Adopted son of Sarah A. Curtis (memorial # 159796169), widow of John H. Curtis. The 1880 census shows William, age 6, and Sarah, age 51, widow, sick with cancer. William is listed as Sarah's son although, in the census, Sarah's birthplace was Pennsylvania, and William's mother's birthplace was Ohio. His real parents were on the same census page.
Co. M 17th Reg. O.N.G.
The Uhrichsville Chronicle 12/14/1905 – Uhrichsville OH
Crushed to Death – William Curtis Loses His life in a Mine Accident –
Without an instant's warning death overtook William Curtis, aged 31, when his life was crushed out by a fall of rock in the Robinson-Graves coal mine north of the city Monday afternoon.
The accident occurred about 4:15. Curtis was about ready to quit work and had the coal at which he was working ready for shooting. He had placed one shot and stepped out of the room to wait for the explosion. After the charge had exploded he returned to the room to prepare a second charge on the opposite end of the face at which he had been working. It is supposed he had neglected to note the effect of the first charge which had loosened the rock above, and the fall of the stone crushed him to death while he was in the act of firing the second shot. Life was extinct when aid arrived.
Curtis had been employed at the mine for two years and was considered a faithful workman. He had been a resident of the twin cities about thirteen years and at one time was employed as a laborer at the Panhandle shops. He was a man of steady habits and good character and enjoyed the esteem of his employers and fellow workmen. He leaves his widow and six small children. His home was north of town near the Robinson-Graves plant.
It is understood the unfortunate man allowed his life insurance policy to lapse only last month.
Short services were conducted at the residence by Rev. A. J. Hiatt, D. D., Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. The remains were then taken to Deersville for interment.
Co. M 17th Reg. O.N.G.
The Uhrichsville Chronicle 12/14/1905 – Uhrichsville OH
Crushed to Death – William Curtis Loses His life in a Mine Accident –
Without an instant's warning death overtook William Curtis, aged 31, when his life was crushed out by a fall of rock in the Robinson-Graves coal mine north of the city Monday afternoon.
The accident occurred about 4:15. Curtis was about ready to quit work and had the coal at which he was working ready for shooting. He had placed one shot and stepped out of the room to wait for the explosion. After the charge had exploded he returned to the room to prepare a second charge on the opposite end of the face at which he had been working. It is supposed he had neglected to note the effect of the first charge which had loosened the rock above, and the fall of the stone crushed him to death while he was in the act of firing the second shot. Life was extinct when aid arrived.
Curtis had been employed at the mine for two years and was considered a faithful workman. He had been a resident of the twin cities about thirteen years and at one time was employed as a laborer at the Panhandle shops. He was a man of steady habits and good character and enjoyed the esteem of his employers and fellow workmen. He leaves his widow and six small children. His home was north of town near the Robinson-Graves plant.
It is understood the unfortunate man allowed his life insurance policy to lapse only last month.
Short services were conducted at the residence by Rev. A. J. Hiatt, D. D., Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. The remains were then taken to Deersville for interment.
Adopted son of Sarah A. Curtis (memorial # 159796169), widow of John H. Curtis. The 1880 census shows William, age 6, and Sarah, age 51, widow, sick with cancer. William is listed as Sarah's son although, in the census, Sarah's birthplace was Pennsylvania, and William's mother's birthplace was Ohio. His real parents were on the same census page.
Co. M 17th Reg. O.N.G.
The Uhrichsville Chronicle 12/14/1905 – Uhrichsville OH
Crushed to Death – William Curtis Loses His life in a Mine Accident –
Without an instant's warning death overtook William Curtis, aged 31, when his life was crushed out by a fall of rock in the Robinson-Graves coal mine north of the city Monday afternoon.
The accident occurred about 4:15. Curtis was about ready to quit work and had the coal at which he was working ready for shooting. He had placed one shot and stepped out of the room to wait for the explosion. After the charge had exploded he returned to the room to prepare a second charge on the opposite end of the face at which he had been working. It is supposed he had neglected to note the effect of the first charge which had loosened the rock above, and the fall of the stone crushed him to death while he was in the act of firing the second shot. Life was extinct when aid arrived.
Curtis had been employed at the mine for two years and was considered a faithful workman. He had been a resident of the twin cities about thirteen years and at one time was employed as a laborer at the Panhandle shops. He was a man of steady habits and good character and enjoyed the esteem of his employers and fellow workmen. He leaves his widow and six small children. His home was north of town near the Robinson-Graves plant.
It is understood the unfortunate man allowed his life insurance policy to lapse only last month.
Short services were conducted at the residence by Rev. A. J. Hiatt, D. D., Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. The remains were then taken to Deersville for interment.
Co. M 17th Reg. O.N.G.
The Uhrichsville Chronicle 12/14/1905 – Uhrichsville OH
Crushed to Death – William Curtis Loses His life in a Mine Accident –
Without an instant's warning death overtook William Curtis, aged 31, when his life was crushed out by a fall of rock in the Robinson-Graves coal mine north of the city Monday afternoon.
The accident occurred about 4:15. Curtis was about ready to quit work and had the coal at which he was working ready for shooting. He had placed one shot and stepped out of the room to wait for the explosion. After the charge had exploded he returned to the room to prepare a second charge on the opposite end of the face at which he had been working. It is supposed he had neglected to note the effect of the first charge which had loosened the rock above, and the fall of the stone crushed him to death while he was in the act of firing the second shot. Life was extinct when aid arrived.
Curtis had been employed at the mine for two years and was considered a faithful workman. He had been a resident of the twin cities about thirteen years and at one time was employed as a laborer at the Panhandle shops. He was a man of steady habits and good character and enjoyed the esteem of his employers and fellow workmen. He leaves his widow and six small children. His home was north of town near the Robinson-Graves plant.
It is understood the unfortunate man allowed his life insurance policy to lapse only last month.
Short services were conducted at the residence by Rev. A. J. Hiatt, D. D., Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. The remains were then taken to Deersville for interment.
