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Surname
DODDS
Forename
John
Day
06
Month
08
Year
1930
Age
36
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Kames, No.2 Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
William Baird & Co. Ltd
Location
Muirkirk
County
Ayrshire
Details of Event
6 August 1930: While at work in Kames Pit No.2 belonging to William Baird & Co Ltd, Muirkirk, John Dodds (36), a miner, residing at Kames Row, Muirkirk, was caught by a fall and buried in the debris. When he was extricated some time later, life was found to be extinct. He leaves a widow and family of 6 young children. [Scotsman 7 August 1930]