Massey, William John (1864-1952)

Henderson’s City of Vancouver and North Vancouver Directory, 1910, Part 2, page 963.
Henderson’s City of Vancouver and North Vancouver Directory, 1910, Part 2, page 963.

William John Massey was a merchant and importer. He lived at 2044 Comox Street from 1910 to 1915.

Family Background and Early Life

William John Massey was born in Muskoka, Ontario, on April 8, 1864 (or 1865). His parents were Joseph Massey (1837–1885) and Mary Lang (1836–1883).

In 1871 and 1881 he was living with his parents in Toronto.

He took part in the Riel Rebellion in 1885.

By 1888 he was a commercial traveller with the wholesale grocery firm of J.W. Lang and Company.

Toronto City Directory, 1888, page 718; http://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/pdfs/1316282_4.pdf.
Toronto City Directory, 1888, page 718; http://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/pdfs/1316282_4.pdf.

Marriage and Life in Toronto

On June 6, 1888, in Waterloo, Ontario, William married Dorothy Ann Ellis. She was born in Waterloo on February 4, 1865. Her parents were William E. Ellis (1819-1891) and Nancy Andrews Nelles (1830-1907).

William’s first two children were born in Toronto, in 1891 and 1895.

According to some sources, William arrived in Vancouver in 1894, and he lived for a time on Kitsilano Beach. This story may be true, but the Vancouver directories did not list William until 1899. As well, it appears that William was still living in Toronto until 1898.

In the 1895 Toronto directory, William was a manager at J.W. Lang and Company, which was the same place he had been working in 1888.

Toronto City Directory, 1895, page 1017; http://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/pdfs/tcd1895.pdf.
Toronto City Directory, 1895, page 1017; http://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/pdfs/tcd1895.pdf.

In 1898, he was a commercial traveller for the wholesale liquor firm of F.J. Lumsden and Company.

Toronto City Directory, 1898, page 1041; http://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/pdfs/tcd1898.pdf.
Toronto City Directory, 1898, page 1041; http://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/pdfs/tcd1898.pdf.
Toronto City Directory, 1898, page 1041; http://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/pdfs/tcd1898.pdf.
Toronto City Directory, 1898, page 1041; http://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/pdfs/tcd1898.pdf.

As well there are references to a “W.J. Massey, of Toronto” who was travelling in southeastern British Columbia in 1897.

The Grand Forks Miner, March 20, 1897, page 4, column 1; https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/bcnewspapers/gfminer/items/1.0081850#p3z1r0f:
The Grand Forks Miner, March 20, 1897, page 4, column 1; https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/bcnewspapers/gfminer/items/1.0081850#p3z1r0f:
The Grand Forks Miner, March 20, 1897, page 5, column 2; [selected portions]; https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/bcnewspapers/gfminer/items/1.0081850#p4z-1r0f:
The Grand Forks Miner, March 20, 1897, page 5, column 2; [selected portions]; https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/bcnewspapers/gfminer/items/1.0081850#p4z-1r0f:

To Vancouver

William first appeared in the Vancouver directories in 1899. He was a wholesale wines and spirits merchant, and he was living at 1122 Alberni Street.

Williams’ Official BC Directory, 1899, page 649.
Williams’ Official BC Directory, 1899, page 649.

He lived at the following addresses in Vancouver.

18991122 Alberni Street
1899-19011016 Nelson Street
1902 and 19031078 Pendrell Street
1904 to 19061119 Thurlow Street
19071040 Cardero Street
1908833 Pender Street
1909837 Pender Street
1910 to 19152044 Comox Street
1916Number 28, 1091 Broughton Street
1917 to 1952445 West 10th Avenue

In 1900, the Vancouver Board of License Commissioners gave William a wholesale liquor license.

Vancouver Daily World, June 22, 1900, page 8, column 4.
Vancouver Daily World, June 22, 1900, page 8, column 4.

In 1903 he was a wholesale liquor dealer and the proprietor of the Clarence Hotel.

Henderson’s BC Gazetteer and Directory, 1903, page 757.
Henderson’s BC Gazetteer and Directory, 1903, page 757.
Clarence Hotel building at Seymour and Pender Streets, early 1900s, Vancouver City Archives, LGN 708; http://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/clarence-hotel-building-at-seymour-and-pender-streets.
Clarence Hotel building at Seymour and Pender Streets, early 1900s, Vancouver City Archives, LGN 708; http://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/clarence-hotel-building-at-seymour-and-pender-streets.

In 1904 William and Dorothy moved to 1119 Thurlow Street, which still exists as part of the Mole Hill community in Vancouver’s West End. (See 1119 Thurlow Street; Vancouver Heritage Site Finder, Vancouver Heritage Foundation; https://www.heritagesitefinder.ca/location/1119-thurlow-st-vancouver-bc/.)

