Albert Victor Gardner was a banker. He lived at 1850 Alberni Street in 1909.
Early Life
Albert Victor Gardner was born in Belfast, Ireland, on December 3, 1872.
His parents were Richard Gardner and Annie Cairnduff.
Richard Gardner (1836-1894) was a confectioner.
Annie Cairnduff lived from 1835 to 1903.
Marriage to Annie Smith Vint
On September 11, 1894, in Belfast, Albert married Annie Smith Vint.
Annie was born in Belfast on September 26, 1872. Her parents were George Andrew Smith Vint (1838-1901) and Margaret Vint (1844-1929).
George Vint died in Belfast on June 22, 1901; he was buried in Balmoral Cemetery in Belfast.
Margaret Vint later lived in Canada. She died in Victoria, British Columbia, on September 12, 1929. She was buried in Ross Bay Cemetery in Victoria.
Travel to Canada
In 1902, Albert and Annie travelled to Canada, along with their children.
By 1906 they were living at 618 Furby Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Albert was a clerk in the Canadian Pacific Railway pay department.
Life in Vancouver
Albert first appeared in the Vancouver directories in 1909. He was living at 1850 Alberni Street. He was the manager of Nippon Kinyu Sha Limited, a private banking and trust business which had its offices at 270 Powell Street.
The Nippon Kinyu Sha company had been incorporated in British Columbia on December 16, 1907.
![Nippon Kinyu Sha Limited, certificate of incorporation [selected portion], December 16, 1907, British Columbia Gazette, January 9, 1908, page 162; https://archive.org/stream/governmentgazett47nogove_l7u5#page/162/mode/1up.](https://westendvancouver.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/nippon-kinyu-sha-limited-certificate-of-incorporation-december-16-1907-british-columbia-gazette-january-9-1908-page-162.jpg)
Albert lived at the following addresses in Vancouver.
| 1909 | 1850 Alberni Street |
| 1910 | 971 Nicola Street |
| 1911 to 1923 | 1129 Pacific Avenue |
| 1924 to 1925 | 4150 Osler Avenue |
| 1926 | 1129 Pacific Avenue |
| 1927 to 1929 | 2435 West Seventh Avenue |
| 1930 to 1931 | 3061 West Fifth Avenue |
| 1932 | 1215 Bute Street |
| 1933 | 1225 Davie Street |
| 1934 | Number 1, 1330 Bute Street |
| 1935 and 1936 | 1275 Barclay Street |
| 1937 and 1938 | 1114 Barclay Street |
| 1939 | 1122 Bute Street |
| 1940 and 1941 | Not listed under Vancouver names |
| 1942 and 1943 | 1315 West Georgia Street |
| 1943 | 1676 Pendrell Street (death certificate) |
Albert continued as the manager of Nippon Kinyu Sha Limited until 1922, when the bank stopped its business and liquidated its assets.
After Nippon Kinyu Sha went out of business, Albert worked with a series of real estate brokers.
Albert died in Vancouver on October 31, 1943. He was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver.
Annie died in Coquitlam, British Columbia, on January 30, 1952. She was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver.
Albert and Annie had the following children.
Sarah Hay Irene Gardner
Sarah Hay Irene Gardner was born in Belfast, Ireland, on January 11, 1896. (She was often called “Irene.”)
On July 28, 1920, in Vancouver, Irene married Thomas Hoey McGown, who was a clerk. He had served with the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Thomas was born in Vancouver on December 26, 1894. His parents were James McGown and Jessie Hoey.
Vancouver Social Register and Club Directory, 1914, page 45.
![Vancouver Daily World, July 29, 1920, page 6, column 5 [excerpt]; [similar notice in Vancouver Province, July 29, 1920, page 8].](https://westendvancouver.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/irene-gardner-and-thomas-mcgown-marriage-description-vancouver-daily-world-july-29-1920-page-6-column-5.jpg)
In 1930, Irene and Thomas were living in San Francisco, California. Thomas was working as a longshoreman.
