Our Maritime Ties

1910 - 2006 (96 years)

Generation: 1

Edward Marvin Loftus Strang was born 5 May 1910, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada (son of Garnet A Strang and Catherine Loftus); died 7 Jun 2006, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada.

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Occupation: Montreal, , Quebec, Canada; employee of Saguenay Shipping in operations and port labour relation
Census: 1911, Saskatoon, , Saskatchewan, Canada
Occupation: Aft 1966, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; president of BC Maritime Employers Association
Misc: Jun 2004; grandchildren Karen (Paul), Jenny (John) Steven, Robert, Andy, Lauren and Bryce
Obituary: 24 Jun 2006, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; Vancouver Sun and The Province

Notes:

Census:
1 in 1911 census

Obituary:

Obituary

STRANG _ Edward Marvin Loftus Born May 5th, 1910 in Montreal, passing peacefully June 7th, 2006 in Vancouver. Predeceased by his loving wife Jean and brother Donald. Ed will be remembered by daughters Marilyn (Richard), Wendy (Mike), and son Bruce Hodgson (Linda). His grandchildren were very special to him, he will be missed by Karen (Paul), Jenny (John) Steven, Robert, Andy, Lauren and Bryce. Ed worked for Saguenay Shipping in Montreal for 28 years, involved in operations and port labour relations. In 1966 Ed, Jean and Bruce moved to Vancouver. Ed became the first president of the BC Maritime Employers Association. Upon his retirement from the BCMEA, Ed continued his involvement with the Port, working with the Vancouver Port Corporation for several years. Ed relaxed by taking time to play golf or play bridge at Shaughnessy Golf Club. He was an active member at Shaughnessy Heights United Church, through which he became involved as a founding member of CHISHAUN Seniors Residence. His family and community will remember Ed with fondness. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Point Grey Private Hospital for making Ed's time there so comfortable. A memorial service to celebrate Ed's life will be held at Shaughnessy Heights United Church, 1550 W. 33rd Ave, on Wednesday, June 28th at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to the Community Lunch Program at Shaughnessy Heights United Church would be appreciated.

Edward — Jean Katherine Laing. Jean was born 21 Apr 1913, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada; died Bef 7 Jun 2006, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Children:

Generation: 2

Garnet A Strang was born Jun 1881, , , Quebec, Canada (son of Albert Strang and Louisa A Taylor); died Yes, date unknown.

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Census: 1901, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada
Occupation: 1901, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada; a bookkeeper
Census: 1911, Saskatoon, , Saskatchewan, Canada
Occupation: 1911, Saskatoon, , Saskatchewan, Canada; an accountant

Notes:

Census:
18 in 1901 census

Census:
29 in 1911 census

Garnet — Catherine Loftus. Catherine was born Jun 1880, , , Ontario, Canada; died Abt 1959. [Group Sheet]

Catherine Loftus was born Jun 1880, , , Ontario, Canada; died Abt 1959.

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Census: 1911, Saskatoon, , Saskatchewan, Canada

Notes:

Census:
30 in 1911 census

Children:

1. Edward Marvin Loftus Strang was born 5 May 1910, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada; died 7 Jun 2006, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada.
Donald Garnet Strang was born , Montreal, , Quebec, Canada; died Bef Jun 2006.
Doris Strang died Between 1940 and 1950.

Generation: 3

Albert Strang was born 25 Jul 1849, Searletown, , Prince Edward Island, Canada (son of Ephraim Allen Strang and Mary Rix); died 1938.

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Misc: four children
Residence: Montreal, , Quebec, Canada
Baptised: 16 May 1854, Bedeque, , Prince Edward Island, Canada
Residence: Bef 1871, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Census: 1881, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada
Will: 24 Feb 1885, , , Prince Edward Island, Canada
Census: 1901, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada
Occupation: 1901, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada; a builder
Census: Jun 1911, Westmount, , Quebec, Canada
Occupation: Jun 1911, Westmount, , Quebec, Canada; builder
AltDeath: 1938, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada

Notes:

!ID= ST 195

Census:
32 in 1881 census

Will:
son - one dollar

Role: Heir

Census:
51 in 1901 census

Occupation:
62 in 1911 census

Albert married Louisa A Taylor 22 Aug 1871, , , New Brunswick, Canada. Louisa was born 17 Nov 1847, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Louisa A Taylor was born 17 Nov 1847, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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Residence: Bedeque, , Prince Edward Island, Canada
AltBirth: 1853, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada
Residence: Bef 1871, , Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Census: 1881, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada
Census: 1901, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada
Census: Jun 1911, Westmount, , Quebec, Canada

Notes:

!ID= UN 138

Census:
33 in 1881 census

Census:
53 in 1901 census

Children:

Eva Emely Strang was born Abt 1879, , , Quebec, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Garnet A Strang was born Jun 1881, , , Quebec, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Leonard A Strang was born 1 Jan 1885, , , Quebec, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Laura Branch Ruby Strang was born 27 Jul 1887, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada; died 8 May 1959, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada.

