Moscrop, William (1867-1928)

Henderson’s City of Vancouver Directory, 1907, page 652 [selected portions].
Henderson’s City of Vancouver Directory, 1907, page 652 [selected portions].

William Moscrop was a partner in the plumbing firm of Moscrop Brothers. He lived at 1995 Beach Avenue in 1907.

Early Life

William Moscrop was born in Setmurthy, Cumberland, England on December 18, 1867. His parents were Thomas Moscrop (1835-1912) and Ann Armstrong (1840-1924).

To Canada

William arrived in Canada about 1890. In the mid-1890s, he worked as a railway fireman

Marriage to Etta Bish

On October 15, 1895, in Vancouver, he married Etta Myrtylla Bish. She was born in Kellersburg,, Pennsylvania, on May 20, 1867. Her parents were Samuel Sylvester Bish (1823–1868) and Helen Steele (1830–1912).

In Vancouver

William first appeared in the Vancouver directories in 1899. He was a brakeman with the Canadian Pacific Railway.

Williams’ Official BC Directory, 1899, page 654.
Williams’ Official BC Directory, 1899, page 654.

He lived at the following addresses in Vancouver.

1899No address under Vancouver names
1899-19001123 Seymour Street
1900 to 19021111 Seymour Street
1903 to 1906Not listed under Vancouver names
19071995 Beach Avenue
1908 to 19282242 West Third Avenue (listed as 2222 West Third Avenue in 1908 names)

In 1908, an article about Moscrop Brothers appeared in Greater Vancouver Illustrated.

Greater Vancouver Illustrated, Vancouver, Dominion Illustrating Company, 1908, pages 160-161; https://archive.org/stream/cihm_75475#page/n133/mode/1up.
Greater Vancouver Illustrated, Vancouver, Dominion Illustrating Company, 1908, pages 160-161; https://archive.org/stream/cihm_75475#page/n133/mode/1up.

By 1910, Moscrop Brothers was advertising Stanley Steam automobiles.

Vancouver Daily World, November 1, 1910, page 11, columns 1-3.
Vancouver Daily World, November 1, 1910, page 11, columns 1-3.

In 1920, a competitor in the plumbing and heating business sued William and four other plumbers, claiming that they conspired to deprive him of a heating system contract. The outcome of this case is not available.

Vancouver Daily World, May 20, 1920, page 10, column 3.
Vancouver Daily World, May 20, 1920, page 10, column 3.

William continued to work as a plumber until the late 1920s.

He died in Vancouver on March 17, 1928. He was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver.

Vancouver Sun, March 19, 1928, page 3.
Vancouver Sun, March 19, 1928, page 3.

Etta died in Vancouver on November 18, 1942. She was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver.

Vancouver Sun, November 20, 1942, page 18, column 1; https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=DvZlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=QYkNAAAAIBAJ&pg=1886%2C547546 [similar notice in Vancouver Province, November 20, 1942, page 21].
Vancouver Sun, November 20, 1942, page 18, column 1; https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=DvZlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=QYkNAAAAIBAJ&pg=1886%2C547546 [similar notice in Vancouver Province, November 20, 1942, page 21].

William and Etta had the following children.

Helen Moscrop

According to Washington State records, Helen Moscrop was born in Tacoma, Washington, on June 30, 1896.

"Washington Birth Records, 1869-1950", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q23Q-1XYP : 5 August 2017), Helen Moscrop, 1896.
“Washington Birth Records, 1869-1950”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q23Q-1XYP : 5 August 2017), Helen Moscrop, 1896.

No further information is available for her. (She may be the same person as Ethel Moscrop, below.)

Ethel Moscrop

According to most sources, Ethel Moscrop was born in British Columbia (probably in Vancouver) on June 3, 1896. (However, see the note on Helen Moscrop, above.)

In 1927, in Castor, Alberta, she married John Lambe (sometimes called “J. Lamb” or “J.A. Lamb”).

In 1928 and 1942, she was living in Consort Alberta.

Ethel died in Consort on February 11, 1963.

Vancouver Province, February 19, 1963, page 18, column 3.
Red Deer Advocate (Red Deer, Alberta), June 4, 1963, page 10, column 1.

Bernice Moscrop

Bernice Moscrop was born in Vancouver on August 28, 1900.

She did not marry.

She died in Vancouver on July 21, 1942. She was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver.

