Robert Murray
From Hillcrest Mine Disaster Data
| Robert Murray | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1893 Stevenson, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Died |
1914 (aged 20–21) Hillcrest, Alberta |
| Cause of death | Hillcrest Mine Disaster |
| Resting place | Hillcrest Cemetery |
| Nationality | Scottish |
Contents
Early Life
Birth
Born Stevenson, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
David Murray married Elizabeth Cannon in West Derby, Lancashire, England 1/4 1888
Siblings
- David Cannon Murray
- William Murray
- Robert Murray
- John Murray
- Ellen Murray
- Duncan Murray
- George Murray
- Alexander Murray
- Elizabeth Murray
- Samuel Murray
Marriage
Robert did not marry
Census Records
1901 Stevenston, Ayrshire, age 7, at school
1911 Nanaimo, British Columbia, age 18, occupation miner
Immigration to Canada
1904 Tunisian, age 10, with mother and siblings.
Occupation
Hillcrest Mine Disaster July 19, 1914 - Killed
Cemetery
Buried in the Hillcrest cemetery along side his father and brothers.
After the Hillcrest Mine Disaster
Compensation
Interesting Facts
Robert is the son of David Murray, Sr., and brother of William Murray and David Cannon Murray, all of whom were also killed in the Hillcrest Mine Disaster.
