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Title: Henry Aylmer Coates
Post by: gillybilly on Thursday 05 March 15 21:02 GMT (UK)
I recently bought an old studio portrait at an antiques fair.  I am keen to pass this on to someone with a connection. The photo is of a small boy Henry Aylmer Coates and was taken at a studio in Lancashire, England.
Having done some preliminary research, this is what I know so far.
 Born in Farnworth, Lancashire in 1904.
Emigrated with his parents to Canada in 1908 (Parents are Joshua Frederick Coates and Sarah Larkin)
1911 census shows him in the Kootenay district with parents.
He married on 31st August 1937 to Lillian Vera Fleet in Nelson BC
Lillian died in 1993 in Victoria, but I have not yet found a record for Henry's death. I do not know whether they had any children.
Would anyone like to claim him?
Title: Re: Henry Aylmer Coates
Post by: *Sandra* on Thursday 05 March 15 21:14 GMT (UK)
Hi,

Canada Voters List 1974 shows Henry A Coates (retired)  and Lillian Coates - RR1 Peachland.
Okanagan; Boundary, British Columbia.

Canada Voters List 1949 - shows Henry a Coates (Army) and Mrs Lillian V Coates.



Sandra
Title: Re: Henry Aylmer Coates
Post by: *Sandra* on Thursday 05 March 15 21:30 GMT (UK)
Henry was the informant on the death cert for Lillian in 1993

http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/DisplayGenealogyImage?k=ff785881-ce37-42eb-91c3-5942d36303ca

Wonder if the Public Library in Victoria could help you  ???

http://www.gvpl.ca/

Sandra
Title: Re: Henry Aylmer Coates
Post by: JDC on Thursday 05 March 15 21:39 GMT (UK)
I am wondering if a local genealogy  and/or history group in that area might be able to help out?

JDC
Title: Re: Henry Aylmer Coates
Post by: *Sandra* on Thursday 05 March 15 22:01 GMT (UK)
How about contacting Mountain View Cemetery Vancouver to see if they can tell you if Henry is buried with Lillian  ???

http://vancouver.ca/your-government/mountain-view-cemetery.aspx


You could join Find A Grave (free) and create a memorial page for Lillian V Coates at Mountain View Cemetery Vancouver and then request a photograph (if there is one it might mention Henry is buried with her ) - its explained here -  How to submit a photo request.  Hope this helps.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=listFaqs#73

Sandra
Title: Re: Henry Aylmer Coates
Post by: Jacquie in Canada on Saturday 07 March 15 16:26 GMT (UK)
Quote from: *Sandra* on Thursday 05 March 15 22:01 GMT (UK)
How about contacting Mountain View Cemetery Vancouver to see if they can tell you if Henry is buried with Lillian  ???

http://vancouver.ca/your-government/mountain-view-cemetery.aspx

Mountain View Cemetery has burials listed on the iCemetery app which is available for iPhones and Android smart phones. If you go to that site on your smart phone, there are links at the bottom of the page to download the app. Right now Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver and Woodlawn Cemetery in Saskatoon, SK are the only cemeteries using the app.

Henry Alymer Coates died 31 Dec 1994 and was buried on 6 Jan 1995. Henry and Lillian were interred together.

Jacquie
Title: Re: Henry Aylmer Coates
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 07 March 15 16:36 GMT (UK)
Thought he might be with Lillian - great find - no other options for those that haven't got  iPhones and Android smart phones  ;)  (Not very tech minded  ::))

Sandra
Title: Re: Henry Aylmer Coates
Post by: Jacquie in Canada on Saturday 07 March 15 17:11 GMT (UK)
The Canada Voters list for 1968 has a listing for Henry Coates, DND Jericho, Lillian Coates, housewife and Sandra Coates, volunteer CUSO all at the same address. On the 1964 list, Henry is listed as a store man and Sandra is listed as a student.

Jacquie
Title: Re: Henry Aylmer Coates
Post by: gillybilly on Thursday 12 March 15 14:37 GMT (UK)
Many thanks to you all for your helpful contributions. It sounds as if there may someone to pass this photo on to. Taking your advice, I am contacting a genealogical society to see if they can be of any help. I also wondered what might be the most appropriate newspaper in the area for me  to place an enquiry?
Title: Re: Henry Aylmer Coates
Post by: *Sandra* on Thursday 12 March 15 15:03 GMT (UK)
Maybe the Vancouver Sun

http://www.vancouversun.com/index.html

or Victoria News (from memory - the address on the death cert for Lillian was Victoria)

http://www.vicnews.com/

Regards
Sandra
Title: Re: Henry Aylmer Coates
Post by: *Sandra* on Thursday 12 March 15 19:31 GMT (UK)
Or The Province

http://www.theprovince.com/index.html

Regards
Sandra
Title: Re: Henry Aylmer Coates
Post by: bypaull on Sunday 11 October 15 01:45 BST (UK)
Hello,
I came across your post today.   
Henry Aylmer Coates was my grandfather's cousin.  Our family would love the portrait.
Title: Re: Henry Aylmer Coates
Post by: gillybilly on Saturday 17 October 15 13:57 BST (UK)
Delighted to say that through Rootschat, Henry Aylmer Coates has now been returned to his family. Many thanks to everyone for your contributions!
Title: Re: Henry Aylmer Coates
Post by: *Sandra* on Saturday 17 October 15 14:24 BST (UK)
Excellent result - thank you for the up date, it is always nice to hear how things have developed.  ;D

Sandra
Title: Re: Henry Aylmer Coates
Post by: JDC on Sunday 18 October 15 05:54 BST (UK)
Gr8 hearing the news
Title: Re: Henry Aylmer Coates
Post by: jaybelnz on Sunday 18 October 15 06:03 BST (UK)
Gillybilly, what a lovely conclusion!  And well  done Rootschatters!  Another "Do Unto Others" result.
Great stuff for all involved, and so good to see.

Jeanne
Title: Re: Henry Aylmer Coates
Post by: a-l on Sunday 18 October 15 11:42 BST (UK)
I love these happy endings, well done everybody!