Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Morris, Patrick - 1889

Morris, Patrick, Miner
July 10, 1889, 2nd District, Yough Slope Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Was severely burned by an explosion of fire-damp and he died in ten days afterwards.  Age 33.  Married.  Three orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 10

Ward, Bert - 1889

Ward, Bert, Miner
July 1, 1889, 2nd District, Eureka Colliery, Westmoreland County.
This boy was so seriously injured by a fall of roof coal that he died the next day; he had an older brother working with him at the time of the accident.  Age 17.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 10

Eureka Colliery, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Westmoreland County Mines -- Eureka Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Murphy, William - 1889

Murphy, William, Miner
June 25, 1889, 2nd District, Westmoreland Shaft Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Was killed by a fall of slate.  Age 45.  Married.  Eight orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 10

This may be the memorial page for William Murphy.

Brashear, John - 1889

Brashear, John, Trapper Boy
May 16, 1889, 2nd District, Smithton No. 1 Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Was fatally injured by a fall of roof coal and died in two hours and a half afterwards.  Age 14.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 9

Erskine, Andrew - 1889

Erskine, Andrew, Miner
March 22, 1889, 2nd District, South Side Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Was so seriously injured by a fall of slate he died on the 2nd of April.  Age 35.  Married.  Five orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 9

Anderson, N. P. - 1889

Anderson, N. P., Miner
February 18, 1889, 2nd District, Penn Gas No. 4 Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Was seriously injured by a fall of coal and slate, and died on the 27th.  Age 27.  Married.  One orphan.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 9

Penn Gas No. 4 Colliery, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Westmoreland County Mines -- Penn Gas No. 4 Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Holoman, Charles - 1889

Holoman, Charles, Miner
February 26, 1889, 2nd District, Calumet Shaft Colliery, Westmoreland County.
This man was seriously injured by being caught between wagons.  Died two days afterwards.  Age 36.  Marital status unknown.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 9

Calumet Shaft Colliery, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Westmoreland County Mines -- Calumet Shaft Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Ford, Patrick - 1889

Ford, Patrick, Driver
February 10, 1889, 2nd District, Hampton Colliery, Allegheny County.
Was instantly killed by falling under a trip of wagons.  Age 23.  Marital status unknown.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 9

Hampton Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Mines -- Hampton Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Hall, Robert - 1889

Doyle, William J. C., Miner
February 9, 1889, 2nd District, West Newton Shaft Colliery, Westmoreland County.
This man, in company with another named H. Newman, had been cutting ice during the day and had been drinking some on the way home.  Doyle walked over to the shaft, stating that he had some business there, and it was thought that he got bewildered and fell into the shaft, a distance of 80 feet.  He was found the next morning by the fire boss, Robert Hall.  Age 29,  Married.  Three orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 9

Newman, H. - 1889

Doyle, William J. C., Miner
February 9, 1889, 2nd District, West Newton Shaft Colliery, Westmoreland County.
This man, in company with another named H. Newman, had been cutting ice during the day and had been drinking some on the way home.  Doyle walked over to the shaft, stating that he had some business there, and it was thought that he got bewildered and fell into the shaft, a distance of 80 feet.  He was found the next morning by the fire boss, Robert Hall.  Age 29,  Married.  Three orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 9

Doyle, William J. C. - 1889

Doyle, William J. C., Miner
February 9, 1889, 2nd District, West Newton Shaft Colliery, Westmoreland County.
This man, in company with another named H. Newman, had been cutting ice during the day and had been drinking some on the way home.  Doyle walked over to the shaft, stating that he had some business there, and it was thought that he got bewildered and fell into the shaft, a distance of 80 feet.  He was found the next morning by the fire boss, Robert Hall.  Age 29,  Married.  Three orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 9

West Newton Shaft Colliery, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Westmoreland County Mines -- West Newton Shaft Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Thompson, Alexander - 1889

Thompson, Alexander, Miner
February 2, 1889, 2nd District, Yough Valley Colliery, Westmoreland County.
This man and his little son were working together blasting slate before going home.  They had got everything ready and had put off the shot, but due to a delay he went back to see what was the matter.  As soon as he got to where the shot was, it went off killing him instantly.  Age 44.  Married.  Two orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 9

You can visit the memorial page for Alexander Thompson.

Yough Valley Colliery, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Westmoreland County Mines -- Yough Valley Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Pasta, Frank - 1889

Pasta, Frank, Miner
January 15, 1889, 2nd District, Westmoreland Shaft Colliery, Westmoreland County.
The boy was working with his father at the time of the accident.  He died in two hours.  Age 15.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 9

Westmoreland Shaft Colliery, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Westmoreland County Mines -- Westmoreland Shaft Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Briggs, William E. - 1889

Briggs, William E., Driver
December 24, 1889, 1st District, American Colliery, Washington County.
Killed by a trip of coal cars running over him.  Age 15.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 9

Hamilton, William - 1889

Hamilton, William, Miner
September 17, 1889, 1st District, Gilmore Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Instantly killed by falling slate.  Age 34.  Married.  Two children.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 9

You can visit the memorial page for William Hamilton.

Erb, Louis - 1889

Erb, Louis, Fireman
August 3, 1889, 1st District, Bellevue Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by an exploded boiler while acting as fireman for the stationary engine.  The verdict of the jury of inquest was accidental death.  Age unknown.  Widower.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 9

You can visit the memorial page for Louis Erb.

