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WILLIAM ACKROYD
(1862 – 1912)
William was born on
September 6th, 1862 at Edlington, Doncaster, Yorkshire,
England, the 5th child of James and Mary Ackroyd.
He married Mary Walker
of Darrington on March 26th 1889 at St Peter’s Church,
Edlington. William and Mary had seven children during their marriage. They
were Oswald Walter; Annie; William; Thomas Henry; Frederick; Mary and my
grandfather James.
William met an early
death at the age of 49 due to a mining accident known as the Cadeby Pit
Disaster. At the time, we are told, that William was off work suffering
from a broken toe. When he heard of an explosion at the Cadeby Colliery
where he worked, William went to assist in the rescue operation. During
the rescue a second explosion occurred in which William lost his life. The
explosion was so severe that William could only be identified by his belt
and broken toe. The date was July 9th 1912.
A full list of the
victims of the Cadeby Pit Disaster can be found
here.
William was buried on
July 14th 1912 at Conisbrough Lodge Cemetery, Conisbrough,
Doncaster, Yorkshire, England. Other members of his family are buried with
him.
A photograph of William and his family
can be found in the
Photo Album
on this website.
Copyright ©
James Ackroyd 2004
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