Thompson Court
From Hillcrest Mine Disaster Data
| Thompson Court | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1891 Wigtown, Scotland |
| Died |
1914 (aged 22–23) Hillcrest, Alberta |
| Cause of death | Hillcrest Mine Disaster |
| Resting place | Hillcrest Cemetery |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Timber Packer |
| Religion | Presbyterian from Ships Manifest |
Contents
Early Life
Birth
Born 9 Mar 1891, Old Luce, Wigtownshire, Scotland
Parents
Thomas Court married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Thompson 29 Aug 1890, Kirkmabreck, Kirkcudbright, Scotland
Miner and Siblings (in birth order)
- Thompson Court
- Mary A. Court
- Peter Court
- Margaret Court
- Elizabeth C. Court
Marriage
Single
Census Records
- 1891 Old Luce, Wigtownshire, age 1 month
- 1901 Kirkmabreck, Kirkcurbrightshire, age 10
- 1911 Police Barracks, Old Monkland, Coalbridge, Lanark, age 20, occupation constable.
Immigration to Canada
1914 Ship Corsica, age 23, single, going to Regina to become a Police Constable in Canada.
Occupation in 1914
Hillcrest Mine Disaster June 19, 1914 - Killed
Cemetery
Thompson is burried in the Masonic Plot of the Hillcrest Cemetery.
After the Hillcrest Mine Disaster
Compensation
Contact
Mother: Mrs. E. Court, North Main St., Wigtown, Scotland
Interesting Facts
Thompson was killed the first day working in the Hillcrest Mine.
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