bayley and Mabel Emily White, 17 Oct 1928; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13755, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2074508.

“Miss M. White is Married to Mr. J. Bayley: Christ Church is Setting for Pretty Ceremony Wednesday,” Vancouver Province, October 18, 1928, page 8: “Lovely autumn blossoms decorated the interior of Christ Church on Wednesday evening for the ceremony which united in marriage at 8:30 o’clock Mabel Emily, youngest daughter of the late W.W. White and Mrs. White of this city, and Mr. John L. Bayley, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Bayley, Rev. R.J. Renison officiating. Mrs. Carl Wiegand was matron of honor while Mr. Douglas Fowler was best man to the groom. The ushers were Mr. Carl Wiegand and Mr. Fred Arnott.” [Further description of wedding party follows.]

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FL19-P6F : accessed 27 Jun 2014), John Lawrence Bayley, 28 Jan 1980; citing North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13601, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2051385.

John Lawrence Bayley, death notice, Vancouver Sun, January 29, 1980, page D1; Vancouver Province, January 30, 1980, page C-5: “Bayley – John Lawrence of North Vancouver, B.C., on January 28, 1980, aged 75 years. Survived by loving Wife Mabel; daughter-in-law, Ann; grandchildren, Sandra, Kathy, and Steven; 1 sister, Mrs. Enid Messenger; brother-in-law, W.W. White. Memorial service Friday, February 1, at 3:30 p.m. in Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. Cremation. No flowers by request. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements through First Memorial Services.”

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FL12-TV9 : accessed 27 Jun 2014), Mabel Emily Bayley, 11 Jan 1983; citing North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13627, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2051933.

Mabel Emily Bayley, death notice, Vancouver Sun, January 14, 1983, page C6: “Bayley – Mabel Emily, on January 11, 1983, Survived by her loving family, daughter-in-law Anne Bayley; grandchildren Sandra, Katherine and Steven; 2 great-grandsons, Jason and Cory; 1 brother, William White of Parksville. A memorial service will be held at the Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver on Saturday, January 15 at 3:30 P.M. Arrangements through First Memorial Services.”

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLY3-QY1 : accessed 27 Jun 2014), John Llewellyn Bayley, 19 Nov 1967; citing Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13286, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2033930 (son of John Lawrence Bayley).

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FL25-SHM : accessed 27 Jun 2014), Richard Fredrick Bayley, 23 Feb 1945; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13186, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2032323 (son of John Lawrence Bayley).