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Vera Valencia BROWN 1906–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jan 1906

Birth Location: Port Hammond, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Death Date: 20 Sep 1952

Death Location: Duncan, Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Father: John Brown

Mother: Isabelle GILLIS

Spouse(s): Ole Polden

Children(s): Norman *

In 1906, Vera Valencia BROWN entered the world in Port Hammond, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, born to John Brown And Isabelle Christina Gillis. In 1921, Vera Valencia BROWN resided in 1511 65th, Municipality Point Grey, Vancouver Sout. Vera Valencia BROWN married Killam, Ole Olsen Polden, and had children including Norman Polden. Vera Valencia BROWN passed away in 1952 in Duncan, Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1906, Vera Valencia BROWN entered the world in Port Hammond, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada, born to John Brown And Isabelle Christina Gillis.
  • In 1921, Vera Valencia BROWN resided in 1511 65th, Municipality Point Grey, Vancouver Sout.
  • Vera Valencia BROWN married Killam, Ole Olsen Polden, and had children including Norman Polden.
  • Vera Valencia BROWN passed away in 1952 in Duncan, Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Vera BROWN's Ancestors

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Vera BROWN
1906–1952
Birth Place: Port Hammond, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Parents
John Brown
1879–1954
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Isabelle (Christina) GILLIS
1884–1952
Godfrey, Polk, Minnesota, USA
Grandparents
James Gillis
1847–1929
Quebec, Canada
Isabella (Archibald "Belle" ADAMS) *
1851–1920
Matapedia, Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada
Great-Grandparents
James Gillis
1812–1905
Caroline Borland
1823–1903
Alexander *
1810–1886
Barbara *
1826–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John ADAMS
1785–1835
Elizabeth Gillespie
1790–
Alexander *
1784–1845
Catharine *
1796–1864

Vera BROWN's Descendants

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Vera (Valencia) BROWN (29 Jan 1906–20 Sep 1952) m. Ole (Olsen) Polden (11 Jul 1903–10 Apr 1971)
  1. 1. Norman (Polden) * 1936–2016

Vera BROWN's Timeline

3 Records

1906
29 Jan 1906
Birth of Vera Valencia BROWN in Port Hammond, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Port Hammond, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 15
Vera Valencia BROWN resided here in 1511 65th, Municipality Point Grey, Vancouver South, British Columbia, Canada
1511 65th, Municipality Point Grey, Vancouver South, British Columbia, Canada
1952
20 Sep 1952
Age 46
Death of Vera Valencia BROWN in Duncan, Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Duncan, Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1906
    Event Place: Port Hammond, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990
    [2] 1921 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: 1511 65th, Municipality Point Grey, Vancouver South, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1952
    Event Place: Duncan, Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Duncan, Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: Canadian Headstones; Canada; Canadian Headstone Photo Project

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