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File: '2018.027.015'

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Object ID

2018.027.015

Title

Explanation of the Francis John and Eliza May Mavis Family.

Date

[19--].

Description

1 Document : paper ; 28 x 21.5 cm. This document explains the Mavis family of Francis John and Eliza May Mavis. The document states that Francis John and Eliza May (née Fleming) were married 17 Dec. 1902, and had six children: Francis Alexander (born 29 Oct. 1903), Robert James (born 21 Nov. 190-[?], married Isabel Dennis), Edward Albion (born 10 Jan. 190-[?], married Grace Moses), Ida Winnifred (born 17 Aug. 1908), Harry Russell (born 4 Nov. 1909, married Ada Page), and Hubert David (born 13 Aug. 1913, married Pearl Scott). Eliza May Mavis died 21 Dec. 1951, and Francis John died 4 Nov. 1936. They lived at Fort Langley until 1910, when they moved to a section of New Westminster which is now [2018] South Burnaby.

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Mavis (family)

Alexander Mavis (1825-December 31, 1905) came from England to California for the gold rush in 1849, and then to BC for our gold rush in 1858. He returned to England and married Mary Fiddler-Horn Nicholson in the mid-1860s. The couple had 6 children in England before returning to Langley in 1887. Children include Francis John (1871-1936), James Alexander (1872-1926), Ada (1876-), Lily Dawson (1874-1957), and Laura (1879 - ). Alexander and his family farmed some of the land that had previously belonged to the Hudson's Bay Company. In fact, much of the land in east Fort Langley was once owned by Mavis. Mavis and his wife died in 1905 and are buried in the Fort Langley Cemetery, but there are still many descendants in the area.
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Mavis, Edward Albion

Edward Albion Mavis was the son of Francis John and Eliza May Mavis, one of six children (Francis Alexander, Robert James, Edward Albion, Ida Winnifred, Harry Russell, and Hubert David). He was born 10 Jan. 190-[?].

Mavis, Eliza May (nee Fleming), 1882-1951

Eliza May Fleming was born in Moorefield, Ontario, October 7, 1882, to parents Sarah (nee Saigeon) and Robert John Fleming. She was the oldest of 7 children. Eliza May married Francis John Mavis on December 17, 1902 in St. George's Anglican Church, in Fort Langley. She was reported to be the first bride in the church. The couple had six children : Harry Russell, Francis Alexander, Robert James, Edward Albion, Ida Winnifred, and Hubert David. Eliza May Mavis died on December 21, 1951 in Burnaby, at the age of 69. She was buried with her husband in Fort Langley.
Term Source: The Langley Story, pg 258 (Waite), Fort Langley Cemetery, pg 33 (Hannay)

Mavis, Francis Alexander, b. 1903

Francis Alexander Mavis was born in Langley to Francis John Mavis and Eliza May Mavis (née Fleming) on October 29, 1903. He was known as Alex. He was one of six children (Francis Alexander, Robert James, Edward Albion, Ida Winnifred, Harry Russell, and Hubert David). His grandfather was Alexander Mavis.

Mavis, Francis John, 1871-1936

Francis John Mavis was born January 5, 1871 in Jarrow Durham, England to parents Alexander and Mary Mavis. He came to Canada with them, and arrived on the west coast on the second trip of train number 374 in Port Moody on July 1, 1887. He wanted to be a seaman, so returned to England to continue an apprenticeship. He obtained his engineer's certificate in England on April 28, 1893, after a five year apprenticeship with Palmer Ship Building and Iron Co. Ltd. in Jarrow-Upon-Tyne. Frank became the third engineer on the S.S. Ben Clume out of North Shields England from November 12, 1893 to January 14, 1895. He then left Liverpool for Canada on the Canadian Pacific Railway Company's "R. M. S. Empress of Japan's" maiden voyage around South America. He served on the ship as assistant engineer from August 1896 to June 1897, and fourth engineer from June-August 1897. He left this employment on August 20, 1897. Coming to stay with his parents in Fort Langley for a time, Frank left again, and on September 7, 1899, he was placed in charge of the British American Steamers for a couple of years. He took up employment with the White Pass and Yukon Route from April 15, 1901- October 27, 1909. He married Eliza May Fleming on December 17, 1902 in St. George's Anglican Church, in Fort Langley. The couple had six children: Harry Russell, Francis Alexander, Robert James, Edward Albion, Ida Winnifred, and Hubert David. "Frank", as he was known, became one of the best known marine engineers in the north. Francis John Mavis died November 4, 1935, in Burnaby, B.C. He is buried in the Fort Langley Cemetery.
Term Source: The Langley Story, pg 258 (Waite), Fort Langley Cemetery, pg 33 (Hannay).

Mavis, Harry Russell

Harry Russell Mavis was the son of Francis John and Eliza May Mavis, one of six children (Francis Alexander, Robert James, Edward Albion, Ida Winnifred, Harry Russell, and Hubert David). He was born 4 Nov. 1909.

Mavis, Hubert David

Hubert David Mavis was the son of Francis John and Eliza May Mavis, one of six children (Francis Alexander, Robert James, Edward Albion, Ida Winnifred, Harry Russell, and Hubert David). He was born 13 Aug. 1913.

Mavis, Ida Winnifred

Ida Winnifred Mavis was the daughter of Francis John and Eliza May Mavis, one of six children (Francis Alexander, Robert James, Edward Albion, Ida Winnifred, Harry Russell, and Hubert David). She was born 17 Aug. 1908.

Mavis, Robert James

Robert James Mavis was the son of Francis John and Eliza May Mavis, one of six children (Francis Alexander, Robert James, Edward Albion, Ida Winnifred, Harry Russell, and Hubert David). He was born 21 Nov. 190-[?].

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