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Five Ways Colliery Explosion 1844

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Disasters | Mining Disasters | England Mining Disasters |Staffordshire Mining Disasters | Five Ways Colliery Disaster 1844

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  • Date: 19th August, 1844
  • Location: Five Ways Colliery, Rowley Regis, Staffordshire (approximately 53 degrees 29' N, 2 degrees 3' W)
  • Victims: 11 fatalities
  • Cause: Explosion
  • sources [1]

The pit was owned by Joseph Darby and an explosion killed ten men and a boy. The explosion occurred on Saturday, October 19th, at about 11 am. At a depth of 16 yards below the working of the coal pit in which the explosion took place, there were at the time several men employed in getting ironstone. On hearing the explosion above the men instantly got into an empty skip, which happened to be at the bottom, and was drawn up to light and life.

Victims
Name Age Those they left behind Address Sourced Bio Connected Category
Richard Scriven 70 nmrs.org.uk
Thomas Scriven wife and family nmrs.org.uk
William Brookes wife and a large family nmrs.org.uk
Benjamin Hill wife and a large family nmrs.org.uk
Charles Bothfield wife and one child nmrs.org.uk
Joseph Nailor 22 nmrs.org.uk
Charles Roberts 18 nmrs.org.uk
Thomas Weaver 12 parents and siblings nmrs.org.uk
John Evans 30 nmrs.org.uk
John Bennitt 20 nmrs.org.uk
James Roberts 20 nmrs.org.uk

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Research Notes

Possible birth, census & death records

Richard Scriven 70

There is a Richard Scriven in the 1841 census of Scholding Green, Rowley Regis aged 55, presumably with wife Ann 50 and son Richard 15

  • "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQTD-V9H : 23 May 2019), Richard Scriven, Rowley Regis, Staffordshire, 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 29-6-2022)

death aged 70 ?

  • "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2JQG-Z94 : 31 December 2014), Richard Scriven, 1844; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Dudley, Staffordshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.

Thomas Scriven

There is a Thomas Scriven in the 1841 census of Five Ways, Rowley Regis aged 20, presumably with wife Mary 20 -

  • "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQTD-VXL : 23 May 2019), Mary Scriven in household of Thomas Scriven, Rowley Regis, Staffordshire, 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 29-6-2022)

death 1844 Brierley Hill

William Brookes

There is a William Brookes 20 in the 1841 census of Wednesbury -

  • "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQT7-W81 : 23 May 2019), William Brookes in household of William Clarke, Wednesbury, Staffordshire, 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 29-6-2022)

There is a William Brookes 13 in the 1841 census of West Bromwich with family - John Brookes M 40 Phoebe Brookes F 40 Ann Brookes F 16 Elizabeth Brookes F 15 Emma Brookes F 9

  • "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQT9-DKQ : 23 May 2019), William Brookes in household of John Brookes, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, 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 29-6-2022)

There is a William Brookes 30 in the 1841 census of West Bromwich with family - Elenor Brookes 5 Joseph Brookes 4 Emma Brookes 2 Elenor Brookes 30

  • "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQT9-SYM : 23 May 2019), William Brookes in household of Elenor Brookes, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, 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 29-6-2022)

death 1844

Benjamin Hill

There is a Benjamin Hill 40 in the 1841 census of Rowley Regis with family - Benjamn Hill M 8 Thomas Perrey M 20 Ann Hill F 35 Joseph Hill M 18 Timmothey Hill M 15 Mary Hill F 12

  • "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQTD-K5D : 23 May 2019), Benjamin Hill in household of Benjamn Hill, Rowley Regis, Staffordshire, 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 29-6-2022)

death Dudley 1844,

  • "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2JQL-3GZ : 31 December 2014), Benjamin Hill, 1844; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Dudley, Staffordshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed 29-6-2022)


death Wolverhampton 1844

  • "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2JQJ-B5W : 31 December 2014), Benjamin Hill, 1844; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed 29-6-2022)

Charles Bothfield

records not found

Joseph Nailor

There is a Joseph Nailor 40 recorded in the 1841 census of Kidderminster -

  • "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQ5L-1BZ : 7 March 2021), Joseph Nailor in household of Edward Hillman, Wolverley, Worcestershire, 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 29-6-2022)

There are other 1841 census records of different persons.

local death record Stoke 1844

  • "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2JQV-JKZ : 31 December 2014), Joseph Naylor, 1844; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Stoke Upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed 29-6-2022)


Charles Roberts 18

There is a Charles Roberts 15 recorded in the 1841 census of Broad Eye, Lichfield, presumably with mother Maria 45 and brother Henry 20

  • "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQRB-QT1 : 23 May 2019), Charles Roberts in household of Henry Roberts, Lichfield St Mary, Staffordshire, 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.

death record Dudley 1847 ?

  • "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2JM1-MDF : 31 December 2014), Charles Roberts, 1847; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Dudley, Staffordshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed 29-6-2022)


Thomas Weaver 12

There is a Thomas Weaver 10 recorded in the 1841 census of Cheadle with family -

Thomas Weaver 40 Mary Weaver 40 Daniel Weaver 20 Simeon Weaver 15 Lucey Weaver 10 David Weaver 8 George Weaver 6 Ann Weaver 4 Marthea Weaver 2 John Weaver 0

  • "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQTW-GLF : 23 May 2019), Thomas Weaver in household of Thomas Weaver, Cheadle, Staffordshire, 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.

burial 1845 Birtsmorton ?

death 1848 ? Wolverhampton

  • "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2NTK-5LN : 31 December 2014), Thomas Weaver, 1848; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed 29-6-2022)


John Evans 30

There are several local 1841 census records of a John Evans, for example, Shropshire -

  • "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQRK-T7T : 23 May 2019), Evan Jones, Longnor, 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 29-6-2022)

death 1844 Rowley Regis


John Bennitt 20

There are many possible local 1841 census records of John Bennett, for example Tettenhall presumably with mother Ann 55 and sister Ann 25 -

  • "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQRR-F86 : 23 May 2019), John Bennett in household of Ann Bennett, Tettenhall Regis, Staffordshire, 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 29-6-2022)

burial Rowley Regis 1845 ?

death Dudley 1845 ?

  • "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2NTH-GW4 : 31 December 2014), John Bennitt, 1845; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Dudley, Staffordshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed 29-6-2022)


James Roberts 20

There are several local 1841 census records for James Roberts, for example Walsall -

  • "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQTQ-L8G : 23 May 2019), James Roberts in household of Charles Whitehouse, Walsall, Staffordshire, 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.

Sources

  1. ↑ https://www.nmrs.org.uk/mines-map/accidents-disasters/staffordshire/five-ways-colliery-explosion-rowley-regis-1844/ "Five Ways Colliery Explosion, Rowley Regis, Staffordshire 1844" (accessed 1-6-2022)
  • 'Ironopolis' book by Nicholas Moss, 2018 Caxton




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