John Smith

2016 marked the 150th anniversary of the Oaks Colliery Disaster, the worst mining disaster in English history.

First Name: John
Last Name: Smith
Role: Volunteer Rescuer
Age: 36
Born: West Rainton, Durham
Buried: 07/10/1867
Burial Location: Barnsley Cemetery, L 210
Additional Information:

John Smith was the Manager of Lundhill Colliery, he came to the Oaks Colliery to help with the rescue efforts.

Map for John Smith

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Green Pin Born
Yellow Pin Lived
Red Pin Buried

Birth Places of Oaks Disaster Victims