Bellevue Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Mines -- Bellevue Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Michener, George - 1889

Michenor (Michener), George, Miner
July 29, 1889, 1st District, Knob Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by falling slate.  Lived about 8 hours after being hurt.  Michener and his father-in-law worked together.  Age unknown.  Marital status unknown.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Pages 8 & 9
{Name is on the Research List for verification.}

Michenor, George - 1889

Michenor (Michener), George, Miner
July 29, 1889, 1st District, Knob Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by falling slate.  Lived about 8 hours after being hurt.  Michener and his father-in-law worked together.  Age unknown.  Marital status unknown.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Pages 8 & 9
{Name is on the Research List for verification.}

Marshall, Thomas - 1889

Marshall, Thomas, Miner
June 13, 1889, 1st District, Camp Ground Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by the falling of upper slate.  Lived about eleven hours after being hurt.  Age unknown.  Marital status unknown.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 8

Camp Ground Colliery, Washington County, Pennsylvania

Washington County Mines -- Camp Ground Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Holmes, Thomas - 1889

Holmes, Thomas, Miner
June 12, 1889, 1st District, Eclipse Colliery, Washington County.
Instantly killed by a fall of slate.  Age 32.  Married.  Three children.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 8

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Mulee, William - 1889

Mulee, William, Miner
June 3, 1889, 1st District, Ivil Colliery, Washington County.
Killed by falling slate.  Age 21.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 8

Noel, Lambert - 1889

Noel, Lambert, Miner
June 3, 1889, 1st District, Coal Bluff Colliery, Washington County.
Instantly killed by a fall of slate.  Age 53.  Widower.  Two children.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 8

Coal Bluff Colliery, Washington County, Pennsylvania

Washington County Mines -- Coal Bluff Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Fitch, John - 1889

Fitch, John, Miner
May 31, 1889, 1st District, Acme Colliery, Washington County.
Injured fatally by a fall of coal.  Mr. Fitch and a son worked together at the time of the accident.  While the deceased was at work, the son said “Father I hear something working;” the latter turned around from his work to come out, but before he could do so, the coal fell crushing him in such a manner that he only lived a short time after being taken out of the mine.  Age 65.  Married.  Twelve children.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 8

Acme Colliery, Washington County, Pennsylvania

Washington County Mines -- Acme Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Braddock, Samuel - 1889

Braddock, Samuel, Miner
May 10, 1889, 1st District, Alliquippa Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by a fall of slate.  Age 59.  Married.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 8

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Sibbit, Solomon L. Jr. - 1889

Sibbit, Solomon, Laborer
May 2, 1889, 1st District, Globe Colliery, Washington County.
Instantly killed by being run over by coal cars on tipple.  Age 28.  Married.  Two children.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 8

You can visit the memorial page for Solomon L Sibbit Jr.

Berea, Bitino - 1889

Berea, Bitino, Miner
April 9, 1889, 1st District, Courtney Colliery, Washington County.
Injured fatally by falling coal.  He lived some ten hours after being hurt.  Age 50.  Married.  Two children.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 8

Courtney Colliery, Washington County, Pennsylvania

Washington County Mines -- Courtney Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Matthews, Benjamin - 1889

Matthews, Benjamin, Engineer
April 8, 1889, 1st District, Ivil Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally scalded by escaping steam from boiler and died some three days afterwards.  Age 50.  Married.  Eleven children.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 8

Ivil Colliery, Washington County, Pennsylvania

Washington County Mines -- Ivil Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Reid, John - 1889

Reid, John, Miner
March 13, 1889, 1st District, Caledonia Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured-- was caught between trip and coal rib; died next day.  Deceased was accompanied by his two sons and another person at the time of the accident.  Age 57.  Married.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 8

Caledonia Colliery, Washington County, Pennsylvania

Washington County Mines -- Caledonia Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Ferrigan, Peter - 1889

Ferrigan, Peter, Miner
March 2, 1889, 1st District, Walton's Upper Mine Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed instantly by a fall of horseback.  Age 35.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 8

Walton's Upper Mine Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Mines -- Walton's Upper Mine Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Chadwick, Matthew - 1889

Chadwick, Matthew, Miner,
February 27, 1889, 1st District, Albany Colliery, Fayette County.
Instantly killed by falling slate.  The deceased and a brother were driving entry in the mine, and while the deceased was knocking a post from under a cross bar, the slate over him gave way.  Inquest held and a verdict of accidental death rendered.  Age 29.  Married.  Two children.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Pages 7 & 8

You can visit the memorial page for Matthew Chadwick.

Albany Colliery, Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Fayette County Mines -- Albany Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Conner, William - 1889

Connor (Conner), William, Driver
February 11, 1889, 1st District, Walton's Lower Mine Colliery, Allegheny County.
Was killed by being caught between coal rib and car.  Age 38.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 7
{This is probably William Connor, but still need verification.}
{Name is on the Research List for verification.}

Connor, William - 1889

Connor (Conner), William, Driver
February 11, 1889, 1st District, Walton's Lower Mine Colliery, Allegheny County.
Was killed by being caught between coal rib and car.  Age 38.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 7

You can visit the memorial page for William Connor.
{Name is on the Research List for verification.}

Walton's Lower Mine Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Mines -- Walton's Lower Mine Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Brusters, Stephen - 1889

Bratus (Brusters), Stephen, Miner
February 6, 1889, 1st District, Globe Colliery, Washington County.
Instantly killed by flying coal from a blast.  Age 33.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 7
{Name is on the Research List for verification.}

Bratus, Stephen - 1889

Bratus (Brusters), Stephen, Miner
February 6, 1889, 1st District, Globe Colliery, Washington County.
Instantly killed by flying coal from a blast.  Age 33.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 7
{Name is on the Research List for verification.}

Globe Colliery, Washington County, Pennsylvania

Washington County Mines -- Globe Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Bell, Joshua - 1889

Bell, Joshua, Miner
February 4, 1889, 1st District, Hilldale Colliery, Washington County.
Killed by falling slate.  Age unknown.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 7

