Nicholas Megeney
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| Nicholas Megeney or Megency | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1866 Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died |
1914 (aged 47–48) Hillcrest, Alberta |
| Cause of death | Hillcrest Mine Disaster |
| Resting place | Hillcrest Cemetery |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Miner |
Contents
Early Life
Birth
Aug 1866 (from 1911 census), Southampton
Parents
Father James, mother {Euphemia?], James's occupation Sheriff
Siblings
- Nicholas Megeney
- Luke Megeney
Marriage
Nicholas McGeney, 23, bachelor, miner, residence Springhill, married Elizabeth Totten, 21, spinster.
Children
- Hazel Megeney (1894-)
- Margaret Megeney (1901-) (twin)
- Beatrice Megeney (1901-) (twin)
- James Megeney (1908-)
Census Records
1911 Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Chapel Street, age 44, occupation miner, born Aug 1866 (spelled Niklis McGinney)
Occupation in 1914
Hillcrest Mine Disaster July 19, 1914 - Killed
Cemetery
Nicholas is buried in the Hillcrest cemetery, but not in the Mass Grave.
After the Hillcrest Mine Disaster
In 1916 Elizabeth and 3 children were still living in Hillcrest.
In 1921 Elizabeth is back living at Chapel Street in Springhill.
Elizabeth died 6 May 1957, at Springhill at the age of 87 years.
Compensation
Alternate Names or Alternate Spelling of Names
Nicholas Magency, Niklis McGinney, Magheny