1119 Thurlow Street; Google Streets; searched October 6, 2017; image dated April 2009.
1119 Thurlow Street; Google Streets; searched October 6, 2017; image dated April 2009.

In 1907 William built a new building on the north side of the 800 block of Pender Street. He established the W.J. Massey Automobile and Bicycle Company, which sold trucks and Rambler automobiles.

Vancouver Daily World, May 18, 1907, page 18, column 4.
Vancouver Daily World, May 18, 1907, page 18, column 4.
British Columbia Saturday Sunset, September 14, 1907, page 9, columns 5-6.
British Columbia Saturday Sunset, September 14, 1907, page 9, columns 5-6.
Vancouver Daily World, Saturday, May 16, 1908, page 24, columns 1-2.
Vancouver Daily World, Saturday, May 16, 1908, page 24, columns 1-2.
[Men in a car outside The W.J. Massey Automobile and Bicycle Company], about 1909, Vancouver City Archives, Trans P149.10; http://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/men-in-car-outside-w-j-massey-automobile-and-bicycle-company.
[Men in a car outside The W.J. Massey Automobile and Bicycle Company], about 1909, Vancouver City Archives, Trans P149.10; http://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/men-in-car-outside-w-j-massey-automobile-and-bicycle-company.

The car in the photograph above is similar to this 1906 Rambler Model 15.

1906 Rambler Model 15; https://www.periodpaper.com/collections/american-other/products/1906-ad-antique-rambler-model-15-car-thos-b-jeffery-original-advertising-062825-cl4-477 [edited image].
1906 Rambler Model 15; https://www.periodpaper.com/collections/american-other/products/1906-ad-antique-rambler-model-15-car-thos-b-jeffery-original-advertising-062825-cl4-477 [edited image].

This portion of the 1910 fire insurance plan shows the location of the building at 833 West Pender Street, and refers to the rooms above the main level of the garage.

Goad’s Atlas of Vancouver, volume 1, 1910 [reprinted 1920], plate 3; Seymour Street to Burrard Inlet to Hornby Street to Pender Street]; City of Vancouver Archives, Item: 1972-582.02; http://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/plate-3-seymour-street-to-burrard-inlet-to-hornby-street-to-pender-street.
Goad’s Atlas of Vancouver, volume 1, 1910 [reprinted 1920], plate 3; Seymour Street to Burrard Inlet to Hornby Street to Pender Street]; City of Vancouver Archives, Item: 1972-582.02; http://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/plate-3-seymour-street-to-burrard-inlet-to-hornby-street-to-pender-street.

The rooms above the garage were available to rent.

Vancouver Daily World, May 16, 1908, page 20, column 7.
Vancouver Daily World, May 16, 1908, page 20, column 7.

William kept the Pender Street property for only a short time. By the fall of 1909, the newspapers reported that he had sold the property for $75,000.

Victoria Daily Colonist, September 23, 1909, page 5; http://archive.org/stream/dailycolonist19090923uvic/19090923#page/n4/mode/1up.
Victoria Daily Colonist, September 23, 1909, page 5; http://archive.org/stream/dailycolonist19090923uvic/19090923#page/n4/mode/1up.

In 1910 a house at 2044 Comox Street became available for rent.

Vancouver Daily World, February 11, 1910, page 36, column 6.
Vancouver Daily World, February 11, 1910, page 36, column 6.

In 1910, the Massey family moved into 2044 Comox Street, and they stayed there until 1915.

In October 1910, William published notices of intention to buy property on Nelson Island. (One notice was for himself. In the other notice William was an agent for Lachlan Neil Mackechnie (who lived at 2055 Beach Avenue from 1911 to 1926).

Vancouver Daily World, October 20, 1910, page 16, column 5.
Vancouver Daily World, October 20, 1910, page 16, column 5.
Vancouver Daily World, October 19, 1910, page 17, column 4.
Vancouver Daily World, October 19, 1910, page 17, column 4.

In the spring of 1911 William bought the power yacht “Limit.”

Vancouver Daily World, April 22, 1911, page 16, column 3.
Vancouver Daily World, April 22, 1911, page 16, column 3.

In 1911 William, along with his older son and several other companions, took “Limit” on a deer-hunting trip. They spent most of their time at Hotham Sound, on Jervis Inlet.

“Hunters Return Well Laden with Game from North,” Vancouver Daily World, November 21, 1911, page 18, columns 1-2.
“Hunters Return Well Laden with Game from North,” Vancouver Daily World, November 21, 1911, page 18, columns 1-2.

In 1914, William and Dorothy appeared in the Vancouver society directory.

Vancouver Social Register and Club Directory, 1914, page 44.
Vancouver Social Register and Club Directory, 1914, page 44.

In 1916, William and Dorothy lived briefly at number 28 in the Broughton Apartments at 1091 Broughton Street.

Broughton apartments, about 1910, City of Vancouver Archives, CVA 99-98, http://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/broughton-apartments.
Broughton apartments, about 1910, City of Vancouver Archives, CVA 99-98, http://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/broughton-apartments.

