William Jackson

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

First Name: William
Last Name: Jackson
Role: Horse Driver
Parents: Henry and Jane
Age: 12
Born: Barnsley, Yorkshire, England
Lived: Court 2, Baker Street Barnsley
Burial Location: No known burial,
Additional Information:

William Jackson’s father, Henry, and adopted brother, John, were also killed in the disaster.

Map for William Jackson

Key
Green Pin Born
Yellow Pin Lived
Red Pin Buried

Birth Places of Oaks Disaster Victims