Anson Blis [sometimes “Bliss”] Cole Rutledge was a clerk with the Canadian Pacific Steamship Company. He lived at 1860 Comox Street in 1917.
Anson Bliss Cole Rutledge was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on October 15, 1885. His parents were Thomas Rutledge and Mary Jane Cole.
On June 1, 1909, in Montreal, Anson Mabel Ellen Bowen.
In 1911 Anson and Mabel were living in Montreal, Quebec. Anson was working for the Canadian Pacific Railway Company.
Mabel died in Montreal on February 6, 1912. She was buried in Mount Royal Cemetery in Montreal.
On April 7, 1915, in Montreal, Anson married Edythe Elliott Hirsch.
Edythe was born in Montreal on June 28, 1897. Her parents were Andrew William Hirsch and Alfretta Elliott.
Anson first appeared in the Vancouver directories in 1917. He was living at 1860 Comox Street, and he was working as a clerk for Canadian Pacific Steamship Company.
He lived at the following addresses in Vancouver.
1917 | 1860 Comox Street |
1918 and 1919 | 1641 Collingwood Street |
1920 | 3760 West 11th Avenue |
1921 and 1922 | 3792 West 12th Avenue |
1923 to 1930; | 1889 West 49th Avenue |
1931 to 1942 | Not listed under Vancouver names |
1943 to 1944 | 1889 West 49th Avenue |
1945 | No home address under Vancouver names |
1946 to 1947 | 1964 West 19th Avenue |
1948 to 1953 | Number 1, 2925 Oak Street |
1954 and 1955 | Not listed under Vancouver names |
Throughout the 1920s Anson was the purchasing agent for Canadian Pacific Steamships.
In the late 1940s and early 1950s, Anson and Edythe were living at number 1, 2925 Oak Street in Vancouver.
By the fall of 1953, they were living at Roberts Creek on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast.
Anson and Edythe lived in Roberts Creek through the 1950s and early 1960s.
Anson died at Sechelt, British Columbia on May 17, 1967.
Edythe died in Sechelt on July 9, 1977.
Anson had the following children. (Howard’s mother was Mabel Bowen; the mother of the other children appears to be Edythe Hirsch.)
Howard Anson Rutledge
Howard Anson Rutledge was born on January 21, 1912. He was baptized on March 17, 1912.
In 1921 he was living in Vancouver with Anson and Edythe.
He later lived in Montreal.
He died on March 25, 1969. He was buried in Mount Royal Cemetery in Montreal.
Edythe Beryle Rutledge
Edythe Beryle Rutledge (often called “Betty”) was born in Vancouver about 1920.
In 1972 she was married to Harold Oddy, who was an engineer. They were living at 20790 Lakeshore Road in Vaudreuil, Quebec.
In 1987, she moved to Stratford, Ontario, where she operated a bed and breakfast business until 2003.
She died in Stratford on May 31, 2006.
Donald Forbes Rutledge
Donald Forbes Rutledge was born in Vancouver on August 17, 1922.
He served with the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War.
He later lived in Montreal, Quebec, where he married Marilyn Miller in 1952.
In 1953, Donald and Marilyn moved to Vancouver. Until 1982 Donald worked for the Foxboro Company Limited, which made industrial instruments.
Donald and Marilyn moved to Roberts Creek in 1980 and to Sechelt, British Columbia, in 1998.
Donald died on January 27, 2013.
Robert Edward Rutledge
Robert Edward Rutledge was born in Vancouver on September 25, 1925.
He never married.
He died in Gibson’s, British Columbia, on August 17, 1994.
Sources
Thomas Rutledge (father of Anson Blis Cole Rutledge)
“Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMN8-313 : 10 April 2015), Thomas B Rutledge and Mary Jane Cole, 21 Jan 1875; citing registration , North Gower, Carleton, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,862,894.
“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KH5J-LKR : 27 April 2017), Ths B Rutlidge, Montréal (city/cité), Quebec, Canada; citing p. 2, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.
Mary Jane Cole (mother of Anson Blis Cole Rutledge)
“Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMN8-31W : 10 April 2015), Thomas B Rutledge and Mary Jane Cole, 21 Jan 1875; citing registration , North Gower, Carleton, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,862,894.
“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KH5J-LKT : 27 April 2017), Mary Jeane Rutlidge, Montréal (city/cité), Quebec, Canada; citing p. 2, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.