In 1917 they moved to 445 West 10th Avenue, near the corner of Yukon Street. William lived at that address until 1952.

William belonged to the following clubs: Burrard Yacht Club; A.F. & A.M.; Royal Arch Masons; Columbian Preceptory Knights Templar; Gizeh Temple of AAONMS.

Dorothy died in Vancouver on December 10, 1927. She was buried in Ocean View Burial Park in Burnaby, British Columbia.

On March 6, 1930 in Vancouver, William married Dorothy’s sister, Maretta Jane Ellis. She was born in Waterloo, Ontario, on November 6, 1868. Maretta died in Vancouver on October 20, 1948. She was buried in Ocean View Burial Park in Burnaby.

William died in Vancouver on November 30, 1952. He was buried in Ocean View Burial Park in Burnaby.

William and Dorothy had the following children.

William Nelles Massey

William Nelles Massey was born in Toronto on August 9, 1891.

In 1921 he was living with his parents.

In 1927 he was the proprietor of a garage.

On November 19, 1927, in Vancouver, he married Beatrice Emma Keynes. She was born on February 2, 1905, in Croydon, England. Her parents were William Albert Keynes and Beatrice Mary Elsdon.

William later worked as a marine engineer.

William died on March 11, 1967, in Hope British Columbia. He was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Hope.

Beatrice died in Surrey, British Columbia, on April 2, 1987.

James Harold Massey

James Harold Massey (sometimes called “Harold”) was born in Toronto, Ontario, on March 29, 1896.

In 1921 he was living with his parents.

He married Marie Julie La Casse. She was born on February 16, 1893. Her parents were Emmanuel and Emily La Casse.

In 1952, James and Marie were living in Victoria, British Columbia.

James died in Nanaimo, British Columbia on May 10, 1974. He was buried in Nanaimo Cemetery.

Marie died in Vancouver on April 2, 1980. She was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver.

James and Marie had a son: William Harold Massey, who was born in 1924. He was a talented artist and musician who became a Benedictine monk, and was known as Rev. Dunstan Massey.

Dorothy Mae Massey

Dorothy Mae Massey was born in Kamloops, British Columbia, on January 7, 1902.

In 1921 she was living with her parents.

On November 2, 1923, in Vancouver, she married Rowland Alison Thomson (1896–1956).

She later married Cecil George Englehart (1903-1951) and James Cairns.

Dorothy died in Nanaimo, British Columbia, on August 31, 1968. She was buried in Nanaimo Municipal Cemetery.

Sources

Joseph Massey (father of William John Massey)

Joseph Massey (1837–1885); Birth 24 MAY 1837, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, England; Death 4 DEC 1885,  Toronto, Ontario, Canada (ancestry.ca)

“Ontario, County Marriage Registers, 1858-1869,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2YM-MD3K : 31 March 2017), Joseph Massey and Mary Lang, 07 Apr 1862; citing Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,030,065.

“Canada Census, 1871,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M43R-566 : 2 April 2016), Joseph Massey, St Partick’s Ward, West Toronto, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 89, line 19; Library and Archives Canada film number C-9970, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 4,396,300; http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/1871/pdf/4396300_00577.pdf.

“Canada Census, 1881,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVFS-TWD : 30 June 2017), Joseph Massey, St-John’s Ward, Toronto (City), Ontario, Canada; citing p. 64; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13246, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,882.

“Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JNLC-X6X : 25 June 2015), Joseph Massey, 04 Dec 1885; citing York, Toronto, Ontario, yr 1885 cn 21922, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,853,480.

“Ontario, Toronto Trust Cemeteries, 1826-1989,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KH6C-QR9 : 28 November 2014), Joseph Massey, 06 Dec 1885; citing Toronto, Ontario, Canada, section and lot Single Adults 187, line 2841, volume Volume 01, 1876-1896, Toronto Trust Cemeteris, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,617,049.

Mary Lang (father of William John Massey)

Mary Lang (1836–1883); Birth 1836, Ireland; Death 16 NOV 1883 • York, Ontario, Canada (ancestry.ca)

“Ontario, County Marriage Registers, 1858-1869,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2YM-HYYJ : 31 March 2017), Joseph Massey and Mary Lang, 07 Apr 1862; citing Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,030,065.

“Canada Census, 1871,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M43R-56T : 2 April 2016), Mary Massey, St Partick’s Ward, West Toronto, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 89, line 20; Library and Archives Canada film number C-9970, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 4,396,300; http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/1871/pdf/4396300_00577.pdf.

“Canada Census, 1881,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVFS-TW6 : 30 June 2017), Mary Massey in household of Joseph Massey, St-John’s Ward, Toronto (City), Ontario, Canada; citing p. 64; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13246, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,882.

“Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J6Z2-22Z : 24 June 2015), Mary Massey, 16 Nov 1883; citing Toronto, York, Ontario, yr 1883 cn 21257, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,853,241.

