Thomas McGiveron was a teamster. He lived at 1938 Beach Avenue in 1913.
Early Life
Thomas McGiveron was born in Liverpool, England, on June 7, 1877. His parents were John McGiveron and Annie Beddows.
To Vancouver
Thomas first appeared in the Vancouver directories in 1904. He was working as a shingle sawyer. He was rooming at 308 Pender Street.
From 1904 to 1935 he lived at the following addresses in Vancouver.
| 1904 | 308 Pender Street |
| 1905 | Alexander street (no number under names listing) |
| 1906 | Not listed under Vancouver names |
| 1907 to 1909 | 1166 East 12th Avenue (surname spelled “McGivern”) |
| 1910 | Not listed under names [George McGiveron at 1264 East 13th Avenue.] |
| 1911 and 1912 | 1264 East 13th Avenue |
| 1913 | 1938 Beach Avenue |
| 1914 | 1058 East 13th Avenue |
| 1915 | 1164 East 12th Avenue |
| 1916 | Surname spelled “McGivern”; no address under names. |
| 1917 to 1920 | 1264 East 13th Avenue |
| 1921 to 1922 | 1245 East 12th Avenue |
| 1923 | 2833 Windsor Street |
| 1924 to 1928 | 1369 East 12th Avenue |
| 1929 | 3677 Renfrew Street |
| 1930 and 1931 | 3708 Renfrew Street |
| 1932 | 2870 East 20th Avenue |
| 1933 | Not listed under Vancouver names |
| 1935 | 1164 East 12th Avenue |
Marriage to Grace Kerr
On February 15, 1905, in Vancouver, Thomas married Grace Margaret Kerr. She was born in Burnside, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, on March 25, 1881. Her parents were Thomas Kerr and Mary Ann McDonald.
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For much of his career, Thomas worked as a sawyer in a shingle manufacturing business.
Thomas died in North Burnaby, British Columbia on February 24, 1955. He was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver.
Grace died in Vancouver on January 13, 1965. She was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver.
Thomas and Grace had the following children.
Edna Mary McGiveron
Edna Mary McGiveron was born in Vancouver about 1907.
On November 24, 1926, in Vancouver, she married Henry (“Harry”) Harold Callaway, who worked as a cleaner. He was born in Kent, England, about 1899. His parents were Henry Callaway (1866-1956) and Louise Brown (1870-1955).
Harry later worked as a buyer and installer of carpets.
Harry died in Chilliwack, British Columbia, on March 30, 1977. Edna died sometime after that.
Further information on Edna is not available.
Thomas Stanley McGiveron
Thomas Stanley McGiveron was born in Vancouver on December 6, 1908.
He worked as a bookkeeper.
On July 30, 1927, in Cloverdale, British Columbia, he married Elizabeth Howe. She was born in Yorkshire, England on December 1, 1906. Her parents were James Alexander Howe and Elizabeth Palmer (or Elizabeth Anne Wright).
Thomas died in Burnaby, British Columbia on May 4, 1976.
Elizabeth died in Burnaby, British Columbia on October 4, 1992.
Baby McGiveron
Thomas and Grace had a stillborn baby on February 8, 1910. This baby was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver.
John Alistair McGiveron
John Alistair McGiveron was born in Vancouver on September 26, 1907.
He worked as a machinist.
On April 21, 1928, in Vancouver, he married Edith Doris Head, who was a dressmaker. She was born in Gillingham, Kent, England, on April 19, 1906. Her parents were Walter John Henry Head and Edith Fitt. (Walter’s second wife was Thea Peterson.)
This marriage was dissolved at Vancouver on January 4, 1952. Edith later married Karl Hienz Baruth, who was born in Hamburg, Germany, on July 15, 1913. Edith worked as a hairdresser. She died in Burnaby, British Columbia, on July 15, 1982. Karl died in Burnaby on November 18, 1995.
John later married Jean Mary Bosc.
John died in Vancouver on December 4, 1969.
Sources
John McGiveron (father of Thomas McGiveron)
“England Marriages, 1538–1973 ,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N2B7-YSK : 10 December 2014), John Mcgibbin and Ann Beddows, 06 Sep 1868; citing Liverpool, Lancashire, England, reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 93,931. (possible connection)
Annie Beddows (mother of Thomas McGiveron)
“England Marriages, 1538–1973 ,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N2B7-YSJ : 10 December 2014), John Mcgibbin and Ann Beddows, 06 Sep 1868; citing Liverpool, Lancashire, England, reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 93,931. (possible connection).
Thomas McGiveron
“England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2X6Y-61Y : 1 October 2014), Thomas Mcgiveron, 1877; from “England & Wales Births, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD81-DXT : 21 January 2016), Thomas Mcgiveron and Grace Margaret Kerr, 15 Feb 1905; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11373, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,983,530.
