[ A ]
Andora, Joe
(Slavonian Miner, Coal Loader ca.1905, Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co., PA,
Age 25, single.);
(Injured. Two ribs broken by a fall of slate, in the Sumner No. 2 Mine,
Nov. 9, 1905.)
Atwood, Harry
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 21.);
(Injured. Burned about the face and hands. In bad shape after the explosion
of gas and dust, in the Braznell Mine, Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Rescued alive from the Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Lived at Sandy Hollow.) |
[ B ]
Berito, Ed.
(German Miner Boy, Pick Miner ca.1916, Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co., PA,
Age 18, single.);
(Injured. Foot bruised and three toes broken by a fall of slate from
rib side in a room, in the Sumer Mine, Aug. 2, 1916.)
Boger, Mr.
(Superintendent, ca.1899, of the Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, for the
Stockdale Fuel Company.)
Bonney, W. P.
(Superintendent, ca.1900, of the Sumner Mine, Fayette Co., PA, for Lake Erie
Gas Coal & Coke Coampny.);
(General Superintendent, ca.1901, Lake Erie Gas Coal & Coke Company,
Sumner Mine.)
Bretsko, Michael
(Slavonian Miner, Coal Loader ca.1906, Sumner No. 1 Mine, Fayette Co., PA,
Age 35, married, 3 children.);
(Killed. Instantly killed by a fall of slate, in the Sumner No 1 Mine,
Jan. 2, 1906.);
(Jan. 2, 1906, Michael Bretsko, Slavonian, loader, was instantly killed by
a fall of slate at Sumner No. 1 Mine. He was trimming out the coal
in the corner of the room, when the slate fell from between the posts and
face of coal. The place was well posted.)
Brockton, William
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 50.);
(Rescued alive from the Braznell Mine after an explosion of gas and dust,
Dec.23,1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.)
Budshot, Joseph
(Austrian Miner, Pick Miner, ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age
36, married, wife and 2 children in Austria.);
(Killed. Burned and cut about the head, by an explosion of gas and
dust, in the Braznell Mine, Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Buried at the Catholic Cemetery in Brownsville.) |
[ C ]
Chalfant, Mr.
(Miner, Bookkeeper ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA.)
Checkton, John
(Hungarian Miner, Pick Miner ca.1912, Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co., PA,
Age 33, married.);
(Injured. Back injured by a fall of slate at the face of a pillar,
in the Sumner No. 2 Mine, March 5, 1912.)
Cutwach, Andy
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, single.);
(Rescued alive from the Braznell Mine after an explosion of gas and
dust, Dec.23,1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec. 23,1899.) |
[ D ]
Discon, John
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA.);
(Injured. Burned by an explosion of gas and dust in the Braznell Mine,
Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec. 23,1899.)
Dodar, Frank
(American Miner, Pick Miner ca.1903, Sumner Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 46,
married.);
(Injured. Leg broken by a fall of coal and slate, in the Sumner Mine,
June 24, 1903.) |
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[ F ]
Fell, Joseph
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1913, Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co., PA.);
(Prosecuted for Violation of Mining Laws: September 9, 1913, Joseph
Fell, miner at Sumner No. 2 Mine of Pittsburgh & Erie Coal Company.
Charge: Using combustible material for tamping. Plead guilty
and paid costs.)
Flaygar, Joseph
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 30,
single.);
(Killed. Burned on head, legs and arm, in an explosion of gas and dust,
in the Braznell Mine, Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Buried at the Catholic Cemetery in Brownsville.)
Fylenda, Felix
(Polish Miner, Coal Loader ca.1905, Sumner No. 1 Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age
35, married, 3 children.);
(Killed. Killed by a fall of coal, in the Sumner No.1 Mine, Oct. 10,
1905.) |
[ G ]
Gekro, John
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, single.);
(Rescued alive from the Braznell Mine after an explosion of gas and dust,
Dec.23,1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.)
Gekro, Mike
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, single.);
(Rescued alive from the Braznell Mine after an explosion of gas and dust,
Dec.23,1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.)
Gillie, Robert
(Superintendent, ca.1901, of the Sumner Mine, Fayette Co., PA, for Lake Erie
Gas Coal & Coke Company.) |
[ H ]
Hager, Henry
(Miner, Trackman ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 40, married,
wife, 6 children.);
(Killed. Burned about the head, shoulders and arms, after an explosion
of gas and dust, in the Braznell Mine, Dec.23, 1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Buried in the Redstone Cemetery.)
