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Bovill, Arthur John[1]

Male 1856? -


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  • Name Bovill, Arthur John 
    Birth 1856? 
    Gender Male 
    Business Address/Year 188-  New Westminster, BC Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Association Bovill, Wheatley (Relationship: Brother) 
    Association Bovill, William (Relationship: Brother) 
    Person ID I2379  Camera Workers | B, vol. 1, 1858-1900
    Last Modified 8 Jun 2024 

  • Photos
    A.J. and W. Bovill studio portrait, 1880s.    		A.J. and W. Bovill studio portrait, 1880s.
    Taken in New Westminster.
    A.J. and W. Bovill studio portrait verso, 1880s.    		A.J. and W. Bovill studio portrait verso, 1880s.
    Taken in New Wesminster.

  • Notes 
    • STATUS: Commercial.
    • BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY: He was in partnership with one of his brothers in New Westminster, either Wheatley or William. The imprint on the back of a studio portrait is "A.J. & W. Bovill, Photographers, New Westminster, B.C."
      The 1901 England, Wales and Scotland census stated he was living with his brother Wheatley Bovill and two other family members. While A.J. managed a farm, Wheatley was "living on own means" with these family members in the town of Prestwood, Buckinghamshire.

  • Sources 
    1. [S920] Findmypast.com (Web site).
      1901 England, Wales and Scotland census