McCoy, William - 1889

McCoy, William, Miner
January 6, 1889, 1st District, Umpire Colliery, Fayette County.
Fatally injured by a fall of slate.  Died some ten hours after being hurt.  He and a son worked together, but at the time of the accident they had not commenced their labors for the day.  Age unknown.  Marital status unknown.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 7

Marriott, Robert - 1888

Marriott, Robert, Miner
November 14, 1888, 8th District, Eureka No. 2 Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed instantly while in the act of loading a wagon at his place.  Age 13.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 7

Eureka No. 2 Colliery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Clearfield County Mines -- Eureka No. 2 Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Bergstrom, Albert - 1888

Bergstrom, Albert, Miner
October 17, 1888, 8th District, O'Shanter Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed by a fall of “horseback” while mining at his working place.  Age 28.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 7

O'Shanter Colliery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Clearfield County Mines -- O'Shanter Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Londregon, John - 1888

Londregon, John, Track Layer
August 13, 1888, 8th District, Sterling No. 1 Colliery, Houtzdale, Clearfield County.
While taking up a T-iron curve, it sprung against him striking him on the abdomen.  Death resulted in a few hours.  Age 35.  Married.  Four orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 7

Sterling No. 1 Colliery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Clearfield County Mines -- Sterling No. 1 Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.


Morrison, Hugh - 1888

Morrison, Hugh, Miner
August 28, 1888, 8th District, Webster No. 4 Colliery, Houtzdale, Clearfield County.
Killed by a fall of rock while mining his coal.  Age 19.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 7

Webster No. 4 Colliery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Clearfield County Mines -- Webster No. 4 Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Ashcroft, Joseph - 1888

Ashcroft, Joseph, Miner
August 13, 1888, 8th District, Elizabeth No. 2 Colliery, Osceola, Centre County.
Was killed while undermining a breast of coal that was open at one side.  He had no sprag under it at the time.  Age 30.  Married.  One orphan.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 7

Elizabeth No. 2 Colliery, Centre County, Pennsylvania

Centre County Mines -- Elizabeth No. 2 Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Friday, October 17, 2025

Hulmes, Edward - 1888

Hulmes, Edward, Miner
December 3, 1888, 7th District, Laurel Hill Colliery, Allegheny County.
Was run over and killed with the dilly trip.  Age 30.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 7
 {Name is on the Research List for verification.}
 

Rice, Daniel - 1888

Rice, Daniel, Mule Driver
November 9, 1888, 7th District, Essen Colliery, Allegheny County.
Lost his life by being crushed between coal cars.  Age 22.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 7

Essen Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Mines -- Essen Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Lefever, Julius Jr. - 1888

Lefever, Julius, Sr., Miner.  Age 57.  Married.
Lefever, Julius Jr., Miner Boy.  Age 15.
November 9, 1888, 7th District, Willow Grove Colliery, Allegheny County.
Both father and son were killed at the same time in a room by a fall of horseback roof.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 7

Lefever, Julius, Sr. - 1888

Lefever, Julius, Sr., Miner.  Age 57.  Married.
Lefever, Julius Jr., Miner Boy.  Age 15.
November 9, 1888, 7th District, Willow Grove Colliery, Allegheny County.
Both father and son were killed at the same time in a room by a fall of horseback roof.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 7

Willow Grove Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Mines -- Willow Grove Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Kay, William - 1888

Kay, William, Laborer
October 31, 1888, 7th District, Aliquippa Colliery, Allegheny County.
Was killed in the tipple from the trip breaking from the rope on the incline.  Age 24.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 6

Aliquippa Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Mines -- Aliquippa Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Swaitzer, Peter - 1888

Swaitzer, Peter, Miner Boy
September 6, 1888, 7th District, Camden Mine, Allegheny County.
Killed by a fall of slate.  His father was working in a room nearby and said that he went back and forth often to see that his boy was safe and to assist him to set and remove his props.  Further comment is unnecessary, as it is evident to all thinking people, that a boy of such tender years should not have been allowed to mine in a place by himself.  Age 15.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 6

Camden Mine, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Mines -- Camden Mine

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Hess, William - 1888

Hess, William, Miner
August 29, 1888, 7th District, Beck's Run Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by a fall of coal.  Age 58.  Married.  Three orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 6

Beck's Run Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Mines -- Beck's Run Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Adams, A. - 1888

Adams, A., Mule Driver
June 4, 1888, 7th District, Mansfield No. 2 Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by a kick on the head by a mule.  Age 21.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 6

Mansfield No. 2 Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Mines -- Mansfield No. 2 Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Teninson, Handy - 1888

Teninson, Handy, Miner
May 26, 1888, 7th District, National Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by a fall of slate and roof.  Married.  Seven orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 6

National Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Mines -- National Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Monday, October 13, 2025

Heppelwhite, Ralph - 1888

Hepplewhite (Heppelwhite), Ralph, Engine Driver
May 21, 1888, 7th District, Enterprise Colliery, Allegheny County.
Fatally injured by fall of bricks.  Died two to three days after the accident.  He was an old resident of Banksville, held in great esteem, and his death was deeply lamented by all who knew him.  His untimely end removed from the church and community of this little mining village, one of its most earnest and valuable Christian leaders.  Age 59.  Married.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 6
{Name is on the Research List for verification.}

Hepplewhite, Ralph - 1888

Hepplewhite (Heppelwhite), Ralph, Engine Driver
May 21, 1888, 7th District, Enterprise Colliery, Allegheny County.
Fatally injured by fall of bricks.  Died two to three days after the accident.  He was an old resident of Banksville, held in great esteem, and his death was deeply lamented by all who knew him.  His untimely end removed from the church and community of this little mining village, one of its most earnest and valuable Christian leaders.  Age 59.  Married.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 6
{Name is on the Research List for verification.}

Enterprise Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Mines -- Enterprise Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Worner, Charles - 1888

Worner (Werner), Charles, Miner
March 7, 1888, 7th District, Walton Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by a fall of slate.  Age 23.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 6
{Name is on the Research List for verification.}

Werner, Charles - 1888

Worner (Werner), Charles, Miner
March 7, 1888, 7th District, Walton Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by a fall of slate.  Age 23.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 6
{Name is on the Research List for verification.}

Walton Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Mines -- Walton Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Grant, Hugh - 1888

Grant, Hugh, Roadsman
March 3, 1888, 7th District, Laurel Hill Colliery, Allegheny County.
He was standing by a full car, to which a mule was attached, jesting with the driver.  The mule suddenly started forward and crushed his head between the top of the car and the roof.  Age 26.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 6

You can visit the memorial page for Hugh Grant.

