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Surname
HAMILTON
Forename
Alexander
Day
26
Month
03
Year
1917
Age
40
Occupation
Mine/Quarry Name
Ferniegair
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Archibald Russell Ltd
Location
Hamilton
County
Lanarkshire
Details of Event
26 March 1917: Fatal Pit Accident – On Monday evening, Alexander Hamilton, mining residing at London Street, Larkhall, received injuries in Ferniegair Colliery Hamilton, from which he succumbed in the Royal Infirmary the same evening. He was working in the Virtuewell seam, when a stone came away from the side of the working, falling upon him, and causing severe spinal injuries. He was brought home and attended by Dr Stevenson, who ordered his removal to the infirmary, but he died shortly after admission to that institution. His boy, who was working alongside, had a narrow escape. Deceased was a man of powerful build and fine physique and was 40 years of age. He leaves a widow and family. He was associated with various organisations in the town, and was vice president of the Royal Albert F.C. for several seasons. He also acted as linesman in club matches, and was representative of the club at the Western League meetings prior to the club withdrawing from the competition. The funeral took place to Larkhall cemetery on Thursday and was largely attended. The death of one in his prime is deeply regretted, and the sympathy of a large circle is extended to the widow and family and other relatives in the loss they have sustained. [Hamilton Advertiser March 31 1917]