William Shaw Buttar was a chartered accountant. He lived at 2067 Pendrell Street from 1910 to 1913 and from 1916 to 1921.
Early Life
William Shaw Buttar was born in Corston, Coupar Angus, Scotland, on July 19, 1867. His parents were David Buttar and Amelia (or Emily) Rattray Shaw, who were married in June 1860.
William went to Dundee and Edinburgh Universities, and he became an accountant.
To Vancouver
William came to Canada about 1905.
He first appeared in the Vancouver directories in 1906, working as a chartered accountant. He was a sole practitioner, with an office in the “Old Safe Block” at 536 West Hastings, near Seymour Street. He was rooming at 661 Granville Street.
By 1907, he was living at 1281 Broughton Street. He had established a partnership with Hall Campbell Chiene (1874-1956), who was also from Scotland. They described themselves as “chartered accountants, auditors and assignees.” In 1915, Robert Bell (1886-1982) began working with the firm of Buttar and Chiene. He was also an accountant from Scotland; he stayed with the firm until about 1927.
By 1909, William was living in the Granville Mansions at 715 Robson Street.
Marriage to Constance Morris and Later Life
On February 16, 1910, in Vancouver, William married Constance Dewar Morris. She was born on January 29, 1883, in Hamilton, Ontario. Her parents were Henry Hume Morris (1853-1936) and Fanny Louise Dewar (1850-1900). Henry Hume Morris was the local superintendent of the branches of the Canadian Bank of Commerce. The Morris family lived at 1833 Haro Street.
Constance’s sister, Kathleen Hume Morris, married Richard Bell-Irving, who lived at 1847 Barclay Street from 1920 to 1938.
William belonged to the Vancouver Club, the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, the Jericho Country Club, and the Vancouver Motor Club. In 1919 and 1920, he was the president of the Institute of British Columbia Chartered Accountants.
William died in Vancouver on August 25, 1938. He was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver.
William left his estate to Constance.
Constance was a member of the Georgian Club. She lived to the age of 103. She died in Vancouver on March 15, 1986.
It appears that William and Constance did not have any children.
Sources
David Buttar (father of William Shaw Buttar)
David Buttar (1829-1907), (ancestry.ca).
“Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XTV5-49H : accessed 18 Sep 2014), David Buttar and Amelia Rattray Shaw, 17 Jun 1860; citing Kettins,Angus,Scotland, reference ; FHL microfilm 993439.
“Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XY3D-QFM : accessed 18 Sep 2014), David Buttar and Emily R. Shaw, 19 Jun 1860; citing Kirkmichael,Perth,Scotland, reference ; FHL microfilm 6035516.
Kettins, Scotland, Wikipedia article, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kettins
Kettins, the oldest village in Scotland: https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/sct/PER/Kettins
Strathmore Past and Present: Kettins; https://www.electricscotland.com/history/strathmore/chapter11.htm
Amelia Rattray Shaw (mother of William Shaw Buttar)
Amelia Rattray Shaw (1833-1909), (ancestry.ca).
William Shaw Buttar
William Shaw Buttar, Who’s Who in Western Canada, 1911, page 126, “Buttar, William Shaw. – Chartered accountant, of Buttar & Chiene, 536 Hastings St., W., Vancouver. Born Corston, Coupar-Angus, Scotland, July 19, 1867, son of David and Emily Buttar. Educ. Dundee and Edinburgh Univ. Came to British Columbia, 1905. Married Constance Dewar Morris. Clubs: Vancouver, Royal Vancouver Yacht, Jericho Country, Vancouver Motor. Recreation: yachting. Address: 2067 Pendrell St., Vancouver, B.C.”
