Lyall Bonnycastle1

#18, (1876 - 1961)
FatherCharles Green Bonnycastle1 (1844 - 1926)
MotherSarah Oliver1 (1851 - 1931)
Relationship2nd great-granddaughter of John Bonnycastle
Pedigree
Charts5 Generations of Descendants of Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle (1791-1847)
Ancestors of Hope Lyall Rudd (Jen's line)

Family

Herbert Edwin Rudd (1873 - 1941)
Children

Life Events

CalledLyall also went by the name of Lalla. 
BirthShe was born on 15 Sep 1876 in Campbellford, Northumberland County, Ontario.1,2 
(with Parents) 1881 CensusLyall Bonnycastle appeared on the 1881 Census of Seymour Township, Northumberland County, Ontario with her parents. She was 4 and born in Ontario.3 
(with Parents) 1891 CensusShe appeared on the 1891 Census of Qu'Appelle, Assiniboia, Northwest Territories with her parents. She was 14, born in Ontario, father born in Ontario, mother in England, and religion Church of England.4 
(Subject) Photograph Here is a photo taken outside the brick Bonnycastle home in Katepwa, NWT (now known as Saskatchewan). It includes Sarah, her daughters Maud, Lyall, and the youngest, Mary.5
Sarah Bonnycastle with her daughters Maud, Mary, and Lyall. Taken about 1892 at their home in Katepwa, NWT.
(with Parents) 1901 CensusLyall Bonnycastle appeared on the 1901 Census of Katepwa, Assiniboia, Northwest Territories with her parents. She was 24, single, and was born 15 September 1876 in Ontario.2 
MarriageShe married Herbert Edwin Rudd on 22 Feb 1902 in Church of the Redeemer, Calgary, Alberta.6,7,8
 
Newspaper Published 24 Feb 1902 in Calgary.

MARRIED
Rudd - Bonnycastle --- February 22, 1902 in the Church of the Redeemer, Calgary, by the Very Rev. Dean Paget, Herbert E. Rudd, Chief of Police at Edmonton and son of the Rev. E. Rudd of Ireland, to Miss L. Bonnycastle, daughter of Chas. Bonnycastle, of Indian Head, Assa.7
 
Newspaper Published 22 Mar 1902 in Ireland.

RUDD and BONNYCASTLE - February 22, 1902, at the English Church, Calgary, by the Very Rev Dean Paget, D.D., Herbert Edwin Rudd, of Edmonton, youngest son of the Rev. Thomas Rudd, M.A., late Rector of Killallon, County Meath, Ireland, to Lyall, second daughter of Charles Bonnycastle, of Indian Head, Assa.9
 
