This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: karenmeasel196 Surnames: Coles Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.schuylkill/11994/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Call Newspaper December 16, 1910 William Coles, a well known resident of Wiconisco , was killed in the mines at that place. He was employed as a miner and had lit a shot in the face of the breast. When the shot did not go off, after waiting for some time, he went to investigate. He had nearly reached the face when the shot exploded. When found he was lying down with a prop across his neck. He was able to talk, but died before he could be taken down the breast. His neck was broken 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.