Who’s Who and Why [Northern Who’s Who], 1916, 110, page 732, Similar to entry in Who’s Who in Western Canada, 1911. Adds membership in the Union Club in Victoria, British Columbia; https://archive.org/stream/northernwhoswhob01park#page/110/mode/1up
Who’s Who and Why, 1917-1918, same as Who’s Who and Why, 1916.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia (ICABC); http://www.ica.bc.ca/kb.php3?pageid=2991; William Shaw Buttar, FCA, president: 1919-1920.
“Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XYTP-DY5 : accessed 18 Sep 2014), William Shaw Buttar, 19 Jul 1867; citing KETTINS,ANGUS,SCOTLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 6035516.
“Scotland Census, 1871,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VBR9-9Q1 : accessed 18 Sep 2014), William S Buttar, Kettins, Forfarshire (Angus), Scotland; citing “1871 England, Scotland & Wales census,” index, findmypast.co.uk (www.findmypast.co.uk : Brightsolid, 2012.); PRO T 1, p. 1, New Register House, Edinburgh; FHL microfilm 103947.
“Scotland Census, 1881,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KM62-ZM4 : accessed 18 Sep 2014), William S Buttar, Kettins, Forfarshire (Angus), Scotland; citing “1881 England, Scotland & Wales census,” index, findmypast.co.uk (www.findmypast.co.uk : Brightsolid, 2012.); PRO T 1, p. 8, New Register House, Edinburgh; FHL microfilm 203493.
“Scotland Census, 1891,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KSFS-1KY : accessed 18 Sep 2014), William S Buttar, St Andrew, Midlothian, Scotland; citing “1891 England, Scotland & Wales census,” index and images, findmypast.co.uk (www.findmypast.co.uk : Brightsolid, 2012.); GRO6/275, p. 6, New Register House, Edinburgh; FHL microfilm 220385.
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDZF-GH9 : accessed 18 Sep 2014), William Shaw Buttar and Constance Dewar Morris, 16 Feb 1910; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11374, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1983702.
1911 Census of Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver, 2 Vancouver City, page 31, family 308, lines 34-36; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=63722&highlight=34
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLLL-QMC : accessed 18 Sep 2014), William Shaw Buttar, 25 Aug 1938; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13163, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1953196.
“W.S. Buttar’s Funeral Saturday,” Vancouver Province, August 26, 1938, page 15: “Funeral services for William S. Buttar, 7250 Oak street, who died in hospital Thursday following a lengthy illness, will be conducted privately from the family residence at 12:30 noon Saturday, with Rev. C.C. Owen officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Born in Scotland, Mr. Buttar came to Vancouver in 1905. He was a graduate of Edinburgh University. Shortly after his arrival in the city he set up a partnership with H.C. Chiene, and since 1906 the firm of Buttar & Chiene have been well-known chartered accountants. His wife is the only survivor.”
Henry Hume Morris (father of Constance Dewar Morris)
“Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FMNT-S64 : accessed 19 Sep 2014), Henry Hume Morris and Fanny Louise Dewar, 03 Jun 1880; citing registration 012129, Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1869509.
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDZF-ZGN : accessed 18 Sep 2014), Henry Hume Morris and Letitia Madeleine Philpot, 28 Aug 1909; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11374, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1983702.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FL5V-YQ3 : accessed 18 Sep 2014), Henry Hume Morris, 04 Apr 1936; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13156, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1953020.
Fanny Louise Dewar (mother of Constance Dewar Morris)
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLKB-XTL : accessed 19 Sep 2014), Fanny L Morris, 15 Sep 1900; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13093, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1927121.
Letitia Madeleine Philpot (wife of Henry Hume Morris)
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLB2-NYZ : accessed 19 Sep 2014), Letitia Madeleine Morris, 24 Feb 1974; citing Richmond, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13331, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2050286; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/576b32da-dffc-4baf-94d9-ed129ddc579d.
