Kelly, James, Miner
May 21, 1890, 2nd District, Alexandria Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Kelly was an Irish miner, He had been mining coal for many years. He was fatally injured by a fall of coal. He lived one week after the accident, and he condemned himself for getting under the loose coal. He said that he did not know why he got under the coal, and that he would have warned any one else of the danger. Age 35. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 18
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Myditch, Frank - 1890
Myditch, Frank, Miner
April 25, 1890, 2nd District, Denmark Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Myditch was a German miner and he had only been mining coal a short time. He was so seriously injured by a fall of “horseback” that he died in four hours. Age 27. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 18
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April 25, 1890, 2nd District, Denmark Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Myditch was a German miner and he had only been mining coal a short time. He was so seriously injured by a fall of “horseback” that he died in four hours. Age 27. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 18
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Denmark Colliery, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County Mines -- Denmark Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Masark, Thomas -1890
Masark, Thomas, Miner
April 25, 1890, 2nd District, Penn Gas No. 4 Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Masark was an Italian miner. He was instantly killed by a fall of slate. An inquest was held on his body and a verdict of accidental death rendered. Age 33. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 18
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April 25, 1890, 2nd District, Penn Gas No. 4 Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Masark was an Italian miner. He was instantly killed by a fall of slate. An inquest was held on his body and a verdict of accidental death rendered. Age 33. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 18
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Parkins, Mark - 1890
Parkins, Mark, Miner
February 14, 1890, 2nd District, Smithton No. 2 Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Parkins was an English miner and had spent most of his days in the mines. He was instantly killed by a fall of slate. He had a large quantity of slate posted up; it was strong limestone slate and considered safe. His brother had been with him half an hour before the accident helping him to fire a shot. He stated that the place was safe at the time. On investigation I discovered that he had got into free slate and on his sounding it, the slate fell with the above results. Age 43. Married. Four orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Pages 17 & 18
February 14, 1890, 2nd District, Smithton No. 2 Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Parkins was an English miner and had spent most of his days in the mines. He was instantly killed by a fall of slate. He had a large quantity of slate posted up; it was strong limestone slate and considered safe. His brother had been with him half an hour before the accident helping him to fire a shot. He stated that the place was safe at the time. On investigation I discovered that he had got into free slate and on his sounding it, the slate fell with the above results. Age 43. Married. Four orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Pages 17 & 18
Smithton No. 2 Colliery, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County Mines -- Smithton No. 2 Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
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Tomik, John - 1890
Tomik, John, Miner
January 23, 1890, 2nd District, Westmoreland Shaft Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Tomik was a Bohemian miner. He was so severely injured by a fall of slate that he died three days afterwards. Age 31. Married.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
January 23, 1890, 2nd District, Westmoreland Shaft Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Tomik was a Bohemian miner. He was so severely injured by a fall of slate that he died three days afterwards. Age 31. Married.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
Davidson, John - 1890
Davidson, John, Miner
January 25, 1890, 2nd District, Larimer No. 3 Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Davidson was an Irish miner. He had been mining coal for many years. At the time of the accident he was sitting down “bearing-in”, when a fall of body of coal fell on him, so severely that he died in a few hours. Age 54. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
January 25, 1890, 2nd District, Larimer No. 3 Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Davidson was an Irish miner. He had been mining coal for many years. At the time of the accident he was sitting down “bearing-in”, when a fall of body of coal fell on him, so severely that he died in a few hours. Age 54. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
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Lambert, John - 1890
Lambert, John, Miner
January 2, 1890, 2nd District, Yough Slope Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Lambert was a German miner and had mined coal for eight or nine years. He was instantly killed by a fall of slate. An inquest was held on his body and a verdict of accidental death rendered. Age 29. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
January 2, 1890, 2nd District, Yough Slope Colliery, Westmoreland County.
