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.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
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
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.
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
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.
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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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.}
{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
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
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.
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.}
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.}
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
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