Ronald Moscrop

Ronald Moscrop was born in Vancouver on June 8, 1909

In May 1927, he became engaged to Edith Christina Pearl Higham (who was often called “Pearl”). (The wedding was in Vancouver on May 21, 1927.)

Vancouver Province, May 3, 1927, page 10, column 5.

Pearl was born in Haney, British Columbia, on April 23, 1906. Her parents were Charles Higham (1869-1961) and Alice Pott (1878-1967).

Vancouver Daily World, December 15, 1920, page 6, column 1.
Vancouver Province, February 6, 1961, page 28, column 7.
Vancouver Province, February 6, 1967, page 24, column 2.

Ronald Moscrop died in Vancouver on December 23, 1973.

Vancouver Sun, December 24, 1973, page 48, column 4.

Pearl Moscrop died in New Westminster, British Columbia, on December 23, 1976.

Vancouver Sun, December 28, 1976, page 40, column 6.

Sources

Thomas Moscrop (father of William Moscrop)

“England and Wales Census, 1871”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V51R-R3Q : 11 December 2017), Thomas Moscrop, 1871.

“England and Wales Census, 1881,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WM-J378 : 12 December 2017), Thomas Moscrop, Cockermouth, Cumberland, England; from “1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 23, Piece/Folio 5172/50, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,429.

“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVN-1X2 : 18 March 2018), Thomas Moscrop, Burrard, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 2, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLKM-GZX : 8 November 2017), Thomas Moscrop, 1912.

Thomas Moscrop, death notice, Vancouver World, MRCH 9, 1912, PAGE 22: Moscrop—At 2335 Fifth Thomas Moscrop, aged 76 years. Funeral will take place on Monday, 11 . . . inst., at 2 o’clock, from the family residence.”

Thomas Moscrop, obituary, Vancouver Province, March 11, 1912, page 26: “Moscrop—The funeral of the late Thomas Moscrop took place this afternoon from the family residence, 2336 [sic] Fifth avenue west, interment being made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Rev. Newton R. Powell officiated.”

“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVV5-QG3H : 13 December 2015), Thomas Moscrop, 1912; Burial, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Mountain View Cemetery; citing record ID 26249514, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26249514: “Thomas Moscrop; Birth: Dec 1835, Wigton, Allerdale Borough, Cumbria, England; Death: 9 Mar 1912 (aged 76), Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; Plot: IOOF/*/*/034/0011; Memorial ID: 26249514. . . . Thomas Moscrop married Ann Armstrong in 1865 in Cockermouth, Cumberland, England.”

Ann Armstrong (mother of William Moscrop)

“England and Wales Census, 1871”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V51R-R37 : 11 December 2017), Ann Moscrop in entry for Thomas Moscrop, 1871.

“England and Wales Census, 1881,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WM-J3WM : 12 December 2017), Ann Moscrop in household of Thomas Moscrop, Cockermouth, Cumberland, England; from “1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 23, Piece/Folio 5172/50, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,429.

“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVN-1XF : 18 March 2018), Anne Moscrop, Burrard, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 2, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.

“British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLKV-T9G : 8 November 2017), Ann Mascrop, 1924.

“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVV5-QG9T : 13 December 2015), Anna M A Moscrop, 1924; Burial, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Mountain View Cemetery; citing record ID 26249515, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26249515: “Ann Armstrong Moscrop; Birth: 1840, Lanercost, City of Carlisle, Cumbria, England; Death: 12 Feb 1924 (aged 83–84), British Columbia, Canada; Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; Plot: IOOF/*/*/034/0012; Memorial ID: 26249515.”

William Moscrop

William Moscrop (1867–1928); Birth: 1867; Death: 17 MAR 1928 (ancestry.ca).

“England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N5C2-78K : 11 February 2018, William Moscrop, 24 Feb 1867); citing SETMURTHY,CUMBERLAND,ENGLAND, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 90,661.

“England and Wales Census, 1871”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V51R-R3W : 11 December 2017), William Moscrop in entry for Thomas Moscrop, 1871.

“England and Wales Census, 1881,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WM-J3WK : 12 December 2017), William Moscrop in household of Thomas Moscrop, Cockermouth, Cumberland, England; from “1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 23, Piece/Folio 5172/50, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,429.

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDZ6-LDZ : 11 March 2018), William Moscrop and Atla Myrtyla Bish, 16 Oct 1895; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11372, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,983,529.