By 1941, they were back in Canada. Thomas was a timekeeper with B.C. Marine Engineers and Shipbuilders Ltd.
Sometime before 1942, Thomas and Irene were no longer living together.
Thomas died in Vancouver on February 19, 1942. He was buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Irene died in Essondale, British Columbia, on December 24, 1961. She was buried in Coquitlam, British Columbia.
Thomas and Irene had the following children: Albert (“Bert”) James McGown (1921-1995) and Margaret McGown.
George Norman Gardner
George Norman Gardner was born in Belfast, Ireland, on April 8, 1897.
He travelled to Canada with his parents in 1902.
He worked as a bookkeeper.
In 1918, he was drafted to serve in the Canadian Expeditionary Force
In 1921, he became an associate member of the Illuminating Engineering Society.
![Transactions of the Illuminating Engineering Society, volume 16, November 20, 1921, page 113; https://archive.org/stream/illuminatingengi16illu#page/n146/mode/1up [selected and edited portions].](https://westendvancouver.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/george-norman-gardner-transactions-of-the-illuminating-engineering-society-volume-16-november-20-1921-page-113.jpg)
On June 28, 1922, in Vancouver, he married Alzina Irene Duke. She was born on December 29, 1898, in Ottawa, Ontario. Her parents were Robert Henry Duke (1871-1911) and Barbara Elzina Snell (1872-1954).
George died in Vancouver on December 24, 1962. He was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver.
Alzina died in Vancouver on May 28, 1984. She was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver.
Sources
Richard Gardner (father of Albert Victor Gardner)
“Ireland Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FT1K-6YS : 4 December 2014), MARRIAGES entry for Richard Gardner; citing Belfast, 1857, vol. 2, p. 983, General Registry, Custom House, Dublin; FHL microfilm 101,246.
Belfast Weekly News – 4 July, 1857; http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~econnolly/bwnextracts/bwn18570700.html: July 1, in May Street Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Dr. Cooke, Mr Richard Gardner, of Belfast, to Miss Annie Cairnduff, of Ballynafeigh.
Re: Vints of Northern Ireland; By Paul Robinson July 16, 2011; http://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/vint/104/: “1894–Annie Smith Vint, eldest dau of George A. S. Vint of Belfast, and cousin of the Rev. James Louden, was married by her cousin to Albert Victor Gardner, youngest son of the late Richard Gardner.
Irish Genealogy: Name: Richard Gardner; Year of Death: 1894; Group Registration ID: 3968122; SR District/Reg Area: Belfast; Deceased Age at Death: 58; https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_returns/deaths_1894/05969/4696809.pdf
“Ireland Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FTZJ-X2H : 4 December 2014), DEATHS entry for Richard Gardner; citing Belfast, Apr – Jun 1894, vol. 1, p. 182, General Registry, Custom House, Dublin; FHL microfilm 101,598.
“Ireland Calendar of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZ5Z-6XY : 12 December 2014), Richard Gardner, 16 May 1894; citing 00169, 005014908, Principal Probate Registry, Dublin; 100,994.
Annie Cairnduff (mother of Albert Victor Gardner
“Ireland Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FT1K-HYS : 4 December 2014), MARRIAGES entry for Anne Carnduff; citing Belfast, 1857, vol. 2, p. 983, General Registry, Custom House, Dublin; FHL microfilm 101,246.
Belfast Weekly News – 4 July, 1857; http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~econnolly/bwnextracts/bwn18570700.html: July 1, in May Street Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Dr. Cooke, Mr Richard Gardner, of Belfast, to Miss Annie Cairnduff, of Ballynafeigh.
“Ireland Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FTF3-63K : 4 December 2014), DEATHS entry for Annie Gardner; citing Belfast, Oct – Dec 1903, vol. 1, p. 228, General Registry, Custom House, Dublin; FHL microfilm 101,602.