“Ontario, Toronto Trust Cemeteries, 1826-1989,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KH6Z-LXB : 28 November 2014), Mary Massey, 17 Nov 1883; citing Toronto, Ontario, Canada, section and lot A 184, line 10300, volume Volume 07, 1883-1891, Toronto Trust Cemeteris, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,617,041.

William John Massey

“Canada Census, 1871,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M43R-5F3 : 2 April 2016), Wm John Massey, St Partick’s Ward, West Toronto, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 90, line 1; Library and Archives Canada film number C-9970, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 4,396,300; http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/1871/pdf/4396300_00578.pdf.

“Canada Census, 1881,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVFS-TWX : 30 June 2017), Wm. John Massey in household of Joseph Massey, St-John’s Ward, Toronto (City), Ontario, Canada; citing p. 64; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13246, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,882.

“Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMV7-FM9 : 10 April 2015), William John Massey and Dorothy Ann Ellis, 06 Jun 1888; citing registration , Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,870,222.

“Canada Census, 1891,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWGF-F76 : 3 August 2016), William J Massey, St Stephens Ward, Toronto City, Ontario, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; Library and Archives Canada film number 30953_148174; http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?app=Census1891&op=pdf&id=30953_148174-00723.

“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVJ-STY : 27 April 2017), William Massey, Burrard, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 12, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.

Mole Hill Brochure; undated; http://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/125thMoleHill_final_bleedcrop_07082011.pdf: “The first resident of 1119 Thurlow was William J. Massey who was with the Queen’s Own Rifles, Northwest Field Force at Batoche, in 1885 during the Riel Rebellion. He and his wife, Dorothy, were originally from Ontario and were living in Vancouver by 1899. Massey had a number of occupations from wholesaling wines and spirits to autos and cycles. He died in 1952 at the age of 88.”

Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada; PARR, John Edmeston (1856-1923); http://dictionaryofarchitectsincanada.org/node/1380: “W.J. MASSEY AUTO CO., Pender Street, 1906-07 (C.R., 19 Dec. 1906, xvii, 19 Dec. 1906, 2, t.c.)”

“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MGPC : 15 July 2016), William John Marsey, 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=63721&highlight=7&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+William+John+Massey.

1908: Limit (vessel name); http://www.nauticapedia.ca/dbase/Query/Shiplist4.php?&name=Limit&id=9258: “. . . 1913-1946 she was owned by William J. Massey, Vancouver BC. In 1949-1953 she was owned by James H. Massey, Saanichton BC. . . .”

1921 Canada Census, William Massey, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 12; Census Place: Ward 5, Vancouver, British Columbia; Page Number: 13; 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:JDD4-DLQ : 21 January 2016), William John Massey and Maretta Jane Ellis, 06 Mar 1930; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13759, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,555.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLRH-P3R : 13 April 2017), William John Massey, 1952.

“Pioneer Passes,” Vancouver Province, December 2, 1952, page 28:

“Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the T. Edwards chapel, Granville and Tenth, for William John Massey of 445 West Tenth, who lived in a tent on Kitsilano Beach when he first came to Vancouver. He was 87.

Mr. Massey was born in Muskoka, Ont. In 1885 he helped put down the Riel Rebellion as a member of the Northwest Field Force of the Queen’s Own rifles of Toronto.

Built Block

He came to Vancouver in 1894 from Toronto. IN this city he was merchant and imported among other things. He brought the first marine gasoline to Vancouver for a small pleasure boat. He built the Massey block on Pender street.

About 1906 he imported one of the first cars, a Rambler, to this city.

In 1910 his 52 foot launch, Limit, won a race between Seattle and Ketchikan, Alaska.

Yacht Club Member

Mr. Massey was an honorary member of the Burrard Yacht Club, member of Melrose Lodge No. 67, A.F. & A.M. He was a Royal Arch Mason and belonged to the Columbian Preceptory Knights Templar and Gizeh Temple of AAONMS.

He is survived by two sons, William Nellis of Hope, James Harold of Victoria; a daughter, Mrs. C.G. Englehart of Cedar, B.C.; a brother, Herbert Massey, and a sister, Mrs. A.F MacKay, in Massachusetts; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Rev. J.R. Davies will officiate. Burial will be in Ocean View Park.”

William John Massey, death notice, Vancouver Province, December 2, 1952, page 21.

“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WY-L5DT : 19 September 2016), William John Massey, 1952; Burial, Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Ocean View Burial Park; citing record ID 166965110, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=166965110.

William E. Ellis (father of Dorothy Anne Ellis)

William E. ELLIS (1819–1891); Birth 10 FEB 1819, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., Can.; Death 31 AUG 1891, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

“Canada Census, 1851,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWRB-SKY : 3 August 2016), William Elles, Dumfries, Brant County, Canada West (Ontario), Canada; citing p. 19, line 41; Library and Archives Canada film number C_11713, Public Archives, Ontario; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/1851_pdf/e094/e002341182.pdf. [possible connection].

