Difference between revisions of "David Emery"
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Revision as of 14:29, 30 October 2013
| David Emery | |
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| Born |
1883 Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died |
1914 (aged 30–31) Hillcrest, Alberta |
| Cause of death | Hillcrest Mine Disaster |
| Resting place | Nova Scotia |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Bratticeman |
Contents
Early Life
Birth
About Oct 1883 or 1884
Parents
John McKenzie Emery married Annie Elliott, 1 Nov 1876, Pictou.
John was a miner.
Miner and Siblings (in birth order)
- William S. Emery (1879-) (William was also in Hillcrest)
- Maggie Emery (1881-)
- David L. Emery (1883-)
- Jessie Emery (1884-) (wife of Fred Bingham)
- Elizabeth Emery (1887-)
- George A. Emery (1892-) (George was also in Hillcrest)
- Hugh E. Emery (1893-)
- Mary J. Emery (1896-)
- Ina B. Emery (1901-)
Census Records
1891 Westville, Nova Scotia, age 8
1901 Westville, Pictou, Nova Scotia, age 18
1911 Ballant St. Westville, Pictou, Nova Scotia, age 28, occupation miner
Occupation in 1914
Hillcrest Mine Disaster June 19, 1914 - Killed
Cemetery
Cemetery records show that he was buried in the Mass Grave in Hillcrest but his body was buried in Nova Scotia.
After the Hillcrest Mine Disaster
Compensation
Interesting Facts
David's brother-in-law, Fred Bingham was also killed in the Hillcrest Mine Disaster.
Fred's body was sent back to Nova Scotia, and although David is listed as being in the Mass Grave, it is possible his body was also sent back.
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