William Carroll

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Committee

947. Littleburn. William Carroll, 44, hewer.

Killed on January 10th, 1918, by a fall of stone. Deceased was a single man and lived in lodgings, and had earned on an average during the last 12 pays £2/15/5 per week.

A claim was made by the father, aged 73, who resided at Gateshead and is in receipt of 5/0 per week P.R.F. allowance and 7/6 per week Old Age Pension, and who alleged received monetary assistance from deceased.

The case was adjourned for further inquiries to be made.

Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/1/6/43, D.M.A. Minutes, Circulars etc. for 1918 (two volumes: covers Jan-Jun, Jul-Dec)

Durham Miners' Association
Compensation Committee

947. Littleburn. William Carroll, 44, hewer.

Killed on January 10th, 1918, by a fall of stone.

Deceased was a single man and lived in lodgings, and had earned on an average £2/5/5 per week.

Claim made by the father, aged 73, who resided at Gateshead and was in receipt of 5/0 per week P.R.F. allowance and 7/6 per week Old Age Pension, and who alleged he received on an average 10/0 per week from his son.

The case was adjourned at the last meeting for inquiries. to be made as to the date deceased joined and left the army and the time worked at Redheugh Colliery.

The Committee were of opinion that the deceased contributed at various times to his father, and awarded £45.

Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/1/6/43, D.M.A. Minutes, Circulars etc. for 1918 (two volumes: covers Jan-Jun, Jul-Dec)