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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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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.