Laurel Hill Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Mines -- Laurel Hill Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Lerul, James - 1888

Lerul, James, Mule Driver
February 18, 1888, 7th District, Horner & Roberts No. 4 Colliery, Allegheny County.
He was driving his mule at a high rate of speed when the mule was forced against the side of the entry by the momentum of the cars and fell back against the man with such force to cause internal injuries.  He died of these injuries four days later.  Age 23.  Married.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 6

Horner & Roberts No. 4 Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Mines -- Horner & Roberts No. 4 Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

McAllister, Alexander - 1888

McAllister, Alex, Mule Driver
February 17, 1888, 7th District, Bellwood Colliery, Allegheny County.
It appears that the deceased jumped from his trip when in motion in order to adjust the brake to bring the cars to a stand when part of his clothing became entangled in the end of one of the cars and he was dragged to a narrow place where his head was crushed between his car and the side of entry.  Age 24.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 6

Bellwood Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Mines -- Bellwood Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Friday, October 10, 2025

Sparkingbaugh, Christopher - 1888

Sparkingbaugh, Christ., Miner Boy
December 18, 1888, 6th District, Webster No. 3 Colliery, Cambria County.
Was killed by an explosion of powder.  He died the same evening.  Age 14.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 6

{Note: I'm pretty sure the last name is spelled wrong in the book.}

Shrouinski, Andrew - 1888

Shrouinski, Andrew, Miner
December 18, 1888, 6th District, Mt. Vernon No. 4 Colliery, Cambria County.
This man went to work at 4:00 o'clock in the morning, and at 6:00 o'clock the man working next to him, when passing his room, heard him groaning.  He was killed by his own neglect in not spragging the coal.  Age 14.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 5

Mount Vernon No. 4 Colliery, Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Cambria County Mines -- Mount Vernon No. 4 Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

McCall, George - 1888

McCall, George, Miner
December 17, 1888, 6th District, Dysert No. 2 Colliery, Cambria County.
Killed by a fall of coal.  Age 19.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 5

Dysert No. 2 Colliery, Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Cambria County Mines -- Dysert No. 2 Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Davis, David - 1888

Davis, David, Miner
October 28, 1888, 6th District, Argyle Colliery, Cambria County.
This man was persuaded by his son, who was a driver, to jump on his trip and ride out, which he did.  On the way out he was knocked off the car, receiving injuries that proved fatal on November 12, 1888.  Age 62.  Married. Four orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 5

Argyle Colliery, Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Cambria County Mines -- Argyle Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Mayers, Richard - 1888

Mayers, Richard, Miner
October 26, 1888, 6th District, Webster No. 3 Colliery, Cambria County.
Injured by a fall of slate, from the effects of which he died on the 28th.  Age 54.  Married.  Four orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 5

You can visit the memorial page for Richard Mayers.
 

Webster No. 3 Colliery, Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Cambria County Mines -- Webster No. 3 Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Vincent, George - 1888

Vincent, George, Miner
April 8, 1888, 6th District, Great Bend Colliery, Cambria County.
Killed by a fall of coal.  Age 44.  Married.  Six orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 5

This may be the memorial page for George Vincent, but the mine names don't match up.  More research needs done.

Great Bend Colliery, Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Cambria County Mines -- Great Bend Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Wilson, William - 1888

Wilson, William, Mining Boy
December 22, 1888, 5th District, Rainbow Colliery, Fayette County.
Killed by being struck by coal loosened by a shot in the next room to the one where he worked with his father.  Age 15.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 5

Rainbow Colliery, Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Fayette County Mines -- Rainbow Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Phennicie, Eli - 1888

Phennicie, Eli, Miner
September 11, 1888, 5th District, Casselman Colliery, Somerset County.
Fatally injured by a fall of “horseback” while working in face of heading.  His back was broken and his body severely bruised, and although some hopes were entertained of his recovery, he died on the 13th.  At the time of my investigation several of his fellow miners spoke very highly of him as being a careful man and a good miner, having worked in this coal for years.  Age 52.  Married. Six orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 5

Casselman Colliery, Somerset County, Pennsylvania

Somerset County Mines -- Casselman Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Bedner, Michael - 1888

Bedner, Mich., Miner
July 16, 1888, 5th district, Leith Colliery, Fayette County.
Instantly killed by a fall of roof.  Age 28.  Married.  One orphan.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 5

Smith, Michael - 1888

Smith, Mich., Miner
July 16, 1888, 5th District, Leith Colliery, Fayette County.
Instantly killed by a fall of roof.  Age 42.  Married.  Five orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 5

Urish, John - 1888

Urish, John, Miner
July 13, 1888, 5th District, Leith Colliery, Fayette County.
Killed by a fall of roof.  Age 38.  Married.  Two orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 5

Leith Colliery, Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Fayette County Mines -- Leith Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Lashley, Melvin P. - 1888