British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993″, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLRD-ZH7 : 13 April 2017), Thomas Mcgiveron, 1955.
Thomas McGiveron, death notice, Vancouver Province, February 26, 1955, page 30, Vancouver Sun, February 25, 1955, page 36: “McGiveron—At his residence, 291 South Holdom Ave., February 24, 1955, Thomas McGiveron, age 77 years. Survived by his loving wife, Grace; 2 sons, John A., Thomas S., Vancouver; 1 daughter, Mrs. H. Callaway, Calgary, Alta.; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; relatives in England. Funeral service Monday, Feb. 28, at 1 p.m. in the Burnaby Funeral Directors Chapel, 4276 E. Hastings, Rev. T. L. Hipp officiating Interment Family plot, Mountain View Cemetery.”
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVV5-QFCR : 13 December 2015), Thomas Mcgiveron, 1955; Burial, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Mountain View Cemetery; citing record ID 26316245, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=26316245.
Thomas Kerr (father of Grace Margaret Kerr)
“Canada Census, 1881,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVX9-B9V : 30 June 2017), Thomas Kerr, Middle River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; citing p. 12; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13175, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,811.
“Canada Census, 1891,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWKS-57K : 3 August 2016), Thomas Kerr, New Westminster City, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; Library and Archives Canada film number 30953_148092; http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?app=Census1891&op=pdf&id=30953_148092-00622.
“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVJ-RBM : 27 April 2017), Thomas Kerr, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 5, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27XB-3SB : 15 July 2016), Thomas Kerr, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 19-50, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,662.
1921 Canada Census, Thomas Kerr; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 12; Census Place: Ward 5, Vancouver, British Columbia; Page Number: 1; 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:FL28-TZ9 : 13 April 2017), Thomas Kerr, 1930.
Mary Ann Mcdonald (mother of Grace Margaret Kerr)
“Canada Census, 1881,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVX9-B9K : 30 June 2017), Mary Kerr in household of Thomas Kerr, Middle River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; citing p. 12; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13175, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,811.
“Canada Census, 1891,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWKS-572 : 3 August 2016), Mary A Kerr, New Westminster City, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; Library and Archives Canada film number 30953_148092; http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?app=Census1891&op=pdf&id=30953_148092-00622.
“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVJ-RB9 : 27 April 2017), Mary A Kerr, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 5, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27XB-3S1 : 15 July 2016), Mary Kerr in entry for Thomas Kerr, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 19-50, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,662.
1921 Canada Census, Mary Ann Kerr in household of Thomas Kerr; Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 12; Census Place: Ward 5, Vancouver, British Columbia; Page Number: 1; 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:FLV5-X8Z : 13 April 2017), Mary Ann Kerr, 1939.
Mary Ann Kerr, death notice, Vancouver Sun, November 25, 1939, page 17, column 9; https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4jJlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OYkNAAAAIBAJ&pg=3200%2C3513836; [link leads to column 8; death notice is in column 9]: “Kerr—Nov. 24, 1939, at her residence, 1164 E. 12th Ave., Mary Ann Kerr, aged 94 years. Survived by 2 sons, Oliver D. and George W. Kerr; 3 daughters, Miss [sic] Thomas McGiveron, Annie J., Bertha F.; 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 3 p.m., from Mount Pleasant Undertaking Co., to Mt. View Cemetery, Rev. J.R. Frizell officiating.”
Grace Margaret Kerr (wife of Thomas McGiveron)
“Nova Scotia Vital Records, 1763-1957,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KMG4-V8M : 8 December 2014), Grace Margaret Kerr, 1881, Birth Registration; citing p. 99000043, volume 1881, Burnside, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; Nova Scotia Archives, Halifax.
“Nova Scotia Delayed Births, 1837-1904,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVRF-VKHF : 23 October 2015), Grace Margaret Kerr, 25 Mar 1881; citing Birth, Burnside, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada, certificate number 990043, Nova Scotia Archives, Halifax.
“Canada Census, 1881,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVX9-B9R : 30 June 2017), Margaret Kerr in household of Thomas Kerr, Middle River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada; citing p. 12; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13175, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,811.
“Canada Census, 1891,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWKS-575 : 3 August 2016), Grace Kerr, New Westminster City, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; Library and Archives Canada film number 30953_148092; http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?app=Census1891&op=pdf&id=30953_148092-00622.
“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVJ-RBQ : 27 April 2017), Grace M Kerr in household of Mary A Kerr, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 5, 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:JD81-DXP : 21 January 2016), Thomas Mcgiveron and Grace Margaret Kerr, 15 Feb 1905; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11373, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,983,530.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLBQ-KPK : 13 April 2017), Grace Margaret Mcgiveron, 1965.