“Canada Census, 1871,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4QY-N41 : 2 April 2016), William E Ellis, Galt, South Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 1, line 1; Library and Archives Canada film number C-9943, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 4,396,614; http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/1871/pdf/4396614_00370.pdf.

“Canada Census, 1881,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVD8-9M2 : 30 June 2017), William Ellice, Waterloo South, Waterloo South, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 12; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13264, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,900.

“Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDV5-6M3 : 3 January 2015), William E. Ellis, 31 Aug 1891; citing Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, yr 1891 cn 16396, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,853,538.

“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV28-VZYD : 13 December 2015), William E. Ellis, 1891; Burial, Hespeler, Waterloo Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery; citing record ID 68343891, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=68343891.

Nancy Andrews Nelles (mother of Dorothy Anne Ellis)

“Canada Census, 1871,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4QY-N4G : 2 April 2016), Nancy Ellis, Galt, South Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 1, line 2; Library and Archives Canada film number C-9943, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 4,396,614; http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/1871/pdf/4396614_00370.pdf.

“Canada Census, 1881,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVD8-9ML : 30 June 2017), Nancy Ellice in household of William Ellice, Waterloo South, Waterloo South, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 12; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13264, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,900.

“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVJ-SYS : 27 April 2017), Nancy Ellis in household of Dorethy Massey, Burrard, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 12, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.

“Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JXRL-8Y6 : 25 June 2015), Nancy Ellis, 04 Sep 1907; citing Brantford Township, Brant, Ontario, Canada, cn 006539, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,854,404.

“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV28-VZY8 : 11 July 2016), Nancy Andrews Nelles Ellis, 1907; Burial, Hespeler, Waterloo Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery; citing record ID 68343814, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=68343814.

Dorothy Anne Ellis (wife of William John Massey)

“Canada Census, 1871,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4QY-NHQ : 2 April 2016), Doratha A Ellis, Galt, South Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 1, line 7; Library and Archives Canada film number C-9943, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 4,396,614; http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/1871/pdf/4396614_00370.pdf.

“Canada Census, 1881,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVD8-9MT : 30 June 2017), Daratha Ann Ellice in household of William Ellice, Waterloo South, Waterloo South, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 12; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13264, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,900.

“Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMV7-FMQ : 10 April 2015), William John Massey and Dorothy Ann Ellis, 06 Jun 1888; citing registration , Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,870,222.

“Canada Census, 1891,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWGF-F7X : 3 August 2016), Dorothy A Massey, St Stephens Ward, Toronto City, Ontario, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; Library and Archives Canada film number 30953_148174; http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?app=Census1891&op=pdf&id=30953_148174-00723.

“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVJ-STB : 27 April 2017), Dorethy Massey, Burrard, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 12, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.

“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MGPZ : 15 July 2016), Dorothy Ann Marsey in entry for William John Marsey, 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=63721&highlight=8&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Dorothy+Ann+Massey.

1921 Canada Census, Dorothy M. Massey in household of William Massey, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 12; Census Place: Ward 5, Vancouver, British Columbia; Page Number: 13; 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:FL2X-2YH : 13 April 2017), Dorothy Ann Massey, 1927.

“Mrs. Dorothy Massey, Resident Here Thirty Years, Passes Away,” Vancouver Province, December 13, 1927, page 15:

“Resident of Vancouver for thirty years, Mrs. Dorothy Ann Massey, aged 63, wife of William John Massey, passed away Saturday at her residence, 4454 Tenth avenue west. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. at the residence, Rev. S. Fea officiating. Interment was in Ocean View Burial Park.

The deceased was a native of Waterloo, Ont. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, William Nellis and James Harold, a daughter, Mrs. R.A. Thompson, two sisters, Mrs. M.J. Ellis of Toronto and Mrs. Travis Stuart of Brantford, Ontario, and a brother, James Ellis of Detroit. The Mount Pleasant Undertaking Co. has charge of arrangements.”

Dorothy Ann Massey, death notice, Vancouver Province, December 12, 1927, page 17; Vancouver Sun, December 12, 1927, page 14: “Massey—Passed away Saturday, December 10, 1927, Dorothy Ann, age 63 years, beloved wife of William John Massey of 445 10th Ave. W., leaving to mourn besides her husband one daughter, two sons, two sisters and one brother. Funeral service Tuesday, December 13, from her late residence at 1:30 o’clock, Rev. Dr. Fea officiating, Interment Ocean View Burial Park. Galt, Ont., papers please copy. Mount Pleasant Undertaking Company.”

“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WY-L58Z : 19 September 2016), Dorothy Ann Ellis Massey, 1927; Burial, Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Ocean View Burial Park; citing record ID 166968796, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=166968796.

