Birth: 1829 in London, England
Death: November 1, 1907 in Victoria, B.C.
Plot: Row F – Plot 16
Inscription:
In Loving Memory of
David Hart
1829 – 1907
Biography:
David Hart was born in London to a large family with deep roots in England. He immigrated to the West Coast at a young age. In 1855 David Hart married Elizabeth (Betsy) Levy and joined Betsy’s sister-in-law Esther Solomon Levy and her family in Victoria.
David operated a tobacco shop. The Victoria Daily Colonist noted “what a pleasure it was to drop in at Dave’s” (cigar store), to chat.
David was active in founding and supporting the Congregation Emanu-el. He was President of the Board from 1892-1894.
David kept in touch with his sister in San Francisco. His sister Amelia Hart Emanuel’s husband was a clothing merchant. Their descendants founded the Gap.
David died on November 1, 1907 and is buried in the Levy family plot.
Spouse:
Elizabeth Levy Hart (1828–1914)
Additional Images:
The Jewish Cemetery of Victoria, British Columbia 