John Pearson
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| John Pearson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1896 England |
| Died |
1914 (aged 17–18) Hillcrest, Alberta |
| Cause of death | Hillcrest Mine Disaster |
| Resting place | Hillcrest Cemetery |
| Occupation | Fan Man |
Contents
Early Life
Birth
18
Parents
Francis Pearson
Siblings
- Jane Rebecca Pearson (married John Moorhouse 17 Feb 1912 in Bellevue, John son of Fred Moorhouse
- Ethel Pearson
- John Pearson
- Amelia Pearson
- James Pearson
- Norman Pearson
- Lillian (Mary?) Pearson
- Vera Pearson
Census Records
1911 Hillcrest, age 14, relation Methodist, father is a miner.
Immigration to Canada
1903 Ship Lake Erie, age 6, with parents, destination Nova Scotia. 1910 Ship Lake Manitoba, age 9 1/2, going to father in Hillcrest.
Occupation in 1914
Hillcrest Mine Disaster June 19, 1914 - Killed
Cemetery
John is buried in the Mass Grave in Hillcrest.
After the Hillcrest Mine Disaster
Compensation
Alternate Names or Alternate Spelling of Names
Interesting Facts
John's father Frank (Francis) Pearson was the President of the Local United Mine Workers Union.
