Pius McNeil
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| Pius McNeil | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1885 Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died |
1914 (aged 28–29) Hillcrest, Alberta |
| Cause of death | Hillcrest Mine Disaster |
| Resting place | Hillcrest Cemetery |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Contents
Early Life
Birth
3 Nov 1885, Piper's Cove, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia (from 1901 Census)
Parents
John R. MacNeil married Elizabeth 'Bessie' MacKenzie 4 Feb 1873, Christmas Island, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
Pius is the son of John, son of Rory, son of Hector, son of John, son of Rory the Piper MacNeil. Rory was the Piper of the Laird of Barra.
Siblings
- Donald 'Dan J.R.', 'Red Dan' McNeil (1874-)
- Roderick 'Rory J.' MacNeil (1875-)
- Hector McNeil (1877-)
- Margaret Maria 'Maggie' 'Marg' McNeil (1878-)
- Michael 'J.R.' McNeil (1879-)
- Catherine Ann 'Katie A.', 'Kitty' McNeil (1881-)
- Hyacinth McNeil (1883-)
- Pius McNeil (1885-)
- Murdock John McNeil (1888-)
- Mary Ann McNeil (1888-)
- Ann 'Mary Matilda', Matilda', 'Martha' McNeil (1890-)
- Mary Sarah 'Sadie' McNeil (1893-)
- Joseph McNeil (1894-)
- Angus R. McNeil (1896-)
Census Records
1891 Grand Narrows, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, age 6
1901 Grand Narrows, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, age 16, born 3 Feb 1885
Occupation in 1914
Hillcrest Mine Disaster July 19, 1914 - Killed
Cemetery
Pius is buried in the Mass Grave in Hillcrest.
After the Hillcrest Mine Disaster
Compensation
Alternate Names or Alternate Spelling of Names
Pius MacNeil
Interesting Facts
Source: Vincent McNeil, Pius Campbell
