Deo Thomas
From Hillcrest Mine Disaster Data
| Deo Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1885 |
| Died |
1914 (aged 28–29) Hillcrest, Alberta |
| Cause of death | Hillcrest Mine Disaster |
| Resting place | Hillcrest Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Driver Boss |
| Religion | Methodist (from 1911 census) |
Nothing further is known about Deo Thomas.
Contents
Early Life
Birth
Born in 1885 according to official list and 1913 accident report, but 1879 on 1911 census, United States
Census Records
Immigration to Canada
1904 from 1911 census
Occupation in 1914
Hillcrest Mine Disaster June 19, 1914 - Killed
Cemetery
Deo is buried in the Hillcrest cemetery but not in the Mass Grave.
After the Hillcrest Mine Disaster
Compensation
Alternate Names or Alternate Spelling of Names
David, D.O.
Interesting Facts
Nov 11, 1913, Deo Thomas of Hillcrest Colleries, age 28, Driver Boss, was crushed by a derailed car against a prop; skull fractured (information from Mantrip)
In 1911 census Deo is boarding with James S. Quigley, also killed in Hillcrest Mine Disaster..
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