Constance Dewar Morris (wife of William Shaw Buttar)
“Ontario, Births and Baptisms, 1779-1899,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XL5W-L5Z : accessed 19 Sep 2014), Constance Morris, 29 Jan 1883; citing Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1845865.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLL3-P97 : accessed 18 Sep 2014), Constance Dewar Buttar, 15 Mar 1986; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B16579, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1358019; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/d8102fd0-14a2-48d0-99c1-7f12257308f3.
Hall Campbell Chiene (partner in accounting firm of Buttar and Chiene)
Who’s Who in Western Canada, 1911, page 138: “Chiene, Hall Campbell – Chartered accountant, 536 Hastings St., W., Vancouver, B.C. Born, Edinburgh, Scotland, March 25, 1874, son of John Chiene, C.B., and Elizabeth Mary Chiene. Educ. Edinburgh Academy and Univ. Came to British Columbia, 1906. Married Mary Fraser. Clubs: Vancouver, Jericho Country and Vancouver Motor. Recreation: horses. Address: 1316 Harwood St., Vancouver. B.C.”
“Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FQ5X-SHD : accessed 19 Sep 2014), Hall Campbell Chiene, 25 Mar 1874; citing EDINBURGH,MIDLOTHIAN,SCOTLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 6035516.
“Scotland Census, 1881,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KMVV-35K : accessed 19 Sep 2014), Hall C Chiene, St Georges, Midlothian, Scotland; citing “1881 England, Scotland & Wales census,” index, findmypast.co.uk (www.findmypast.co.uk : Brightsolid, 2012.); PRO T 1, p. 8, New Register House, Edinburgh; FHL microfilm 223991.
“Scotland Census, 1891,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KSX1-WSW : accessed 19 Sep 2014), Hall C Chiene, St George, Midlothian, Scotland; citing “1891 England, Scotland & Wales census,” index and images, findmypast.co.uk (www.findmypast.co.uk : Brightsolid, 2012.); GRO6/275, p. 8, New Register House, Edinburgh; FHL microfilm 220374.
The Madelvic Motor Carriage Company Limited, The Edinburgh Gazette, December 22, 1899, page 1310, https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/11156/page/1310/data.pdf; Hall Campbell Chiene, C.A., Edinburgh, appointed liquidator of the company of the purpose of winding up.
The Scottish Pulverising Company Limited, in liquidation, The Edinburgh Gazette, June 16, 1903, page 629, https://www.thegazette.co.uk/Edinburgh/issue/11523/page/629/data.pdf; Hall Campbell Chiene, Chartered Accountant, Edinburgh, was liquidator of the company.
“Hawaii, Honolulu Index to Passengers, Not Including Filipinos, 1900-1952”, index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KDRJ-S6G : accessed 19 Sep 2014), Hall C Chiene, 1906.
“Hawaii, Honolulu Passenger Lists, 1900-1953”, index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QV9C-BFKH : accessed 19 Sep 2014), Hall C Chiene, 1906.
“Hawaii, Honolulu Passenger Lists, 1900-1953”, index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QV9C-BF54 : accessed 19 Sep 2014), Hall C Chiene, 1906.
Society, Vancouver Province, March 16, 1907, page 26: “Mr. Butler, Mr. Morrison and Mr. Chieve [sic] entertained at a most enjoyable dinner last week at their residence on Burnaby street.”
Henderson’s City of Vancouver Directory, 1907, page 347: Butler, William S., h. 1281 Broughton Street; Henderson’s City of Vancouver Directory, 1907, page 650: Morrison, William G., of Morrison & Co. lvs 1281 Broughton.
Henderson’s City of Vancouver Directory, 1907, page 369, Chiene Hall C.A. (Edin.), of Buttar & Chiene, h 1281 Broughton.
“Canada Census, 1911”, index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QV95-9MBT : accessed 19 Sep 2014), Hall Chiene, 1911; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=63872&highlight=41&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Hall+Griene.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FL5B-1FD : accessed 19 Sep 2014), Hall Campbell Chiene, 19 Sep 1956; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13229, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2033105; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/0c34c24d-5d60-40d4-9652-e886f6891b37.
