Cecil Frank Cotton was a business manager for the Vancouver News-Advertiser. He later worked as an insurance agent.
He lived at 1950 Haro Street from 1902 to 1911.
Family Background
Cecil Frank Cotton was born in Lewisham, Kent, England on September 27, 1870. His parents were Francis Lovett Cotton (later known as Francis Lovett Carter-Cotton) (1843-1919) and Maria Emily Little (1844-1937). Francis Lovett Carter-Cotton was a newspaperman, politician, and chancellor of the University of British Columbia.
Early Life
In 1881, Cecil was a student at Christ’s Hospital School in Hertford.
In 1891, he was a bank clerk, living in London with his mother and her family.
In 1893, he was at 5 Pyrland Road in London.
To Vancouver
Cecil first appeared in the Vancouver directory in 1897. He was living with his father in a house at the corner of Hastings Street and Seymour Street.
In 1901, he was still living with his father.
Marriage to Freda Stitt
On July 15, 1902, in Vancouver, Cecil married Eva Winifred (“Freda”) Stitt. She was born on December 23, 1874, in Ottawa, Ontario. Her parents were John Roland Stitt (1847-1907) and Isabella Lay LeSeuer (1849-1932). John Stitt was a merchant in Vancouver. (Freda’s sister was Norah Eileen Stitt (1892-1969), who married Ewart Vincent Munn (1892-1979). Ewart was the son of Albert Edward Munn, who lived at 1966 Nelson Street from 1914 to 1917.)
Before her marriage, Freda worked as a clerk at the Dominion Post Office. One of the wedding gifts was a silver tea service from the staff of the post office.
After the wedding, Cecil and Freda went on a honeymoon trip. When they returned, they moved to 1950 Haro Street.
They lived in this house until about 1911.
Later Life
After 1911, Cecil and Freda were at 1135 West 13th Avenue and at 2377 West Marine Drive.
Cecil died in Vancouver on October 10, 1939. He was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver.
Freda died in Vancouver on March 29, 1968.
It appears that Cecil and Freda did not have any children.
Cecil had a brother and sister who lived in Vancouver.
Arthur Harold Cotton
Arthur Harold (“Harry”) Cotton was born in Lewisham, Kent, England, on December 26, 1872. He became a newspaper editor, first for the Vancouver News-Advertiser, and later for the Vancouver Province. He married Genetta Charlotte Smith (1878-1947).
Harry died in Vancouver on October 17, 1930.
Genetta died in Vancouver on September 15, 1947.
Eva Winnifred Carter-Cotton
Eva Winnifred Carter-Cotton was born in Lewisham, Kent, England, on April 18, 1875. (Her name was very similar to that of Cecil’s wife: Eva Winnifred Cotton was usually called “Freda.”)
Eva never married. She died in Richmond, British Columbia, on June 8, 1962. She was buried in Ocean View Burial Park in Burnaby, British Columbia.
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Francis Lovett Carter-Cotton (father of Cecil Frank Cotton)
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Francis Lovett Carter-Cotton, Wikipedia article, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Lovett_Carter-Cotton.
Carter Cotton Building – 198 West Hastings; https://changingvancouver.wordpress.com/2012/01/16/carter-cotton-building/.
The German Baron of early Vancouver; Francis Carter Cotton owned Vancouver’s first newspaper and was a provincial finance minister; By John Mackie, Vancouver Sun, October 8, 2015; http://www.vancouversun.com/German+Baron+early+Vancouver/11425092/story.html?__lsa=4564-3776.
“England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2NWR-BDF : accessed 10 October 2015), Francis Lovett Cotton, 1843; from “England & Wales Births, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Shoreditch, London, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.
“England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DKT-HMW : accessed 10 October 2015), Francis Lovett Cotton, 1868; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Marriage, Hackney, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
“England and Wales Census, 1871”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VB63-HLQ : accessed 10 October 2015), Francis L Cotton, 1871.
“England, Kent, Register of Electors, 1570-1907,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ8J-HW5G : accessed 10 October 2015), Francis Lovett Cotton, 1871; citing Lewisham, Sevenoaks, Kent, England, Kent Archives Office, Maidstone; FHL microfilm 1,537,604.
B.C. Voters List 1898 – Co to Cq; http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~canbc/vote1898/voteco.htm: “Cotton, Francis Carter, Condell Block, cor Cordova & Homer Sts, Publisher, Van.”
