In message <007001c074fc$b84e6560$d231a4c2@martgill>, Mike Gill
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> Can anyone help with the following request for help, please?
>
>
> I am trying to trace details about two of my ancestors who were
> killed in mining accidents in Yorkshire at the end of the 19th
> century and the beginning of the twentieth. I was wondering if you
> had reports/records of the accidents and/or other information about
> the mines in your collection. The incidents/mines were:
>
> - Daniel Johnson fatally injured during an incident in 1906 at
> Lingsdale Iron Stone mine, Saltburn
>
> - William Johnson killed in an incident in the late 19th century
> (1st shift after the big Durham miners strike) at Lumpsey Iron
> Stone mine.
>
> I believe, but may be wrong, that in both cases these individuals
> were only one of many injured.
>
> Any help is very much appereciated,
>
> Mike Gill
The 1906 incident I can help with. He was the only person killed.
Unfortunately I have not got back to 1893 yet.
21 August 1906
Johnson, Daniel Miner 29
Lingdale North Riding of Yorkshire
Owners: Pease and Partners Limited
"An Ironstone Mine. Severely burnt by gas escaping from a ""back"",
which ignited at his lighted candle."
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