Birth: March 1, 1874 in Victoria, B.C.
Death: September 16, 1876 in Victoria, B.C.
Plot: Row E – Plot 51
Inscription:
HERE REPOSETH
WILLIAM
THE BELOVED CHILD OF
JOSEPH AND LEAH BOSCOWITZ
BORN MARCH 1 1874
DIED SEPT. 16 1876
Translation of inscription:
Here Reposeth
William
The Beloved Child of
Joseph and Leah Boscowitz
Born March 1 1874
Died Sept. 16 1876
Biography:
William’s father, Joseph, is buried in the cemetery. His mother, Leah and surviving siblings moved to England and are all buried there. None of his siblings seem to have married. Siblings Jane and Ada changed their family names to Boswell, probably in the late 30s.
Parents:
Leah Phillips Boscowitz (1845 – 1921)
Joseph Boscowitz (1835-1923)
Siblings:
David Aaron Boscowitz (1866 – 1938)
Leopold Boscowitz (1868 – 1950)
Barbara Boscowitz (1869 – 1970)
Jane (Leah) Boscowitz (1871 – 1962)
Ada Doris Boscowitz (1884 – 1949)
The Jewish Cemetery of Victoria, British Columbia 