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Clackmannanshire / Re: John Thomson (born circa 1797)
« on: Sunday 27 May 12 14:04 BST (UK)  »
My limited research indicates that the McThomas Clan was a breakaway branch of the Clan Mcintosh which in turn came from Finegad and back further to the Great Clan Chatan The McThomas Clan disintergrated into many families , one of which were the Thomsons who settled in the Tay Valley.
The McTavish came more from the borders ( Son of Tam rather than Tom ). So if you look where your line came from it may give you an indication. I hope my limited knowledge helps a little

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Yorkshire (West Riding) / Re: Question about Cadeby Main disaster 1912
« on: Sunday 29 January 12 12:36 GMT (UK)  »
The good news is that The Cadeby Main Disaster Memorial group have just released a book about the tragedy. Written by James Beachill, secretary of the group.
The group have just about raised enough funds to erect a memorial to the 91 men and boys who gave their lives in the disaster.
We will be having a parade on Sunday July 8 from the site of the colliery to the cemetery in Denaby where we will have a service and unveiling of the memorial. Followed by a gala on the adjacent Cricket field  We also intend to put a memorial in the nearby Conisbrough cemetery where 27 of the victims were buried
We ,The Group, would like to extend an invitation to anyone who would care to join us for the day.
My Great Grandfather's brother William Humphries was the first witness of the the incident and featured much in the inquest. His Nephew,William Humphries , the leader of the Cadeby Mines Rescue team  died in the second explosion .
The work of our group has been a labour of love and I feel proud to be able to honour our ancestors in this way.
If I can be of any assistance to anyone interested in our project I am at

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Yorkshire (West Riding) / Re: Question about Cadeby Main disaster 1912
« on: Monday 16 January 12 20:18 GMT (UK)  »
Quote from: jaywit on Thursday 01 July 10 11:25 BST (UK)
This book will give you a different angle on the disaster - the mine owner.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Diamonds-Great-English-Dynasty/dp/0141019239/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277979780&sr=1-1
Hello Jaywit
 Sorry to contradict you but  the Fitzwilliams were the owners of a couple of local mines and were good to their workforce for the times BUT  both Denaby Main Colliery and Cadeby Colliery were owned by a ruthless company who treat the miners appallingly  The company knew that the mine was in danger of explosion but al but ignored the danger and sent the men below anyway as was mentioned in the Parliamentary debate afterwards

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Yorkshire (West Riding) / Re: Question about Cadeby Main disaster 1912
« on: Monday 16 January 12 20:07 GMT (UK)  »
Quote from: marcuswraight on Wednesday 26 May 10 15:51 BST (UK)
My great grandfather (who was a miner) was apparently working at Cadeby Main in 1912 when there were two explosions that killed many miners. I know where to find lists of those killed, background on the disaster itself - I think there is even a Parliamentary report out there available on the internet about what happened. What I am trying to establish is whether there was a list of survivors, rescuers, the injured, and accounts from survivors about what happened from their point of view. In essence I am trying to establish whether he, indeed, was working on that day and what role - if any - he played in the aftermath. Clearly he would have lost lots of friends,and neighbours, but it is the specifics of his role I am trying to nail down. Any suggestions? Are there such lists floating about somewhere?

I'm also wondering if there are suggestions about books that were written about the disaster, either shortly afterwards or between then and now. The 100th year anniversary is coming up too...

Suggestions or pointers of any kind are very welcome. I'm a recent emigree to the US (from Devon), so need all the help I can get!

Marcus
Hello Marcus
I had a relative who was killed in the disaster at Cadeby Colliery  My Gt Grandfathers brother was also the first witness on scene  I am part of a group who are raising funds in order to erect a memorial in the nearby cemetery in Denaby and also in the graveyard at Conisborough  We have a book out ,all about the accident . It is well written and is displayed on the Conisborough and Denaby  Main local history site
If you look up the site by James Beachill  you will find a wealth of information My family involved were Both William Humphries
 Please contact me if I can be of any help
Regards Robert(bob)Thomson.

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Worcestershire / Re: edward arthur/sarah humphries 1870
« on: Friday 13 January 12 19:45 GMT (UK)  »
Quote from: Lilac on Sunday 02 January 05 20:44 GMT (UK)
I am also looking for my 'Humphries' forebears.
1881 census:
Henry Humphries 51 Oldbury worcs miner age 51. b. Wales
Ann 50
John29, Henry 16, Thomas 13, Philip 12,
William9 (my grandfather), Annie 7,
Humphrey Humphries 75.
also. Wednesbury staffs. Isaac Humphries 11 living with uncle James Yates.
Do we have any names in common, Rosepip?
Lilac.

  Hello Lilac,
                   Henry Humphries 1831 was my GtGt grandfather . I descend through Henry junior. I have quite a lot of interesting information about the family including the fact that your Grandfather William was involved as a main
witness to a  disaster at The Cadeby Colliery in South Yorkshire in 1912 when 91 men lost their lives. I can supply
you with much more if you are on the site
                           Regards Bobold.

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