“Pioneer B.C. Accountant Dies at 82,” Vancouver Sun, September 26, 1956, page 22: “Funeral services will be held Monday for Hall Campbell ‘Sonny’ Chiene, sportsman and pioneer Vancouver chartered accountant., who died suddenly Wednesday. Mr. Chiene collapsed and died while walking to his home at 990 Lagoon Drive. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and came to Canada in 1906, setting up his chartered accountant’s office next door to the late W.S. Buttar, also of Edinburgh. They formed a partnership in 1907. There was never a word of writing about the partnership except the sign on the door of their office. In later years, Mir Chiene’s partner was Douglas Walker and Mr. Chiene had worked in his office until a short time before his death. Mr. Chiene was past president of the B.C. Institute of Chartered Accountants. He was also a member of the board of governors of Vancouver General Hospital, one of the founder of Jericho Club [sic] and Country Club, and a life member of the Vancouver Club. Mr. Chiene was a familiar figure around Vancouver race tracks where he served as a voluntary judge. He is survived by his widow, Mary, at the family home. Service will be held in Center and Hanna Chapel at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Murdo Nicolson officiating. Cremation will follow.”
“H.C. Chiene passes suddenly,” Vancouver Province, September 20, 1956, page 33. [similar to Vancouver Sun story, above.]
Hall Campbell Chiene, death notice, Vancouver Province, September 21, 1956, page 33: “Chiene – Hall Campbell (sonny) son of the late prof. John Chiene of Edinburgh, Scotland, in his 83rd year, died suddenly September 19, 1956. Survived by his wife. Funeral service Monday, September 24, at 1:30 p.m. in Center & Hanna’s Chapel. The Rev. M. Nicolson officiating, followed by cremation. No flowers by request.”
Mary Fraser (wife of Hall Campbell Chiene)
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLT8-VYT : accessed 19 Sep 2014), Mary Chiene, 20 Jun 1962; citing North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13257, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2033499; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/6cdac713-f465-4ad0-a3c6-d0534b811cf2.
Mary Chiene, death notice, Vancouver Province, September 21, 1962, page 20: “Chiene – Suddenly on June 20, 1962, Mary, widow of Hall Campbell Chiene of 990 Lagoon Dr. Funeral service in Nunn & Thomson’s Chapel, corner 10th Ave. and Cambie St., Monday, June 25, at 1:30 p.m., Rev. M. Nicolson, D.D., officiating. Cremation. No flowers by request.”
British Columbia Death Registrations, Registration Number 1913-09-136738, Baby Stillborn Chiene, female; death date: October 1, 1913; death place: Point Grey; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-11561-151000-42?cc=1538285&wc=96DG-4WL:1069408001
Robert Bell (associate in accounting firm of Buttar and Chiene)
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FL1X-19G : accessed 19 Sep 2014), Robert Bell, 18 Oct 1982; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13624, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2051745.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986,” index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FL13-18X : accessed 19 Sep 2014), Janie Helen Bell, 24 Oct 1976; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; British Columbia Archives film number B13355, Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2050568.
Relatives of William Shaw Buttar
“Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XYTP-6MZ : accessed 18 Sep 2014), Thomas Alexander Buttar, 20 Mar 1862; citing KETTINS,ANGUS,SCOTLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 6035516.
“Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XYTP-694 : accessed 18 Sep 2014), Patrick Shaw Buttar, 10 Dec 1863; citing KETTINS,ANGUS,SCOTLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 6035516.
“Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XYTP-68L : accessed 18 Sep 2014), John Shaw Buttar, 22 May 1869; citing KETTINS,ANGUS,SCOTLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 6035516.
“Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XYTP-62G : accessed 18 Sep 2014), Charles Shaw Buttar, 14 Jul 1871; citing KETTINS,ANGUS,SCOTLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 6035516.
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