Albert Victor Gardner
“Ireland Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FY1B-JYW : 4 December 2014), BIRTHS entry for Albert Victor Gardner; citing Belfast, 1873, vol. 1, p. 286, General Registry, Custom House, Dublin; FHL microfilm 101,050.
“Ireland Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FYHR-94F : 4 December 2014), MARRIAGES entry for Albert Victor Gardner; citing Belfast, Jul – Sep 1894, vol. 1, p. 364, General Registry, Custom House, Dublin; FHL microfilm 101,257.
Re: Vints of Northern Ireland; By Paul Robinson July 16, 2011; http://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/vint/104/: “1894–Annie Smith Vint, eldest dau of George A. S. Vint of Belfast, and cousin of the Rev. James Louden, was married by her cousin to Albert Victor Gardner, youngest son of the late Richard Gardner.
“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2QSY-N9S : 27 December 2014), Albert V Gardner, Aug 1902; citing Immigration, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, T-480, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2Q3C-73J : 27 December 2014), Albert Victor Gardner, Aug 1905; citing Immigration, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, T-485, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
“Canada Census, 1906,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHJ5-1T9 : 1 April 2016), Albert N Gardner, 3C, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario.
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-99S6 : 15 July 2016), Albert Gardner, 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=63874&highlight=48&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Albert+Gardner.
“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2HLH-NJ9 : 27 December 2014), A V Gardner, Mar 1913; citing Immigration, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, T-4746, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
1921 Canada Census; Albert Gardner; 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, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL2G-PLL : 13 April 2017), Albert Victor Gardner, 1943.
Albert Victor Gardner, death notice, Vancouver Province, November 1, 1943, page 21; Vancouver Sun, November 1, 1945, page 15: “Gardner—On Oct. 31, 1943, at his residence, 1676 Pendrell St., Albert Victor Gardner, retired banker, aged 70 years. Survived by his wife, Annie; 1 son, George N. Gardner, city; 1 daughter, Mrs. T. H. McGown of New Westminster. Funeral service in Center & Hanna Chapel Tues. afternoon, Nov. 2, at 2 o’clock., Rev. A.E. Cooke officiating. Committal Mountain View Cemetery.”
Albert V. Gardner, obituary, Vancouver Province, November 3, 1943, page 20: “Last tribute to Albert Victor Gardner, 70, retired banker, of 1676 Pendrell, who died Sunday, was paid Monday in Center & Hanna Funeral Chapel, with Rev. A.E. Cook officiating. Burial took place in Mountain View Cemetery. Born in Belfast, Ireland, he came to Vancouver in 1903 [sic]. He retired in 1923. Mr. Gardner is survived by his wife; one son, George N., Vancouver, and one daughter, Mrs. T.H. McGown of New Westminster.”
“Albert V. Gardner, Former Banker, Buried,” Vancouver Sun, November 3, 1943, page 16:
“Funeral of Albert Victor Gardner, 70, 1676 Pendrell Street, former banker, who died Sunday, was held Tuesday from Center & Hanna’s Chapel to Mountain View Cemetery. Rev. A.E. Cooke officiated.
Mr. Gardner, born in Belfast, Ireland, came to Canada 41 years ago, and had lived in Vancouver 36 years. He retired in 1923. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. T.H. McGown, New Westminster, and a son, G. Norman Gardner.”
Find A Grave; Albert Victor Gardner; https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=26278904: Birth: Dec. 3, 1872; Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland; Death: Oct. 31, 1943; Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; Family links: Spouse: Annie Smith Vint Gardner (1872 – 1952); Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. Plot: HORNE1/1/0/004/0003 (27)
George Andrew Smith Vint (father of Annie Smith Vint)
“Ireland Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FY9M-GZQ : 4 December 2014), MARRIAGES entry for George Andrew Smith Vint; citing Larne, 1868, vol. 16, p. 805, General Registry, Custom House, Dublin; FHL microfilm 101,250.