Anson Blis Cole Rutledge
“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KH5J-LKB : 27 April 2017), Anson Rutlidge in household of Mary Jeane Rutlidge, Montréal (city/cité), Quebec, Canada; citing p. 2, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVBH-5JDD : 16 July 2016), Anson Rutledge, 1911; citing Census, Montréal St. Antoine Sub-Districts 1-47, Quebec, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,418,560.
1921 Canada Census; Anson Rutledge, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 19; Census Place: Point Grey (Municipality), Vancouver South, British Columbia; Page Number: 8; 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:FLBC-GBN : 13 April 2017), Anson Blis Cole Rutledge, 1967.
Anson Blis Cole Rutledge, death notice, The Peninsula Times (Sunshine Coast, British Columbia), May 24, 1967, page 2, column 1; https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/bcnewspapers/xpentimes/items/1.0185392#p1z-2r0f; Coast News (Sunshine Coast, British Columbia), May 25, 1967, page 4, column 1; https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/bcnewspapers/xcoastnews/items/1.0175286#p3z-3r0f:. Vancouver Province, May 19, 1967, page 32; Vancouver Sun, May 19, 1967, page 36.
Mabel Ellen Bowen (wife of Anson Blis Cole Rutledge)
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVBH-5JD6 : 16 July 2016), Mabel Rutledge in entry for Anson Rutledge, 1911; citing Census, Montréal St. Antoine Sub-Districts 1-47, Quebec, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,418,560.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVGM-BYSS : 13 December 2015), Mabel Ellen Rutledge, 1912; Burial, Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada, Mount Royal Cemetery; citing record ID 108193766, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=108193766.
Andrew William Hirsch (father of Edyth Elliott Hirsch)
“Ontario Census, 1861,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQQ6-1ZP : 8 November 2014), Andrew W Hirsch, Fitzroy, Carleton, Ontario, Canada; citing p. 52, line 36; Library and Archives Canada film number C-1012-1013, Public Archives, Toronto; FHL microfilm 349,253; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/1861/pdf/4107388_00092.pdf.
“Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KSZM-47T : 10 April 2015), Andrew W Hirsch and Alfaretta Elliott, 17 Jun 1896; citing registration , Fitzroy, Carleton, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,870,711.
“Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KSZS-XBD : 10 April 2015), Andrew Wm Hirsh and Alforetta Elliott, 17 Jun 1896; citing registration , Arnprior, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,870,915.
“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KH52-C98 : 27 April 2017), Andrew W Horsch, Montréal (city/cité), Quebec, Canada; citing p. 7, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census/View.jsp?id=90685&highlight=23&desc=1901+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Andrew+W.+Hirsch.
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVBW-RN3D : 16 July 2016), Andrew W Hirsch, 1911; citing Census, Jacques-Cartier Sub-Districts 16-60, Quebec, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,418,550.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVGM-RFFL : 13 December 2015), Andrew William Hirsch, 1911; Burial, Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada, Mount Royal Cemetery; citing record ID 108922464, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=108922464.
Alfretta Elliott (mother of Edyth Elliott Hirsch
“Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KSZM-471 : 10 April 2015), Andrew W Hirsch and Alfaretta Elliott, 17 Jun 1896; citing registration , Fitzroy, Carleton, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,870,711.
“Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KSZS-XBF : 10 April 2015), Andrew Wm Hirsh and Alforetta Elliott, 17 Jun 1896; citing registration , Arnprior, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada, Archives of Ontario, Toronto; FHL microfilm 1,870,915.
“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KH52-C9D : 27 April 2017), Alfretta Horsch, Montréal (city/cité), Quebec, Canada; citing p. 7, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census/View.jsp?id=90685&highlight=24&desc=1901+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Alfretta+Hirsch.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVGM-RFF9 : 13 December 2015), Alfretta Hirsch, 1908; Burial, Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada, Mount Royal Cemetery; citing record ID 108922463, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=108922463.
Edyth Elliott Hirsch (wife of Anson Blis Cole Rutledge)
“Canada Census, 1901,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KH52-C96 : 27 April 2017), Edythe E Horsch in household of Alfretta Horsch, Montréal (city/cité), Quebec, Canada; citing p. 7, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census/View.jsp?id=90685&highlight=25&desc=1901+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Edythe+E.+Hirsch.
1921 Canada Census; Edith Rutledge in household of Anson Rutledge, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 19; Census Place: Point Grey (Municipality), Vancouver South, British Columbia; Page Number: 8; 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:FL1S-28J : 13 April 2017), Edythe Elliott Rutledge, 1977.