Generation: 4

Ephraim Allen Strang was born 21 Oct 1817, North Bedeque, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada (son of Jesse Strang and Sarah Wright); died Bef 2 Oct 1885, Cape Wolfe, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; was buried , Cape Wolfe Cemetery, Cape Wolfe, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

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Misc: three children by Judith Wood
Occupation: Cape Wolfe, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; farmer, country store/shipping business owner
AltBirth: 21 Oct 1816
AltBirth: 31 Oct 1817, Bedeque, , Prince Edward Island, Canada
Will: 10 Jun 1836, Bedeque, , Prince Edward Island, Canada
Residence: Dec 1837, Bedeque, , Prince Edward Island, Canada
Residence: Dec 1839, Bedeque, , Prince Edward Island, Canada
Will: 4 Feb 1843, Bedeque, , Prince Edward Island, Canada
Residence: Bef 1853, Bedeque, , Prince Edward Island, Canada
Residence: Aft 1853, Cape Wolfe, , Prince Edward Island, Canada
Census: 1881, Lot 7, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Occupation: 1881, Lot 7, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada; farmer
AltDeath: 1885, Burton, Lot 7, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Will: 24 Feb 1885, , , Prince Edward Island, Canada
AltDeath: 1888

Notes:

!NAME:Ephraim Allen - Catherine Dickie 18/10/92 PARN: BD:1817 DD: MD:(1st) 1837 WIF:(1st) WIF:(2nd) Mary Rix was a cousin

Birth:
year only in Island Refuge & Weeks

Will:
son - house, farm where I now live during life and the marshes attached to the same following death of his mother

Role: Heir

Will:
I desire that he (son David) may remain with my brother Ephraim

Role: Mentioned

Census:
63 in 1881 census

Died:
year only in Island Refuge

Ephraim married Mary Rix 24 Dec 1839, Bedeque, , Prince Edward Island, Canada. Mary (daughter of Samuel Birch Rix and Lydia Wright) was born 11 Aug 1818, North Bedeque, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 28 Oct 1864, Burton, Lot 7, Prince Edward Island, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Mary Rix was born 11 Aug 1818, North Bedeque, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada (daughter of Samuel Birch Rix and Lydia Wright); died 28 Oct 1864, Burton, Lot 7, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

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AltBirth: 11 Oct 1818, North Bedeque, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada
AltDeath: 1864, Cape Wolfe, , Prince Edward Island, Canada
AltDeath: 24 Oct 1864, Burton, Lot 7, Prince Edward Island, Canada
AltDeath: 1865

Notes:

AltBirth:
year only in Island Refuge(Strang), year/place in Island Refuge(Rix) & Weeks

AltDeath:
year only in Island Refuge(Strang), year/place only in Island Refuge (Rix)

Notes:

Married:
year only in Island Refuge(Rix)

Children:

Sarah Ann Strang was born 30 Jun 1841, Bedeque, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 1886.
Elijah Jesse Strang was born 19 Mar 1843, Bedeque, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 1879; was buried , Cape Wolfe Cemetery, Cape Wolfe, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Daniel Cyrus Strang was born 15 Jan 1845, Searletown, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 13 Oct 1928, , Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 15 Oct 1928, Cedar Hill Cemetary, , , ,.
James Palmer Strang was born Bef 14 May 1847, Searletown, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 3 Oct 1872, Point Escuminac, (at sea), New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Cape Wolfe Cemetery, Cape Wolfe, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
4. Albert Strang was born 25 Jul 1849, Searletown, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 1938.
Lavinia Jane Strang was born 17 May 1852, Searletown, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Charles Wesley Strang was born 25 Jul 1854, Lot 7, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 1871; was buried , Cape Wolfe Cemetery, Cape Wolfe, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Ephriam Allan Strang was born 2 Jul 1856, Lot 7, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 1915, Cape Wolfe, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; was buried , Cape Wolfe Cemetery, Cape Wolfe, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Charlotte Elizabeth Strang was born 2 Jan 1859, Burton, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 25 Jan 1939, North Tryon, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; was buried , Tryon Peoples Cemetery, Tryon, , Prince Edward Island, Canada.
John Artemus Strang was born 6 Jul 1861; died 7 Apr 1905, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States; was buried Aft 7 Apr 1905, Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, , New York, United States.