Grace Margaret McGiveron, death notice, Vancouver Province, January 14, 1965, page 24; Vancouver Sun, January 14, 1965, page 46: “McGiveron—January 13, 1965, Grace Margaret, widow of Thomas McGiveron, 1749 E. 33rd Ave., aged 83 years. Survived by 2 sons, Alistair and Stanley; 1 daughter, Mrs. H. Callaway; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Miss Annie Kerr of this city. Rev. Norval G. Robertson will conduct the funeral service in Mount Pleasant Chapel, Kingsway at 11th Ave., Monday, January 18, at 1 p.m. Interment Mountain View Cemetery.”
Edna Mary Mcgiveron (daughter of Thomas McGiveron)
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD8T-PB3 : 21 January 2016), Henry Harold Callaway and Edna Mary Mcgiveron, 24 Nov 1926; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13753, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,506.
Harold Henry Callaway (father of Henry Harold Callaway)
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLR6-781 : 13 April 2017), Harold Henry Callaway, 1956.
Louise Brown (mother of Henry Harold Callaway)
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL5J-JJF : 13 April 2017), Louise Callaway, 1955.
Henry Harold Callaway (husband of Edna Mary McGiveron)
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD8T-PBW : 21 January 2016), Henry Harold Callaway and Edna Mary Mcgiveron, 24 Nov 1926; citing Vancouver, 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:FL1L-K14 : 13 April 2017), Harold Henry Callaway, 1977.
Harry Callaway, obituary, The Chilliwack Progress, April 6, 1977, page 20; http://theprogress.newspapers.com/image/77095251/.
Thomas Stanley McGiveron (son of Thomas McGiveron)
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDD9-DY5 : 21 January 2016), Thomas Mcgiveron and Elizabeth Howe, 30 Jul 1927; citing Cloverdale, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13754, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,507.
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLBR-J3K : 13 April 2017), Thomas Stanley Mcgiveron, 1976.
Thomas Stanley McGiveron, death notice, Vancouver Province, May 6, 1976, page 42; Vancouver Sun, May 5, 1976, page 52: “McGiveron—Thomas Stanley, aged 67 years, retired B.C. Hydro bus driver, passed away May 4th, 1976. Beloved husband of Beth of 7008 Sperling Ave., S. Burnaby, B.C. Beloved father of son Bud, daughters Betty Farrell and Audrey Kirby. Also leaves 4 grandsons, 4 granddaughters and 2 great-grandchildren. Foster son Bob Stefaniuk and 1 foster granddaughter Pan; sister Edna and 2 nieces; brother-in-law Jim Howe. Funeral service Thursday, May 6th at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Simmons & McBride, Funeral Directors, Broadway and Maple St., Reverend N.G. Robertson officiating. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Research of Parkinson’s Disease, U.B.C. would be appreciated.”
Elizabeth Howe (wife of Thomas Stanley McGiveron)
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK6P-K43W : 13 April 2017), Elizabeth McGiveron, 1992.
Baby McGiveron (child of Thomas McGiveron)
British Columbia Death Registrations; Registration number: 1910-09-129648; Baby Sb McGiveron; date of death: February 8, 1910; place of death: Vancouver; microfilm number: B13908; GSU 1927126.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVGM-D8TH : 13 December 2015), Baby Mcgiveron, 1910; Burial, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Mountain View Cemetery; citing record ID 109467167, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=109467167.
John Alistair McGiveron (son of Thomas McGiveron)
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD8N-PGQ : 21 January 2016), John Allister Mcgiveron and Edith Doris Head, 21 Apr 1928; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13755, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,508. [Marriage dissolved at Vancouver, B.C. on January 4th, 1952. File No. D.C.O. 229/84, March 3rd, 1953.]
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLYC-R84 : 13 April 2017), John Alexander Mcgiveron, 1969.
Edith Doris Head (wife of John Allister McGiveron)
“England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2FN4-M3M : 1 October 2014), Edith Doris Head, 1906; from “England & Wales Births, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Medway, Kent, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JD8N-PG9 : 21 January 2016), John Allister Mcgiveron and Edith Doris Head, 21 Apr 1928; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B13755, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,074,508. [Marriage dissolved at Vancouver, B.C. on January 4th, 1952. File No. D.C.O. 229/84, March 3rd, 1953.]
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL1Y-FYZ : 13 April 2017), Edith Doris Baruth, 1982; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/a2f563f0-b149-4032-a659-0ec39957403c.
Jean Mary Bosc (wife of John Alexander McGiveron)
“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLYC-R8Z : 13 April 2017), Jean Mary Bosc in entry for John Alexander Mcgiveron, 1969.
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