Henderson, James
(Superintendent, ca.1912, ca.1913, of the Sumner No. 1 & Sumner No. 2
Mines, Fayette Co., PA, for Pittsburgh & Erie Coal Company, Braznell,
PA.)
Hocrin, George
(Hungarian Miner, Pick Miner ca.1901, Sumner Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 25,
married.);
(Injured. Bruised about the body by a fall of slate, in the DSumner
Mine, June 22, 1901.)
Hornington, Mike
(American Miner, Roadman ca.1916, Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age
46, married.);
(Injured. Head cut and shoulder dislocated by a fall of roof while
timbering on an entry, in the Sumner No. 2 Mine, Jan. 17, 1916.)
Hugland, William, Sr.
(American Miner, Mule Driver ca.1906, Sumner No. 1 Mine, Fayette Co., PA,
Age 40, married.);
(Injured. Ankle crushed. Caught between mine car bumpers, in
the Sumner No. 1 Mine, Feb. 2, 1906.)
Hunt, Thomas
(Superintendent, ca.1916, ca.1917, of the Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co.,
PA, for Pittsburgh & Erie Coal Company.) |
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[ J ]
Jenkins, James
(American Miner, Coal Loader ca.1906, Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co., PA,
Age 35, single.);
(Killed. Instantly killed by a fall of slate, in the Sumner No. 2 Mine,
June 30, 1906.);
(June 20, 1906, James Jenkins, American, Loader, was instantly killed by
a fall of slate at Sumber No. 2 Mine, while loading a mine car, without securing
the slate. He had been warned by his partner to post the slate.)
Jones, Thomas
(Miner, Mine Boss ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA.);
(Involved in the Rescue during the Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.); |
[ K ]
Kabranish, John
(Austrian Miner, Pick Miner ca.1903, Sumner Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 26,
married.);
(Injured. Leg broken and injured internally by a fall of slate, in
the Sumner Mine, July 25, 1903.)
Kosolock, Frank
(Polish Miner, Pick Miner ca.1905, Sumner No. 1 Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age
48, married, 6 children.);
(Killed. Killed by a fall of slate, in the Sumner No. 1 Mine, June
5, 1905.)
Kovash, George
(Austrian Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age
35, married, wife and 2 children in Austria.);
(Killed. Head crushed, bidy cut and mutilated, in an explosion of gas and
dust, in the Braznell Mine, Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Buried at the Catholic Cemetery in Brownsville.)
Kuelsik, John
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 37, married,
wife, 2 Children.);
(Killed. Head crushed, bruised all over, badly mangled, after an explosion
of gas and dust, in the Braznell Mine, Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Buried at the Scottdale Cemetery.)
Kwitkowski, Mr.
(Polish Miner, ca.1920's - 1930's, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA.);
(See also: Novak, Mr.; Novack, Mr.; Novalk, Mr.) |
[ L ]
Lands, Paul
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA.);
(Killed. Killed by an explosion of gas and dust, in the Braznell Mine,
Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.)
Levardi, Tony
(Miner, ca.1913, Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co., PA.);
(Prosecuted for Violation of the Mining Laws: June 25, 1913, Tony
Levardi, miner at Sumner No. 2 Mine of Pittsburgh & Erie Coal Company.
Charge: Crossing a danger board. Plead guilty and paid
costs.)
Lutananna, John
(Austrian Miner, Machine Scraper ca.1903, Sumner No. 1 Mine, Fayette Co.,
PA, Age 38, married.);
(Injured. Right wrist, calf of left leg and body injured by a mining
machine, in the Sumner No. 1 Mine, May 3, 1903.)
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[ M ]
Malanick, Ignots
(Horwat Miner, Coal Loader ca.1913, Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age
41, married, 2 children.);
(Killed. Instantly killed by a fall of slate at the face of a room,
in the Sumner No. 2 Mine, June 27, 1913.)
Martin, Steve
(Polish Miner, Coal Loader ca.1905, Sumner No. 1 Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age
27, single.);
(Injured. Foot hurt by a fall of coal, in the Sumner No. 1 Mine, July
12, 1905.)
Matsick, Mike
(Miner, Digger ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 21, single.);
(Killed. Mangled, lower half of abdomen and legs gone, arms burned
to a crisp, breast crushed in, frontal portion of the head from the nose
bridge to the cranium gone, after an explosion of gas and dust, in the Braznel
Mine, Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Buried at the Scottdale Cemetery.)