Lashley, Melvin P., Pumper
May 17, 1888, 5th District, Leisenring No. 3, Fayette County.
He had gone down to oil the pumps in the shaft, and had been down a sufficient time to do all he intended doing, and had rung to be hoisted up.  When the cage came up Lashley was not on.  A party went down the air shaft to see what happened, and when they came to the bottom of the shaft, they found him lying dead.  From all appearance he must have been caught in the timbers as the cage was leaving and got knocked off.  Age 26.  Married.  Two orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Pages 4 & 5

Leisenring No. 3, Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Fayette County Mines -- Leisenring No. 3 Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Brown, William - 1888

Brown, William, Stone Mason
May 10, 1888, 5th District, Wheeler Colliery, Fayette County.
Killed by a trip of empty cars on the slope and killed instantly.  Age 45.  Five orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4

Wheeler Colliery, Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Fayette County Mines -- Wheeler Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Pankauch, John - 1888

Pankauch, John, Miner
May 9, 1888, 5th District, Union Colliery, Fayette County.
Fatally hurt by a fall of slate.  Age 43.  Married.  Four orphans.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4

Union Colliery, Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Fayette County Mines -- Union Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Doyle, Martin - 1888

Doyle, Martin, Miner
April 17th 1888, 5th District, Grace Colliery, Fayette County.
Fatally injured by a fall of roof while drawing rib.  He died on the 19th.  Age 45.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4

Grace Colliery, Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Fayette County Mines -- Grace Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

McGuire, John - 1888

McGuire, John, Trapper and Driver
February 13, 1888, 5th District, Connellsville Shaft Colliery, Fayette County.
Fatally injured by being caught between wagon and post.  He lived about an hour and a half after being hurt.  Age 15.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4

Connellsville Shaft Colliery, Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Fayette County Mines -- Connellsville Shaft Colliery

No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Fisher, John - 1888

Fisher, John, Miner
December [blank], 1888, 4th District, Arnot Colliery, Tioga County.
Instantly killed by a fall of coal.  Age unknown.  Marital status unknown.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Arnot Colliery, Tioga County, Pennsylvania

Tioga County Mines -- Arnot Colliery
 
No information is currently available.  Colliery is being researched.

Smoke, W. H. - 1888

November 3, 1888, 4th District, Kettle Creek Colliery, Clinton County.
The following men were killed by an explosion of dynamite, fulminating caps and black powder; explosion intensified by the ignition of coal dust.
Polatka, Steve, Miner.  Age 22.  Single.
Carlson, Aaron, Miner.  Age 27.  Single.
Marcy, Michael, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Anderson, John, Miner,  Age 20.  Single.
Killinger, Samuel, Miner.  Age 50.  Married.
Mal-e-ta <sic>, Joseph, Miner.  Age 20.  Single.
Marcy, Sarton, Miner.  Age 18.  Single.
Carlson, John, Miner,  Age 18.  Single.
Ablman, Charles, Miner.  Age 32.  Married.  One orphan.
Backus, Joseph, Miner.  Age 55.  Married.
Backus, John, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Colosimo, Dominic, Miner.  Age 35.  Married.
Yonka, Morris, Miner,  Age 15.  Single.
Curran, Michael, Miner.  Age 40.  Married. Seven orphans.
Donley, Patrick, Miner.  Age 55. Married. Five orphans.
Pearson, Martin, Miner.  Age 30.  Single.
Smoke, W. H., Miner.  Age 25.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4

Pearson, Martin - 1888

November 3, 1888, 4th District, Kettle Creek Colliery, Clinton County.
The following men were killed by an explosion of dynamite, fulminating caps and black powder; explosion intensified by the ignition of coal dust.
Polatka, Steve, Miner.  Age 22.  Single.
Carlson, Aaron, Miner.  Age 27.  Single.
Marcy, Michael, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Anderson, John, Miner,  Age 20.  Single.
Killinger, Samuel, Miner.  Age 50.  Married.
Mal-e-ta <sic>, Joseph, Miner.  Age 20.  Single.
Marcy, Sarton, Miner.  Age 18.  Single.
Carlson, John, Miner,  Age 18.  Single.
Ablman, Charles, Miner.  Age 32.  Married.  One orphan.
Backus, Joseph, Miner.  Age 55.  Married.
Backus, John, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Colosimo, Dominic, Miner.  Age 35.  Married.
Yonka, Morris, Miner,  Age 15.  Single.
Curran, Michael, Miner.  Age 40.  Married. Seven orphans.
Donley, Patrick, Miner.  Age 55. Married. Five orphans.
Pearson, Martin, Miner.  Age 30.  Single.
Smoke, W. H., Miner.  Age 25.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4

Donley, Patrick - 1888

November 3, 1888, 4th District, Kettle Creek Colliery, Clinton County.
The following men were killed by an explosion of dynamite, fulminating caps and black powder; explosion intensified by the ignition of coal dust.
Polatka, Steve, Miner.  Age 22.  Single.
Carlson, Aaron, Miner.  Age 27.  Single.
Marcy, Michael, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Anderson, John, Miner,  Age 20.  Single.
Killinger, Samuel, Miner.  Age 50.  Married.
Mal-e-ta <sic>, Joseph, Miner.  Age 20.  Single.
Marcy, Sarton, Miner.  Age 18.  Single.
Carlson, John, Miner,  Age 18.  Single.
Ablman, Charles, Miner.  Age 32.  Married.  One orphan.
Backus, Joseph, Miner.  Age 55.  Married.
Backus, John, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Colosimo, Dominic, Miner.  Age 35.  Married.
Yonka, Morris, Miner,  Age 15.  Single.
Curran, Michael, Miner.  Age 40.  Married. Seven orphans.
Donley, Patrick, Miner.  Age 55. Married. Five orphans.
Pearson, Martin, Miner.  Age 30.  Single.
Smoke, W. H., Miner.  Age 25.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4

