This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AliciaKMarshall Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.houghton/4951/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bessemer Herald (Bessemer, Michigan) > 1902 > November > 8 During the past year, 44 lives have been lost in the mines of Houghton county. forty of the fatalities were underground and four on the surface. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.