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A Brief History of the Pemberton Family:
Joseph Pemberton Jr.

Little is known about Joseph Pemberton Jr.  His sister recalls that he was a keen horseman (Sampson 124) and, while he was a part of Pemberton & Son for a brief period (for he was also a gifted surveyor), he soon moved to Alberta where he got involved in the ranching business.

Joseph Pemberton Jr. resided at Wilmot House, a large estate (though not as large as Gonzales or Mt. Joy) situated just north of Oak Bay Ave on what is now Wilmot Place.  While not posessing his older brother's love of botany, Joseph maintained a very impressive series of gardens himself.