Curran, Michael - 1888

November 3, 1888, 4th District, Kettle Creek Colliery, Clinton County.
The following men were killed by an explosion of dynamite, fulminating caps and black powder; explosion intensified by the ignition of coal dust.
Polatka, Steve, Miner.  Age 22.  Single.
Carlson, Aaron, Miner.  Age 27.  Single.
Marcy, Michael, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Anderson, John, Miner,  Age 20.  Single.
Killinger, Samuel, Miner.  Age 50.  Married.
Mal-e-ta <sic>, Joseph, Miner.  Age 20.  Single.
Marcy, Sarton, Miner.  Age 18.  Single.
Carlson, John, Miner,  Age 18.  Single.
Ablman, Charles, Miner.  Age 32.  Married.  One orphan.
Backus, Joseph, Miner.  Age 55.  Married.
Backus, John, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Colosimo, Dominic, Miner.  Age 35.  Married.
Yonka, Morris, Miner,  Age 15.  Single.
Curran, Michael, Miner.  Age 40.  Married. Seven orphans.
Donley, Patrick, Miner.  Age 55. Married. Five orphans.
Pearson, Martin, Miner.  Age 30.  Single.
Smoke, W. H., Miner.  Age 25.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4

Yonka, Morris - 1888

November 3, 1888, 4th District, Kettle Creek Colliery, Clinton County.
The following men were killed by an explosion of dynamite, fulminating caps and black powder; explosion intensified by the ignition of coal dust.
Polatka, Steve, Miner.  Age 22.  Single.
Carlson, Aaron, Miner.  Age 27.  Single.
Marcy, Michael, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Anderson, John, Miner,  Age 20.  Single.
Killinger, Samuel, Miner.  Age 50.  Married.
Mal-e-ta <sic>, Joseph, Miner.  Age 20.  Single.
Marcy, Sarton, Miner.  Age 18.  Single.
Carlson, John, Miner,  Age 18.  Single.
Ablman, Charles, Miner.  Age 32.  Married.  One orphan.
Backus, Joseph, Miner.  Age 55.  Married.
Backus, John, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Colosimo, Dominic, Miner.  Age 35.  Married.
Yonka, Morris, Miner,  Age 15.  Single.
Curran, Michael, Miner.  Age 40.  Married. Seven orphans.
Donley, Patrick, Miner.  Age 55. Married. Five orphans.
Pearson, Martin, Miner.  Age 30.  Single.
Smoke, W. H., Miner.  Age 25.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4

Colosimo, Dominic - 1888

November 3, 1888, 4th District, Kettle Creek Colliery, Clinton County.
The following men were killed by an explosion of dynamite, fulminating caps and black powder; explosion intensified by the ignition of coal dust.
Polatka, Steve, Miner.  Age 22.  Single.
Carlson, Aaron, Miner.  Age 27.  Single.
Marcy, Michael, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Anderson, John, Miner,  Age 20.  Single.
Killinger, Samuel, Miner.  Age 50.  Married.
Mal-e-ta <sic>, Joseph, Miner.  Age 20.  Single.
Marcy, Sarton, Miner.  Age 18.  Single.
Carlson, John, Miner,  Age 18.  Single.
Ablman, Charles, Miner.  Age 32.  Married.  One orphan.
Backus, Joseph, Miner.  Age 55.  Married.
Backus, John, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Colosimo, Dominic, Miner.  Age 35.  Married.
Yonka, Morris, Miner,  Age 15.  Single.
Curran, Michael, Miner.  Age 40.  Married. Seven orphans.
Donley, Patrick, Miner.  Age 55. Married. Five orphans.
Pearson, Martin, Miner.  Age 30.  Single.
Smoke, W. H., Miner.  Age 25.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4

Backus, John - 1888

November 3, 1888, 4th District, Kettle Creek Colliery, Clinton County.
The following men were killed by an explosion of dynamite, fulminating caps and black powder; explosion intensified by the ignition of coal dust.
Polatka, Steve, Miner.  Age 22.  Single.
Carlson, Aaron, Miner.  Age 27.  Single.
Marcy, Michael, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Anderson, John, Miner,  Age 20.  Single.
Killinger, Samuel, Miner.  Age 50.  Married.
Mal-e-ta <sic>, Joseph, Miner.  Age 20.  Single.
Marcy, Sarton, Miner.  Age 18.  Single.
Carlson, John, Miner,  Age 18.  Single.
Ablman, Charles, Miner.  Age 32.  Married.  One orphan.
Backus, Joseph, Miner.  Age 55.  Married.
Backus, John, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Colosimo, Dominic, Miner.  Age 35.  Married.
Yonka, Morris, Miner,  Age 15.  Single.
Curran, Michael, Miner.  Age 40.  Married. Seven orphans.
Donley, Patrick, Miner.  Age 55. Married. Five orphans.
Pearson, Martin, Miner.  Age 30.  Single.
Smoke, W. H., Miner.  Age 25.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4

Backus, Joseph - 1888

November 3, 1888, 4th District, Kettle Creek Colliery, Clinton County.
The following men were killed by an explosion of dynamite, fulminating caps and black powder; explosion intensified by the ignition of coal dust.
Polatka, Steve, Miner.  Age 22.  Single.
Carlson, Aaron, Miner.  Age 27.  Single.
Marcy, Michael, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Anderson, John, Miner,  Age 20.  Single.
Killinger, Samuel, Miner.  Age 50.  Married.
Mal-e-ta <sic>, Joseph, Miner.  Age 20.  Single.
Marcy, Sarton, Miner.  Age 18.  Single.
Carlson, John, Miner,  Age 18.  Single.
Ablman, Charles, Miner.  Age 32.  Married.  One orphan.
Backus, Joseph, Miner.  Age 55.  Married.
Backus, John, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Colosimo, Dominic, Miner.  Age 35.  Married.
Yonka, Morris, Miner,  Age 15.  Single.
Curran, Michael, Miner.  Age 40.  Married. Seven orphans.
Donley, Patrick, Miner.  Age 55. Married. Five orphans.
Pearson, Martin, Miner.  Age 30.  Single.
Smoke, W. H., Miner.  Age 25.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4