Maretta Jane Ellis (wife of William John Massey)

“Canada Census, 1871,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4QY-NHM : 2 April 2016), Maretta Ellis in household of William E Ellis, Galt, South Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 1, line 9; Library and Archives Canada film number C-9943, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 4,396,614; http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/1871/pdf/4396614_00370.pdf.

“Canada Census, 1881,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVD8-9MB : 30 June 2017), Maretta Jane Ellice in household of William Ellice, Waterloo South, Waterloo South, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 13; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13264, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,900.

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDD4-DL9 : 21 January 2016), William John Massey and Maretta Jane Ellis, 06 Mar 1930; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13759, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,555.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLRV-7TB : 13 April 2017), Maretta Jane Massey, 1948.

Maretta Jane Massey, death notice Vancouver Province, October 21, 1948, page 27; Vancouver Sun, October 21, 1948, page 27; https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=oTZlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=gYkNAAAAIBAJ&pg=1996%2C3787141: “Massey—Suddenly on October 20, 1948, at 445 W. 10th Ave., Maretta Jane Massey, beloved wife of William John Massey. Survived also by one daughter, Mrs. C.G. Engelhart; two sons, William N., Port McNeil, BC., J. Harold, Brentwood, B.C. Funeral announcement later by the T. Edwards Co., Granville at 10th Ave.”

Maretta Jane Massey, death notice Vancouver Province, October 22, 1948, page 27; Vancouver Sun, October 22, 1948, page 41; https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=oTZlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=gYkNAAAAIBAJ&pg=4294%2C4060197: “Massey—Suddenly on October 20, 1948, at 445 W. 10th Ave., Maretta Jane Massey, beloved wife of William John Massey. Survived also by one daughter, Mrs. C.G. Engelhart; two sons, William N., Port McNeil, BC., J. Harold, Brentwood, B.C. Funeral Saturday, October 23rd, at 3:00 p.m. from the T. Edwards Co. Memorial Chapel, Granville St. and 10th Ave., Rev. John R. Davies officiating. Interment, Ocean View Burial Park.”

“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WY-L5DC : 19 September 2016), Maretta Jane Ellis Massey, 1948; Burial, Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Ocean View Burial Park; citing record ID 166965000, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=166965000.

Ozias Barber Ellis (brother of Doroty Ann Ellis)

“Canada Census, 1871,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4QY-NHW : 2 April 2016), Ozias B Ellis, Galt, South Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 1, line 5; Library and Archives Canada film number C-9943, Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 4,396,614.

“Canada Census, 1881,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVD8-9M5 : 30 June 2017), Ozias B. Ellice in household of William Ellice, Waterloo South, Waterloo South, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 12; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13264, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,900.

“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27XB-1PN : 15 July 2016), Ozias B Ellis, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 19-50, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,662.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL2X-17D : 13 April 2017), Ozias Barber Ellis, 1927.

“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVV5-3727 : 13 September 2016), Ozias Barber Ellis, 1927; Burial, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Mountain View Cemetery; citing record ID 26286932, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=26286932.

Mabel Massey (daughter of William John Massey)

“Ontario Births, 1869-1912,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMWF-8BV : 8 August 2017), Mabel Massey, 03 Apr 1890; citing Birth, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, citing Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,846,440.

“Ontario Births and Baptisms, 1779-1899,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XLYK-27S : 5 December 2014), Mabel Massey, 03 Apr 1890; citing Toronto, York, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,846,440.

“Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J6SF-SYS : 25 June 2015), Mabel Massey, 13 Apr 1890; citing Toronto, York, Ontario, yr 1890 cn 21019, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,853,535.

“Ontario, Toronto Trust Cemeteries, 1826-1989,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KH6C-TZC : 28 November 2014), Mabel Massey, 15 Apr 1890; citing Toronto, Ontario, Canada, section and lot D 26 3, line 6062, volume Volume 01, 1876-1896, Toronto Trust Cemeteris, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,617,049.

William Nelles Massey (son of William John Massey)

“Canada Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F2LQ-TQ2 : 27 November 2014), William Nelles Massey, 09 Aug 1891; citing Toronto, York, Ontario, 09 Aug 1891, reference cn 3858; FHL microfilm 1,846,441.

“Ontario Births, 1869-1912,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMZ7-F4V : 8 August 2017), William Nelles Massey, 09 Aug 1891; citing Birth, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, citing Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,846,441.

“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVJ-ST1 : 27 April 2017), William Massey in household of Dorethy Massey, Burrard, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 12, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.

“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MGP8 : 15 July 2016), William Nelles Marsey in entry for William John Marsey, 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=63721&highlight=9&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+William+Nelles+Massey.

1921 Canada Census, William N. Massey in household of William Massey, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 12; Census Place: Ward 5, Vancouver, British Columbia; Page Number: 13; 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:JD8Y-7P2 : 21 January 2016), William Ielles Massey and Beatrice Emma Reynes, 19 Nov 1927; citing , British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13753, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,506.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLY9-M92 : 13 April 2017), William Nelles Massey, 1967.