Lambert was a German miner and had mined coal for eight or nine years. He was instantly killed by a fall of slate. An inquest was held on his body and a verdict of accidental death rendered. Age 29. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
Lainge, Razzano - 1890
Lainge, Bazzano (Razzano), Miner
October 23, 1890, 1st District, Catsburg Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by falling slate. Died the same day. Married. He leaves a widow in Italy; how many children I am not able to learn.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
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October 23, 1890, 1st District, Catsburg Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by falling slate. Died the same day. Married. He leaves a widow in Italy; how many children I am not able to learn.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
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Lainge, Bazzano - 1890
Lainge, Bazzano (Razzano), Miner
October 23, 1890, 1st District, Catsburg Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by falling slate. Died the same day. Married. He leaves a widow in Italy; how many children I am not able to learn.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
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October 23, 1890, 1st District, Catsburg Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by falling slate. Died the same day. Married. He leaves a widow in Italy; how many children I am not able to learn.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
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Lowsutter, John - 1890
Sonstetter (Lowsutter), John, Miner
October 6, 1890, 1st District, Abe Hayes Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by a fall of slate. Lived about nine days after being hurt. Died on the 16th. Age 63. Married. Five orphans, all grown except one.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
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October 6, 1890, 1st District, Abe Hayes Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by a fall of slate. Lived about nine days after being hurt. Died on the 16th. Age 63. Married. Five orphans, all grown except one.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
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Sonstetter, John - 1890
Sonstetter (Lowsutter), John, Miner
October 6, 1890, 1st District, Abe Hayes Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by a fall of slate. Lived about nine days after being hurt. Died on the 16th. Age 63. Married. Five orphans, all grown except one.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
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October 6, 1890, 1st District, Abe Hayes Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by a fall of slate. Lived about nine days after being hurt. Died on the 16th. Age 63. Married. Five orphans, all grown except one.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
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Abe Hayes Colliery, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Washington County Mines -- Abe Hayes Colliery
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Hutchinson, George - 1890
Hutchinson, George, Driver
September 10, 1890, 1st District, Fayette City Colliery, Fayette County.
Fatally injured by being caught by the trip and run over, mangling one of his legs pretty badly as well as other parts of his body, which resulted in his death on November 21. Married. Three orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
September 10, 1890, 1st District, Fayette City Colliery, Fayette County.
Fatally injured by being caught by the trip and run over, mangling one of his legs pretty badly as well as other parts of his body, which resulted in his death on November 21. Married. Three orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
Fayette City Colliery, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Fayette County Mines -- Fayette City Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
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Roshovensky, Andrew - 1890
Roshovensky, Andrew, Miner
August 26, 1890, 1st District, Coal Bluff Colliery, Washington County.
Instantly killed by a fall of slate. Age 32. He leaves a widow and three children in Austria.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
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August 26, 1890, 1st District, Coal Bluff Colliery, Washington County.
Instantly killed by a fall of slate. Age 32. He leaves a widow and three children in Austria.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
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Curtin, Henry - 1890
Curtin, Henry, Miner
August 19, 1890, 1st District, Buffalo Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by falling slate. He only lived four hours after the accident. Age 28. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
August 19, 1890, 1st District, Buffalo Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by falling slate. He only lived four hours after the accident. Age 28. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
Buffalo Colliery, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Washington County Mines -- Buffalo Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
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Brown, Turner - 1890
Brown, Turner, Miner
April 25, 1890, 1st District, Tremont Colliery, Fayette County.
Fatally injured by a fall of slate. Died nine hours after being hurt. An inquest was held and a verdict of accidental death rendered. Age 40. Four orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
April 25, 1890, 1st District, Tremont Colliery, Fayette County.
Fatally injured by a fall of slate. Died nine hours after being hurt. An inquest was held and a verdict of accidental death rendered. Age 40. Four orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
Tremont Colliery, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Fayette County Mines -- Tremont Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
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Edward Taylor - 1890
McMichaels, Alexander, Miner
April 22, 1890, 1st District, Catsburgh Colliery, Washington County.
Instantly killed by a fall of slate. From the statement made to the writer by Mr. Edward Taylor, who worked with the deceased, it appeared that he was edging coal at the time the slate fell on him. Age 22. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
April 22, 1890, 1st District, Catsburgh Colliery, Washington County.
Instantly killed by a fall of slate. From the statement made to the writer by Mr. Edward Taylor, who worked with the deceased, it appeared that he was edging coal at the time the slate fell on him. Age 22. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
McMichaels, Alexander - 1890
McMichaels, Alexander, Miner
April 22, 1890, 1st District, Catsburgh Colliery, Washington County.
Instantly killed by a fall of slate. From the statement made to the writer by Mr. Edward Taylor, who worked with the deceased, it appeared that he was edging coal at the time the slate fell on him. Age 22. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
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April 22, 1890, 1st District, Catsburgh Colliery, Washington County.
Instantly killed by a fall of slate. From the statement made to the writer by Mr. Edward Taylor, who worked with the deceased, it appeared that he was edging coal at the time the slate fell on him. Age 22. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 17
You can visit the memorial page for Alexander McMichaels.
