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.}

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