David Emery
From Hillcrest Mine Disaster Data
| David Emery | |
|---|---|
| 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
[hide]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-)
Marriage
Single
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
Schedule E Contact: Mother, Westville, Nova Scotia (Mrs. J. Emery)
Interesting Facts
David's brother-in-law, Fred Bingham was also killed in the Hillcrest Mine Disaster.
Fred's body was also sent back to Nova Scotia accompanied by his brother William Emery.
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