by 1871 they were living in victoria, british columbia, where piper was a confectioner on government and fort streets. three of the piper's children were born in victoria, and it was here that historian thomas w. prosch first met piper. prosch said piper's store was popular and attracted visitors from around the region. an 1873 newspaper announcement said an andrew william piper, baker and confectioner of government street, declared bankruptcy in victoria, b.c. on december 4, 1872.