1906 CensusH E and Lyall Rudd appeared on the 1906 Census of Alberta, enumerated 3 Jul 1906. Their nearest post office was Sturgeonville. H E was 32, born in Ireland, immigration date unreadable, land description unreadable, and had 2 horses, 5? milk cows, and 7 cattle. Lyall was 29 and born in Ontario. Their children were Terence (3) and Sheila (1). Living with them was one servant (likely for farming.)10 
Item. In July 1909, Mrs Rudd of Alberta sent salt cellers as a wedding present to [her brother] Carl in Chilliwack, B.C.11 
1911 CensusH.E. and Mrs Rudd appeared on the 1911 Census of Edmonton, Alberta, at 375 Kirkness, enumerated 1 Jun 1911. The census for this family was quite bungled - awful handwriting and questionable names and data (such as the entire family born in Ontario). By the family structure and the correct bits, I am quite sure it is them...perhaps Hope and Sheila answered the enumerator's questions! Bert was 37, born May 1874 in Ontario, of Irish origin, Canadian, Anglican, [occupation unreadable] Provincial Government employee, working 52 weeks at 60 hours per week, wages in 1910 were $1000. Lyall was 36, born in August 1875 in Ontario, and of Scotch origin. Their children were Terence (8), Sheila (6), and Hope (3.)12 
Photograph Here is a photograph of the Rudd family.13
The Rudd Family
Hope, Lyall, Sheila, Bert & Terry
(undated photo from Georgia Rickson)
1916 CensusHerbert E and Lyall Rudd appeared on the 1916 Census of Edmonton, Alberta, at 11457 - 95 Street, enumerated 1 Jun 1916. Herbert was 42, born in Ireland, Anglican, immigrated in 1891, and was a License Inspector for the Province. Lyall was 37, born in Ontario, Anglican, and of Scotch origin. Their children were Terence (13), Sheila (10) and Hope (7.)14 
1921 CensusHerbert E and Lyall Rudd appeared on the 1921 Census of Edmonton, Alberta, at 11457 - 95 Street. They owned their single family 6-room [this is slightly larger than average for their neighborhood] wood house. Herbert was 45, born in Ireland, parents born in Ireland, worked for the government as a P Inspector earning $1800 the previous year. Lyall was 43, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario. Their children were Terence (18), Shelia (15), Hope (12), and Charlie (3). They were all born in Alberta and the eldest three attended school. Herbert and Lyall immigrated in 1900 and the family was Church of England. [The immigration question was supposed to refer to Canada but it appears they answered it for Alberta]15 
Anecdote"went to dances at the MacDonald Hotel with Lyall's brother George and his wife...sometimes [their children] Georgia and Terry got to go along."13 
(Mentioned) ObituaryShe was mentioned in her father Charles Green Bonnycastle's 1926 obituary as Mrs. H.E. Rudd of Edmonton.16 
Newspaper Published 25 Feb 1927 in the The Edmonton Bulletin. There was a story in The Edmonton Bulletin about the Rudd's 25th wedding anniversary celebration.17
Bert & Lyall Rudd's 25th Anniversary
Edmonton Bulletin, 25 February 1927
(Heir) WillLyall Rudd was named an heir in the will of her mother Sarah Bonnycastle dated 1 Jun 1928 in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Each of Sarah's children was to receive $100 annually from the sale of the farm until fully paid, and an equal share of the residue of the estate.18
Voters' ListHerbert E, inspector, & Mrs H E Rudd, housewife, appeared on the electoral roll in 1935 in Edmonton West Enumeration District, Alberta. They were listed at 114th St & 100th Ave, Apartment C. With them were Mrs L A Feltham [their daughter] and Miss D Sherrin, civil servant.19 
Photograph20
Lyall (Bonnycastle) Rudd
undated, Vancouver
Photograph21
Three Bonnycastle sisters - Lyall, Maud & Mary
Mary's sons Ian & Michael Hawkins
Voters' ListHerbert E, retired, and Mrs Herbert E Rudd appeared on the electoral roll in 1940 in Fraser Valley Electoral District, British Columbia. They lived in Vedder Crossing. Also enumerated there was their son Charles J and his wife.19 
(Widowed) DeathHer husband Herbert died on 2 Feb 1941.22 
MarriageLyall Bonnycastle married William Redfern Evans.23,1,24
 
Voters' ListWilliam R, civil engineer, and Mrs William R Evans appeared on the electoral roll in 1949 in Vancouver, British Columbia. They lived in apartment 206, 1235 Nelson Street.19 
(Mentioned) ObituaryShe was mentioned in Maud Barwell's 1953 obituary as sister Mrs. Lyle Evans, Vancouver.25 
(Mentioned) ObituaryShe was mentioned in John Bonnycastle's 1955 obituary as sister Mrs W Evans, Victoria.26 
Voters' ListMr William R, retired, and Mrs William R Evans appeared on the electoral roll in 1957 in Nanaimo, British Columbia. They lived in one of four apartments at 42 Prideaux Street. In another of the apartments was Lyall's daughter Sheila Hassell.19 
Photograph20
Bill and Lalla Evans
undated photo
DeathLyall died on 26 Jul 1961 in West Bay Hospital (Esquimalt), Victoria, British Columbia.
Details from Lyall Bonneycastle Evans' death certificate: in Esquimalt 1 year, in BC 25 years, permanent residence 4297 Gordon Head Road, Victoria, Scottish origin, married, born Campbellford on Sept 15th 1876, age 84, married to William R. Evans, daughter of Charles Bonneycastle born Scotland & Sarah Oliver born England. The informant was daughter Hope Bonnycastle Inglis of 4297 Gordon Head Road.1 
BurialShe was buried on 29 Jul 1961 in Royal Oak Burial Park, Saanich, British Columbia.23,1 
Gravestone27
Lyall Bonnycastle Rudd Evans
Obituary

In Victoria on July 26, 1961, Lyall Bonneycastle Evans, aged 84 years of 4297 Gordon Head Rd., born in Campbellford, Ontario and a resident of this city for the past two years, formerly of Alberta, Vancouver and Nanaimo.
     She is survived by her husband, William R. Evans, two sons, Terence of Winnipeg, Man. and Charles of Nanaimo, V.I; two daughters, Mrs. Sheila Hassell of Nanaimo, and Mrs. Leslie (Hope) Inglis of 4297 Gordon Head Rd., also one brother, George Bonneycastle of Vancouver, B.C., one sister, Mrs. Leonard Hawkins of Mayne Island, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held in McCall Bros. Floral Funeral Chapel, Johnson and Vancouver Sts. on Saturday, July 29, at 3.15 p.m. Rev. J.A. Roberts officiating. Interment in Royal Oak Burial Park.23

