Saanichton Black pioneer's resting place gets the recognition it deserves

Published on February 17, 2025, 2:36 pm

Published by Saanich News

Darleene Horricks, a Saanich resident whose ancestors were part of the Black Pioneers who relocated from San Francisco, California to Victoria, has been attempting to piece together her family tree since 2010. However, one important piece is missing: her maternal great-grandmother, Elizabeth Whims, whose grave was said to be in Shady Creek Cemetery behind Central Saanich United Church.





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