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Friday, January 29, 2016
John Sebastian Helmcken
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Just behind St. Ann's Schoolhouse that was pictured here yesterday is the house that belonged to John Sebastian Helmcken, probably my favorite amongst all our founding fathers. He was a medical doctor and in the statue above is pictured as he was probably often seen, leaving his house with his medical bag in one hand and his stethoscope around his neck. His house is the oldest house in the province that is still on its original foundation. He built it in 1852 next door to Governor James Douglas, whose daughter he married. You can find out more about him by clicking HERE.
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Situated on the far west coast of Canada, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is the capital city of the Province of British Columbia. Its benign climate (the warmest winters in Canada) and placid lifestyle make it a favorite retirement location as well as a popular tourist destination. About 400,000 people live in Victoria and adjacent communities.
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4 comments:
The place looks quite cheerful.
Lovely home. Are there any Helmckens left in the Victoria area?
Thanks for your comments.
@JoJo - It wouldn't surprise me if there are still Helmckens here - John Sebastian raised three or four children as a single parent after his wife died. He died in 1920 and I believe I have seen reference to at least one descendant living here.
@JoJo - writing the above note jogged my memory - J. S. Helmcken's grandson Ainslie Helmcken founded the provincial archives (right next door to the museum) in 1967. He died in the 80s so there may well be some of his immediate family still in the city.
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