“Ireland Marriages, 1619-1898,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FGZT-L2P : 12 December 2014), George Andrew Smith Vint and Maggie Vint, 27 Oct 1868; citing Carrickfergus, Antrim, Ireland, reference p805 ln5, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 101,534.
“Ireland Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FTXM-1J3 : 4 December 2014), DEATHS entry for George Andrew Smyth Vint; citing Belfast, Apr – Jun 1901, vol. 1, p. 203, General Registry, Custom House, Dublin; FHL microfilm 101,601.
“BillionGraves Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKD2-XPCY : 15 September 2015), George Andrew Smith Vint, died 22 Jun 1901; citing BillionGraves (http://www.billiongraves.com : 2012), Burial at Balmoral Cemetery, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom; https://billiongraves.com/grave/person/14447647.
Margaret Vint (mother of Annie Smith Vint)
“Ireland Marriages, 1619-1898,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FGZT-L2L : 12 December 2014), George Andrew Smith Vint and Maggie Vint, 27 Oct 1868; citing Carrickfergus, Antrim, Ireland, reference p805 ln5, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 101,534.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLGD-GZQ : 13 April 2017), Margaret Vint, 1929.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVGH-268N : 13 December 2015), Margaret Vint, 1929; Burial, Victoria, Capital Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Ross Bay Cemetery; citing record ID 121317841, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=121317841.
Annie Smith Vint (wife of Albert Victor Gardner)
“Ireland Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FY36-DQM : 4 December 2014), MARRIAGES entry for Annie Smith Vint; citing Belfast, 1875, vol. 16, p. 421, General Registry, Custom House, Dublin; FHL microfilm 101,252.
“Ireland Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FYHP-P3Y : 4 December 2014), MARRIAGES entry for Annie Smith Vint; citing Belfast, Jul – Sep 1894, vol. 1, p. 364, General Registry, Custom House, Dublin; FHL microfilm 101,257.
Re: Vints of Northern Ireland; By Paul Robinson July 16, 2011; http://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/vint/104/: “1894–Annie Smith Vint, eldest dau of George A. S. Vint of Belfast, and cousin of the Rev. James Louden, was married by her cousin to Albert Victor Gardner, youngest son of the late Richard Gardner.
“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2QSY-N93 : 27 December 2014), Gardner, Aug 1902; citing Immigration, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, T-480, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
“Canada Census, 1906,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHJ5-1TS : 1 April 2016), Annie Gardner in household of Albert N Gardner, 3C, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario.
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-99SX : 15 July 2016), Annie Gardner in entry for Albert Gardner, 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=63874&highlight=49&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Annie+Gardner.
“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2HLH-NJS : 27 December 2014), Gardner, Mar 1913; citing Immigration, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, T-4746, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
1921 Canada Census; Annie Smith Gardner in household of Albert Gardner; 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, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLRR-YXN : 13 April 2017), Annie Smith Gardner, 1952.
Annie Smith Gardner, death notice, Vancouver Province, January 31, 1952, page 30; Vancouver Sun, January 31, 1952, page 25; https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bxxlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=mYkNAAAAIBAJ&pg=2258%2C4321137: “Gardner—Passed away Jan. 30, 1952, Annie Smith Gardner of Vancouver, B.C., age 79 years. Survived by 1 son, George of Vancouver, 1 daughter, Mrs. T. McGown, New Westminster; also 1 brother and 4 sisters, 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Funeral service Friday, Feb. 1, at 3 p.m., in the Paterson Funeral Home, New Westminster, Rev. George Turpin officiating. Interment Mountain View Cemetery.”
Find A Grave; Annie Smith Vint Gardner; https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=26278905: “Birth: Sep. 26, 1872; Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland; Death: Jan. 30, 1952; Coquitlam, Greater Vancouver Regional District; British Columbia, Canada; Family links: Spouse: Albert Victor Gardner (1872 – 1943); Burial: Mountain View Cemetery; Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; Plot: HORNE1/1/0/004/0003 (27).
