Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameAnna Vera LOMAS
Birth1908, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
Death3 Mar 2000, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
FatherAlfred Hilton LOMAS (~1877-)
MotherHilda PREVOST (~1877-)
Spouses
Birth29 Dec 1907, Rosedale, Manitoba
Death12 May 1992, Saanichton, British Columbia
OccupationFisherman
FatherPaul Aitken HOMER (1869-1963)
MotherEmily NICHOLSON (1872-1953)
Marriage16 Oct 1937, Esquimalt, British Columbia
Notes for Anna Vera LOMAS
In 1911 Canadian Census Cowichan Lake, Quamichan, Nanaimo, British Columbia.
Head Alfred Lomas, born December 1877, British Columbia, age 33, racial origin English, nationality Canadian, Anglican, hotel keeper.
Wife Hilda Lomas, born August 1877 [or 1879], age 32 [or 33], British Columbia, racial origin English, Canadian, Anglican.
Daughter Anna Lomas, born March 1908, British Columbia, age 3.
7 Lodgers
from the Times Colonist - Victoria, British Columbia - October 18 1937
Homer - Lomas
On Saturday afternoon at St. Paul’s Naval and Garrison Chuech, the marriage was quietly solemnized of Anna Vera, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Lomas, Victoria formerly of Cowichan and Mr. Frederick Paul Homer, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Homer, Victoria, Rev. Arthur Bischlager offiating.
. . . Mr. J. K. Homer attended his brother. . . .
Times Colonist - Victoria, British Columbia, March 4, 2000
Homer - Anna Vera (Lomas) passed away March 3, 2000 in her 92nd year. Predeceased by her sister, Connie and brother, Norman. Anna leaves her devoted nieces, Diane Tant and Glenda Griffin, brother-in-law, Jack Homer and nephews, John and David Homer. The twinkle in her eyes and wonderful smile will remain in the hearts of all who knew her. She was born and raised in Duncan by pioneer families of Lomas and Prevost and was the great-granddaughter of Admiral James Charles Prevost who served in B.C. waters in the 1850’s and was involved in the settlment of the water boundary between B.C. and the United States, Anna and Fred spent many years on the West Coast in the commercial fishing industry, retiring to Sooke. etc.
Head Alfred Lomas, born December 1877, British Columbia, age 33, racial origin English, nationality Canadian, Anglican, hotel keeper.
Wife Hilda Lomas, born August 1877 [or 1879], age 32 [or 33], British Columbia, racial origin English, Canadian, Anglican.
Daughter Anna Lomas, born March 1908, British Columbia, age 3.
7 Lodgers
from the Times Colonist - Victoria, British Columbia - October 18 1937
Homer - Lomas
On Saturday afternoon at St. Paul’s Naval and Garrison Chuech, the marriage was quietly solemnized of Anna Vera, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Lomas, Victoria formerly of Cowichan and Mr. Frederick Paul Homer, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Homer, Victoria, Rev. Arthur Bischlager offiating.
. . . Mr. J. K. Homer attended his brother. . . .
Times Colonist - Victoria, British Columbia, March 4, 2000
Homer - Anna Vera (Lomas) passed away March 3, 2000 in her 92nd year. Predeceased by her sister, Connie and brother, Norman. Anna leaves her devoted nieces, Diane Tant and Glenda Griffin, brother-in-law, Jack Homer and nephews, John and David Homer. The twinkle in her eyes and wonderful smile will remain in the hearts of all who knew her. She was born and raised in Duncan by pioneer families of Lomas and Prevost and was the great-granddaughter of Admiral James Charles Prevost who served in B.C. waters in the 1850’s and was involved in the settlment of the water boundary between B.C. and the United States, Anna and Fred spent many years on the West Coast in the commercial fishing industry, retiring to Sooke. etc.
Notes for Frederick Paul Nicholson (Spouse 1)
Manitoba Birth Index
December 29, 1907 Frederick Paul Homer, Hospital Rural Municipality of Rosedale, mother Emily, maiden name Nicholson
Canada Incoming Passenger Lists
Departed Liverpool, England on the Megantic, arrived July 30, 1909, Quebec, Canada
Edith Nicholson, age 35, been to Canada before in 1905,
Emily Homer, age 30, been to Canada before in 1907
Paul Homer, age 1 1/2
In the 1911 Canadian census (Township 15, Range 16, Portage La Prairie District, Manitoba )
Paul A. Homer S 1/2 3.15.16, born Sept 1870 in England, emigrated 1887.
Wife Emily born July 1872, England, emigrated 1906.
Son Frederic born Dec 1907. There were 2 domestic servants and 2 labourers.
In the 1921 Canadian census
Metchosin, British Columbia
Head Paul Homer, age 45[should be 50], year of immigration 1903, born England, parents born England, farmer.
Wife Emma Homer, age 40 [should be 49], born England, parents born England.
Son Paul Homer, age 12, born Manitoba, student.
Son John Homer, age 9, born England.
Daughter Joan Homer, age 6, born British Columbia.
