Fairfield in Victoria in Capital, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
William Edgar Oliver
In Loving Memory of
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, January 19, 1867
Died at Cowichan Lake, August 9, 1920
Beloved Husband of
Mary Eleanor Ward Oliver (1869-1959)
Installed 2006 - Oak Bay Centennial
Erected 2006.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is January 19, 1830.
Location. 48° 24.726′ N, 123° 20.385′ W. Marker is in Victoria, British Columbia, in Capital. It is in Fairfield. Monument is in Section 2 of Ross Bay Cemetery, south of Fairfield Road and east of Memorial Crescent. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Victoria BC V8S 1G1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George and Isabella Pottinger (within shouting distance of this marker); Right Reverend George Hills, D.D. (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Isabella Mainville Ross (about 150 meters away); Minnie Victoria Robertson (about 180 meters away); William (Billy) Barker (about 180 meters away); Kakehashi (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Lorne Lewis (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Estate of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.
Also see . . . History of the District of Oak Bay.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.