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by brett
Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: Discussion Topics
Topic: WILLIAM ROBERT SMITH (1797-1869)
Replies: 55
Views: 350101

Re: WILLIAM ROBERT SMITH (1797-1869)

there is a descendent named Field living in New Westminster BC.
i do have her contact info - if you are interested. the info is slightly dated - i met her at Pat Smith's funeral.
by brett
Sun May 02, 2021 1:48 pm
Forum: Discussion Topics
Topic: Smith and Pruden possible family relationship??
Replies: 6
Views: 11113

Re: Smith and Pruden possible family relationship??

copperp3 wrote: Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:30 pm
brett wrote: Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:35 pm W R was an HBC employee. they were given positions of authority to protect HBC interests. he was also proficient with the pen - not necessarily a common trait mid 1800’s.
Many thanks
most welcome!
be certain to keep us posted regarding your findings!
by brett
Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:45 pm
Forum: Discussion Topics
Topic: Smith and Pruden possible family relationship??
Replies: 6
Views: 11113

Re: Smith and Pruden possible family relationship??

interesting theory. the Margaret Smith connection. and the possibility of Pruden pulling a few strings.
by brett
Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: Discussion Topics
Topic: WILLIAM ROBERT SMITH (1797-1869)
Replies: 55
Views: 350101

Re: WILLIAM ROBERT SMITH (1797-1869)

copperp3 wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 1:30 pm Pat Smith of Vancouver passed away in 2020
i attended her funeral.her brother Ross recently passed away.
by brett
Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:35 pm
Forum: Discussion Topics
Topic: Smith and Pruden possible family relationship??
Replies: 6
Views: 11113

Re: Smith and Pruden possible family relationship??

W R was an HBC employee. they were given positions of authority to protect HBC interests. he was also proficient with the pen - not necessarily a common trait mid 1800’s.
by brett
Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:31 pm
Forum: Discussion Topics
Topic: Smith and Pruden possible family relationship??
Replies: 6
Views: 11113

Re: Smith and Pruden possible family relationship??

copperp3 wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 1:41 pm Help this old lady....how do I reply to a member's comment??
use the quote button upper rh side?
by brett
Sat Feb 06, 2021 11:32 am
Forum: Discussion Topics
Topic: WILLIAM ROBERT SMITH (1797-1869)
Replies: 55
Views: 350101

Re: WILLIAM ROBERT SMITH (1797-1869)

does anyone know the name/history of Patricia's grandparents ? i never even actually knew my grandparents (P's mom and dad) on the Smith side - although we did visit them in Chilliwack when i was very young. the family story is that the Pat's mom died of a broken heart, after her husband died. aroun...
by brett
Sat Feb 06, 2021 11:24 am
Forum: Discussion Topics
Topic: WILLIAM ROBERT SMITH (1797-1869)
Replies: 55
Views: 350101

Re: WILLIAM ROBERT SMITH (1797-1869)

Patricia worked at Woodwards for her entire life. started at the downtown location - the cheese dept. moved to the newer store in South Vancouver in later years she had a great sense of humour and an infectious laugh. Ross's children were the "apple of her eye" she dedicated herself to tho...
by brett
Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:37 am
Forum: Discussion Topics
Topic: WILLIAM ROBERT SMITH (1797-1869)
Replies: 55
Views: 350101

Re: WILLIAM ROBERT SMITH (1797-1869)

Patricia and Ross Smith (both from Vancouver) have passed away within the last two - three years. Ross/Margaret had three children. 2 males, one female. there are also a couple of daughters, compliments of Ross/Patricia's brother, Stan. My (now deceased) father, Lawrence, was a sibling of Pat, Ross,...