“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVN-1H5 : 18 March 2018), William Moscrop, Burrard, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 8, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.

“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27XB-RGL : 16 March 2018), N M*K, 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, William Moscrop, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 12; Census Place: Ward 6, 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:FLGQ-CJ5 : 8 November 2017), William Moscrop, 1928.

“William Moscrop, 61, Resident Here Nearly 40 Years, Passes Away,” Vancouver Province, March 19, 1928, page 5:

“William Moscrop, aged 61, who came to Vancouver in 1889, passed away at his home, 2242 Third avenue west, on Saturday. The remains are at Center & Hanna’s chapel. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

The deceased was a heating engineer and for a number of years was employed by the C.P.R. He is survived by his wife, a son, Ronald, and two daughters, Bernice, at home, and Mrs. J. Lamb of Consort, Alta. Five brothers, George, Richard, John, Edwin and Arthur, and a sister, Mrs. G. Kerfoot, all of Vancouver, also survive.”

William Moscrop, death notice, Vancouver Province, March 19, 1928, page 15; Vancouver Sun, March 19, 1928, page 12.

“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVV5-QG3D : 13 December 2015), William Moscrop, 1928; Burial, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Mountain View Cemetery; citing record ID 26331940, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26331940: “William Moscrop; Birth: 2 Dec 1866, Cumbria, England; Death: 17 Mar 1928 (aged 61), Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; Plot: IOOF/*/*/034/0008; Memorial ID: 26331940. [British Columbia Registration of Death 1928-09-400368; Born: England; Son of Thomas Moscrop & Ann Armstrong, both born England; Married; Occupation: Steam & Hot Water Heating Engineer; Died: At home, Vancouver, B.C.; Informant: Ronald Moscrop – son. Burial: 22 Mar 1928, Mt. View Cemetery. Christened: 24 Feb 1867, Setmurthy, Cumberland, England.”

Samuel Sylvester Bish (father of Etta Myrtylla Bish)

Samuel Sylvester Bish (1823–1868); BIRTH 18 APR 1823, Madison Twp., Armstrong County, Pennsylvania; Death: 2 JUL 1868, Kellersburg, Madison Twp., Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (ancestry.ca).

Helen Steele (mother of Etta Myrtylla Bish)

Helen Steele (1830–1912); Birth: 30 JUN 1830, Kellersburg, Armstong Co Pennsylvania, USA; Death: 16 DEC 1912, Madison, Armstrong, Pennsylvania (ancestry.ca).

Etta Myrtylla Bish (wife of William Moscrop)

Etta Myrtilla Bish (1867–1942); Birth: 20 MAY 1867, Widnoon, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania; Death: 17 NOV 1942, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (ancestry.ca).

“United States Census, 1880,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH9S-35T : 24 August 2017), Etta Bish in household of Samuel M Grandy, Marion, Grant, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district ED 180, sheet 638B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0280; FHL microfilm 1,254,280.

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDZ6-LD4 : 11 March 2018), William Moscrop and Atla Myrtyla Bish, 16 Oct 1895; citing Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11372, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,983,529.

“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVN-1HR : 18 March 2018), Hecter M Moscrop, Burrard, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 8, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.

“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27XB-RGG : 16 March 2018), Myrtle M*K in entry for N M*K, 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, Myrtle Moscrop in household of William Moscrop, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 12; Census Place: Ward 6, Vancouver, British Columbia; Page Number: 1. Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

Mrs. Etta Myrtle Moscrop, obituary, Vancouver Province, November 20, 1942, page 5.

Helen Moscrop (daughter of William Moscrop)

“Washington Birth Records, 1869-1950”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q23Q-1XYP : 5 August 2017), Helen Moscrop, 1896.

Ethel Moscrop (daughter of William Moscrop)

“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVN-1HT : 18 March 2018), Ethel Moscrop in household of Hecter M Moscrop, Burrard, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 8, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.

“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27XB-RGP : 16 March 2018), Ethel M*K in entry for N M*K, 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, Ethel Moscrop in household of William Moscrop, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 12; Census Place: Ward 6, Vancouver, British Columbia; Page Number: 1. Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.

Provincial Archives of Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Marriage Indexes. Ancestry.com. Alberta, Canada, Marriages Index,1898-1942 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017. Name: Ethel Moscrop; Gender: Female; Marriage Date: 1927; Marriage Place: Castor, Alberta, Canada; Spouse: John Lambe; Registration Number: 379.

