James Armstrong
From Hillcrest Mine Disaster Data
| James Armstrong | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1879 Scotland |
| Died |
1914 (aged 34–35) Hillcrest, Alberta |
| Cause of death | Hillcrest Mine Disaster |
| Resting place | Hillcrest Cemetery |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Timber Packer |
| Religion | Presbyterian (from Manitoba Free Press, 23 June 1914) |
Contents
Early Life
Birth
James was born 16 May 1878, Lochfitty Beath, Fife, Scotland
Parents
Alexander Armstrong (coal miner, aged 19) married Jane Darrach (aged 18) in the parish of Dumfermline, Fire 6 Oct 1876.
Siblings including Miner
- Thomas Armstrong
- James Armstrong
- Alexander Armstrong
- Euphemia Armstrong
- Charles Armstrong
- Jane Armstrong
- Robert Armstrong
- Annie Armstrong
Census Records
Occupation
Cemetery
Buried in the Mass Grave in Hillcrest
After the Hillcrest Mine Disaster
Compensation
Hillcrest Mine Disaster June 19, 1914 - Killed
Interesting Facts
James was not found in the 1911 census in the Crowsnest Pass area. This may suggest that he had just immigrated to Canada.
He was old to be a Timber Packer, which may suggest that he just arrived.
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