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| David Murray, St. | |
|---|---|
| Born |
17 Sep 1866 Monkland, New Airdrie, Lanark, Scotland |
| Died |
1914 (aged 47–48) Hillcrest, Alberta |
| Cause of death | Hillcrest Mine Disaster |
| Resting place | Hillcrest Cemetery |
| Nationality | Scottish |
Contents
Early Life
Birth
Born 17 Sep 1866, Monkland, New Airdrie, Lanark, Scotland
Parents
Mother Christina Murray
Siblings
- Robert Murray
- David Murray
- John Murray
All three immigrated to Canada, Robert returned to Scotland, John died in Fernie, British Columbia.
Marriage
David Murray married Elizabeth Cannon in West Derby, Lancashire, England 1/4 1888
Children
- David Murray
- William Murray
- Robert Murray
- John Murray
- Ellen Murray
- Duncan Murray
- George Murray
- Alexander Murray
- Elizabeth Murray
- Samuel Murray
Census Records
1881 Stevenson, Ayreshire, Scotland age 14, horse drawer
1891 Thorniewood, Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland, age 23, coal miner
1901 Stevenston, Ayrshire, Scotland, age 34, Checkweighman
1911 Nanaimo, British Columbia, age 46, miner
Immigration to Canada
1904 Ship Pomeranian, age 38, miner, going to Fernie, British Columbia
Occupation
Cemetery
Hillcrest Cemetery
After the Hillcrest Mine Disaster
1916 Census Calgary, Alberta. Elizabeth, age 45, with 7 of her children and 1 grandson
