Ward, John - 1890

Ward, John, Miner.
February 4, 1890, 1st District, Cincinnati Colliery, Washington County.
Killed by a fall of coal and slate in room 12.  Another miner was working in 12 {?} room, and when he  heard the fall, he ran to Ward's room and found him covered up, all but his head.  Age 70.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Pages 15 & 16