“Canada Census, 1901,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVJ-W8Y : accessed 10 October 2015), F Carton Cotton, D, Burrard, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 16, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census/View.jsp?id=59895&highlight=43&desc=1901+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+F.Carter+Cotton; http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/1901/z/z001/pdf/z000010362.pdf.
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MRZ4 : accessed 10 October 2015), Francis Carter-Colton, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,661; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=63768&highlight=5&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Francis+Carter-Colton; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/1911/pdf/e001940147.pdf.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL23-Z45 : accessed 10 October 2015), Francis Lovett Carter Cotton, 1919.
Frank (Francis Lovet [sic]) Carter-Cotton, publisher, Greater Vancouver Book, 1997, pages 7815-816.
“Carter-Cotton Dies at Home; End Comes to Pioneer Legislator, Educator and Newspaperman; Long Illness,” Vancouver Sun, November 21, 1919, pages1 and 10. (Includes photograph of F.L. Carter-Cotton).
“Death Calls Noted Pioneer; Mr. F.L. Carter-Cotton Passes Away in His 76th Year; Journalist, Legislator, and firsth Chancellor of the University of B.C.,” Vancouver Province, November 21, 1919, page 4. (Includes photograph of Mr. F.L. Carter-Cotton).
“Mr. Carter-Cotton’s Death Regretted at Harbor Offices,” Vancouver Province, November 21, 1919, page 27.
“Final Tribute to F. Carter-Cotton,” Vancouver Province, November 24, 1919, page 21.
Maria Emily Little (mother of Cecil Frank Cotton)
“England Marriages, 1538–1973 ,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NK53-2HW : accessed 10 October 2015), Joseph Little and Maria Artis, 31 Dec 1836; citing Old Church,Saint Pancras,London,England, reference ; FHL microfilm 598,186, 598,187, 598,188, 598,189, 598,336, 598,337, 598,338, 598,339, 598,340. (parents of Maria Emily Little).
“England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:26B8-86G : accessed 10 October 2015), Maria Emily Little, 1845; from “England & Wales Births, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, London City, London, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.
“England and Wales Census, 1851,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SG6B-S18 : accessed 10 October 2015), Maria E Little, ; from “1851 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
“England and Wales Census 1881,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK6R-DCYX : accessed 10 October 2015), Maria E Cotton in household of Marie Little, Islington, London,Middlesex, England; from “1881 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 53, Piece/Folio 249/29, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,223.
“England and Wales Census, 1891,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:3R8C-KW2 : accessed 10 October 2015), Maria E Cotton, Islington, London, England; from “1891 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, London county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
“England and Wales Census, 1901,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X9DG-4L9 : accessed 10 October 2015), Maria E Cotton, Islington, London, Middlesex, England; from “1901 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing Highbury subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MRZH : accessed 10 October 2015), Mariam E Carter-Colton in entry for Francis Carter-Colton, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,661; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=63768&highlight=6&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Marian+E+Carter-Colton; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/1911/pdf/e001940147.pdf.
1921 Canada Census, Mariah E. Cotton, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 18; Census Place: Ward 1, Vancouver Centre, British Columbia; Page Number: 10; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL2J-96T : accessed 10 October 2015), Maria Emily Carter-Cotton, 1937.
“Mrs. Carter-Cotton is Taken by Death,” Vancouver Province, June 15, 1937, page3:
“One of Vancouver’s oldest residents died Monday in the person of Mrs. Maria Emily Carter-Cotton, widow of the late F.L. Carter-Cotton, in her ninety-third year. The family residence is at 935 West Thirteenth.
Mrs. Cotton was born in London, and had resided in Vancouver since 1909. She leaves a son, Cecil F. Cotton, and a daughter, Miss Winnifred, a granddaughter, Miss Frances Cotton, and two daughters-in-law, Mrs. C.F. Cotton and Mrs. A.H. Cotton.
In the late nineties and early years of the present century, the late Mr. Cotton was publisher of the News-Advertiser and he erected the building now occupied by The Daily Province. He was at one time a member of the Legislature and a cabinet minister.
His younger son, the late A.H. Cotton, was city editor of the News-Advertiser, and in later years farm editor of The Province,”
Maria Emily Carter-Cotton, death notice, Vancouver Province, June 15, 1937, page 13; Vancouver Sun, June 15, 1937, page 15: “Carter-Cotton, on June 14, 1937, at 935 West Thirteenth, Maria Emily, widow of the late Hon. F.L. Carter-Cotton, in her ninety-third year.”
