Killed in 1914 Eccles Mine Explosion.
From the death list:
" 88. Lingerman, F. J. - [Lingeman, 26, mine foreman in #6 mine]"
From Coal Mining Memorabilla, vol. 4:
Body shipped to Trinidad, CO
From the Raleigh Co., WV death record, age 26 and married.
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He was married to Loretta O'Neil LINGEMAN WALLACE. He was son of Caspar and Josefa LINGEMAN?
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Baltimore, Passenger Lists, 1820-1948 and 1954-1957 about Franz Lingeman
Name: Franz Lingeman
Arrival Date: 5 Mar 1881
Age: 3
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1878
Gender: Male
Port of Departure: Bremen, Germany
Ship Name: Strassburg
Port of Arrival: Baltimore, Maryland
Page: 14
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1910 United States Federal Census about Frank J Lengemann
Name: Frank J Lengemann
[Frank J Lingemann]
[Frank J Lingmann]
Age in 1910: 27
Birth Year: abt 1883
Birthplace: Germany
Home in 1910: Precinct 37, Boulder, Colorado
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1907
Relation to Head of House: Companion
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
David L Babb 23
Frank J Lengemann 27
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Father? Mother dead?
1910 United States Federal Census about Casper Singerman
Name: Casper Singerman
[Casper Lingeman]
Age in 1910: 62
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Germany
Home in 1910: Joliet Ward 3, Will, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1882
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Casper Singerman 62
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West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973 about Frank J. Lingeman
Name: Frank J. Lingeman
Birth Date: abt 1888
Death Date: 28 Apr 1914
Death Place: Eccles, Raleigh, West Virginia
Death Age: 26
Occupation: Mine Foreman #6
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
FHL Film Number: 598426
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St. Charles Union
April 30, 1914
LINGEMAN, FRANK J.
KILLED IN MINE EXPLOSION
FORMER ST. CHARLES BOY IN LIST OF DEAD Frank J. Lingeman, who worked in the mines here for nearly two years, was killed in a mine explosion at Ecces., W. Va., at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The disaster was caused by a gas explosion in the 600 foot level of the mine No. 5. It was followed five minutes later by a second explosion which completely wrecked this mine and partially demolished mine No. 6, a connecting operation. In mine No. 6 there were four dead and 67 injured, and there are entombed in No. 5, 178 miners, and all hope is abandonded for their safety. Anton Erdman and son Anton , also Albert and Otto Griswald all St. Charles who were employed at these mines, telegraphed their families here of their safety. Frank J. Lingeman was born in Essen, Germany, July 5, 1885. There he was graduated from the secondary schools and the Essen Mining College. He had traveled extensively in Europe and Africa, and came to Canada seven years ago where he was engaged as superintendent of a silver mine at Cobalt. Six years ago in March he came to St. Charles and was here most of the time for two years making his home at F.A. Bement's. From here he went to Colorado where was employed as night superintendent of Cokedale Mines. June 20, 1912 he was united in marriage to Miss Loretta McNeil, daughter of a wealthy mine owner of Trinidad. Last year in May he went to Ecces, West, Va., where he held position as overseer, and there he met his death in the explosion in Mine No. 6. Mr. Lingeman has made yearly visits to the Bement's, last May being the last. He was always in the best humor. He had mastered the english language and had become naturalized. He was a Mason in high standing and a leader in his social circle. He leaves a father in Germany and one sister beside his young wife, who is taking his remains to Trinidad for burial.
From the death list:
" 88. Lingerman, F. J. - [Lingeman, 26, mine foreman in #6 mine]"
From Coal Mining Memorabilla, vol. 4:
Body shipped to Trinidad, CO
From the Raleigh Co., WV death record, age 26 and married.
.......................................................
He was married to Loretta O'Neil LINGEMAN WALLACE. He was son of Caspar and Josefa LINGEMAN?
.......................................................
Baltimore, Passenger Lists, 1820-1948 and 1954-1957 about Franz Lingeman
Name: Franz Lingeman
Arrival Date: 5 Mar 1881
Age: 3
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1878
Gender: Male
Port of Departure: Bremen, Germany
Ship Name: Strassburg
Port of Arrival: Baltimore, Maryland
Page: 14
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1910 United States Federal Census about Frank J Lengemann
Name: Frank J Lengemann
[Frank J Lingemann]
[Frank J Lingmann]
Age in 1910: 27
Birth Year: abt 1883
Birthplace: Germany
Home in 1910: Precinct 37, Boulder, Colorado
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1907
Relation to Head of House: Companion
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
David L Babb 23
Frank J Lengemann 27
................................................
Father? Mother dead?
1910 United States Federal Census about Casper Singerman
Name: Casper Singerman
[Casper Lingeman]
Age in 1910: 62
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Germany
Home in 1910: Joliet Ward 3, Will, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1882
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Casper Singerman 62
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West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973 about Frank J. Lingeman
Name: Frank J. Lingeman
Birth Date: abt 1888
Death Date: 28 Apr 1914
Death Place: Eccles, Raleigh, West Virginia
Death Age: 26
Occupation: Mine Foreman #6
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
FHL Film Number: 598426
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St. Charles Union
April 30, 1914
LINGEMAN, FRANK J.
