Thompson Court
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| 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 (Lizzie0 Thompson 29 Aug 1890, Kirkmabreck, Kirkcudbright, Scotland
Siblings
- Thompson Court
- Mary A. Court
- Peter Court
- Margaret Court
- Elizabeth C. Court
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 July 19, 1914 - Killed
Cemetery
Thompson is burried in the Masonic Plot of the Hillcrest Cemetery.
After the Hillcrest Mine Disaster
Compensation
Interesting Facts
Thompson was killed the first day working in the Hillcrest Mine.
