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William Turner married Mary Ellen Clarke Williams 2/4 1875 at Wigan | William Turner married Mary Ellen Clarke Williams 2/4 1875 at Wigan | ||
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Think correct marriage: William Turner married Sarah Dean 1/4 1902 in Wigan Registration District. | Think correct marriage: William Turner married Sarah Dean 1/4 1902 in Wigan Registration District. |
Latest revision as of 09:01, 30 December 2013
William Henry Turner | |
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Born |
1879 England |
Died |
1914 (aged 34–35) Hillcrest, Alberta |
Cause of death | Hillcrest Mine Disaster |
Resting place | Hillcrest Cemetery |
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Miner |
Contents
Early Life
Birth
Born 1879 in Wigan Registration District, Lancashire, England
Parents
William Turner married Mary Ellen Clarke Williams 2/4 1875 at Wigan
Miner and Siblings (in birth order)
- William Turner
- Ann Turner
- Thomas Turner
- John Turner
- Hugh Turner
- Edward Turner
- Walter Turner
- Ellen Turner
Marriage
Think correct marriage: William Turner married Sarah Dean 1/4 1902 in Wigan Registration District.
Children
- May Turner (1903-)
- Frank Turner (1909-)
Census Records
1881 Wigan, Lancashire, age 3, born Wigan
1891 Wigan, Lancashire, age 13, born Wigan
1901 Inch in Makerfield, Lancashire, age 23, occupation coal hewer below ground
Immigration to Canada
1904 Ship Bavarian, age 27, occupation miner, going to Westville, Nova Scotia
Occupation in 1914
Hillcrest Mine Disaster June 19, 1914 - Killed
Cemetery
William is buried in the Hillcrest cemetery beside his brother Thomas. They share a common grave stone.
After the Hillcrest Mine Disaster
Sarah Turner, widow, remained in Hillcrest and married Jack Delicate.
Compensation
Interesting Facts
William's brother, Thomas Turner, was also killed in the Hillcrest Mine Disaster.
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