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
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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.
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
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
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