Vancouver Island Masonic History Project

As part of our Vancouver Island Masonic History Project, with its sections on Vancouver Island Cemeteries – Masonic Interments and Deceased Brethren, here is a page on Herbert Abraham Harrison (died 27 July 1888, aged 24), who is buried in Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

We do not know a lot about Herbert Abraham Harrison. He was a member of Vancouver & Quadra Lodge, No. 2 in Victoria.

Here is the report of his death from the Daily Colonist newspaper:

“Harrison – At Vancouver, on the 27 inst., of inflammation of the bowels, Herbert A. Harrison, a native of Illinois, U.S., aged 26 years.

The funeral will take place tomorrow, Sunday, at half past two o’clock, from the Masonic Temple, Douglas Street. Friends are invited to attend.”

(Source: Daily Colonist, 28 July 1888, page 4, under heading “Deaths”)

Herbert A. Harrison grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
Herbert A. Harrison grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
Inscription on Herbert A. Harrison grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
Inscription on Herbert A. Harrison grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

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