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Surname
ONWYN
Forename
James Henry
Day
05
Month
07
Year
1914
Age
28
Occupation
Stoneman
Mine/Quarry Name
Cowpen, Mill Pit
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Cowpen Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Blyth
County
Northumberland
Details of Event
Whilst they were approaching the chargeman who was waiting to take them into their working place. An accumulation of firedamp was ignited by Onwyns candle, and they were badly burned. Onwyn died on the 7th July, 1914, and Chandler two days later. 2 killed.