Taylor, John - 1890
Taylor, John, Miner
April 7, 1890, 1st District, Ivil Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by a fall of slate. Died on the 26th. He received a compound comminuted <sic> fracture of the right knee by falling slate, the fracture extending six inches below the knee joint and into the joint. It was the opinion of the attending physician that the leg should have been amputated immediately after the accident, but the family and friends opposed this and called in a consulting physician, and it was decided to use conservative surgery and try to save the leg. About eleven days after the accident the condition of the case was such that amputation was absolutely necessary. This was done by amputating the lower third of the thigh, but mortification of the foot as well as blood poisoning having set in, he lived only seven days after the amputation. Age 40. Married. Two orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 16
April 7, 1890, 1st District, Ivil Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by a fall of slate. Died on the 26th. He received a compound comminuted <sic> fracture of the right knee by falling slate, the fracture extending six inches below the knee joint and into the joint. It was the opinion of the attending physician that the leg should have been amputated immediately after the accident, but the family and friends opposed this and called in a consulting physician, and it was decided to use conservative surgery and try to save the leg. About eleven days after the accident the condition of the case was such that amputation was absolutely necessary. This was done by amputating the lower third of the thigh, but mortification of the foot as well as blood poisoning having set in, he lived only seven days after the amputation. Age 40. Married. Two orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 16
Masters, Isaac - 1890
Masters, Isaac, Miner
April 3, 1890, 1st District, Globe Colliery, Washington County.
Killed by falling slate. Mr. Masters was in the act of drawing slate-posts at the time of the accident, in the fourth pool of the Monongahela River. Age 50 (51). Married. Three (four) orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 16
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April 3, 1890, 1st District, Globe Colliery, Washington County.
Killed by falling slate. Mr. Masters was in the act of drawing slate-posts at the time of the accident, in the fourth pool of the Monongahela River. Age 50 (51). Married. Three (four) orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 16
You can visit the memorial page for Isaac Woodward Masters.
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Raffin, John - 1890
Raffin, John, Miner
April 3, 1890, 1st District, Ivil Colliery, Washington County.
Instantly killed by a fall of ? Age 60. Married. Five orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 16
April 3, 1890, 1st District, Ivil Colliery, Washington County.
Instantly killed by a fall of ? Age 60. Married. Five orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 16
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Weir, Joseph - 1890
Weir, Joseph, Miner
March 29, 1890, 1st District, Bunola Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by fall of coal and slate. Mr. Bird, the driver, gave the deceased a car about 10 o'clock on the day of the accident and told him that he would not load it until Monday. This was the last that any one saw him alive. Weir lived out in the county where he “kept batch” and no person missed him until the driver went in for his car on Monday morning and found his bucket and coat, and his car not loaded; the driver knew that there was something wrong, as the deceased was very punctual in filling his cars when he got an empty. Bird then informed the Mine Boss that there was something wrong in Weir's room as he could not find Weir, but the bucket and coat was there, so Messrs, Blower, Bird and Penn, the Roadsman, went in the room and examined it, and after a search the found Weir under the coal and slate, and from the condition of the body it was supposed that he was killed immediately after dinner on Saturday; the supposition is that he was bearing in at the time and slate fell on him. Inquest held and a verdict of accidental death rendered. Age 30. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 16
March 29, 1890, 1st District, Bunola Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by fall of coal and slate. Mr. Bird, the driver, gave the deceased a car about 10 o'clock on the day of the accident and told him that he would not load it until Monday. This was the last that any one saw him alive. Weir lived out in the county where he “kept batch” and no person missed him until the driver went in for his car on Monday morning and found his bucket and coat, and his car not loaded; the driver knew that there was something wrong, as the deceased was very punctual in filling his cars when he got an empty. Bird then informed the Mine Boss that there was something wrong in Weir's room as he could not find Weir, but the bucket and coat was there, so Messrs, Blower, Bird and Penn, the Roadsman, went in the room and examined it, and after a search the found Weir under the coal and slate, and from the condition of the body it was supposed that he was killed immediately after dinner on Saturday; the supposition is that he was bearing in at the time and slate fell on him. Inquest held and a verdict of accidental death rendered. Age 30. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 16
Bunola Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County Mines -- Bunola Colliery
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Black, James - 1890
Sheedy, Patrick, Miner
March 29, 1890, 1st District, Horner & Roberts No. 4 Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by falling slate. Evidence given by Mr. James Black. An inquest was held and a verdict of accidental death rendered. Age 46. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 16
March 29, 1890, 1st District, Horner & Roberts No. 4 Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by falling slate. Evidence given by Mr. James Black. An inquest was held and a verdict of accidental death rendered. Age 46. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 16
Sheedy, Patrick - 1890
Sheedy, Patrick, Miner
March 29, 1890, 1st District, Horner & Roberts No. 4 Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by falling slate. Evidence given by Mr. James Black. An inquest was held and a verdict of accidental death rendered. Age 46. Single.
