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William (Billy) Williams
| Age: | 50 |
| Died: | 10th Oct 1950 |
| Accident: | 10th Oct 1950 |
| Year Born: | abt. 1900 |
| Colliery: | Horden |
| Company: | National Coal Board |
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| Notes: | he was crushed, when a young lad, learning the job, rapped away the tubs while he was inspecting them, left a wife and three children |
| Buried: | [not known] |
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He was well known in the village of Horden as a 'Salvation Army' man, and played the big double bass instrument. His funeral was attended by 100's of people. He was one of 10 children, and was brought to Horden by his parents at the age of 10 years. His father came to work at the pit when it first opened, and got a new house in New Seventh Street.
Thanks to Mary Smith (nee Williams) for this additional information.
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| Penni Williams | 21 Feb 2010 |
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