Edwin and Ann (nee Salmon) Woodward

Description
Creator
Unknown photographer
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Photographs
Description
Edwin Woodward, first lighthouse keeper at Point Atkinson, and Ann, nee Salmon, his wife, who both together, and with Vernon, their month old son, arrived from Ont. 1873, and almost immediately appointed to lighthouse. Their second child (text removed on original) West Vancouver. Their cow and garden may also have been the first. They returned to Ontario in 1877. Presented 1939 by Hiram W. Woodward, a nephew, 151 West 4th St, North Vancouver. City Archives J.S.M.Text from top of photo:James Atkinson Woodward, 3rd child, born Pt Atkinson, 25 Apr 1876, was first white child born in West Vancouver.
Date of Original
Circa 1870
Subject(s)
Corporate Name(s)
Vancouver City Archives
Local identifier
0001.VCA
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • British Columbia, Canada
    Latitude: 49.3299 Longitude: -123.26504
Copyright Statement
Public domain.
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Copyright Holder
Vancouver City Archives
Location of Original
Vancouver City Archives
Reproduction Notes
Scanned July 2011 using Epson Perfection V700 Photo at 300dpi and 100% of original image size. Alternate Versions: Lossless TIF from original scan at 300dpi and 100% of original print. W25 x H19 cm black & white print on photo paper.VCA Number: Port. P433 N182
Contact
West Vancouver Memorial Library
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