986. Sacriston. Thomas Maughan, 16, assisting banksman.
Killed on April 8th, 1918, when he was crushed by a descending cage.
The family consisted of the following :—
Deceased 16, assisting banksman, £1/13/0.
Father 55, bottom cutter, £1/15/7.
Mother 54.
Brother 25. hewer, £2/16/6.
Brother 22, hewer, £2/15/4.
Sisters 29, 14.
The coffin was provide by the Colliery Company.
The Owners offered £161, and our side accepted it.
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/1/6/43, D.M.A. Minutes, Circulars etc. for 1918 (two volumes: covers Jan-Jun, Jul-Dec)