Robert dunsmuir laird of the mines 1999 though he came to the wilds of colonial vancouver island as an indentured coal miner, robert dunsmuir became a mine owner, a railroad builder and the richest man in british columbia. He came to vancouver island in 1851 and worked as a coal miner for the hudsons bay co. The castle weaves a fascinating tale of this intriguing family their achievements, their relationships and even their quirks. During this time he increased the companys profits and fought against efforts to labor to unionize.
The sabr bookshelf is a listing of books received at the sabr office. Robert dunsmuir, industrialist, politician b at hurlford, scot 31 aug 1825. He was happiest in the company of a few male friends, fishing and bird hunting. A fire chief and a housekeeper shared different stories on monday at the inquest into a tragic house fire that claimed the lives of four members of the dunsmuir family. Grave monument of james dunsmuir at ross bay cemetery in victoria, british columbia son of robert dunsmuir, he was heir to his familys coal fortune. He was recognized as a national historic person in 1971. Dunsmuir was born in hurlford, scotland to 20 year old james dunsmuir and his wife elizabeth2 in 1825. It was a beautiful and horrible picture, portraying family love and tragic death at the same time. At the request of edna wallace hopper to have her tr. Dunsmuir s grandfather, robert, had leased coal properties and bought out local competitors in the days before the arrival of the railway in the. Following the tragic fire at the dunsmuir home in sharon on friday, the town of east gwillimbury advises the following ways the community can offer support and condolences. Nanaimos first mayor ebook written by jan peterson. Awardwinning author terry reksten brings the members of the dunsmuir family and their colourful saga to life with her lively writing, vivid anecdotes and careful.
According to a recent press release, on saturday, april 21, at about 2. Jeremy tocbas, lmft, bcba is a behavioral analyst and a certified marriage and family therapist, and also has offices in. Remembering the dunsmuir family we are deeply saddened by the loss of four members of the dunsmuir family and we as a community share a great sense of sorrow in this tragedy. But unfortunately, no early family diaries have survived to tell us of the strength of their sentiment for the old country. The castle was completed in 1908, and the dunsmuir family took up residence in that year. In 1920 there was 1 dunsmuir family living in colorado.
At the time of his birth, his family was engaged in the coal business in his native ayrshire. Ever since i visited craigdarroch castle in victoria, british columbia, ive wanted to learn more about the dunsmuir family. The dunsmuir family occupied their new home in 1908, and two years. James dunsmuir 1851 1920 genealogy geni family tree. He inherited his family s coal mining operations which he managed fron 1876 until 1910. Comedy arts music books docs life parents kids kids news. It is a name for someone who lived on the lands of dundemore in fife where the family has a long and distinguished history dating back to the early middle ages. East gwillimbury express reporter simon martin reflects on tragic 20. The dunsmuir saga brings to life three generations of the legendary dunsmuir family of vancouver island.
May 02, 2016 it was a beautiful and horrible picture, portraying family love and tragic death at the same time. California obituaries latest obituaries in dunsmuir california. All our students have access to a mental health professional every school day. David dunsmuir, 24, who was away at brock university in st. Georges, hanover square in london, england on february 27, 1900, to captain somerset goughcalthorpe, r. James dunsmuir july 8, 1851 june 6, 1920 was a british columbian industrialist and politician.
Running for my life was not what i anticipated that morning, said one refugee from the camp fire, rona macy. Despite his wifes social ambitions, james dunsmuir remained devoted to simple pleasures. Nanaimo and victoria newspapers offer a glimpse into how the family felt about robert burns and scotland. Mary ferguson born dunsmuir, 1838 1886 mary ferguson born dunsmuir 1838 1886. The story of the other two, one the mother of edna wallace hopper 18721959, is a tragic one, indeed. Apr 05, 20 kevin dunsmuir, 55, his wife jennifer, 51, and their sons robert, 19, and cameron, 16, died in a house fire, trapped in a secondfloor bedroom of their home waiting for a rescue on march 29. Terry reksten wrote six other books, including two about the vancouver islandbased coal mining dynasty of the dunsmuir family, and the illustrated history of british columbia 2001, a useful, fairminded work that does not attempt any overriding views or organizing principles. St andrews presbyterian church in the heart of victorias. I was living up here in dunsmuir during this incident and was put on a retainer with the railroad to photograph sps effort to clean up the river. She wrote two books pertaining to the legendary dunsmuir family of victoria.
Newmarket familys death in house fire was a beautiful and. Fire marshals report on gta tragedy questioned toronto sun. A working list of books and booklets on the southern pacific and related subsidiaries by mcclosky, peter j. The most dunsmuir families were found in and scotland in 1841and scotland in 1851and scotland in 1861and scotland in 1871and scotland in 1881and scotland in 1891and scotland in 1901. June 6 1920 cowichan bay, british columbia, canada. This page shows only the 20 most recent obituaries in dunsmuir, california. James dunsmuir july 8, 1851 june 6, 1920 was a canadian industrialist and politician in british columbia. Dunsmuir was best known as the coal king of british columbia. As dola was just 6 years old when the family moved to hatley park, she is the only dunsmuir to have truly grown up on site.
Alexander white dunsmuir 18541900 was the son of a wealthy coal baron in victoria, british columbia who was sent to run the family s business office in san francisco. In 1894, dunsmuirs first mayor, alexander levy, rented space for a mercantile in the three story rostel building on sacramento avenue which was then called front street. Catharines, is the sole surving member of his family after a fire in east gwillimbury friday, march 29, 20, claimed the lives of his. Dunsmuir, robert, coalminer, entrepreneur, and politician. He inherited his familys coal mining operations which he managed fron 1876 until 1910. Robert dunsmuir 18251889 was born in hurlford, ayrshire, scotland.