Edythe Elliott Rutledge, death notice, Sunshine Coast News (Sunshine Coast, British Columbia), July 12, 1977, page 10, column 2; https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/bcnewspapers/xcoastnews/items/1.0172027#p9z-2r0f; The Peninsula Times (Sunshine Coast, British Columbia), July 13, 1977, page B-2; column 1; https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/bcnewspapers/xpentimes/items/1.0186409#p7z-2r0f; Vancouver Sun, July 112, 1977, page 40.
Howard AnsonRutledge (son of Anson Blis Cole Rutledge)
1921 Canada Census; Howard Rutledge in household of Anson Rutledge, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 19; Census Place: Point Grey (Municipality), Vancouver South, British Columbia; Page Number: 8; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVGM-BY9L : 13 December 2015), Howard Anson Rutledge, 1969; Burial, Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada, Mount Royal Cemetery; citing record ID 108193761, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=108193761.
Edythe Beryle Rutledge (daughter of Anson Blis Cole Rutledge)
1921 Canada Census; Edith Rutledge in household of Anson Rutledge, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 19; Census Place: Point Grey (Municipality), Vancouver South, British Columbia; Page Number: 8; Ancestry.com. 1921 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2013.
Betty Rutledge, death notice, Published in Montreal Gazette on June 3, 2006; http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/montrealgazette/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=17968901.: “Rutledge, Betty. Edythe Betty Rutledge, age eighty-six, of Stratford and formerly of Montreal passed away at the Stratford General Hospital on Wednesday, May 31, 2006. Born in Vancouver, B.C., she was the daughter of the late Anson Bliss Cole Rutledge and the former Edythe Elliot Hirsch. Betty moved to Stratford from Montreal in 1987 and operated Rutledge House Bed and Breakfast until 2003. Cherished mother of Jane Hergel and husband John of Stratford. Loving grandmother of Jason Hergel and Kate Hergel. Also surviving are a brother Don Rutledge and wife Marilyn of Sechelt, B.C., and three nephews Don, Mike and Ken Rutledge. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by brothers Bob and Howard Rutledge. At Betty’s request, there will be no funeral home visitation or service and her body has been bequeathed to the University of Western Ontario, London for medical education and research. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the O.S.P.C.A. Perth County Branch through the Heinbuck Funeral Home, 156 Albert Street, Stratford at 1-519-271-5062. Funeral Home: Heinbuck Funeral Home, 156 Albert Street Stratford, ON N5A 3K4, (519) 271-5062.”
Donald Forbes Rutledge (son of Anson Blis Cole Rutledge)
Donald Forbes Rutledge, death notice, Published in Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Feb. 1, 2013; http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theprovince/obituary.aspx?pid=162773369: “Donald Forbes Rutledge August 17 1922 – January 27 2013 Passed away peacefully at home in his sleep. Survived by his wife Marilyn (Miller), sons Donald Gordon, Michael David, and Kenneth Andrew, and grandchildren Emily, Megan, Ian and Christina. Pre-deceased by his Brother Robert, sister Betty, mother Edythe, and father Anson. Our sincerest thanks to all the health care providers on the Sunshine Coast: Dr Bryson; St. Mary’s staff; BC Ambulance Service Paramedics; Coastal Health; and especially to the home care workers who cared for Don in his home. Don was born in Vancouver, grew up in Vancouver & Montreal, and spent summers in Roberts Creek where his parents moved in the 50’s. Don and Marilyn retired to Roberts Creek in 1980 and moved to Sechelt in 1998. Don served with the Armed Forces as an aircraft mechanic with Ferry Command, and then with the RCAF 411 squadron in England, Holland, France and Germany. Don & Marilyn married in Montreal in 1952, moving to Vancouver in 1953 where they raised their family. Don established and managed an office for an instrumentation company where he worked until he retired in 1982. No service by request. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation to St. Mary’s hospital foundation.”
Robert Edward Rutledge (son of Anson Blis Cole Rutledge)
British Columbia Death Registrations; Registration Number: 1994-09-015558; Robert Edward Rutledge; date of death: August 17, 1994; place of death: Gibsons; Age at Death: 68; http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/d4246b95-ff91-4a67-a11f-9bec4ff7b3ea; medical certificate of death: http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Image/Genealogy/aa9b95af-eb79-47b3-a462-c6d636c25460.