With the horrendous news this week of another mine disaster in West Virginia, the thoughts and prayers of the country are with the families as they struggle to wait patiently for news of their loved ones.
Sometimes, there can be encouraging news in mine disasters. A case in point is the Parrall Mine, near Oak Hill, Fayette County, WV. There was an explosion in February 1906, and it was believed there were 31 men trapped in the mine.
The following names are taken from the February 10, 1906, Pittsburgh Press newspaper article.
Rescued:
F Z FITZGOULD
Robert PRATT
Ervin RIGGS
Rodman OPINEKI
F P ZARK
Robert GILL
Donald BELL
Jule NEAL, colored
Charles MATTHEWS, colored
Herbert CALLOWAY, colored
Bodies Recovered:
George MORRIS
Ike SPEARS
Hans COVIA
Joseph HUNTER
one unidentified
The article indicates the recovery of the other missing bodies is still in progress.
When you've got some time, be sure to read old newspapers. They are a great source for genealogy and for history. Google has been a great job of getting them online for us all to enjoy.
©2010 AS Eldredge
Ahhh, genealogy. A glimpse of the past shows of what I am made.....
1 comment:
This is a very appropriate "Follow Friday" to have this week and you are right- newspapers are so valuable in our research. Great idea!
Our prayers are with all the miners (whether still missing, rescued or recovered) and their families.
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