George Norman Gardner (son of Albert Victor Gardner)
“Ireland Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FBNF-HXQ : 4 December 2014), BIRTHS entry for George Norman Gardner; citing Belfast, Apr – Jun 1897, vol. 1, p. 451, General Registry, Custom House, Dublin; FHL microfilm 101,066.
“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2QSY-N97 : 27 December 2014), Gus N Gardner, Aug 1902; citing Immigration, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, T-480, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2Q3C-73V : 27 December 2014), Norman Gardner, Aug 1905; citing Immigration, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, T-485, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
“Canada Census, 1906,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHJ5-1TQ : 1 April 2016), George N Gardner in household of Albert N Gardner, 3C, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario.
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-99SN : 16 July 2016), Norman Gardner, 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=63875&highlight=1&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Norman+Gardner.
“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2HLH-NJQ : 27 December 2014), George Gardner, Mar 1913; citing Immigration, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, T-4746, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
Canadian Expeditionary Force; Name: Gardner, George Norman; Regimental Number: 2024966; Date of Birth: 08/04/1897; Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 3406 – 23; Item Number: 409805; Record Group: Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF); http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/personnel-records/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=409805; Digitized service file: B3406-S023; http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?op=pdf&app=CEF&id=B3406-S023.
1921 Canada Census; George Gardner in household of Albert Gardner; 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 Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDZ1-T4X : 21 January 2016), George Norman Gardner and Alzina Irene Duke, 28 Jun 1922; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13743, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,225.
“United States Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1895-1956,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XGYK-84X : 27 November 2014), George Norman Gardner, 22 Jun 1941; from “Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1954,” database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2010); citing Ship , arrival port Laurier, Washington,, line , NARA microfilm publication Imusawa1917a, Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, RG 85, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 082628.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLT6-1HM : 13 April 2017), George Norman Gardner, 1962.
- Norman Gardner, death notice, Vancouver Province, December 27, 1962, page 19; Vancouver Sun, December 27, 1962, page 36: “Gardner—December 24, 1962, G. Norman Gardner of 7326 Granville St., aged 65 years. A member of Ryerson United Church, also Vancouver Kiwanis Club. Survived by his loving wife, Irene. Rev. G. Turpin, D.D., and Rev. M.W. Stevenson will conduct the funeral service in Mount Pleasant Chapel, Kingsway at Eleventh Ave., Friday, December 28, at 1 p.m. Interment Mountain View Cemetery.”
Robert Henry Duke (father of Alzina Irene Duke)
“Canada Census, 1881,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVFD-XFQ : 30 June 2017), Robert Henry Duke in household of William Duke, Mono, Cardwell, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 4; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13253, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,889.
“Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMKZ-ZZC : 10 April 2015), Robert Henry Duke and Barbara Snell, 01 Jan 1895; citing registration , Mono, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,870,708.
“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHLB-PWW : 27 April 2017), Robert Henry Duke, Ottawa (city/cité), Ontario, Canada; citing p. 11, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLK1-C2P : 13 April 2017), Robert Henry Duke, 1911.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVV5-3M87 : 13 December 2015), Robert Henry Duke, 1911; Burial, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Mountain View Cemetery; citing record ID 26280459, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=26280459.
Barbara Elzina Snell (mother of Alzina Irene Duke)
“Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMKZ-ZZD : 10 April 2015), Robert Henry Duke and Barbara Snell, 01 Jan 1895; citing registration , Mono, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,870,708.
“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHLB-PW4 : 27 April 2017), Barbara Duke, Ottawa (city/cité), Ontario, Canada; citing p. 11, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL5M-813 : 13 April 2017), Barbara Elzina Duke, 1954.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVV5-3M7X : 13 December 2015), Barbara E. Duke, 1954; Burial, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Mountain View Cemetery; citing record ID 26280458, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=26280458.
Alzina Irene Duke (wife of George Norman Gardner)
“Ontario Births, 1869-1912,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZ14-RQ6 : 10 August 2017), Alzina Irene Duke, 29 Dec 1898; citing Birth, Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada, citing Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 2,021,631.
