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William Dillon
| Age: | 46 |
| Died: | 5th Oct 1897 |
| Accident: | 5th Oct 1897 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1851 |
| Colliery: | Seaton Delaval, Forster Pit |
| Company: | Seaton Delaval Coal Co., Ltd. |
| Occupation: | Stoneman |
| Notes: | The deceased was charging a shot hole, and there is no doubt that the lamp — a "smoke jack" or open light — was hanging on the wall side, and it fell on the powder. His marrow, who, at the time of the accident was timbering "in the low" next the face, was also burnt on both arms, but not severely [Inspection made & inquest attended] |
| Buried: | [not known] |
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- 1897 Mines Inspectors Report (C 8819), Newcastle District (No. 3) by J. L. Hedley, H.M. Inspector of Mines, Page: 29, Accident Number: 353 Where to find this report
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| Researcher | Date | Interest | |
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| David Dillon | 24 Sep 2015 |
Searching for information regarding William Dillon 1851-1897 Married to Mary Anne Fitzgerald my Great, Great Grandparents. Particularly looking for info on where they were born in Ireland previous to moving to County Durham |
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| Neil Baldwin | 17 Oct 2023 |
William was my 2nd great grandfather |
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