March 29, 1890, 1st District, Horner & Roberts No. 4 Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by falling slate. Evidence given by Mr. James Black. An inquest was held and a verdict of accidental death rendered. Age 46. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 16
Montgomery, James Edward - 1890
Montgomery, James E., Miner
March 13, 1890, 1st District, Catsburg Colliery, Washington County.
Instantly killed by being run over by a dilly trip. This unfortunate man, with his son, were going to work, and when near the mouth of No. 8 entry the son said, “father the trip is coming, get out of the way.” The father either did not hear him or wanted to get farther in. The cars on the trip threw him down, and from the evidence in my investigation, must have dragged the body 84 feet. Inquest held and a verdict of accidental death rendered. Age 61. Married. Seven orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 16
You can visit the memorial page for James Edward Montgomery.
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Ferree, Benjamin - 1890
Ferree, Benjamin, Miner.
March 5, 1890, 1st District, Ivil Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by a fall of coal and slate. Died some six hours after being taken home. Age 49. Married. Four orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 16
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March 5, 1890, 1st District, Ivil Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by a fall of coal and slate. Died some six hours after being taken home. Age 49. Married. Four orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 16
You can visit the memorial page for Benjamin K. Ferree.
There is a second memorial page for Benjamin K. Ferree.
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Ward, John - 1890
Ward, John, Miner.
February 4, 1890, 1st District, Cincinnati Colliery, Washington County.
Killed by a fall of coal and slate in room 12. Another miner was working in 12 {?} room, and when he heard the fall, he ran to Ward's room and found him covered up, all but his head. Age 70. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Pages 15 & 16
February 4, 1890, 1st District, Cincinnati Colliery, Washington County.
Killed by a fall of coal and slate in room 12. Another miner was working in 12 {?} room, and when he heard the fall, he ran to Ward's room and found him covered up, all but his head. Age 70. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Pages 15 & 16
Anderson, August - 1889
Anderson, August, Dumper.
December 13, 1889, 8th District, Sterling No. 1 Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed by being run over by loaded cars near dump. Age 27. Married.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
December 13, 1889, 8th District, Sterling No. 1 Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed by being run over by loaded cars near dump. Age 27. Married.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
Conchasic, Michael - 1889
Conchasic, Michael, Miner.
December 6, 1889, 8th District, Eureka No. 2 Colliery, Clearfield County.
Fatally injured by fall of coal. Age 33. Married. Two orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
December 6, 1889, 8th District, Eureka No. 2 Colliery, Clearfield County.
Fatally injured by fall of coal. Age 33. Married. Two orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
Lidell, Charles - 1889
Lidell, Charles, Miner.
October 28, 1889, 8th District, Coaldale No. 3 Colliery, Clearfield, County.
Fatally injured by being struck on the spine by piece of slate. Age 27. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
October 28, 1889, 8th District, Coaldale No. 3 Colliery, Clearfield, County.
Fatally injured by being struck on the spine by piece of slate. Age 27. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
Coaldale No. 3 Colliery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Clearfield County Mines -- Coaldale No. 3 Colliery
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Klim, John - 1889
Klim, John, Miner.
October 23, 1889, 8th District, Spring Hill Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed by fall of coal while undermining. Age 23. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
October 23, 1889, 8th District, Spring Hill Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed by fall of coal while undermining. Age 23. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
Spring Hill Colliery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Clearfield County Mines -- Spring Hill Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
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Fowler, William - 1889
Fowler, William, Miner.
August 13, 1889, 8th District, Ocean No. 2 Colliery, Clearfield County.
His neck was broken by a fall of slate at face of his room, causing almost instant death. Age 24. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
August 13, 1889, 8th District, Ocean No. 2 Colliery, Clearfield County.
