Peter Ackers
From Hillcrest Mine Disaster Data
| Peter Ackers | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1889 Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, England |
| Died |
1914 (aged 24–25) Hillcrest, Alberta |
| Cause of death | Hillcrest Mine Disaster |
| Resting place | Hillcrest Cemetery |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Occupations#Miner |
Contents
Early Life
Birth
Born either 2/4 of 1889 or 2/4 1890 at Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire.
Parents
Humphrey Ackers married Ann Sudworth 2 Feb 1889 in Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire.
Siblings
- Peter Ackers
- Margaret Ackers
- Maud Ackers
- Ellen Ackers
- John Ackers
- William Ackers
Marriage
Peter did not marry.
Census Records
1891 Census Ashton in Makerfield, age 2
1901 Census Ashton in Makerfield, age 11
1911 Census Ashton in Makerfield, age 21, occupation Coal Tramer below ground
Immigration to Canada
1913 Ship Victorian departed Liverpool 25 Apr, age 24, occupation weaver
1913 Ship Victorian arrived Montreal 7 May, age 23, single, never been to Canada before, going to Coleman, Alberta. He had been a miner for 10 years.
Occupation
Hillcrest Mine Disaster July 19, 1914 - Killed
Cemetery
Peter is buried in the Mass Grave in the Hillcrest Cemetery.
After the Hillcrest Mine Disaster
Compensation
Interesting Facts
Peter arrived in Canada with two friends, John Sands and William Moore who where also victims of the Hillcrest Mine Disaster.
