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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Lancashire => Topic started by: JemmaL on Sunday 03 October 10 22:06 BST (UK)
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Hi All
Does anyone have or know where i can look to find out about the Whiston (Lancashire)Colliery fire in 1806. I have discovered the burial record for Henry Lawrenson in 1806 and it says he died in a colliery fire at Whiston.
Any help is very much appreciated.
Thankyou in advance
Jemma
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If you go to The Coal Mining History Resource Centre web site, there is a section on the home page, Accidents/Disasters, on this page scroll down to the report section were you will see a list of pdf files in year order,click on 1800-19 ,scroll down the list and you will find a mention of the incident,it is listed as St Helens, you will see your relatives name mentioned.
Hope this helps
Geoff W
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Hi Geoff
Thank you for your help! Thats a great website.
Thank you
Jemma
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Hi Jemma
My 5th great grandfather Samuel Manchester lost three brothers William, Thomas and James in that colliery fire. I have tried to find a grave for them but St Marys Prescot graveyard is in such a bad state I could not find it
karen
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Hi
Hannah Manchester Sister of Sister of Samuel William Thomas and James Was My 4th Great Grandmother she Married John Southward Bold There Daughter Elizabeth Emma Bold b 1819 married John Harold there Son William Henry Harold married Ann Jane Lowcock there Son William Henry Harold b 1874 married Mary Ann Bottomley There Daughter Lucy Harold b 1907 is My Grandmother
Do Any of these fit into your Tree I would love to hear more about Samuel Manchester if Possible or anything about the Manchester Family
Regards Iria