Robert Anderson
| Robert Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1871 Polmont, Stirling, Scotland |
| Died |
1914 (aged 42–43) Hillcrest, Alberta |
| Cause of death | Hillcrest Mine Disaster |
| Resting place | Hosmer, British Columbia |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Miner |
Contents
Early Life
Birth
Born 30 Sep 1871, Polmont, Stirling, Scotland
Parents
William Anderson married Elizabeth Brown 2 Jun 1862, Falkirk, Stirling, Scotland
Siblings
- William Anderson
- John Anderson
- Alexander Anderson
- Robert Anderson
- Henry Anderson
- Edmond Anderson
- Mary Anderson
Marriage
Robert Anderson married Catherine Casey 19 Jan 1903 in British Columbia
Children
- Violet Anderson
- Reginald Anderson
- Raymond Anderson
- Robert Anderson
- Alan Anderson
Reginald and Raymond may be the same person.
Census Records
1891 Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland, Robert age 19, coal miner
1906 Calgary, Alberta, RD #13 - probably Bankhead, Alberta - age 30
1911 Hosmer, Fernie, Kootenay, British Columbia, age 35
Immigration to Canada
From census returns: 1904 or 1908
Occupation
Hillcrest Mine Disaster June 19, 1914 - Killed
Cemetery
Robert is buried in Hosmer, British Columbia.
After the Hillcrest Mine Disaster
Widow Cathrine or Kate married Andrew Petrie. Andrew Petrie was a brother to Alexander Petrie, James Petrie and Robert Petrie all of whom were killed in the Hillcrest Mine Disaster.
Compensation
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