Usworth. John Marriner, 20, putter.
Killed on Sept. 7th, 1915, by a full of stone.
Deceased was a single man, and the family consisted of the following :—
Deceased 20, putter, £1/15/1. Gave mother earnings.
Mother 37, 10/-. Lived apart from her husband, from whom she received 10/- per week.
Sister 17.
Brother 15, driver, 12/3. Gave mother earnings.
Brothers 11, 9, cousin 3.
Claim made by the mother. Owners offered £84, and this was increased to £150.
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/1/6/40, D.M.A. Minutes, Circulars etc. for 1915 (two volumes: covers Jan-Jun, Jul-Dec)