“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHLB-PWC : 27 April 2017), Alzina Irone Duke in household of Barbara Duke, Ottawa (city/cité), Ontario, Canada; citing p. 11, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDZ1-T48 : 21 January 2016), George Norman Gardner and Alzina Irene Duke, 28 Jun 1922; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13743, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,225.
“Idaho, Eastport, Arrival Manifests, 1924-1956,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KF6H-2FS : 30 December 2014), Alzina Irene Gardner, 1941; citing Immigration, Eastport, Idaho, United States, NARA microfilm publication A3460 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
“United States Border Crossings from Canada to United States, 1895-1956,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XGYK-846 : 27 November 2014), Alzina Irene Gardner, 22 Jun 1941; from “Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1954,” database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2010); citing Ship , arrival port Laurier, Washington,, line , NARA microfilm publication Imusawa1917a, Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, RG 85, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 082628.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL1T-2Y8 : 13 April 2017), Alzina Irene Gardner, 1984; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/b5151ebc-8547-47bc-8fba-ba399cfe3eb5.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVV5-3FG3 : 13 December 2015), Alzina Irene Gardner, ; Burial, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Mountain View Cemetery; citing record ID 26353465, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=26353465.
Sarah Hay Irene Gardner (daughter of Albert Victor Gardner)
“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2QSY-N9Q : 27 December 2014), Sarah Gardner, Aug 1902; citing Immigration, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, T-480, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
“Canada Census, 1906,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHJ5-1T3 : 1 April 2016), Irene Gardner in household of Albert N Gardner, 3C, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario.
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-99SF : 15 July 2016), Irene Gardner in entry for Albert Gardner, 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=63874&highlight=50&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Irene+Gardner.
“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2HLH-NJ3 : 27 December 2014), Sarah Gardner, Mar 1913; citing Immigration, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, T-4746, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDZB-N4P : 21 January 2016), Thomas Hoey Mcgown and Sarah Hay Irene Gardner, 28 Jul 1920; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B12905, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,032,874.
“United States Census, 1930,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCNS-LDF : accessed 20 September 2017), Irene Mcgown in household of Thomas H Mcgown, San Francisco (Districts 251-409), San Francisco, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 298, sheet 18B, line 75, family 504, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 205; FHL microfilm 2,339,940.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLTC-1QM : 13 April 2017), Sarah Hay Irene Mcgown, 1961.
James Mcgown (father of Thomas Hoey McGown)
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-999P : 15 July 2016), James Mcgown, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,661.
Jessie Hoey (mother of Thomas Hoey McGown)
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-9995 : 15 July 2016), Jessie Mcgown in entry for James Mcgown, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,661.
Thomas Hoey McGown (husband of Sarah Hay Irene Gardner)
British Columbia Birth Registrations; Registration Number: 1894-09-117923; Thomas Hoey Mcgown; BC Archives Microfilm Number: B1381; 1GSU Microfilm Number:2134881Event date of birth: December 26, 1894; place of birth: Vancouver; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/fb1a1871-37de-4629-9d4e-8e675e1becde
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-999T : 15 July 2016), Thomas Mcgown in entry for James Mcgown, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,661.
Canadian Expeditionary Force; Name: Mcgown, Thomas Hoey; Rank: GNR; Regimental Number: 339262; Date of Birth: 26/12/1894; Place of Birth: Vancouver BC Canada; Enlistment Date: 1916-09-07; Place of Enlistment: Vancouver BC Canada; Unit: 68th Overseas Depot Field Battery; Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 6852 – 45; Item Number: 155563; Record Group: Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF); http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/personnel-records/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=155563; digitized service file: B6852-S045; http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?op=pdf&app=CEF&id=B6852-S045.
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDZB-N4T : 21 January 2016), Thomas Hoey Mcgown and Sarah Hay Irene Gardner, 28 Jul 1920; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B12905, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,032,874.
