Robert Petrie
From Hillcrest Mine Disaster Data
| Robert Petrie | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1888 England |
| Died |
1914 (aged 25–26) Hillcrest, Alberta |
| Cause of death | Hillcrest Mine Disaster |
| Resting place | Hillcrest Cemetery |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Religion | 1911 Census Presbyterian |
Contents
Early Life
Birth
Born about 1888 in Durham, England
Parents
James Petrie, age 20 of Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland married Isabella Dowgray, age 16, 31 October 1884.
Siblings
- James Petrie
- Andrew Petrie
- Robert Petrie
- Jane Laird Petrie
- Joseph Petrie
- William Petrie (died young)
- John Petrie
- Alexander Petrie
- Margaret Petrie
- Frederick Petrie (Step-brother)
Census Records
1906 Blairmore, Alberta, age 17, came to Canada 1906
1911 Frank, Albert, age 21, miner
Immigration to Canada
1906
Occupation in 1914
Hillcrest Mine Disaster July 19, 1914 - Killed
Cemetery
Buried in the Hillcrest cemetery.
Compensation
Interesting Facts
Robert's two brothers, James Petrie and Alexander Petrie were also killed in the Hillcrest Mine Disaster.
Brother Andrew married Kate Anderson the widow of Robert Anderson who was also killed in the Hillcrest Mine Disaster.
Brother John married Ellen Murray the daughter of David Murray Sr. and sister of David Cannon Murray, Robert Murray, and William Murray, all of whom were killed in the Hillcrest Mine Disaster.