Ablman, Charles - 1888

November 3, 1888, 4th District, Kettle Creek Colliery, Clinton County.
The following men were killed by an explosion of dynamite, fulminating caps and black powder; explosion intensified by the ignition of coal dust.
Polatka, Steve, Miner.  Age 22.  Single.
Carlson, Aaron, Miner.  Age 27.  Single.
Marcy, Michael, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Anderson, John, Miner,  Age 20.  Single.
Killinger, Samuel, Miner.  Age 50.  Married.
Mal-e-ta <sic>, Joseph, Miner.  Age 20.  Single.
Marcy, Sarton, Miner.  Age 18.  Single.
Carlson, John, Miner,  Age 18.  Single.
Ablman, Charles, Miner.  Age 32.  Married.  One orphan.
Backus, Joseph, Miner.  Age 55.  Married.
Backus, John, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Colosimo, Dominic, Miner.  Age 35.  Married.
Yonka, Morris, Miner,  Age 15.  Single.
Curran, Michael, Miner.  Age 40.  Married. Seven orphans.
Donley, Patrick, Miner.  Age 55. Married. Five orphans.
Pearson, Martin, Miner.  Age 30.  Single.
Smoke, W. H., Miner.  Age 25.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4

{Name is on the Research List for verification.}

Carlson, John - 1888

November 3, 1888, 4th District, Kettle Creek Colliery, Clinton County.
The following men were killed by an explosion of dynamite, fulminating caps and black powder; explosion intensified by the ignition of coal dust.
Polatka, Steve, Miner.  Age 22.  Single.
Carlson, Aaron, Miner.  Age 27.  Single.
Marcy, Michael, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Anderson, John, Miner,  Age 20.  Single.
Killinger, Samuel, Miner.  Age 50.  Married.
Mal-e-ta <sic>, Joseph, Miner.  Age 20.  Single.
Marcy, Sarton, Miner.  Age 18.  Single.
Carlson, John, Miner,  Age 18.  Single.
Ablman, Charles, Miner.  Age 32.  Married.  One orphan.
Backus, Joseph, Miner.  Age 55.  Married.
Backus, John, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Colosimo, Dominic, Miner.  Age 35.  Married.
Yonka, Morris, Miner,  Age 15.  Single.
Curran, Michael, Miner.  Age 40.  Married. Seven orphans.
Donley, Patrick, Miner.  Age 55. Married. Five orphans.
Pearson, Martin, Miner.  Age 30.  Single.
Smoke, W. H., Miner.  Age 25.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4

Marcy, Sarton - 1888

November 3, 1888, 4th District, Kettle Creek Colliery, Clinton County.
The following men were killed by an explosion of dynamite, fulminating caps and black powder; explosion intensified by the ignition of coal dust.
Polatka, Steve, Miner.  Age 22.  Single.
Carlson, Aaron, Miner.  Age 27.  Single.
Marcy, Michael, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Anderson, John, Miner,  Age 20.  Single.
Killinger, Samuel, Miner.  Age 50.  Married.
Mal-e-ta <sic>, Joseph, Miner.  Age 20.  Single.
Marcy, Sarton, Miner.  Age 18.  Single.
Carlson, John, Miner,  Age 18.  Single.
Ablman, Charles, Miner.  Age 32.  Married.  One orphan.
Backus, Joseph, Miner.  Age 55.  Married.
Backus, John, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Colosimo, Dominic, Miner.  Age 35.  Married.
Yonka, Morris, Miner,  Age 15.  Single.
Curran, Michael, Miner.  Age 40.  Married. Seven orphans.
Donley, Patrick, Miner.  Age 55. Married. Five orphans.
Pearson, Martin, Miner.  Age 30.  Single.
Smoke, W. H., Miner.  Age 25.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4

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Killinger, Samuel - 1888

November 3, 1888, 4th District, Kettle Creek Colliery, Clinton County.
The following men were killed by an explosion of dynamite, fulminating caps and black powder; explosion intensified by the ignition of coal dust.
Polatka, Steve, Miner.  Age 22.  Single.
Carlson, Aaron, Miner.  Age 27.  Single.
Marcy, Michael, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Anderson, John, Miner,  Age 20.  Single.
Killinger, Samuel, Miner.  Age 50.  Married.
Mal-e-ta <sic>, Joseph, Miner.  Age 20.  Single.
Marcy, Sarton, Miner.  Age 18.  Single.
Carlson, John, Miner,  Age 18.  Single.
Ablman, Charles, Miner.  Age 32.  Married.  One orphan.
Backus, Joseph, Miner.  Age 55.  Married.
Backus, John, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Colosimo, Dominic, Miner.  Age 35.  Married.
Yonka, Morris, Miner,  Age 15.  Single.
Curran, Michael, Miner.  Age 40.  Married. Seven orphans.
Donley, Patrick, Miner.  Age 55. Married. Five orphans.
Pearson, Martin, Miner.  Age 30.  Single.
Smoke, W. H., Miner.  Age 25.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4

