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===Parents=== | ===Parents=== | ||
Alexander Porteous (Sr.) married Mary Douglas (nee Clarkson) 29 Sep 1876, Newtonfoot, Douglas, Lanarkshire. | Alexander Porteous (Sr.) married Mary Douglas (nee Clarkson) 29 Sep 1876, Newtonfoot, Douglas, Lanarkshire. | ||
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*Grace Douglas (step sister to Alexander and James) | *Grace Douglas (step sister to Alexander and James) | ||
*John Douglas (step brother to Alexander and James) | *John Douglas (step brother to Alexander and James) | ||
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*Margaret Porteous (1879-1880) | *Margaret Porteous (1879-1880) | ||
*Janet Black Porteous (1881-) (married [[Thomas Quigley]]) | *Janet Black Porteous (1881-) (married [[Thomas Quigley]]) | ||
| − | *James Porteous (1883-1914) | + | *'''James Porteous (1883-1914)''' |
*George Porteous (1886-1887) | *George Porteous (1886-1887) | ||
*Catherine Porteous (1888-1940) | *Catherine Porteous (1888-1940) | ||
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*George Clarkson Porteous (1891-1976) | *George Clarkson Porteous (1891-1976) | ||
*Robert Ramage Porteous (1892-1893) | *Robert Ramage Porteous (1892-1893) | ||
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==Census Records== | ==Census Records== | ||
1891 Douglas Parish, Lanarkshire, age 7<br> | 1891 Douglas Parish, Lanarkshire, age 7<br> | ||
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1910 Ship ''Athenia'', April, age 26, miner, going to Frank, Alberta | 1910 Ship ''Athenia'', April, age 26, miner, going to Frank, Alberta | ||
==Occupation in 1914== | ==Occupation in 1914== | ||
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=='''Hillcrest Mine Disaster June 19, 1914 - Killed'''== | =='''Hillcrest Mine Disaster June 19, 1914 - Killed'''== | ||
==Cemetery== | ==Cemetery== | ||
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==After the Hillcrest Mine Disaster== | ==After the Hillcrest Mine Disaster== | ||
===Compensation=== | ===Compensation=== | ||
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Brother [[Alexander Porteous]] was also killed in the Hillcrest Mine Disaster.<br> | Brother [[Alexander Porteous]] was also killed in the Hillcrest Mine Disaster.<br> | ||
Brother-in-law [[Thomas Quigley]] was also killed in the Hillcrest Mine Disaster. | Brother-in-law [[Thomas Quigley]] was also killed in the Hillcrest Mine Disaster. | ||
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| + | [[Category:Scottish|Porteous, James]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Schedule E|Porteous, James]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:19, 30 December 2013
| James Porteous | |
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| Born |
1883 Scotland |
| Died |
1914 (aged 30–31) Hillcrest, Alberta |
| Cause of death | Hillcrest Mine Disaster |
| Resting place | Hillcrest Cemetery |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Timberman |
| Religion | Presbyterian (1911 census) |
Contents
Early Life
Birth
Birth 28 Oct 1883, Rigside, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
Alexander Porteous (Sr.) married Mary Douglas (nee Clarkson) 29 Sep 1876, Newtonfoot, Douglas, Lanarkshire.
Miner and Siblings (in birth order)
- Grace Douglas (step sister to Alexander and James)
- John Douglas (step brother to Alexander and James)
- Alexander Porteous (1877-1914)
- Margaret Porteous (1879-1880)
- Janet Black Porteous (1881-) (married Thomas Quigley)
- James Porteous (1883-1914)
- George Porteous (1886-1887)
- Catherine Porteous (1888-1940)
- Mary Porteous (1889-1890)
- George Clarkson Porteous (1891-1976)
- Robert Ramage Porteous (1892-1893)
Marriage
Single
Census Records
1891 Douglas Parish, Lanarkshire, age 7
1901 Bothwell, Lanarkshire, age 17, occupation coal miner
1911 Hillcrest, Alberta, age 34, occupation miner, Presbyterian
Immigration to Canada
1910 Ship Athenia, April, age 26, miner, going to Frank, Alberta
Occupation in 1914
Hillcrest Mine Disaster June 19, 1914 - Killed
Cemetery
James is buried in the Hillcrest Cemetery.
After the Hillcrest Mine Disaster
Compensation
Interesting Facts
Brother George and father Alex. Sr were at work that day but not in the mine.
Brother Alexander Porteous was also killed in the Hillcrest Mine Disaster.
Brother-in-law Thomas Quigley was also killed in the Hillcrest Mine Disaster.
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