William Brown
| William Brown | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1874 |
| Died |
1914 (aged 39–40) Hillcrest, Alberta |
| Cause of death | Hillcrest Mine Disaster |
| Resting place | Hillcrest Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Machinist |
Contents
Early Life
Birth
14 Dec 1874, Lawrence, Stark, Ohio
Parents
William Brown and Margaret (maiden surname) Brown. They arrived from Scotland with 6 children at New York, 1873.
Miner and Siblings (in birth order)
- Brown, Christina (married James Kerr)
- Brown, James
- Brown, John
- Brown, Margaret
- Brown, Sarah
- Brown, William (1872-1873)
- Brown, William - all the above born in Scotland
Marriage
He was married because his widow received Schedule A compensation. Name of wife unknown. Children unknown.
Census Records
1880 Stark, Lawrence, Ohio, age 5, father William and brother John are coal miners. 1900 Socorro, Mogollon, New Mexico, age 25, boarding with his sister Christina Kerr along with his widowed mother. Occupation Coal Miner
Occupation
Hillcrest Mine Disaster June 19, 1914 - Killed
Cemetery
William Brown is buried outside the Masonic Plot, but near it. He was not buried in the Mass Grave and has a grave stone.
After the Hillcrest Mine Disaster
Compensation
Interesting Facts
His brother, John Brown, was the manager of the Hillcrest Colleries at the time of the Hillcrest Mine Disaster. He was born in Scotland.
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