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