Maria Emily Carter-Cotton, death notice, Vancouver Sun, June 16, 1937, page 13: “Carter-Cotton—on June 14, at 935 13th W., Maria Emily, widow of the Hon. F.L. Carter-Cotton, in her 93rd year. Funeral Friday, June 18, at 3 p.m. from The T. Edwards Co.’s Memorial Chapel, 10th Ave. and Granville St., Rev. M.H. Jackson officiating. Interment Ocean View Burial Park.”
Cecil Frank Cotton
“England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2XW4-1VN : accessed 10 October 2015), Cecil Frank Cotton, 1870; from “England & Wales Births, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Lewisham, London, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.
“England and Wales Census, 1871”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VB63-HLW : accessed 10 October 2015), Cecil F Cotton in entry for Maria E Cotton, 1871.
“England and Wales Census 1881,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKXS-X1WY : accessed 10 October 2015), Cecil F Cotton, Hertford St John, Hertfordshire, England; from “1881 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 1, Piece/Folio 1425/108, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,598.
The Boys of Christ’s Hospital School, Hertford, in 1881, http://www.hertfordshire-genealogy.co.uk/data/education/hertford-christs-hospital-boys.htm; “Cecil F. Cotton, [age] 10; Blackheath, Kent.
Christ’s Hospital School, Hertford, http://www.hertfordshire-genealogy.co.uk/data/education/hertford-christs-hospital.htm.
“England and Wales Census, 1891,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:3R8C-L6Z : accessed 10 October 2015), Cecil F Cotton, Islington, London, England; from “1891 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, London county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
“England, London Electoral Registers, 1847-1913”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJNZ-GG84 : accessed 10 October 2015), Cecil Frank Cotton, 1893.
“England, London Electoral Registers, 1847-1913”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJNQ-WYS5 : accessed 10 October 2015), Cecil Frank Cotton, 1894.
“England, London Electoral Registers, 1847-1913”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJNQ-WYSS : accessed 10 October 2015), Cecil Frank Cotton, 1894.
B.C. Voters List 1898 – Co to Cq; http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~canbc/vote1898/voteco.htm: “Cotton, Cecil Frank, cor Hastings & Seymour Sts, Clerk, Van.”
“Canada Census, 1901,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVJ-W8B : accessed 10 October 2015), Cecil F Cotton in household of F Carton Cotton, D, Burrard, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 16, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census/View.jsp?id=59895&highlight=44&desc=1901+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Cecil+F.+Cotton
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD8B-PDN : accessed 10 October 2015), Cecil Frank Cotton and Eva Winifred Stitt, 15 Jul 1902; citing , British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11373, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,983,530.
“Were Happily Wedded; Cotton-Stitt,” Vancouver Province, July 16, 1902, page 9: “A wedding that is of more than usual interest in social circles in this city, and to the newspaper fraternity in particular, was celebrated last evening in St. James’ Church, when Mr. Cecil F. Cotton, business manager of the News-Advertiser, and eldest son of Mr. F. Carter Cotton of this city, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Eva Winifred, second daughter of Mr. John Stitt, also of this city. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H.G.F. Clinton, and many of the friends and relatives of the popular bride and groom were present to witness the nuptials. Among the presents received by the young couple was a chaste [sic: chased] silver tea service presented to the bride by the staff of the Vancouver Post-office, and a handsome case of cutler and a silver fish service engraved with the monogram of the family, presented to the groom by the staff and employees of the News-Advertiser. Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Cotton will, upon their return from their honeymoon trip, take up their residence on Haro street.”
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MLFN : accessed 11 October 2015), Cecil Frank Cistton, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,661; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=63700&highlight=24&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Cecil+Frank+Cotton; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/1911/pdf/e001940077.pdf.
1921 Canada Census, Cecil Frank Cotton, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 19; Census Place: Point Grey (Municipality), Vancouver South, British Columbia; Page Number: 20; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLV5-QDC : accessed 10 October 2015), Cecil Frank Cotton, 1939.
“Cecil F. Cotton, City Pioneer, Dies at Home,” Vancouver Sun, October 10, 1939, page 2; https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=azJlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NYkNAAAAIBAJ&pg=1030%2C1089047
“Cecil Frank Cotton, 67, resident of Vancouver for nearly half a century, died today at his home, 2377 West Marine Drive.