1931 Canada Census British Columbia, Nanaimo district, unorganized territory No. 44
Albert Head, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Owned their home, value $3000, single floor, wood, 7 rooms, owned a radio
Head Paul Homer, age 61, born England, parents born England, immigrated 1890, nationality Canada, racial origin English, master mariner, own account
Wife Emily Homer, age 55, born England, parents born England, immigrated 1906, home maker
Son Frederick Homer, single, age 23, born Manitoba, speaks both English and French, sailor, towing
Son John Homer, single, age 19, born England, immigrated 1912, gas engineer, towing
Daughter Joan Homer, age 17, born British Columbia, house keeper at home
British Columbia Marriage registrations
October 16, 1937 Esquimalt, British Columbia, Frederick Paul Homer, age 29, residence Victoria, single, born Neepawa, Manitoba, fataher Paul Atkinson Homer, mother Emily Nicholson and
Anna Vera Lomas, age 29, residence Victoria, single, born Duncan British Columbia, father Alfred Hilton Lomas, mother Hilda Prevost
In the Seattle Passenger and Crew Lists on April 11, 1944 the Fisher Boy No. 2 arrived. The master was Frederick P. Homer age 36 shipped or engaged April 8, 1944 Victoria, BC. He had 20 years service at sea.was 5 feet 9.5 inches tall and weighed 163 lbs. The only other passenger was John K. Homer age 32. He was the Engineer with 15 years experience. he was 6 feet tall and weighed 170 lbs.
In the Seattle Passenger and Crew Lists on October 19, 1944 the Canadian Ms Jalna arrived. The master was Frederick P. Homer. The cook was Anna V. Homer. She had 5 years experience. They were both listed as engaged on April 8, 1940.
British Columbia Death Registrations
Frederick Paul Homer died May 12, 1992 at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Saanichton, British Columbia
Residence 2166 Mt. Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, B.C.
Wife Anna Vera Lomas
occupation fisherman
born December 29, 1907, Rosedale, Manitoba
Father Paul Aitkin Homer, born England
Mother Emily Nicholson, born England
Informant wife Anne Homer of 129 - 2315 Mills Road, Sidney, B.C.
December 29, 1907 Frederick Paul Homer, Hospital Rural Municipality of Rosedale, mother Emily, maiden name Nicholson
Canada Incoming Passenger Lists
Departed Liverpool, England on the Megantic, arrived July 30, 1909, Quebec, Canada
Edith Nicholson, age 35, been to Canada before in 1905,
Emily Homer, age 30, been to Canada before in 1907
Paul Homer, age 1 1/2
In the 1911 Canadian census (Township 15, Range 16, Portage La Prairie District, Manitoba )
Paul A. Homer S 1/2 3.15.16, born Sept 1870 in England, emigrated 1887.
Wife Emily born July 1872, England, emigrated 1906.
Son Frederic born Dec 1907. There were 2 domestic servants and 2 labourers.
In the 1921 Canadian census
Metchosin, British Columbia
Head Paul Homer, age 45[should be 50], year of immigration 1903, born England, parents born England, farmer.
Wife Emma Homer, age 40 [should be 49], born England, parents born England.
Son Paul Homer, age 12, born Manitoba, student.
Son John Homer, age 9, born England.
Daughter Joan Homer, age 6, born British Columbia.
1931 Canada Census British Columbia, Nanaimo district, unorganized territory No. 44
Albert Head, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Owned their home, value $3000, single floor, wood, 7 rooms, owned a radio
Head Paul Homer, age 61, born England, parents born England, immigrated 1890, nationality Canada, racial origin English, master mariner, own account
Wife Emily Homer, age 55, born England, parents born England, immigrated 1906, home maker
Son Frederick Homer, single, age 23, born Manitoba, speaks both English and French, sailor, towing
Son John Homer, single, age 19, born England, immigrated 1912, gas engineer, towing
Daughter Joan Homer, age 17, born British Columbia, house keeper at home
British Columbia Marriage registrations
October 16, 1937 Esquimalt, British Columbia, Frederick Paul Homer, age 29, residence Victoria, single, born Neepawa, Manitoba, fataher Paul Atkinson Homer, mother Emily Nicholson and
Anna Vera Lomas, age 29, residence Victoria, single, born Duncan British Columbia, father Alfred Hilton Lomas, mother Hilda Prevost
In the Seattle Passenger and Crew Lists on April 11, 1944 the Fisher Boy No. 2 arrived. The master was Frederick P. Homer age 36 shipped or engaged April 8, 1944 Victoria, BC. He had 20 years service at sea.was 5 feet 9.5 inches tall and weighed 163 lbs. The only other passenger was John K. Homer age 32. He was the Engineer with 15 years experience. he was 6 feet tall and weighed 170 lbs.
In the Seattle Passenger and Crew Lists on October 19, 1944 the Canadian Ms Jalna arrived. The master was Frederick P. Homer. The cook was Anna V. Homer. She had 5 years experience. They were both listed as engaged on April 8, 1940.
British Columbia Death Registrations
Frederick Paul Homer died May 12, 1992 at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Saanichton, British Columbia
Residence 2166 Mt. Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, B.C.
Wife Anna Vera Lomas
occupation fisherman
born December 29, 1907, Rosedale, Manitoba
Father Paul Aitkin Homer, born England
Mother Emily Nicholson, born England
Informant wife Anne Homer of 129 - 2315 Mills Road, Sidney, B.C.