John Anson (abt. 1887 - 1951)

Born about 1887 in England, United Kingdom

Died 29 May 1951 at about age 64 in Easington, Durham, England, United Kingdom

Biography

John Anson was born in England.

John was born about 1887 in England.

John was a shifter in the coal mine at Easington, Durham. He was killed in the mine explosion and collapse that occurred on 29 May 1951.^[1] He was buried at the Garden of Remembrance at the Easington Colliery Cemetery.^[2]

Research Notes

The following sources may apply to John, but further research is needed.

"England and Wales Census, 1901," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XSCW-ZQ6 : 21 May 2019), John Anson in household of Thomas Anson, Brandon, Durham, England, United Kingdom; from "1901 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing St Oswald subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. (The age is correct in this record, and this John was a colliery driver, which would put him in the right industry.)

"England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV8H-FR5D : 8 October 2014), John Anson and null, 1934; from "England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1934, quarter 2, vol. 10A, p. 1017, Easington, Durham, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (No age is given in this record, and if this is John, then it would have been either a late marriage (he would have been 47), or possibly a second marriage. This record may also represent a son or other relative. The location is spot on.)

Sources

1. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVCX-G2YC : 4 September 2014), John Anson, 1951; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Durham Eastern, Durham, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
2. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 04 December 2020), memorial page for John Anson (unknown–29 May 1951), Find A Grave: Memorial #17211884, citing Easington Colliery Cemetery, Easington Colliery, Durham Unitary Authority, County Durham, England ; Maintained by Michael Harrington (contributor 46760007). (No photo)