Deo Thomas

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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.

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

Driver Boss

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

Schedule E

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..