Dark Lane Colliery Disaster 1862

Date: [unknown] [unknown]
Location: Priors Lee, Shropshire, England

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Summary

• Date: 29 December 1862
• Location: Dark Lane Colliery, Priors Lee (approximately 52 degrees 41' N, 2 degrees 25' W)
• Victims: 12 fatalities
• Cause: Cage Failure
• sources ^[1]

Victims Name Age Those they left behind Address Sourced Bio Connected Category John Guy 45 wife Coalpit Bank nmrs.org.uk Benjamin Simpson 40 wife, 1 child Woodhouse Barracks nmrs.org.uk [2] William Baker 35 wife, 2 children Oakengates nmrs.org.uk [3] Samuel Jones 40 wife, 5 children Snedshill Wood nmrs.org.uk [4] William Ferriday 37 wife, 6 children Priorslee nmrs.org.uk [5] John Bailey 32 widower, 3 children Roger's Row nmrs.org.uk William Rushton 30 wife, 3 children Woodhouse Barracks nmrs.org.uk Thomas Tonks 30 wife, 2 children Sump, Oakengates nmrs.org.uk [6] William Hollyhead 40 wife, 5 children Snedshill Row nmrs.org.uk James Smith 16 Oakengates nmrs.org.uk [7] John Brown 16 St Georges nmrs.org.uk [8] Samuel Parton 14 Coalpit Bank nmrs.org.uk [9]

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Research Notes

possible birth, census, marriage, death records

John Guy

John Guy 25 in 1841 census record for Coal pit bank, possibly with father Joseph 47 and grandmother Eleanor 73

• "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQRV-8M9 : 23 May 2019), John Guy in household of Eleanor Guy, Wombridge, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

John Guy death record, aged 45, married no children

• https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=CeQme2bpt%2BbWBjm0jtBdxw&scan=1 (accessed 25-6-2022)

Benjamin Simpson

Benjamin Simpson 1841 census record Wenlock with parents and siblings

• "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQR5-RZ1 : 23 May 2019), Benjamin Simpson in household of Charles Simpson, Wenlock, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 25-6-2022)

1861 census of Woodhouse Barracks shows Benjamin Simpson 42 b. Penkridge 1819 with wife Mary 41 and two daughters Emily 3 and jane E 0.

• "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7T6-Z75 : 3 March 2021), Benjamin Simpson, Shifnal, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 25-6-2022)

Benjamin Simpson death record aged 40, married one child, Woodhouse Barracks

• https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=4yoBijE3iO8dNLmKp6MfHg&scan=1 (accessed 25-6-2022)

William Baker

William Baker death record aged 30, married two children, Oakengate

• https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=yrXw6fqU3KGh1%2BbWeWbMwQ&scan=1 (accessed 25-6-2022)

Thomas Tonks

possible 1851 census record of Thomas Tonks 20 (collier) with parents and siblings

• "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGD5-HQ8 : 8 November 2019), Thomas Tonks in household of Benjamin Tonks, Dawley, Shropshire, England; citing Dawley, Shropshire, England, p. 33, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 25-6-2022)

Thomas Tonks 30 death record aged 30, married two children, Sump, Oakengate

• https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=We%2FbJgx%2Fs0jDH1fcRNuRqw&scan=1 (accessed 25-6-2022)

William Rushton

The 1861 census for Wood Barracks show William 29 b 1829 Shifnal (collier) with wife Elizabeth 23 and children Mary A 2 and Samuel 0.

• "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7T6-Z3Y : 3 March 2021), William Rushton, Shifnal, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 25-6-2022)

William Rushton death record aged 30, married three children, Woodhouse Barracks.

• https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=1Xxjincmr%2BFJ%2FNkOLXf8yg&scan=1 (accessed 25-6-2022)

John Batley

John died aged 32, widower three children, Rogers Row -

William Ferriday

The 1861 census for Priors Lane shows William Ferriday 37 (coal miner) b.1824 Shifnal with family - Sarah Ferriday F 38 Shifnal, Shropshire Hannah Ferriday F 10 Shiffnal, Shropshire Mary Ferriday F 9 Shifnal, Shropshire Benjamin Ferriday M 5 Shiffnal, Shropshire Maria Ferriday F 3 Shifnal, Shropshire William Ferriday M 1 Shiffnal, Shropshire

• "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7T6-HXZ : 3 March 2021), William Ferriday, Shifnal, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 25-6-2022)

William Ferriday 37 (coal miner) death record aged 37, married six children, Priorslee

• https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=zkh268r7468yd2zDKwpaaQ&scan=1 (accessed 25-6-2022)

Samuel Jones

Samuel died aged 40, married five children, Snedshill Wood

• https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=CYjy1oQMYD4Le15rAi%2BpTw&scan=1 (accessed 25-6-2022)

William Hollyhead

The 1861 census shows this family - William Hollyhead M 40 Shifnal, Shropshire Mary Hollyhead F 38 Shifnal, Shropshire Emily Hollyhead F 16 Shifnal, Shropshire Henrietta Hollyhead F 12 Shifnal, Shropshire Selina Hollyhead F 10 Shifnal, Shropshire Isaiah Hollyhead M 8 Shifnal, Shropshire Bertha L Hollyhead F 1 Shifnal, Shropshire

• "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7T6-CGG : 3 March 2021), William Hollyhead, Shifnal, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. (accessed 25-6-2022)

William Hollyhead death record aged 40, married five children, Snedshill Row.

• https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=fU3aNDES3y1bXfi90xbDag&scan=1 (accessed 25-6-2022)

John Brown

John died aged 16, St George

• https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=XZmU38F1b31xHazmJkbEIQ&scan=1 (accessed 25-6-2022)

Samuel Parton

Samuel Parton died aged 14 ,Coalpit Bank

• https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=Mqr7kS8boSj6dmp3ESh2ng&scan=1 (accessed 25-6-2022)

James Smith

There is a possible James Smith 6 census record Wellington 1851 with family - James Smith Father 49, Mary A Smith Sister 16, Ann Smith Sister 4, Elizabeth Smith Sister 2

• "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SG6X-FJ9 : 9 November 2019), James Smith in household of James Smith, , Shropshire, England; citing , Shropshire, England, p. 19, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.

James Smith death record aged 16 in Oakengates

• https://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/information.pl?cite=B0rHb4i4gbqlpSNz7rZPAg&scan=1 (accessed 25-6-2022)

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.nmrs.org.uk/mines-map/accidents-disasters/shropshire/dark-lane-colliery-shaft-accident-wellington-1862/ (accessed 1-6-2022)
2. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2N25-LFM : 31 December 2014), Benjamin Simpson, 1863; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Shifnal, Shropshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed 1 Jun 2023)
3. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2N2N-LKS : 31 December 2014), William Baker, 1863; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Shifnal, Shropshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed 1 Jun 2023)
4. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2N2P-4GM : 31 December 2014), Samuel Jones, 1863; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Shifnal, Shropshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed 1 Jun 2023)
5. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2N2G-HLS : 31 December 2014), William Ferriday, 1863; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Shifnal, Shropshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed 30 May 2023)
6. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2N2R-Q9K : 31 December 2014), Thomas Tonks, 1863; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Shifnal, Shropshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed 30 May 2023)
7. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2N25-PH4 : 31 December 2014), James Smith, 1863; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Shifnal, Shropshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed 30 May 2023)
8. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2N2J-3ST : 31 December 2014), John Brown, 1863; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Shifnal, Shropshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed 30 May 2023)
9. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2N25-391 : 31 December 2014), Samuel Parton, 1863; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Shifnal, Shropshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed 30 May 2023)