James Petrie
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James Petrie | |
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Born |
1888 England |
Died |
1914 (aged 25–26) Hillcrest, Alberta |
Cause of death | Hillcrest Mine Disaster |
Resting place | Hillcrest Cemetery |
Nationality | Scottish |
Occupation | Bratticeman |
Religion | 1911 Census Presbyterian |
Contents
Early Life
Birth
Born about 1888 in Durham, England.
Parents
James Petrie, age 20 of Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland married Isabella Dowgray, age 16, 31 October 1884.
Siblings
- James Petrie
- Andrew Petrie
- Robert Petrie
- Jane Laird Petrie
- Joseph Petrie
- William Petrie (died young)
- John Petrie
- Alexander Petrie
- Margaret Petrie
- Frederick Petrie (Step-brother)
Marriage
Believe James was married. (1911 census)
Census Records
1906 Blairmore, Alberta, age 20, came to Canada in 1904
1911 Sec 38-8-3-W5, Alberta, age 20, farmer
Immigration to Canada
1904
Occupation in 1914
Hillcrest Mine Disaster July 19, 1914 - Killed
Cemetery
Buried in the Hillcrest cemetery.
Compensation
Interesting Facts
James' two brothers, Alexander Petrie and Robert Petrie were also killed in the Hillcrest Mine Disaster.