Pawlasty

Miner’s First Name:   Joseph
Miner’s Middle Name:   John
Miner’s Last Name:   Pawlasty
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Birth Place of Miner:   Port Griffith
Miner’s Country:   USA
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Although I never met my Uncle Joe, my mother's (deceased) brother, my mother would always tell me the story of how it was a Friday and he was coming back up in the mine and a rock came down on top of him and crushed him. He was to be married the following weekend. What a terrible family tragedy this must have been. My mother always told me what a kind man he was, and I am sorry I never got to meet him. When I saw your article for the foundation, I felt his legacy could live on for his dedication he gave to the mines. My grandson is now five years old and recently has an interest in coal mining history and it would be wonderful if we can take him to a place where there is a dedication to his great great uncle Joe. Thank you for all you do.

Place & Manner of Miner’s Death:   Port Griffith crushed to death when a large rock fell on him while he was coming back up in the shaft.
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Author’s Name:   MaryEllen
Author’s Middle Name:   Anne
Author’s Last Name:   Carey
Relationship to Miner:   Niece