Robert dunsmuir was the son and grandson of ayrshire coalmasters. Robert and joan dunsmuir had two sons, eight daughters and plenty of exploits. Dunsmuir was born in hurlford, scotland to 20yearold james dunsmuir and his wife elizabeth in 1825. If you dont see the obituary or death record that you are looking for, use this form to search our entire database. The pacific electric strike of 1903, by wollenberg, charles, clio books, date unknown. We also acknowledge the financial support of the government of canada through the canada book fund and livres canada books, and the government of ontario through the ontario book publishing tax credit and the ontario media development corporation. Hundreds of people gathered in newmarket friday night to hold a vigil for four family members killed in a house fire. Dunsmuir, james, machinist, entrepreneur, industrialist, politician, and lieutenant governor. Alexander white dunsmuir 18541900 was the son of a wealthy coal baron in victoria, british columbia who was sent to run the familys business office in san francisco. Apr 18, 2016 a fire chief and a housekeeper shared different stories on monday at the inquest into a tragic house fire that claimed the lives of four members of the dunsmuir family. Camp fire refugees plant roots in dunsmuir news mount. David dunsmuir was born on month day 1867, at birth place, to david dunsmuir and jane dunsmuir born robertson. The photo above shows dolas love of horses, a hobby that was popular with the family, and one eagerly pursued with the many horses that stabled here. After his wifes death, ownership of the property fell to the canadian.
Fire chief, house keeper testify at dunsmuir inquest ctv news. The sabr bookshelf society for american baseball research. It was a prime location, being directly across the street from the railroad depot. Barkervilles hurdygurdy girls, the second narrows bridge tragedy and the last. A selection of 50 historical photographs depicts the dunsmuirs and their grand style of life. Sheriffs office arrests suspect in dunsmuir homicide news. Shawn sekalala, a friend of camerons, first learned of the tragic news through. He came to british columbia in 1847 and worked as a mining advisor to the hudsons bay company. Apr 24, 2018 according to a recent press release, on saturday, april 21, at about 2. The dunsmuir family name was found in the usa, the uk, and scotland between 1841 and 1920. The oldest son david was away at brock university at the time. Robert dunsmuir, 19, pictured with his mother jennifer dunsmuir, 51, died friday morning in a house fire. He served as the premier of british columbia from 1900 to 1902 and the lieutenant governor of british columbia from 1906 to 1909. Contrary to oral promises made to his sons, he left his entire estate and business holdings to his wife, joan.
Surviving dunsmuir son thanks community for giving him. After his first boat, the thistle burned to her waterline, he ordered a fine new yacht. Dunsmuirs grandfather, robert, had leased coal properties and bought out local competitors in the days before the arrival of the railway in the. The dunsmuir family and robert burns craigdarroch castle. At presentation house theatre on friday, october 5.
Robert dunsmuir august 31, 1825 april 12, 1889 was a scottish canadian coal mine developer, owner and operator, railway developer, industrialist and politician in british columbia. They can use phone calls or video chats to discuss books theyre reading or quiz each other on material. Mary dunsmuir historical records and family trees myheritage. Discover the family tree of robert dunsmuir for free, and learn about their family history and their ancestry. Kevin dunsmuir, 55, his wife jennifer, 51, and their sons robert, 19, and cameron, 16, died in a house fire, trapped in a secondfloor bedroom of their home waiting for a rescue on march 29. His daughter effie anne euphemia dunsmuir was married at st. In 1891 there were 8 dunsmuir families living in london. Kevin, 55, jennifer, 51, robert, 19 and cameron dunsmuir, 16 all died inside.
The dunsmuir family dominated the provinces economy in the late nineteenth century and was a leading force in opposing organized labour. Jeremy tocbas, lmft, bcba is a behavioral analyst and a certified marriage and family therapist, and also has offices in dunsmuir. Since the story of the infamous cantara spill has been brought up again, john signor has asked me to post the following story. Jan 22, 2008 robert dunsmuir, industrialist, politician b at hurlford, scot 31 aug 1825. Love, aubrey by suzanne lafleur, evermore by alyson noel, we were liars by e. Dunsmuir managed his family s coal business from 1876 until 1910, increasing profits and violently putting down efforts to unionize. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read mark bate. The dunsmuir family craigdarroch castle victoria bc. David was born on august 21 1840, in rutherglen, lanarkshire, scotland. Mary dunsmuir 1864 mary dunsmuir in scotland, births and baptisms, 15641950 mary dunsmuir was born on month day 1864, at birth place, to david dunsmuir and jane robertson. Macy and many other paradise residents quickly grabbed food, clothes and maybe a pet or two, got in the car and spent hours on roads crammed with others fleeing the fire folks who were unexpectedly homeless, wondering if. The dunsmuir family name was first used by descendants of the pictish people of ancient scotland. Robert dunsmuir canny, acquisitive and imaginative became the richest man in british columbia.
He entered politics in 1898 as a province legislator. It got so bad that in 1901 his widow joan sued their son james, who was. Very good book about the history of craigdarroch castle, the fairytale home of robert and joan dunsmuir. Jan 01, 1994 the dunsmuir saga brings to life three generations of the legendary dunsmuir family of vancouver island.
David dunsmuir historical records and family trees myheritage. Hundreds hold vigil for family killed in house fire cbc news. Robert at this point had been elected and was serving as a member of the legislative assembly for nanaimo. Robert and joan dunsmuir didnt lose their fondness for scotland and things scottish after moving to vancouver island.
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