His neck was broken by a fall of slate at face of his room, causing almost instant death. Age 24. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
Ocean No. 2 Colliery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Clearfield County Mines -- Ocean No. 2 Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
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Dukes, Joseph - 1889
Dukes, Joseph, Miner.
June 25, 1889, 8th District, Laurel Run No. 2 Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed while undermining the “tight”, there was a slip that extended from the roof to floor on one side and a short crack on the other side, he had no sprags to the coal. Age 43. Married. Five orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
You can visit the memorial page for Joseph Dukes.
June 25, 1889, 8th District, Laurel Run No. 2 Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed while undermining the “tight”, there was a slip that extended from the roof to floor on one side and a short crack on the other side, he had no sprags to the coal. Age 43. Married. Five orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
You can visit the memorial page for Joseph Dukes.
Laurel Run No. 2 Colliery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Clearfield County Mines -- Laurel Run No. 2 Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
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Tomsonia, Frank - 1889
Tomsonia, Frank, Miner.
May 8, 1889, 8th District, Drane Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed by a fall of coal while undermining under coal that a shot had failed to bring down. Age 33. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
May 8, 1889, 8th District, Drane Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed by a fall of coal while undermining under coal that a shot had failed to bring down. Age 33. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
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Drane Colliery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Clearfield County Mines -- Drane Colliery
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Monday, January 19, 2026
Gallagher, John - 1889
Gallagher, John, Miner.
March 12, 1889, 8th District, Eureka No. 6 Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed by fall of coal while undermining the same. Age 38. Married. Seven orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
March 12, 1889, 8th District, Eureka No. 6 Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed by fall of coal while undermining the same. Age 38. Married. Seven orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
Eureka No. 6 Colliery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Clearfield County Mines -- Eureka No. 6 Colliery
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No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Heleviak, Michael - 1889
Heleviak, Michael, Miner.
March 12, 1889, 8th District, Coaldale No. 6 Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed by fall of slate in his room. Age 22. Married.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
March 12, 1889, 8th District, Coaldale No. 6 Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed by fall of slate in his room. Age 22. Married.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
Coaldale No. 6 Colliery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Clearfield County Mines -- Coaldale No. 6 Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Nowak, Joseph - 1889
Nowak, Joseph, Miner.
February 28, 1889, 8th District, Sterling No. 1 Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed while riding on cars near dump. Age 34. Married. Four orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
February 28, 1889, 8th District, Sterling No. 1 Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed while riding on cars near dump. Age 34. Married. Four orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
Branitsky, John - 1889
Branitsky, John, Miner.
January 19, 1889, 8th District, Morrisdale Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed by fall of coal. Age 32. Married. Two orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
January 19, 1889, 8th District, Morrisdale Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed by fall of coal. Age 32. Married. Two orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
Morrisdale Colliery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Clearfield County Mines -- Morrisdale Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Borniska, John - 1889
Borniska, John, Miner.
January 11, 1889, 8th District, Excelsior No. 3 Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed by fall of rock. Age 35. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
January 11, 1889, 8th District, Excelsior No. 3 Colliery, Clearfield County.
Killed by fall of rock. Age 35. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
Excelsior No. 3 Colliery, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Clearfield County Mines -- Excelsior No. 3 Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Davidson, Alexander - 1889
Davidson, Alexander, Mule Driver
December 21, 1889, 7th District, Bellwood Colliery, Allegheny County.
Was riding on full trip outside of mine and fell under the cars. Age 37. Married. One orphan.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
December 21, 1889, 7th District, Bellwood Colliery, Allegheny County.
Was riding on full trip outside of mine and fell under the cars. Age 37. Married. One orphan.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 15
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Kearns, Harry - 1889
Kearns, Harry, Miner.
November 25, 1889, 7th District, Sanford No. 2 Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by a fall of roof while taking out props. Age 50. Married. Four orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
November 25, 1889, 7th District, Sanford No. 2 Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by a fall of roof while taking out props. Age 50. Married. Four orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
Sanford No. 2 Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County Mines -- Sanford No. 2 Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Mull, Anthony - 1889
Mull, Anthony, Miner.
November 25, 1889, 7th District, Enterprise No. 2 Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by a coal car; died one week after the accident. Age 24. Marital status unknown.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
November 25, 1889, 7th District, Enterprise No. 2 Colliery, Washington County.
Fatally injured by a coal car; died one week after the accident. Age 24. Marital status unknown.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
Enterprise No. 2 Colliery, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Washington County Mines -- Enterprise No. 2 Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Lloyd, Joseph - 1889
Lloyd, Joseph, Miner.
