James MEREDITH killed in mine accident, Bilson Colliery 1819 (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Saturday, January 03, 2009, 22:08 (5875 days ago) @ Wee Ann

from "Roll of Honour" CD

Meredith
James
date 06/04/1819
age 11
mine Bilson

Killed with three others by the breaking of a chain lowering them down the shaft, they were precipitated to the bottom.

the others killed with him were:-

Tingle
Robert age 16
Tingle
William age 19

year confirmed by -

Year: 1819
Month: Apr
Day: 9
Surname: MEREDITH
Forenames: James
Residence: Hundred of St Briavels
Age_at_death: 12
Officiating_Minister: Rev[eran]d J Turner Curate
Event: Burial
Cause_of_death: [not sta
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P 110 IN 1/11
Page_No: 17
Parish_Chapel: Littledean

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