“United States Census, 1930,” database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCNS-LDX : accessed 20 September 2017), Thomas H Mcgown, San Francisco (Districts 251-409), San Francisco, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 298, sheet 18B, line 74, family 504, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 205; FHL microfilm 2,339,940.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLRP-LWT : 13 April 2017), Thomas Hoey Mcgown, 1942.
“T.H. McGown Dies; Shipbuilding Official,” Vancouver Sun, February 20, 1942, page 2:
“T.H. (Tom) McGown, 3887 West Fourteenth Avenue, timekeeper with the B.C. Marine Engineers & Shipbuilders Ltd., and a well-known and popular figure in maritime circles, died suddenly Wednesday.
Mr. McGown served overseas in the First Great War, an on his return to Canada became associated with the above company in 1918. Later he went south to work in California, and returned two and a half years ago to once more join the B.C. Marine Engineers & Shipbuilders.
He leaves his mother; a son, Tom. With the RCAF, and a daughter, Peggy.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.”
“Thomas McGown Passes Away Here,” Vancouver Province, February 20, 1942, page 8:
“Death occurred Wednesday of Thomas Howey McGown, 48, of 3887 West Fourteenth. Mr. McGowan was employed in the B.C. Marine Company, and was well known to shipping men.
Born in Vancouver, son of Mrs. McGowan [sic] and the late James McGown, pioneer residents of this city, Mr. McGown attended Dawson and King Edward schools and McGill University.
Mr. McGown served overseas with the 69th Batters, C.E.F., returning to Canada on the Empress of Asia.
He had been in poor health for some time before this death.
Surviving are a son, Bert, R.C.A.F., Montreal; a daughter, Margaret, at home; his mother, Mrs. James McGown, Vancouver; a brother, James, in Kamloops; two sisters, Jessie at home and Mrs. S. Beckett in Ontario.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. from Nunn & Thomson Funeral Chapel, with Rev. James Evans officiating. Interment will be in the Masonic Cemetery, Burnaby.”
Thomas Hoey McGown, death notice, Vancouver Province, February 20, 1942, page 21; Vancouver Sun, February 20, 1942, page 18: “McGown—Passed away Feb. 18, 1942, Thomas Hoey McGown, 3887 @. 14th Ave., in his 48th year. Survived by 1 son, Bert in the R.C.A.F., Montreal; 1 daughter, Margaret at home. His mother Mrs. James McGown, Vancouver; 1 brother, James McGown, Kamloops, B.C.; 2 sisters, Miss Jessie at home, Mrs. Stanley (Margaret) Beckett in Collingwood, Ont. Funeral service Saturday, Feb. 21st, 8:30 p.m., in Nunn & Thomson’s Chapel, 10th Ave. and Cambie St., Rev. James Evans officiating. Interment, Masonic Cemetery, Burnaby.
Albert (“Bert”) James McGown (son of Sarah Hay Irene Gardner)
“United States Census, 1930,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCNS-LDN : accessed 20 September 2017), Albert J Mcgown in household of Thomas H Mcgown, San Francisco (Districts 251-409), San Francisco, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 298, sheet 18B, line 76, family 504, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 205; FHL microfilm 2,339,940.
“Washington, Seattle, Passenger Lists, 1890-1957,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KDZX-3VD : 4 December 2014), Albert J Mcgown, 1940; citing Seattle, King, Washington, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1383, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.; FHL microfilm 2,266,241.
“United States Social Security Death Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JBWJ-BMK : 20 May 2014), Albert J Mcgown, 15 Nov 1995; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007: Albert James McGown; Birth Date: 24 Jul 1921; birth place: Vancouver B. C.; Death Date: 15 Nov 1995; Father: Thomas H McGown; Mother: Irene Gardiner; SSN: 703095103.
Margaret (“Peggy”) McGown (daughter of Sarah Hay Irene Gardner)
Margaret McGown was living at home when her father died in 1942.
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