Frederick George Barwell1,2,3

#1239, (1907 - 1995)
FatherRoland Clint Barwell4,5 (1870 - 1961)
MotherMaud Bonnycastle2,3 (1873 - 1953)
Relationship3rd great-grandson of John Bonnycastle
Pedigree
Charts5 Generations of Descendants of Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle (1791-1847)

Family

Marie Bertha Allaire
Children
  • Jacquelyn Barwell13
  • Richard Barwell13

Life Events

BirthFrederick George Barwell was born in Dec 1907 in Chilliwack, British Columbia.6,1
 
(with Parents) 1911 CensusFrederic Barwell appeared on the 1911 Census of Chilliwack, British Columbia with his parents. He was age 3 and was born in December 1907 in B.C.6 
(with Parents) 1921 CensusFredrick appeared on the 1921 Census of Sardis, Chilliwack, British Columbia with his parents. He was 13 years old, born in BC, and a pupil.7 
(Witness) MarriageF.G. Barwell of Chilliwack, B.C. witnessed the marriage of his brother Kenneth Bertram Barwell and Myrtle Flora Hill on 23 Jun 1926 in St Giles United Church, Vancouver, British Columbia.8 
MarriageFrederick George Barwell married Marie Bertha Allaire on 31 Aug 1933 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Details from the registration: Frederick George Barwell, service station attendant, bachelor, age 25, religion English Church, residence Cultus Lake, birthplace Chilliwack, father Roland C Barwell born England, mother Maud Bonnycastle born Canada;
Marie Bertha Allaire, graduate nurse, spinster, 27, Catholic, residence 1736 - 12 Ave East, Vancouver, birthplace Saskatoon, father Peter Wilfred Allaire born Canada, mother Alexina Guilbert born Canada;
They were married by a Catholic clergyman in St Joseph's Rectory, 3239 Fleming St, Vancouver and the witnesses were George W Belknap of Gravely Street and Phyllis Malcolm of Los Angeles.1 
Note.In the 1940s, Fred and Geoff Barwell began logging operations around Texas Lake, BC. It was also in 1944-1946 that the Barwell Brothers logged in the Silverhope area. In 1946, they obtained logging rights for the area between American Creek and Emory Creek which they logged from 1947 to 1963. In 1952, the Barwell Brothers incorporated the Silvale Logging Company and logged the Silverhope area until 1954. In 1964, Fred Barwell sold his interest in his logging company to Ian Stewart of Hope. His brother, Geoff, sold out in 1969. During the 1970s and 1980s, G and F Logging, now under Ian Stewart, logged the Silverhope Drainage area.9 
(Informant) DeathFrederick George Barwell registered the 1953 death of his mother Maud Barwell. Frederick's address was 110 Stanley Street South in Chilliwack.2 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in Maud Barwell's 1953 obituary as son son Fred G., Chilliwack.10 
(Informant) DeathFrederick Barwell registered the 1961 death of his father Roland Clint Barwell. His address was 110 Stanley Street South in Chilliwack.4 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in Kenneth Bertram Barwell's 1968 obituary as brother Frederick G of Chilliwack.11 
DeathFrederick died on 15 Jun 1995 in Chilliwack.
Details from the registration: Frederick George Barwell, male, residence #95 - 46511 Chilliwack Lake Road, married to Bertha Mary Allaire, Logging Operator, born 8 Dec 1907 in Chilliwack, age 87, father Roland Clinton Barwell born London England, mother Maud Bonnycastle born Ontario. The informent was his son Richard Barwell of Chilliwack. Cremation.12 
ObituaryHis obituary was published on 21 Jun 1995 in the Chilliwack Progress.

FREDERICK GEORGE
BARWELL

Frederick George Barwell, late of Sardis, B.C. passed away on June 15, 1995 in the Chilliwack General Hospital.
Fred was born in Chilliwack in 1907 and lived most of his life in the area.
During the war years, because of his skill in operating machinery, he was called on to assist in the building of Camp Chilliwack and later the airports at Chilliwack and Boundary Bay.
Along with his brother, Geoff, Fred co-founded the G and F Logging Company. He served as a director of the B C Truck Loggers Association throughout the 1950s.
He was a president of the Hope Lions Club and in later years, the Chilliwack Gyro Club.
Fred had a keen interest in politics at all levels and was an active member of the Liberal Party for many years. He had a great passion for and understanding of the beauty of nature. Next to his love for his family, travelling by motorhome with his faithful fishing partner, Bee, to various lakes in the B C interior was his favorite pastime.
Fred is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Bee; daughter Jacquelyn (Alex) Fast, Chilliwack; son Richard (Susan) Barwell, Chilliwack; Three grandchildren: Scott (Catherine) Usher, Vancouver; Leslie (William) McNamara, Port Alberni; Lisa Usher, Hillspring, Alta., and five great-grandchildren.
Fred was pre-deceased by infant daughter, Joanne and two brothers, Ken and Geoff.
At the request of the deceased, a private family remembrance will be held.
If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, Fred's wishes would be that you plant a tree.13
 
Last Edited24 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. British Columbia Marriage Registration. Frederick George Barwell & Marie Bertha Allaire, #33-09-409226.
  2. Death certificate of Maud Barwell, died 7 June 1953, registered 8 June 1953 in the Province of British Columbia, Certificate #53-09-006095.
  3. Obituary of Maud Barwell in Vancouver Sun, 8 June 1953.
  4. Death certificate of Roland Clint Barwell, died 27 March 1961, registered 28 March 1961 in the Province of British Columbia, Certificate #61-09-004334.
  5. Obituary of Roland C Barwell in Vancouver Sun, 29 Mar 1961.
  6. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. British Columbia, New Westminster (11), Chilliwack Riding (32), page 12.
  7. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. British Columbia, Fraser Valley, Chilliwack, SD 14, Page 19.
  8. Marriage certificate of Kenneth Bertram Barwell and Myrtle Flora Hill, married 23 June 1926 in the Province of British Columbia, Certificate #1926-09-301826.
  9. Online, Hope Museum website at http://www.destinationhopeandbeyond.com/forestryhistory.htm
  10. Obituary of Maud Barwell in Chilliwack Progress, 10 June 1953, page 5 (Bennett Library, Simon Fraser University, microfilm).
  11. Obituary of Kenneth Bertram Barwell in Vancouver Sun, 24 Feb 1968.
  12. British Columbia Death Registration. Frederick George Barwell, 1995, #012151.
  13. The Chilliwack Progress, Frederick George Barwell obituary, 21 June 1995, page 8. Image viewed at newspapers.com.