Mr. Cotton, son of Francis Lacey [sic] Carter-Cotton, founder the Vancouver News-Advertiser, was born in London, England. He came to Vancouver more than 45 years ago and for several years was business manager of The News-Advertiser.
He was predeceased by his younger brother, Harry Cotton, who, about, 40 years ago, was city editor of the paper.
Surviving are his wife; one sister, Miss E.W. Carter-Cotton; one niece, Miss Frances Carter-Cotton.
Funeral services will be conducted in St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Thirty-seventh Avenue at Larch, by Rev. J.H. Craig at 2:30 p.m. Thursday; interment, Mountain View Cemetery.
Center & Hanna have charge of funeral arrangements.”
Cecil Frank Cotton, death notice, Vancouver Province, October 11, 1939, page 13; Vancouver Sun, October 10, 1939, page 13; https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=azJlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NYkNAAAAIBAJ&pg=1001%2C1157732 [link leads to top of column 1; death notice is near bottom of column 1.] “Cotton—On Oct. 10, 1939, at his residence, 2377 West Marine Drive, Cecil Frank Cotton, aged 69 years. Survived by his wife at home, 1 sister, Miss E.W. Carter Cotton; 1 niece, Miss Frances Carter Cotton. Funeral service in St. Mary’s church, corner 37th at Larch, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. J.H. Craig officiating; committal Mountain View Cemetery, Center & Hanna, directors.”
John Roland Stitt (father of Eva Winifred Stitt)
“Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMF1-T84 : accessed 10 October 2015), John R Stitt and Isabella A Lesueur, 13 Feb 1873; citing registration , Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,862,700.
“Canada Census, 1901,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVN-GKD : accessed 11 October 2015), John Stitt, D, Burrard, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 8, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census/View.jsp?id=59808&highlight=20&desc=1901+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+John+Stitt; http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/1901/z/z001/pdf/z000010251.pdf.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLKC-GM8 : accessed 10 October 2015), John Roland Stitt, 1907.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVV5-724L : accessed 10 October 2015), Jno. R. Stitt, 1907; Burial, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Mountain View Cemetery; citing record ID 26307353, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=26307353.
Isabella Hay LeSueur (mother of Eva Winifred Stitt)
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL26-FL7 : accessed 10 October 2015), Isabella Hay Stitt, 1932.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVV5-724N : accessed 10 October 2015), Isabella May Stitt, 1932; Burial, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Mountain View Cemetery; citing record ID 26307355, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=26307355.
Eva Winifred (“Freda”) Stitt (wife of Cecil Frank Cotton)
“Canada Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F2JV-WD9 : accessed 10 October 2015), Eva Winifred Stitt, 23 Dec 1876; citing Nepean Township, Carleton, Ontario, 23 Dec 1876, reference cn 3321; FHL microfilm 1,845,220.
“Canada Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F2JV-WD9 : accessed 10 October 2015), Eva Winifred Stitt, 23 Dec 1876; citing Nepean Township, Carleton, Ontario, 23 Dec 1876, reference cn 3321; FHL microfilm 1,845,220.
“Ontario Births, 1869-1912”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FM82-MYY : accessed 10 October 2015), Eva Winifred Stitt, 1876.
1921 Canada Census, Eva Winifred Cotton, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 19; Census Place: Point Grey (Municipality), Vancouver South, British Columbia; Page Number: 20; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLY6-PTP : accessed 10 October 2015), Eva Winnifred Carter-Cotton, 1968.
Eva Winifred Carter-Cotton, death notice, Vancouver Sun, April 1, 1968, page 32; Vancouver Sun, April 2, 1968, page 35; Vancouver Province, April 1, 1968, page 24; Vancouver Province, April 2, 1968, page 26: “Carter-Cotton—Passed away March 29, 1968, Eva Winifred, widow of Cecil F. Carter-Cotton, formerly of 2377 S.W. Marine Dr., Vancouver. Born in Ottawa, Ont., December 23, 1875. Survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. W.V. Hunt and Mrs. E.V. Munn, both of Vancouver. Funeral service Tuesday, April 2, at 3 p.m., from St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 37th Ave. and Larch St., Rev. G.D. Kelly officiating. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the V.O.N. would be appreciated. Simmons & McBride funeral directors in charge.”
Arthur Harold Cotton (brother of Cecil Frank Cotton)
“England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2XCF-GR4 : accessed 10 October 2015), Arthur Harold Cotton, 1873; from “England & Wales Births, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Lewisham, London, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.
