Hi All Ive finally tracked down my George Lowthers death. It seems he died Roddymoor Colliery Crook Co Durham 16th March 1862 aged 33. He was killed in the pit by a chain- instantaneous death -and William Ditchburn was charged with manslaughter. I would love further info- especially as Ditchburn was Georges mams maiden name. Can anyone tell me how I would get info eg inquest, newspapers. The coroner covered Darlington and Durham and the inqeat took place on 16th March 1862- the same day he died. The death isnt on Durham mining museum or Ian Winstanleys site so no info there- Ill be forwarding the cert to them after the hols. Thanks and Merry Christmas. Carol