David G. Burchell

1909--1984
David Burchell was a pioneer in Canadian coal mining. He was an explorer, with five underground coal mines to his credit. He was a builder, with his own corporation, and he contributed greatly to the advancement of coal mining technology in Canada.

Nova Scotia. Has a long history of coal mining there.
Born in mining town. Went to school at Mt. Allison in NB.
Began mining in 1936-- in 1950s was owner and operator.

Then did some more work. Owned mines that worked well.
He's a coal guy for NS.