Herbert Hamrol
| Herbert Hamrol | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 10, 1903 San Francisco, California, USA |
| 💀Died | February 4, 2009 (aged 106) San Francisco, California, USAFebruary 4, 2009 (aged 106) |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 💼 Occupation | Grocery clerk |
Herbert Heimie Hamrol (January 10, 1903 – February 4, 2009) was, at the time of his death, thought to be the last known survivor of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.[1] Several days after his death, however, two other survivors were discovered.[2][3]
Hamrol was three years old at the time of the earthquake, and remembered a few events from the time, including living in tents with his mother in Golden Gate Park.[1]
He worked as a telephone company clerk and food wholesaler. From 1967 until the week before his death in 2009 he worked as a clerk in Andronico's Market, a small San Francisco Bay Area grocery chain.[1]
He was married for 40 years to Celia Hamrol, who died in 1969. He remained sad over her death, and never remarried.[4]
Hamrol began attending earthquake anniversaries in 2003, at age 100, which made him a celebrity.[5] In 2006 a documentary, 1906 was released featuring Hamrol, then 103 years old, and his work at Andronico's.[4] It is the only feature film devoted to the aftermath of the 1906 earthquake.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Kevin Fagan (5 February 2009). "Last Known Survivor of the 1906 Quake Dies". San Francisco Chronicle.
- ↑ Fagan, Kevin (7 February 2009). "Calling any '06 San Francisco quake survivors". Bay Area & State. San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 7 February 2009.
- ↑ Carl Nolte (18 April 2009). "2 survivors reminisce at 1906 quake ceremony". San Francisco Chronicle.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Nathan Southern. "Movies: About 1906". All Movie Guide. Unknown parameter
|name=ignored (help) - ↑ Jesse McKinley (18 April 2006). "Surviving Huge Quake, and Century That Followed". New York Times.
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