Waterman, Ernest

Manager of the United Empire Coal Mine in 1912 Was wife Mrs. Mabel C. Died April 29, 1966 Charter Member 1910 President Hospital 1920 – 1922 In August 1950, she visited with Mrs. T.J. Guinan in Vancouver Mrs. E. Waterman left for Kelowna after having been a patient in Princeton Hospital January 1965 Born in Sheffield England September 21, 1870 and died March 12, 1943 He was manager of Vermilion Forks Mining Development Co. App. Director 1909 PR C&L Co same as Princeton Coal and Land Company 1912 From the STar 1900: Ernest Waterman agent for the Pr. Townsite Co. has returned from California and will become a permanent resident of the town. His home built January 1901 – Vermilion ( non Fenchurch ) 30 X 40 Most upto Date Style Married in 1899 in California Said he arrived in Princeton 1899 (Here in 1932) Came to California 1892 to Penryn came to BC 1894 He attended a School Board meeting July 10/1915 was elected auditor 1915 to 1928 J.P. Stipendiary Magistrate for 30 years Secretary – director Princeton General Hospital 1918 – 1943 Mgr. Pr. Light 7 Power Co. Witty Public Speaker Hobby Gardening Worked a short time in Bessemer’s Steel Works in Sheffield AT age 21 emigrated to California intending to become a fruit rancher Came to Princeton 1894 1899 married Mabel Hunter in California about 1900 became manager Vermilion Forks Mining & Dev. Co. served as manager 25 years (Became Princeton Coal & Land Co. about 1912) January 23, 1904 became 1st Justice of the Peace Similkameen District 1910 Designed 1st water system for Princeton with E. BarrHall 1922 Formed P. Light & Power. Co. with E. Barr Hall Secretary Princeton Hospital for many years Involved in Board of Trade, travelled extensively to promote Similkameen Founding member Pr. Golf Club and Curling Club