Anderson, John - 1888

November 3, 1888, 4th District, Kettle Creek Colliery, Clinton County.
The following men were killed by an explosion of dynamite, fulminating caps and black powder; explosion intensified by the ignition of coal dust.
Polatka, Steve, Miner.  Age 22.  Single.
Carlson, Aaron, Miner.  Age 27.  Single.
Marcy, Michael, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Anderson, John, Miner,  Age 20.  Single.
Killinger, Samuel, Miner.  Age 50.  Married.
Mal-e-ta <sic>, Joseph, Miner.  Age 20.  Single.
Marcy, Sarton, Miner.  Age 18.  Single.
Carlson, John, Miner,  Age 18.  Single.
Ablman, Charles, Miner.  Age 32.  Married.  One orphan.
Backus, Joseph, Miner.  Age 55.  Married.
Backus, John, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Colosimo, Dominic, Miner.  Age 35.  Married.
Yonka, Morris, Miner,  Age 15.  Single.
Curran, Michael, Miner.  Age 40.  Married. Seven orphans.
Donley, Patrick, Miner.  Age 55. Married. Five orphans.
Pearson, Martin, Miner.  Age 30.  Single.
Smoke, W. H., Miner.  Age 25.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4


Marcy, Michael - 1888

November 3, 1888, 4th District, Kettle Creek Colliery, Clinton County.
The following men were killed by an explosion of dynamite, fulminating caps and black powder; explosion intensified by the ignition of coal dust.
Polatka, Steve, Miner.  Age 22.  Single.
Carlson, Aaron, Miner.  Age 27.  Single.
Marcy, Michael, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Anderson, John, Miner,  Age 20.  Single.
Killinger, Samuel, Miner.  Age 50.  Married.
Mal-e-ta <sic>, Joseph, Miner.  Age 20.  Single.
Marcy, Sarton, Miner.  Age 18.  Single.
Carlson, John, Miner,  Age 18.  Single.
Ablman, Charles, Miner.  Age 32.  Married.  One orphan.
Backus, Joseph, Miner.  Age 55.  Married.
Backus, John, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Colosimo, Dominic, Miner.  Age 35.  Married.
Yonka, Morris, Miner,  Age 15.  Single.
Curran, Michael, Miner.  Age 40.  Married. Seven orphans.
Donley, Patrick, Miner.  Age 55. Married. Five orphans.
Pearson, Martin, Miner.  Age 30.  Single.
Smoke, W. H., Miner.  Age 25.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4


Carlson, Aaron - 1888

November 3, 1888, 4th District, Kettle Creek Colliery, Clinton County.
The following men were killed by an explosion of dynamite, fulminating caps and black powder; explosion intensified by the ignition of coal dust.
Polatka, Steve, Miner.  Age 22.  Single.
Carlson, Aaron, Miner.  Age 27.  Single.
Marcy, Michael, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Anderson, John, Miner,  Age 20.  Single.
Killinger, Samuel, Miner.  Age 50.  Married.
Mal-e-ta <sic>, Joseph, Miner.  Age 20.  Single.
Marcy, Sarton, Miner.  Age 18.  Single.
Carlson, John, Miner,  Age 18.  Single.
Ablman, Charles, Miner.  Age 32.  Married.  One orphan.
Backus, Joseph, Miner.  Age 55.  Married.
Backus, John, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Colosimo, Dominic, Miner.  Age 35.  Married.
Yonka, Morris, Miner,  Age 15.  Single.
Curran, Michael, Miner.  Age 40.  Married. Seven orphans.
Donley, Patrick, Miner.  Age 55. Married. Five orphans.
Pearson, Martin, Miner.  Age 30.  Single.
Smoke, W. H., Miner.  Age 25.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4

You can visit the memorial page for Aaron Carlson.

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Polatka, Steve - 1888

November 3, 1888, 4th District, Kettle Creek Colliery, Clinton County.
The following men were killed by an explosion of dynamite, fulminating caps and black powder; explosion intensified by the ignition of coal dust.
Polatka, Steve, Miner.  Age 22.  Single.
Carlson, Aaron, Miner.  Age 27.  Single.
Marcy, Michael, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Anderson, John, Miner,  Age 20.  Single.
Killinger, Samuel, Miner.  Age 50.  Married.
Mal-e-ta <sic>, Joseph, Miner.  Age 20.  Single.
Marcy, Sarton, Miner.  Age 18.  Single.
Carlson, John, Miner,  Age 18.  Single.
Ablman, Charles, Miner.  Age 32.  Married.  One orphan.
Backus, Joseph, Miner.  Age 55.  Married.
Backus, John, Miner.  Age 16.  Single.
Colosimo, Dominic, Miner.  Age 35.  Married.
Yonka, Morris, Miner,  Age 15.  Single.
Curran, Michael, Miner.  Age 40.  Married. Seven orphans.
Donley, Patrick, Miner.  Age 55. Married. Five orphans.
Pearson, Martin, Miner.  Age 30.  Single.
Smoke, W. H., Miner.  Age 25.  Single.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 4


Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Kettle Creek Colliery, Clinton County, Pennsylvania

Clinton County Mines -- Kettle Creek Colliery

Kettle Creek Mine Explosion -- On Saturday afternoon, November 3, 1888 a disastrous explosion occurred at No. 2 mine, belonging to Kettle Creek Coal Company, in which sixteen men were killed almost instantly and one other died on November 17.

Four Swedes were set to work to blast a ditch, and as they were considered capable men, dynamite was given to them.  They had fired three shots and were getting ready for the fourth, when one of the men, Carlson, went outside to the store for a fresh supply of dynamite.

Returning to the mine with six sticks and a box of cartridges, Carlson witnessed a post giving way.  According to one of the survivors, Anderson, Carlson hastily put down the explosives and the post fell on the dynamite.  Anderson and his brother managed to escape the mine.  An Italian boy, employed as a trapper at the door on main heading was hurled away from his post and killed almost instantly.

~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 3