November 12, 1889, 7th District, Powers Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by fall of slate and died one week after the accident. The man was spoken of as being a very careful miner, but in this instance it would seem that he failed to give proper attention to the timbering of his room, hence the accident. Age 56. Married. Two orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
November 12, 1889, 7th District, Powers Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by fall of slate and died one week after the accident. The man was spoken of as being a very careful miner, but in this instance it would seem that he failed to give proper attention to the timbering of his room, hence the accident. Age 56. Married. Two orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
Barro, Peter - 1889
Barro, Peter, Miner.
November 5, 1889, 7th District, Laurel Hill No. 1 Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by accidental fall of horseback roof. Age 28. Marital status unknown.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
November 5, 1889, 7th District, Laurel Hill No. 1 Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by accidental fall of horseback roof. Age 28. Marital status unknown.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
Kramer, John - 1889
Kramer, John, Miner.
October 22, 1889, 7th District, Ornsby Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by fall of slate. Age 48. Married. One orphan.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
October 22, 1889, 7th District, Ornsby Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by fall of slate. Age 48. Married. One orphan.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
Ornsby Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County Mines -- Ornsby Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Novack, Daniel - 1913
Fatal Accidents Inside and Outside of Mines
First Bituminous District, Washington County
Monongahela, Pa, February 7, 1914
Date of Accident: February 18, 1913
Name of Person: Daniel Novack
Nationality: Lithuanian
Occupation: Loader
Age: 49
Married or Single: Single
Number of Widows: ---
Number of Orphans: ---
Name of Mine: Hazel Kirk No. 1 Colliery
County: Washington
Nature and Cause of Accident in Brief: Instantly killed by fall of slate at face of room while taking slate down.
~ Report of the Department of Mines of Pennsylvania, Part II – Bituminous 1913, Published 1914, Page 100
Hazel Kirk No. 1 Colliery, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Washington County Mines -- Hazel Kirk No. 1 Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Kornadek, Andy - 1913
First Bituminous District
Washington County
Washington County
Monongahela, Pa, February 7, 1914
Date of Accident: January 21, 1913
Name of Person: Andy Kornadek
Nationality: Slavonian
Occupation: Loader
Age: 28
Married or Single: Married
Number of Widows: 1
Number of Orphans: 1
Name of Mine: Ellsworth No. 1 Colliery
County: Washington
Nature and Cause of Accident in Brief: Instantly killed by fall of slate at face of room while loading coal.
~ Report of the Department of Mines of Pennsylvania, Part II – Bituminous 1913, Published 1914, Page 100
Ellsworth No. 1 Colliery, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Washington County Mines -- Ellsworth No. 1 Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Emerlins, William - 1889
Emealins, (Emerlins), William, Miner.
September 14, 1889, 7th District, Beach Cliff Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed instantly by fall of slate. Age 25. Marital status unknown.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
{Name is on the Research List for verification.}
September 14, 1889, 7th District, Beach Cliff Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed instantly by fall of slate. Age 25. Marital status unknown.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
{Name is on the Research List for verification.}
Emealins, William - 1889
Emealins, (Emerlins), William, Miner.
September 14, 1889, 7th District, Beach Cliff Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed instantly by fall of slate. Age 25. Marital status unknown.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
September 14, 1889, 7th District, Beach Cliff Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed instantly by fall of slate. Age 25. Marital status unknown.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
{Name is on the Research List for verification.}
Beach Cliff Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County Mines -- Beach Cliff Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Till, Skyle - 1889
Till, Skyle, Miner.
September 13, 1889, 7th District, Laurel Hill No. 1 Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by fall of slate. Age 30. Married.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
September 13, 1889, 7th District, Laurel Hill No. 1 Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by fall of slate. Age 30. Married.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
Kelly, John - 1889
Kelly, John, Miner.
July 20, 1889, 7th District, Laurel Hill No. 2 Colliery, Washington County.
Was killed by falling down a shaft, a distance of forty-six feet. Age 26. Marital status unknown.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
July 20, 1889, 7th District, Laurel Hill No. 2 Colliery, Washington County.
Was killed by falling down a shaft, a distance of forty-six feet. Age 26. Marital status unknown.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
Laurel Hill No. 2 Colliery, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Washington County Mines -- Laurel Hill No. 2 Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Minkle, Mike - 1889
Minkle, Mike, Miner.