Beatrice Emma Keynes (wife of William Nelles Massey)

“England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2FF8-63Y : 1 October 2014), Beatrice Emma Keynes, 1905; from “England & Wales Births, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Croydon, Surrey, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.

“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2HL1-GM1 : 27 December 2014), Beatrice Keynes, May 1913; citing Immigration, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, T-4795, 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:JD8Y-7PJ : 21 January 2016), William Ielles Massey and Beatrice Emma Keynes, 19 Nov 1927; citing , British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13753, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,506.

British Columbia Death Registrations; Registration Number: 1987-09-005653; Beatrice Emma Massey; date of death: April 2, 1987; place of death: Surrey; age at death: 82; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/8ecc1651-345b-4787-9317-b419c7e500fb.

James Harold Massey (son of William John Massey)

“Canada Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F2PJ-BBW : 27 November 2014), James Harold Massey, 29 Mar 1896; citing Toronto, York, Ontario, 29 Mar 1896, reference cn 44923; FHL microfilm 1,846,559.

“Ontario Births, 1869-1912,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMZ6-27X : 10 August 2017), James Harold Massey, 29 Mar 1896; citing Birth, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada, citing Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,846,559.

“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVJ-SYM : 27 April 2017), James Massey in household of Dorethy Massey, Burrard, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 12, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.

“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MGPD : 15 July 2016), James Harold Marsey in entry for William John Marsey, 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=63721&highlight=10&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+James+Harold+Massey.

1921 Canada Census, James H. Massey in household of William Massey, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 12; Census Place: Ward 5, Vancouver, British Columbia; Page Number: 13; 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:FLBK-XZ6 : 13 April 2017), James Harold Massey, 1974; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/d2de8437-f14d-4090-a2e7-d4b1be0ec460.

“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q291-2L6G : 15 March 2016), J. Harold Massey, ; Burial, Nanaimo, Nanaimo Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Nanaimo Municipal Cemetery; citing record ID 154161023, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=154161023.

Marie La Casse (wife of James Harold Massey)

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL1B-5FG : 13 April 2017), Marie Julie Massey, 1980; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/3bd1cd8f-1be2-4202-8e6a-2800402ecab6.

William Harold Massey (Father Dunstan Massey) (son of James Harold Massey)

Soul Food Vancouver; Oct 18 – Nov 18: Father Dunstan, Lookout Gallery; http://soulfoodvancouver.blogspot.ca/2006/10/oct-18-nov-18-father-dunstan-lookout.html.

Dorothy Mae Massey (daughter of William John Massey)

British Columbia Birth Registrations; Registration Number: 1902-09-181298; Dorothy Massey; date of birth: January 7, 1902; place of birth: Kamloops.

“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MGP6 : 15 July 2016), Dorothy May Marsey in entry for William John Marsey, 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=63721&highlight=11&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Dorothy+May+Massey.

1921 Canada Census, Drothy [sic] Massey in household of William Massey, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 12; Census Place: Ward 5, Vancouver, British Columbia; Page Number: 13; 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:JD83-M86 : 21 January 2016), Rowland Alison Thomson and Dorothy Mae Massey, 02 Nov 1923; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13745, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,227.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLY7-WSY : 13 April 2017), Dorothy Mae Cairns, 1968; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/cbcc0560-20e2-439b-b095-fb742f8ae68c.

“Canadian Headstones,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ88-PFWR : 14 July 2014), Dorothy May Cairns, Burial, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Nanaimo Municipal cemetery; citing 14344, Canadianheadstones.com, https://canadianheadstones.com/view?id=1552344: “DOROTHY MAY CAIRNS 1902 – 1968” [Born 7 Jan. 1902, Kamloops, BC, daughter of William John Massey, died 31 Aug. 1968, Nanaimo. Husband: James Cairns]

William Rothwell Thomson (father of Rowland Alison Thomson)

William Rothwell Thomson (1849–1942); Birth ABT. 1849, Ontario, Canada; Death 30 APR 1942, Seattle, King, Washington (ancestry.ca).

“Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N7DZ-H5X : 26 December 2014), William Rothwell Thomson and K. Edith St. Claire Alison, 12 Jan 1888; citing Cook, Illinois, , Cook County Courthouse, Chicago; FHL microfilm 1,030,170.

“Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2PV-P33 : 29 December 2014), William Rothwell Thomson and K. Edith St. Claire Alison, 12 Jan 1888; citing , Cook, Illinois; FHL microfilm 1,030,170.

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDZ5-7MG : 21 January 2016), William Rothwell Thomson in household of Bernard Ernest Stilwell and Marjorie St Clair Thomson, 16 Oct 1919; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11390, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,984,111.