 
Anecdotea lovely lady. She lost her leg due to diabetes.28 
Anecdotevery outgoing; could keep the room in stitches; bit of an actress; always looked beautiful.29 
AnecdoteHer grandniece and her grandson both remember her reading tea leaves. "Swirl the cup three times then turn it upside down."30 
Last Edited21 Sep 2020

Citations

  1. Death certificate of Lyall Bonneycastle Evans, died 26 July 1961, registered 27 July 1961 in the Province of British Columbia, Certificate #61-09-008683.
  2. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Assiniboia E (203), Katepwa (d-2), page 3, line 24.
  3. 1881 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Ontario, Northumberland East (123), Seymour Township (G-1), page 1.
  4. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. The Territories, Assiniboia East (198), Qu'Appelle (b-11), page 4 [poor image].
  5. E-mails from Bryan Campbell-Hope to Jennifer Kolthammer.
  6. Papers and scrapbook of Lyall Bonnycastle Rudd Evans.
  7. 'Married: Rudd-Bonnycastle', Calgary Daily Herald, 24 February 1902 (unknown repository, unknown repository reference).
  8. Edmonton Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society Alberta: An Index to Birth, Marriage and Death Registrations prior to 1900, The Branch, Edmonton (1995) 0968325513, accession 89.451 Item 74; date recorded as 21 Feb 1902.
  9. Marriage notice of Herbert Edwin Rudd and Lyall Bonnycastle in The IrishTimes, 22 March 1902, digital image viewed online at http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1902/0322/…
  10. 1906 Census for Northwest Provinces. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Alberta, Edmonton District, Sub-District 16, Page 4.
  11. 'Bonnycastle - Menzies', Chilliwack Progress, 28 July 1909 (Bennett Library, Simon Fraser University, microfilm).
  12. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Alberta, Edmonton (6), subdistrict 66, page 15 [page very difficult to read].
  13. Letters from Georgia Rickson, Vancouver, to J Kolthammer, dated early 1990s.
  14. 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Alberta, District 36, Subdistrict 9, ED 5 in City of Edmonton, Page 35.
  15. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Alberta, Edmonton East, SD 53, Page 36 [poor handwriting].
  16. Obituary of C G Bonnycastle in Chilliwack Progress, 14 Oct 1926 (Bennett Library, Simon Fraser University, microfilm).
  17. 'Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Rudd Entertain in Honor Wedding Anniversary', The Edmonton Bulletin, 25 February 1927, Page 6 (Alberta Heritage Digitization Project, online).
  18. Will of Sarah Oliver Bonnycastle of Chilliwack, 1 June 1928, proved in the Chilliwack Supreme Court, 1931 (British Columbia Archives, File #B8/1931).
  19. Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935–1980. R1003-6-3-E (RG113-B). Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Images viewed at Ancestry.com.
  20. E-mails from Roanne Nelson to J Kolthammer.
  21. E-mails from Carell Goldney to J Kolthammer, beginning November 2008.
  22. British Columbia Death Registration. Herbert Edwin Rudd, #41-09-585419.
  23. Obituary of Lyall Bonnycastle Evans in unknown newspaper, 1961.
  24. Death certificate of William Redfern Evans, died 11 October 1969, registered 12 October 1969 in the Province of British Columbia, Certificate #69-09-014138.
  25. Obituary of Maud Barwell in Chilliwack Progress, 10 June 1953, page 5 (Bennett Library, Simon Fraser University, microfilm).
  26. Obituary of John Bonnycastle in Vancouver Sun, 29 Aug 1955.
  27. Photo taken by R Nelson, 2020.
  28. Letters from Marion Denton, British Columbia, to J Kolthammer, dated early 1990s, Letter, April 1993.
  29. Letters from Jean Himmelman (California) to J Kolthammer, early 1990s;.
  30. E-mails from Victoria Moira Simmonds to J Kolthammer.
  31. Death certificate of Terence Channing Rudd, died 20 August 1970, registered 21 August 1970 in the Province of British Columbia, Certificate #70-09-011224.
  32. Certificate of baptism of Charles Richard John Rudd, 28 October 1917, St Paul's Church in Edmonton.