1046. Seaham. William Wilson, 37, pumpman.
Killed on August 16th, 1918, when he was crushed between a tub and baulk.
The family consisted of the following :—
Deceased, 37, pumpman, £2/12/8. Single man.
Father, 75, 17/7. 10/- compensation and 7/7 permanent relief money.
Mother, 62.
Three years' earnings of deceased, £319/13/10.
Coffin provided by Colliery Company.
The claim was made by the father.
Owners offered £100, and the Committee awarded £250
Source: NEEMARC - Ref: NUMDA/6/1/1/1, Reports of the Compensation Department, Vol I covering Sep 1918-Dec 1919