James Bain Thomson (1876-1958)

Henderson’s City of Vancouver and North Vancouver Directory, 1909, page 1097 [edited image].

I added a new page on James Bain Thomson, who was a dry goods merchant. He lived at 1869 Pendrell Street from 1909 to 1916.

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John Spottiswood Tait (1875-1951)

Captain J. S. Tait; 1911, 6th Regiment Duke of Connaught’s Own Riles Officers – Officers – [detail]; Vancouver City Archives; VLP 76.8; http://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/6th-regiment-duke-of-connaughts-own-riles-officers-officers-1911.

Henderson’s City of Vancouver Directory, 1905, page 446.

I added a new page on John Spottiswood Tait. He was the manager of Crawford and Stuart, a firm that supplied fishing nets, rope and twine, oil clothing and rubber boots. He lived at 1932 Alberni Street in 1904 and 1905.

David Tresselt Sandison (1867-1948)

Henderson’s Greater Vancouver City Directory, 1918, page 806.

I added a new page on David Tresselt Sandison, who was a cannery manager. He lived at 885 Chilco Street in 1918.

Thomas Adam Sandison was David’s brother. Thomas was an assistant cannery manager from 1919 until he died in 1939. From 1918 to 1939, he lived at the same addresses as David.

William Henry Keltie Russell (1862-1924)

Henderson’s BC Gazetteer and Directory, 1902, page 752.

I added a new page on William Henry Keltie Russell. He was a commission merchant and manufacturers agent who lived at 1214 Denman Street in 1902 and 1903.

Albert Keith Preston (1860-1943)

Henderson’s Greater Vancouver City Directory, 1913, Part 2, page 1210 [edited image].

I added a new page on Albert Keith Preston, who was a commission agent. He lived at 1174 Denman Street in 1913.

Benjamin C. Rainsford (1855-1928)

Henderson’s Greater Vancouver City Directory, 1913, Part 2, page 1219.

I added a new page on Benjamin C. Rainsford, who was a wholesale fruit merchant. He lived at 1047 Denman Street in 1905 and 1906 and at 2000 Beach Avenue in 1907 and 1908.

George McCuaig (1852-1932)

Vancouver Social Register and Club Directory, 1914, page 45

I added a new page on George McCuaig. He was an auctioneer and commission merchant who lived at 1102 Gilford Street from 1904 to 1918.