“England and Wales Census 1881,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK6R-DCYF : accessed 10 October 2015), Arthur H Cotton in household of Marie Little, Islington, London,Middlesex, England; from “1881 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 53, Piece/Folio 249/29, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,223.
B.C. Voters List 1898 – Co to Cq; http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~canbc/vote1898/voteco.htm: “Cotton, Arthur Harold, Condell Block, cor Cordova & Homer Sts, Journalist, Van.”
“England and Wales Census, 1901,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X9DG-4LS : accessed 10 October 2015), Arthur H Cotton in household of Maria E Cotton, Islington, London, Middlesex, England; from “1901 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing Highbury subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-QLG5 : accessed 10 October 2015), Arthur Harold Cotton, 1911; citing Census, Yale and Cariboo Sub-Districts 1-54, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,664;
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD8V-YHD : accessed 10 October 2015), Arthur Harold Cotton and Genetta Charlotte Leighton, 15 Sep 1915; citing Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11384, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,983,977.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLGX-MRP : accessed 10 October 2015), Arthur Harold Cotton, 1930.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLRP-827 : accessed 10 October 2015), Nettie Charlotte Cotton, 1947.
British Columbia Death Registrations, Registration Number: 1992-09-023849; Frances Mary Winifred Vey; age: 76; date of death: December 26, 1992; place of death: Burnaby; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/DisplayGenealogyImage?k=0fa58d34-0d68-4e65-ae69-9f1722e68c6e; medical certificate of death: http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/DisplayGenealogyImage?k=98f31ab6-48a7-45dc-b0b1-7ae215490df8.
Vey, James Edward; death notice, Published in Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Nov. 23, 2014: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/vancouversun/obituary.aspx?pid=173259988: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of James while in his sleep on November 11, 2014 at the age of 59. Survived by his beloved sons Christopher and Bradley (Devon) and granddaughter Madilyn of Maple Ridge, BC; sisters Suzanne Taylor of Coquitlam, BC, Pat Wirick of Summerland, BC and brother Bob Vey of Vernon, BC. Predeceased by his parents Francis and George Vey. Jim grew up in Burnaby, B.C. and became an electrical contractor and owned his own business for many years. Jim spent many happy summers on Acorn Island. He was a kind and generous human being and will be missed by all who knew him. A family Memorial will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation if so desired. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca.”
Eva Winifred Carter-Cotton (sister of Cecil Frank Cotton)
“England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2X8T-56G : accessed 10 October 2015), Eva Winifred Cotton, 1875; from “England & Wales Births, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Lewisham, London, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.
“England and Wales Census 1881,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK6R-DCYN : accessed 10 October 2015), Eva W Cotton in household of Marie Little, Islington, London,Middlesex, England; from “1881 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 53, Piece/Folio 249/29, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,223.
“England and Wales Census, 1891,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:3R8C-GPZ : accessed 10 October 2015), Eva W Cotton, Islington, London, England; from “1891 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, London county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
“England and Wales Census, 1901,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X9DG-4L3 : accessed 10 October 2015), Eva W Cotton in household of Maria E Cotton, Islington, London, Middlesex, England; from “1901 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing Highbury subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MRZC : accessed 10 October 2015), Eva W Carter-Colton in entry for Francis Carter-Colton, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,661; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=63768&highlight=7&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Eva+W+Carter-Colton; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/1911/pdf/e001940147.pdf.
1921 Canada Census, Eva Winnifred Cotton, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 18; Census Place: Ward 1, Vancouver Centre, British Columbia; Page Number: 10; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLT8-D4C : accessed 10 October 2015), Eva Winifred Carter-Cotton, 1962.
Eva Winnifred Carter-Cotton, death notice, Vancouver Sun, June 11, 1962, page 32; Vancouver Province, June 11, 1962, page 28; Vancouver Province, June 12, 1962, page 22: “Carter-Cotton—Passed away June 8, 1962, Miss Eva Winnifred Carter-Cotton of 735 No. 1 Rd., Lulu Island, in her 88th year. Survived by 2 nieces, Mrs. George (Frances) Vey, Burnaby, Mrs. Norman (Jean) Turnbull, Vancouver; 1 sister-in-law, Mrs. Freda Carter-Cotton, Vancouver. Funeral service Tuesday, at 1 p.m., in Simmons & McBride Funeral Chapel, Broadway at Maple St., Rev. William Hillary officiating. Interment family plot, Ocean View Burial Park.”
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