June 17, 1889, 7th District, Bower Hill Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by a fall of slate. Age 33. Married. One orphan.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
June 17, 1889, 7th District, Bower Hill Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by a fall of slate. Age 33. Married. One orphan.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
Bower Hill Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County Mines -- Bower Hill Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Goodwin, Edwin - 1889
Goodwin, Edwin, Miner.
June 3, 1889, 7th District, Ocean No. 2 Colliery, Allegheny County.
Was killed by a fall of coal. Age 45. Marital status unknown.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
June 3, 1889, 7th District, Ocean No. 2 Colliery, Allegheny County.
Was killed by a fall of coal. Age 45. Marital status unknown.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
Ocean No. 2 Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County Mines -- Ocean No. 2 Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Alderchits, John - 1889
Taysack, Martin, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Stubler, Mark, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Marovoick, Mike, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Alderchits, John, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
May 10, 1889, 7th District, Powers Colliery, Allegheny County.
These four Hungarian men were killed instantly by an explosion of gas occurring about 3:00 p m. The miners were on strike and they went into the mine to bring out their tools and fired the gas with their open lights.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
Stubler, Mark, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Marovoick, Mike, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Alderchits, John, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
May 10, 1889, 7th District, Powers Colliery, Allegheny County.
These four Hungarian men were killed instantly by an explosion of gas occurring about 3:00 p m. The miners were on strike and they went into the mine to bring out their tools and fired the gas with their open lights.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
{Name is on the Research List for verification.}
Marovoick, Mike - 1889
Taysack, Martin, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Stubler, Mark, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Marovoick, Mike, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Alderchits, John, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
May 10, 1889, 7th District, Powers Colliery, Allegheny County.
These four Hungarian men were killed instantly by an explosion of gas occurring about 3:00 p m. The miners were on strike and they went into the mine to bring out their tools and fired the gas with their open lights.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
Stubler, Mark, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Marovoick, Mike, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Alderchits, John, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
May 10, 1889, 7th District, Powers Colliery, Allegheny County.
These four Hungarian men were killed instantly by an explosion of gas occurring about 3:00 p m. The miners were on strike and they went into the mine to bring out their tools and fired the gas with their open lights.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
{Name is on the Research List for verification.}
Stubler, Mark - 1889
Taysack, Martin, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Stubler, Mark, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Marovoick, Mike, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Alderchits, John, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
May 10, 1889, 7th District, Powers Colliery, Allegheny County.
These four Hungarian men were killed instantly by an explosion of gas occurring about 3:00 p m. The miners were on strike and they went into the mine to bring out their tools and fired the gas with their open lights.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
Stubler, Mark, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Marovoick, Mike, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Alderchits, John, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
May 10, 1889, 7th District, Powers Colliery, Allegheny County.
These four Hungarian men were killed instantly by an explosion of gas occurring about 3:00 p m. The miners were on strike and they went into the mine to bring out their tools and fired the gas with their open lights.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
Taysack, Martin - 1889
Taysack, Martin, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Stubler, Mark, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Marovoick, Mike, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Alderchits, John, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
May 10, 1889, 7th District, Powers Colliery, Allegheny County.
These four Hungarian men were killed instantly by an explosion of gas occurring about 3:00 p m. The miners were on strike and they went into the mine to bring out their tools and fired the gas with their open lights.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
Stubler, Mark, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Marovoick, Mike, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
Alderchits, John, Miner. Age unknown. Marital status unknown.
May 10, 1889, 7th District, Powers Colliery, Allegheny County.
These four Hungarian men were killed instantly by an explosion of gas occurring about 3:00 p m. The miners were on strike and they went into the mine to bring out their tools and fired the gas with their open lights.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
{Name is on the Research List for verification.}
Powers Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County Mines -- Powers Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Boux, Fred - 1889
Boux, Fred, Miner.
March 8, 1889, 7th District, Cherry Colliery, Allegheny County.
Fatally injured by a fall of slate. Lived three weeks after the accident. This poor fellow lingered in great agony for three weeks, when death relieved him of his sufferings. Age 45. Married. Seven orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
March 8, 1889, 7th District, Cherry Colliery, Allegheny County.
Fatally injured by a fall of slate. Lived three weeks after the accident. This poor fellow lingered in great agony for three weeks, when death relieved him of his sufferings. Age 45. Married. Seven orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 14
{Name is on the Research List for verification.}
Cherry Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County Mines -- Cherry Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Montague, Lee - 1889
Montague, Lee, Miner.
