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Surname
STITT
Forename
Joseph
Day
26
Month
11
Year
1932
Age
Occupation
Miner
Mine/Quarry Name
Fauldhead
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Bairds & Scottish Steel Ltd
Location
Kirkconnel
County
Dumfriesshire
Details of Event
26 November 1932: Kirkconnel Miner Dies In Pit - Joseph Stitt, a well-known Kirkconnel resident, met his death under tragic circumstances in Fauldhead Colliery on Saturday. He was engaged at the coal face with his workmate, William Kyle, and the latter had occasion to go to the lye to secure an empty hutch. On returning he found Stitt lying prostrate on the ground, and on examination discovered that he was dead. Death was later pronounced to be due to heart failure. Deceased leaves a widow and four young children. [Scotsman 28 November 1932]