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Andrew J. Williams, Killed in Coal Mines

| June 2, 2012

Andrew J. Williams was born about 1830 in Pennsylvania and at the time of his enlistment in the 50th Pennsylvania Infantry, Company A, as a Private, he was a resident of Millersburg, Dauphin County, and was working as a miller. Andrew was mustered into service on 9 September 1861 but at some point in his […]

Pvt. Williams – 50th Pennsylvania Infantry, Company C

| May 17, 2012

Four men with the surname Williams served in the 50th Pennsylvania Infantry, Company C, as privates during the Civil War.  Three were boatmen from  Pottsville or Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.  They worked on the Schuylkill Canal.  The fourth was a coal miner, and he was from Minersville, Schuylkill County.  At this time, it is […]

Thomas M. Williams, Coal Mine Inspector and Manager

| February 1, 2012

THOMAS M. WILLIAMS, manager of the Lykens Valley and Summit Valley Branch Coal Company.  He was born in Wales, G. B., June 5, 1835.  He is the only child of John and Margaret (Morgan) Williams.  His father was a tiler and plasterer; he died in Wales in 1837.  His mother was married again, to Thomas […]