moorfield pit disaster - Page 3

shirleya · 21-07-2011, 08:13

thanks for all those replies. Was kind of hoping to find a john macintosh on there, grandfather of james and father of thomas. Ive lost him , cant find his birth, or death. He disapeared after 1838 when he married mary walsh , his second marriage , and had daughter isabella . Thomas was his son from the marriage between him and isabella readfearn/redfearn/redfern in 1821. Thanks for all your help anyway. There is no sign of him on any census but mary seems to still say she is married on the census 1841 and 1851 until her death in 1858. Very frustrating.

shirleya · 21-07-2011, 08:17

The men you mention becibird are my ancestors, via john macintosh. He is a mystery man and have not been able to fin d any sign of his death or burial. If anyone out there can succeed where i have failed it will be a miracle and i would be so happy. Been trying for years to find out where he went. Such a sad story about james , his grandson, committing suicide on the tenth anniversary of the disaster.

shirleya · 21-07-2011, 08:19

Did you say you were connected to the james macintosh, the undermanager, or is it another james you are referring to??

shirleya · 21-07-2011, 08:21

sorry, i did not finish reading all the threads. I was getting confused with my macintosh's . Apologies. Hope you managed to find the grave eventually.

Bob Dobson · 21-07-2011, 08:40

The author of the book on the disaster, Harold (Harry) Tootle, died recently after many years of ill health. An ex-miner from Huncoat, he was passionately interested in mining history. He was also a very sensitive writer of short stories, one of which I published in a magazine. His book will long be a monument to him.

Bernard Dawson · 21-07-2011, 09:20

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Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

The author of the book on the disaster, Harold (Harry) Tootle, died recently after many years of ill health. An ex-miner from Huncoat, he was passionately interested in mining history. He was also a very sensitive writer of short stories, one of which I published in a magazine. His book will long be a monument to him.

Former Local Councillor as well Bob. As you rightly say Harold's book on the disaster will be a monument to him.

shirleya · 21-07-2011, 14:35

think i should buy it, maybe ill find it on amazon. I work in libraries, wonder if the library got a copy?

Retlaw · 21-07-2011, 15:04

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Originally Posted by bekibird

There is still a listing of the Men and Boys that died in the disaster in The Greyhound pub. It is a framed listing, a bit liked the one posted on here, located next to the ladies loo entrance.
I have done a bit of research on this as Thomas Hamriding was one of my ancestors and was also killed leaving behind a young family. Seeing as I live very near to the site and the mentioned pub, I did some reading. It is a very sad story as fathers and sons perished together and the bodies were taken down to The Greyhound in the aftermath. The landlord at the time was the son of the pit manager who died in the disaster. He too comes to a sad end as a few years after the incident he hung himself in the bar. I can't quite remember right now where I found that story but I believe it was published in The Accrington Observer. I am sure I probably found it online and when I find it again I will upload the link.
Bob, do you have any copies of the mentioned book left? I would dearly love to own one and will forward a cheque and my address asap. Thanks

A Harry & James Hamriding, both from Clayton served in WW1.
Retlaw

shirleya · 21-07-2011, 17:54

Do you have any copies left now of harry's book bob???? just mentioned it to jack nadin. He said to ask you .

Bob Dobson · 21-07-2011, 19:14

Two copies left. I will PM you.

ossy kid · 21-07-2011, 23:04

Shirleya, Isabella Redfearn is on my wifes family tree with John MacIntosh. I will take a look and get back to you.

Bob Dobson · 27-07-2011, 14:44

Re message No 40: I have found a few more .Send me a PM.

magpie · 30-07-2011, 18:34

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Originally Posted by fozzwold

there used to be a list on the wall in the geryhound pub .not sure if its still there.good luck

they just have a few press cuttings in a frame.... ( not much really) just read a book on this... very sad:

ossy kid · 31-07-2011, 19:35

Shirleya did you get my private message?

Britch · 20-06-2012, 20:53

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Originally Posted by colesy36

Hi Bob, I have only just come across this site and wonder if you have any copies of Harry's book left---------.

Me Too,
Hello Bob, I would very much like to read this book, I live in Clayton by the canal about 500 yards from the Pit Head, if you would please send me a e-mail to Brian at Britch dot Net with your address or a contact number I will call around when convenient to you and buy a copy (assuming you are local)

kind regards, Brian Britch

oops, just seen your location, I will post you a cheque, cheers