Messe, Albert
(Miner Boy, Trapper Boy ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA.);
(Killed. Burned all over his body, cut and bruised, in an explosion of gas
and dust, in the Braznell Mine, Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Died a few minutes after being hoisted to the surface after the mine
explosion.);
(Son of Samuel Meese, who was also killed in the mine explosion.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Buried in the Redstone Cemetery.)
Meese, John
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 24.);
(Injured. Head, face and hands burned, bruised considerably, after
an explosion of gast and dust, in the Braznell Mine, Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Rescued alive from the Braznell Mine after an explosion of gas and
dust, Dec.23,1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Brother of Samuel Meese, lived at Sandy Hollow.)
Meese, Samuel
(Miner, Boss Driver ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 35, married,
4 children.);
(Rescued alive from the Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Killed. Burned about the head, shoulders, and hands, bruised and also
cut all over the breast, by an explosion of gas and dust, in the Braznell
Mine, Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Died after being rescued from the Braznell Mine.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Buried in the Redstone Cemetery.)
Meese, Solomon
(Miner, Hoistman ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA.)
Monsky, Julius
(German Miner, Machine Runner ca.1916, Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co., PA,
Age 40, married.);
(Injured. Bones in foot fractured while moving a mining machine out
of a room. It became derailed and fell on his foot, in the Sumner No.
2 Mine, March 15, 1916.) |
[ N ]
Naylor, Henry
(English Miner, Cager ca.1900, Sumner Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 21,
single.);
(Injured. Head injured by being struck by a piece of coal falling down
the mine shaft, in the Sumner Mine, Sept. 14, 1900.)
Novack, Mr.(See: Kwitkowski, Mr.)
Novak, Mr. (See: Kwitkowski, Mr.)
Novalk, Mr.(See: Kwitkowski, Mr.) |
[ O ]
Oris, Peter
(Miner, Digger ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 35, single.);
(Killed. Burned about the head and shoulders, hands burned until the
flesh dropped off, in an explosion of gas and dust, in the Braznell Mine,
Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Buried at the Catholic Cemetery in Brownsville.) |
[ P ]
Parko, Stephen
(Slavonian Miner, Coal Loader ca.1913, Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co., PA,
Age 40, married, 4 children.);
(Killed. Instantly killed by a fall of slate at the face of a room,
in the Sumner No. 2 Mine, July 10, 1913.)
Parobeck, Andy
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA.);
(Killed Killed by an explosion of gas and dust, in the Braznell Mine,
Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Buried at the Scottdale Cemetery.)
Podolencke, Joe
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 35,
single.);
(Killed. Burned all over, head crushed, one foot smashed, in an explosion
of gas and dust, in the Braznell Mine, Dec, 23 1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Buried at the Scottdale Cemetery.)
Podolencke, Mike
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 49, married,
6 children.);
(Killed. Head crushed, both arms broken, one leg cut off and
burned all over, after an explosion of gas and dust, in the Braznell Mine,
Dec. 23, 1899. Found at the bottom of the shaft, twisted around a mine
post.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.)
Powell, Roise
(Italian Miner, Coal Loader ca.1904, Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co., PA,
Age 34, single.);
(Injured. Foot injured by a fall of coal, in the Sumner No. 2 Mine,
April 4, 1904.)
Puchack, John
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, single.);
(Injured. Slightly injured by an explosion of gas and dust, in the
Braznell Mine, Dec. 23, 1899.)
(Rescued alive from the Braznell Mine after an explosion of gas and dust,
Dec.23,1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.) |
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[ R ]
Radcliff, William
(Miner, Fire Boss ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA.);
(Involved in the Rescue during the Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.)
Rapashee, Andy
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 21,
single.);
(Killed. Cut and burned about the head and body, by an explosion of
gas and dust, in the Braznell Mine, Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Buried at the Catholic Cemetery in Brownsville.)
Rego, Frank
(Italian Miner, Coal Loader ca.1905, Sumner No. 1 Mine, Fayette Co., PA,
Age 21, single.);
(Injured. Foot injured by a fall of slate, in the Sumner No. 1 Mine,
Nov. 27, 1905.)