John Lambe (husband of Ethel Moscrop)

Provincial Archives of Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Marriage Indexes. Ancestry.com. Alberta, Canada, Marriages Index,1898-1942 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017. Name: John Lambe; Gender: Male; Marriage Date: 1927; Marriage Place: Castor, Alberta, Canada; Spouse: Ethel Moscrop; Registration Number: 379.

Bernice Moscrop (daughter of William Moscrop)

“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVN-1HY : 18 March 2018), Bernice Moscrop in household of Hecter M Moscrop, Burrard, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 8, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.

“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27XB-RG5 : 16 March 2018), Bernice M*K in entry for N M*K, 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, Bernice Moscrop in household of William Moscrop, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 12; Census Place: Ward 6, 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:FLK5-648 : 8 November 2017), Bernice Moscrop, 1942.

Bernice Moscrop, obituary, Vancouver Province, July 23, 1942, page 2.

Bernice Moscrop, death notice, Vancouver Province, July 23, 1942, page 1; Vancouver Sun, July 23, 1942, page 14..

“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVV5-QGSM : 13 December 2015), Bernice Moscrop, 1942; Burial, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Mountain View Cemetery; citing record ID 26331939, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26331939: “Bernice Moscrop; Birth: 1900, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; Death: 21 Jul 1942 (aged 41–42), Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; Plot: IOOF/*/*/034/0007; Memorial ID: 26331939.”

Ronald Moscrop (son of William Moscrop)

“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27XB-RGR : 16 March 2018), Ronald M*K in entry for N M*K, 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, Ronald Moscrop in household of William Moscrop, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 12; Census Place: Ward 6, 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 Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDD9-CXT : 11 March 2018), Ronald Moscrop and Edith Christina Pearl Higham, 21 May 1927; citing Vancouver, 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:FLBV-RH3 : 8 November 2017), Ronald Moscrop, 1973.

Ronald Moscrop, death notice, Vancouver Province, December 24, 1973, page 25; Vancouver Sun, December 24, 1973, page 46: “Moscrop—Passed away into the presence of the Lord, on December 23, 1973, Ronald, of 2826 Trinity St., Vancouver in his 65th year. Survived by his loving wife, Pearl; 2 daughters, Mrs. A. (Mary) Guthrie, Burnaby, Mrs. Doreen Scholfield, Burnaby; 4 grandchildren. Funeral service Thursday, December 27, at 3 p.m., in the Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Directors, Royal Oak and Canada Way, Rev. T.L. Hipp officiating. Cremation, Garden Chapel, ocean. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Red Cross, 4750 Oak St., Vancouver, would be appreciated.”

Charles Higham (father of Edith Christina Pearl Higham)

Manitoba Marriage Information; Registration Number: 1896-001746; Charles Higham and Alice Pott; place of marriage: Franklin; date of marriage: September 2, 1896.

“Canada, British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLRY-B42 : 8 November 2017), Charles Higham, 1961.

“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK18-S2M6 : 15 December 2021), Charles Higham ; Burial, Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Heritage Cemetery; citing record ID 141169481, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141169481/charles-higham: “Charles Higham; Birth: 30 Jun 1869, Ontario, Canada; Death: 2 Feb 1961 (aged 91), Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; Burial: Pacific Heritage Cemetery, Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; Plot: 033-02-C2; Memorial ID: 141169481.”

Alice Pott (mother of Edith Christina Pearl Higham)

Manitoba Marriage Information; Registration Number: 1896-001746; Charles Higham and Alice Pott; place of marriage: Franklin; date of marriage: September 2, 1896.

“Canada, British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993”, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLYM-6VP : 8 November 2017), Alice Higham, 1967.

“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK18-SKY4 : 15 December 2021), Alice Pott Higham, ; Burial, Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Heritage Cemetery; citing record ID 141157515, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141157515/alice-higham: “Alice Pott Higham; Birth: 1 Jan 1878, England; Death: 4 Feb 1967 (aged 89), Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; Burial: Pacific Heritage Cemetery, Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; Plot: 033-01-C2; Memorial ID: 141157515.”

Edith Christina Pearl Higham (wife of Ronald Moscrop)

“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDD9-CXP : 11 March 2018), Ronald Moscrop and Edith Christina Pearl Higham, 21 May 1927; citing Vancouver, 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:FLBT-LFG : 8 November 2017), Edith Pearl Christina Moscrop, 1976.