1921 Canada Census, William Rothwell Thomson, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 18; Census Place: Ward 1, Vancouver Centre, British Columbia; Page Number: 3; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

“United States Census, 1930,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XC3X-5SC : accessed 16 September 2017), William R Thomson, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 202, sheet 33A, line 29, family 308, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2503; FHL micr 2,342,237.

“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K93C-8KN : accessed 6 October 2017), William R Thompson, Tract L-4, Seattle, Seattle Election Precinct, King, Washington, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 40-208, sheet 13B, line 67, family 386, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627.  Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 – 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4380.

“Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3R1-VZ7 : 5 December 2014), William Rothwell Thomson, 30 Apr 1942; citing Seattle, King, Washington, reference 1788, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Olympia; FHL microfilm 2,024,058.

“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q243-VFGW : 19 September 2016), William Rothwell Thomson, 1942; Burial, Lake Forest Park, King, Washington, United States of America, Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home; citing record ID 168913036, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=168913036.

Edith Alison (mother of Rowland Alison Thomson)

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDZ5-7MP : 21 January 2016), Karali Edith St Clair Alison in household of Bernard Ernest Stilwell and Marjorie St Clair Thomson, 16 Oct 1919; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11390, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,984,111.

1921 Canada Census, Edith Thomson in household of William Rothwell Thomson, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 18; Census Place: Ward 1, Vancouver Centre, British Columbia; Page Number: 3; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

“United States Census, 1930,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XC3X-5SZ : accessed 6 October 2017), Edith S Thomson in household of William R Thomson, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 202, sheet 33A, line 30, family 308, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2503; FHL microfilm 2,342,237.

“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K93C-8KJ : accessed 6 October 2017), Edith Thompson in household of William R Thompson, Tract L-4, Seattle, Seattle Election Precinct, King, Washington, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 40-208, sheet 13B, line 68, family 386, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627.  Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 – 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4380.

“Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3TG-CS2 : 5 December 2014), Edith S. Thomson, 29 Jul 1944; citing Seattle, King, Washington, reference 3283, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Olympia; FHL microfilm 2,032,316.

“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q243-VFF7 : 19 September 2016), Edith S. Allison Thomson, ; Burial, Lake Forest Park, King, Washington, United States of America, Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home; citing record ID 168913029, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=168913029.

Rowland Alison Thomson (husband of Dorothy Mae Massey)

Rowland Alison Thomson (1896–1956); Birth 31 DEC 1896 • Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA; Death 18 AUG 1956, Seattle, King, Washington (ancestry.ca).

“United States Census, 1900,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMPJ-F8L : accessed 16 September 2017), Allison Thompson in household of William R Thompson, Precinct 1 Seattle city Ward 7, King, Washington, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 109, sheet 22A, family 393, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,745.

1921 Canada Census, Alison Thomson in household of William Rothwell Thomson, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 18; Census Place: Ward 1, Vancouver Centre, British Columbia; Page Number: 3; 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:JD83-M8N : 21 January 2016), Rowland Alison Thomson and Dorothy Mae Massey, 02 Nov 1923; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13745, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,227.

“United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVJT-FCW6 : 9 April 2016), Rowland Alison Thomson, 1942; citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

“Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N317-VDZ : 5 December 2014), Rowland Allison Thomson, 18 Aug 1956; citing Seattle, King, Washington, Usa, reference 14963, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Olympia; FHL microfilm 2,033,623.

Ancestry.com. U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012; Original data: Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941. Microfilm publication M1916, 134 rolls. ARC ID: 596118. Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, Record Group 92. National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Name: Rowland A Thomson; Birth Date: 31 Dec 1897; Death Date: 18 Aug 1956; Cemetery: Acacia Memorial Park; Cemetery Location: Seattle, Washington.

Cecil George Englehart (husband of Dorothy Mae Massey)

“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K93G-N31 : accessed 6 October 2017), Cecil G Englehart, Ward 2, Tacoma, Tacoma Election Precinct, Pierce, Washington, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 42-15, sheet 7A, line 25, family 221, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627.  Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 – 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4388.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL5C-CD9 : 13 April 2017), Cecil George Englehart, 1951; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/a4d58175-2bb3-44f6-8697-c02229e0ff02.

“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK1J-PP5G : 15 December 2015), Cecil George Englehart, ; Burial, Nanaimo, Nanaimo Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Nanaimo Municipal Cemetery; citing record ID 144545985, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=144545985.

“Canadian Headstones,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ88-PFWY : 14 July 2014), Cecil George Englehart, Burial, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Nanaimo Municipal cemetery; citing 14346, Canadianheadstones.com, https://canadianheadstones.com/view?id=1552346. [Born 1 July 1903, New York, USA, died 16 Aug. 1951, Cedar, BC. Wife: Dorothy May Massey, who married James Cairns after George died – her stone is adjacent]

Joseph Massey (brother of William John Massey)

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLPZ-GH6 : 13 April 2017), Joseph Massey, 1952; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/13f0d240-4018-485d-b85a-7e5247b00a75.