February 28, 1889, 7th District, Laurel Hill No. 1 Colliery, Allegheny County.
Died from the effects of a broken leg four days after the accident. So far as outward appearances indicated he did not seem to be seriously injured other than a broken leg, but at the time his leg was set he fell into a sound sleep and remained in that state until he died ninety-six hours afterward. Age 30. Marital status unknown.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 13
February 28, 1889, 7th District, Laurel Hill No. 1 Colliery, Allegheny County.
Died from the effects of a broken leg four days after the accident. So far as outward appearances indicated he did not seem to be seriously injured other than a broken leg, but at the time his leg was set he fell into a sound sleep and remained in that state until he died ninety-six hours afterward. Age 30. Marital status unknown.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 13
Laurel Hill No. 1 Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County Mines -- Laurel Hill No. 1 Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Friday, January 2, 2026
Davis, John (PA) - 1889
Davis, John, Miner.
February 7, 1889, 7th District, Hastings Slope Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by a fall of slate. Age 42. Married. Two orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 13
February 7, 1889, 7th District, Hastings Slope Colliery, Allegheny County.
Killed by a fall of slate. Age 42. Married. Two orphans.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 13
Hastings Slope Colliery, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County Mines -- Hastings Slope Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Jurchok, Charles - 1889
Jurchok, Andrew, Miner, Age 36. Married. Four Orphans.
Jurchok, Charles, Miner, Age 30. Married. Two Orphans.
November 16, 1889, 6th District, Adrian No. 1 Colliery, Adrian, Jefferson County.
These two men were brothers and were working in the same room. They had fired a shot in the coal and were taking out a leg or stump, which was left under the coal to hold it up for safety while mining, and there was a small clay slip running along the top, and this, with the coal being broken by the shot that was previously fired, caused it to fall suddenly and instantly killed the two men.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 13
Jurchok, Charles, Miner, Age 30. Married. Two Orphans.
November 16, 1889, 6th District, Adrian No. 1 Colliery, Adrian, Jefferson County.
These two men were brothers and were working in the same room. They had fired a shot in the coal and were taking out a leg or stump, which was left under the coal to hold it up for safety while mining, and there was a small clay slip running along the top, and this, with the coal being broken by the shot that was previously fired, caused it to fall suddenly and instantly killed the two men.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 13
Jurchok, Andrew - 1889
Jurchok, Andrew, Miner, Age 36. Married. Four Orphans.
Jurchok, Charles, Miner, Age 30. Married. Two Orphans.
November 16, 1889, 6th District, Adrian No. 1 Colliery, Adrian, Jefferson County.
These two men were brothers and were working in the same room. They had fired a shot in the coal and were taking out a leg or stump, which was left under the coal to hold it up for safety while mining, and there was a small clay slip running along the top, and this, with the coal being broken by the shot that was previously fired, caused it to fall suddenly and instantly killed the two men.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 13
Jurchok, Charles, Miner, Age 30. Married. Two Orphans.
November 16, 1889, 6th District, Adrian No. 1 Colliery, Adrian, Jefferson County.
These two men were brothers and were working in the same room. They had fired a shot in the coal and were taking out a leg or stump, which was left under the coal to hold it up for safety while mining, and there was a small clay slip running along the top, and this, with the coal being broken by the shot that was previously fired, caused it to fall suddenly and instantly killed the two men.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 13
Adrian No. 1 Colliery, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Jefferson County Mines -- Adrian No. 1 Colliery
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
No information is currently available. Colliery is being researched.
Nizinski, John - 1889
Nizinski, John, Miner.
October 30, 1889, 6th District, Oak Ridge Colliery, Hastings, Cambria County.
Killed by fall of coal. Age 27. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 13
October 30, 1889, 6th District, Oak Ridge Colliery, Hastings, Cambria County.
Killed by fall of coal. Age 27. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 13
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Stradling, George - 1889
Stradling, George, Miner.
October 1, 1889, 6th District, no location listed.
Killed by a fall of coal. Age 24. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 13
{Colliery and location being researched.}
October 1, 1889, 6th District, no location listed.
Killed by a fall of coal. Age 24. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 13
{Colliery and location being researched.}
Fern, James - 1889
Fern, James, Miner.
August 20, 1889, 6th District, no location listed..
Killed by fall of coal while undermining. Age 49. Single.
~ Deaths in the Bituminous Coal Districts 1888-1897, Volume I, Page 13
{Colliery and location being researched.}
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