Matthews, James Skitt

MATTHEWS, James Skitt, archivist (b 7 Sept 1878, Newton, Wales; d 1970, Vancouver). After attending school in New Zealand, he immigrated to California. In 1899 he reached VANCOUVER, where he went to work for Imperial Oil. Active in the militia, he served overseas during WWI. He achieved the rank of major and was known as Major Matthews the rest of his life. After his retirement from business in 1924 he pursued his interest in Vancouver history. His documents, records and memorabilia filled up...

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