Hallo, I am in the UK. Wonder if anyone can do a search for the birth of a Gerald Edward Parish born 1921 presumably in Esquimont, Victoria area. Someone has found his name on a shipping list on return to Canada(to above place) from visit to England. I would like to know who his father was. Ellen Parish signed for the child. I am searching for descendants of two Great Uncles, Frederick and Robert Edward Parish born in Enfield, North London in 1880 and 1887 who emigrated to either Canada or US in the early years of 1900s. We have no idea where they went to so follow up any help given. Wonder if this could be a child of either Uncle. Also, is there a list of past and present architects for BC. My father's friend, Stanley COLLINGS went to BC in the early 1950s from England, worked with his Uncle and then went off and built new homes in forest areas. My father has lost touch andwould like to see if Stan Collings is still around. Thank you all Jackie Ade, Polegate, East Sussex, England.

Hi Jackie: Found your Gerald Parish in Summerland,B.C. (formally the Corporation of the District of Summerland) which is on the mainland of B.C.in the heart of an area known as the Okanagan.Situated between Kelowna and Penticton,B.C. Although fewer orchards are to be found, the Okanagan Valley still is well known for its fruit trees and wineries, sunshine and beautiful lakes. A magnet for tourists and retirees. Esquimalt,B.C. is on Vancouver Island as you know. Your relative perhaps entered B.C.at the port of Esquimalt, as did many others. I found other Parish (not many) after a quick look on the online B.M.D.'s. Let me know if you would like these names also. Cheers, Penny Name: GERALD EDWARD PARISH Event Date: 1980 8 31 (Yr/Mo/Day) Age: 60 Gender: Male Event Place: SUMMERLAND Reg. Number: 1980-09-013299 B.C. Archives Microfilm Number: B13605 GSU Microfilm Number: 2051481