Whiston colliery fire 1806

[JemmaL]

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

[jangeo]

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

[JemmaL]

Hi Geoff

Thank you for your help! Thats a great website.

Thank you

Jemma

[kassejayne]

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

[Iria]

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