Featured Deceased Vancouver Island Freemason For June 2017 – Robert Burns McMicking (1843-1915)

As part of our Vancouver Island Masonic History Project we have started a monthly feature highlighting a deceased Vancouver Island Freemason who has played a role in Vancouver Island history.

This is our third such post. Our Featured Deceased Vancouver Island Freemason for June 2017 is Robert Burns McMicking, (1843-1915) Past Grand Master of B.C. Among other accomplishments he set up the first telephone service in Victoria.

Robert Burns McMicking (1843-1915) as Grand Master of British Columbia, 1894-95 (Photo courtesy of Grand Lodge of B.C. & Yukon)
Robert Burns McMicking (1843-1915) as Grand Master of British Columbia, 1894-95 (Photo courtesy of Grand Lodge of B.C. & Yukon)

Robert Burn McMicking is buried in Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria.

Robert Burns McMicking (1843-1915) grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
Robert Burns McMicking (1843-1915) grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

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