Rohal, Mike
(Miner, Digger ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 35, single.);
(Killed. Burned about the head and shoulders and jands, crushed and
partlly mangled, in an explosion of gas and dust in the Braznell Mine, Dec.
23, 1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec. 23,1899.);
(Buried at the Catholic Cemetery in Brownsville.)
Ross, John
(Italian Miner, Coal Loader ca.1904, Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co., PA,
Age 26, single.);
(Injured. Back injured severely by a fall of slate, in the Sumner No.
2 Mine, May 4, 1904.) |
[ S ]
Sabo, Iguatz
(Hungarian Miner, Machine Miner ca.1917, Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co.,
PA, Age 49, married.);
(Injured. Hip fractured by a fall of coal near the face of a room,
in the Sumner No 2 Mine, March 10, 1917.)
Scoff, John
(Hungarian Miner, ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA.);
(Injured. Severely burned on the head and arms, by an explosion of
gas and dust, in the Braznell Mine, Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.)
Sebrick, Joe
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, single.);
(Rescued alive from the Braznell Mine after an explosion of gas and
dust, Dec.23,1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.)
Shema, Joseph
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1913, Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co., PA.);
(Prosecuted for Violation of Mining Laws: September 9, 1913, Joseph
Shema, miner at Sumner No. 2 Mine of Pittsburgh & Erie Coal Company.
Charge: Using combustible material for tamping. Plead guilty
and paid costs.)
Sovkre, Andy
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, single.);
(Rescued alive from the Braznell Mine after an explosion of gas and dust,
Dec.23,1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.)
Stone, James B.
(Superintendent, ca.1903, of the Sumner No. 1 & No. 2 Mines, Fayette
Co., PA, for Lake Erie Gas Coal Company.)
Stone, John B.
(Superintendent, ca.1905, of the Sumner No. 1 & No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co.,
PA, for Pittsburg & Erie Coal Company.) |
[ T ]
Taratic, Joseph
(Italian Miner, Coal Loader ca.1904, Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co., PA,
Age 24, single.);
(Injured. Head injured by a fall of slate, in the Sumner No. 2 Mine,
May 4, 1904.)
Thomas, William
(Miner, Bottom Cageman ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA.);
(Killed. Instantly killed, one arm cut off, his right hand and foot
cut off, and his head partially severed, in an explosion of gas and dust.
in the Braznell Mine, Dec. 23, 1899.)
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.);
(Buried in the Bridgeport Cemetery.)
Thuskana, Antonia
(Italian Miner, Coal Loader ca.1904, Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co., PA,
Age 28, married.);
(Injured. Foot injured by being struck by a mine post, in the Sumner
No. 2 Mine, April 18, 1904.)
Turchany, Andy
(Miner, ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA.);
(Killed. Killed by an explosion of gas and dust, in the Braznell Mine,
Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.) |
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[ V ]
Valbutunas, Charles
(Russian Miner, Pick Miner ca.1903, Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age
30, married.);
(Injured. Eye, face and breast injured by flying coal from a blast,
in the Sumner No. 2 Mine, July 20, 1903.)
Vascieko, George
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 30,
single.);
(Killed. Badly burned and cut about the head, in an explsion of gas
and dust in the Braznell, Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Buried at the Catholic Cemetery in Brownsville.)
Volovis, Paul
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA, single.);
(Rescued alive from the Braznell Mine after an explosion of gas and dust,
Dec.23,1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.) |
[ W ]
Whalen, T. F.
(General Superintendent, ca.1916, ca.1917, Pittsburgh & Erie Coal Company,
Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co., PA.)
Williams, Fidella
(Italian Miner, Pick Miner ca.1914, Sumner No. 2 Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age
47, married.);
(Killed. Killed by a fal of roof at the face of a pillar while removing
coal that was left to secure the roof, in the Sumner No. 2 Mine, Jan. 20,
1914.) |
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[ Y ]
Yamincki, Andy
(Miner, Pick Miner ca.1899, Braznell Mine, Fayette Co., PA.);
(Killed. Killed by an explosion of gas and dust, in the Braznell Mine,
Dec. 23, 1899.);
(Braznell Mine Disaster of Dec.23,1899.) |
[ Z ]
Zuldie, John
(Hungarian Miner, Pick Miner ca.1900, Sumner Mine, Fayette Co., PA, Age 20,
single.);
(Killed. Neck broken by a fall of slate in his working place, in the
Sumner Mine, Sept. 11, 1900.)
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