KILLED IN MINE EXPLOSION
FORMER ST. CHARLES BOY IN LIST OF DEAD Frank J. Lingeman, who worked in the mines here for nearly two years, was killed in a mine explosion at Ecces., W. Va., at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The disaster was caused by a gas explosion in the 600 foot level of the mine No. 5. It was followed five minutes later by a second explosion which completely wrecked this mine and partially demolished mine No. 6, a connecting operation. In mine No. 6 there were four dead and 67 injured, and there are entombed in No. 5, 178 miners, and all hope is abandonded for their safety. Anton Erdman and son Anton , also Albert and Otto Griswald all St. Charles who were employed at these mines, telegraphed their families here of their safety. Frank J. Lingeman was born in Essen, Germany, July 5, 1885. There he was graduated from the secondary schools and the Essen Mining College. He had traveled extensively in Europe and Africa, and came to Canada seven years ago where he was engaged as superintendent of a silver mine at Cobalt. Six years ago in March he came to St. Charles and was here most of the time for two years making his home at F.A. Bement's. From here he went to Colorado where was employed as night superintendent of Cokedale Mines. June 20, 1912 he was united in marriage to Miss Loretta McNeil, daughter of a wealthy mine owner of Trinidad. Last year in May he went to Ecces, West, Va., where he held position as overseer, and there he met his death in the explosion in Mine No. 6. Mr. Lingeman has made yearly visits to the Bement's, last May being the last. He was always in the best humor. He had mastered the english language and had become naturalized. He was a Mason in high standing and a leader in his social circle. He leaves a father in Germany and one sister beside his young wife, who is taking his remains to Trinidad for burial.
Killed in 1914 Eccles Mine Explosion.
From the death list:
" 88. Lingerman, F. J. - [Lingeman, 26, mine foreman in #6 mine]"
From Coal Mining Memorabilla, vol. 4:
Body shipped to Trinidad, CO
From the Raleigh Co., WV death record, age 26 and married.
.......................................................
He was married to Loretta O'Neil LINGEMAN WALLACE. He was son of Caspar and Josefa LINGEMAN?
.......................................................
Baltimore, Passenger Lists, 1820-1948 and 1954-1957 about Franz Lingeman
Name: Franz Lingeman
Arrival Date: 5 Mar 1881
Age: 3
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1878
Gender: Male
Port of Departure: Bremen, Germany
Ship Name: Strassburg
Port of Arrival: Baltimore, Maryland
Page: 14
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1910 United States Federal Census about Frank J Lengemann
Name: Frank J Lengemann
[Frank J Lingemann]
[Frank J Lingmann]
Age in 1910: 27
Birth Year: abt 1883
Birthplace: Germany
Home in 1910: Precinct 37, Boulder, Colorado
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1907
Relation to Head of House: Companion
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
David L Babb 23
Frank J Lengemann 27
................................................
Father? Mother dead?
1910 United States Federal Census about Casper Singerman
Name: Casper Singerman
[Casper Lingeman]
Age in 1910: 62
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Germany
Home in 1910: Joliet Ward 3, Will, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1882
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Casper Singerman 62
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West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973 about Frank J. Lingeman
Name: Frank J. Lingeman
Birth Date: abt 1888
Death Date: 28 Apr 1914
Death Place: Eccles, Raleigh, West Virginia
Death Age: 26
Occupation: Mine Foreman #6
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
FHL Film Number: 598426
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St. Charles Union
April 30, 1914
LINGEMAN, FRANK J.
KILLED IN MINE EXPLOSION
FORMER ST. CHARLES BOY IN LIST OF DEAD Frank J. Lingeman, who worked in the mines here for nearly two years, was killed in a mine explosion at Ecces., W. Va., at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The disaster was caused by a gas explosion in the 600 foot level of the mine No. 5. It was followed five minutes later by a second explosion which completely wrecked this mine and partially demolished mine No. 6, a connecting operation. In mine No. 6 there were four dead and 67 injured, and there are entombed in No. 5, 178 miners, and all hope is abandonded for their safety. Anton Erdman and son Anton , also Albert and Otto Griswald all St. Charles who were employed at these mines, telegraphed their families here of their safety. Frank J. Lingeman was born in Essen, Germany, July 5, 1885. There he was graduated from the secondary schools and the Essen Mining College. He had traveled extensively in Europe and Africa, and came to Canada seven years ago where he was engaged as superintendent of a silver mine at Cobalt. Six years ago in March he came to St. Charles and was here most of the time for two years making his home at F.A. Bement's. From here he went to Colorado where was employed as night superintendent of Cokedale Mines. June 20, 1912 he was united in marriage to Miss Loretta McNeil, daughter of a wealthy mine owner of Trinidad. Last year in May he went to Ecces, West, Va., where he held position as overseer, and there he met his death in the explosion in Mine No. 6. Mr. Lingeman has made yearly visits to the Bement's, last May being the last. He was always in the best humor. He had mastered the english language and had become naturalized. He was a Mason in high standing and a leader in his social circle. He leaves a father in Germany and one sister beside his young wife, who is taking his remains to Trinidad for burial.
From the death list:
" 88. Lingerman, F. J. - [Lingeman, 26, mine foreman in #6 mine]"
From Coal Mining Memorabilla, vol. 4:
Body shipped to Trinidad, CO
From the Raleigh Co., WV death record, age 26 and married.
.......................................................
He was married to Loretta O'Neil LINGEMAN WALLACE. He was son of Caspar and Josefa LINGEMAN?
.......................................................
Baltimore, Passenger Lists, 1820-1948 and 1954-1957 about Franz Lingeman
Name: Franz Lingeman
Arrival Date: 5 Mar 1881
Age: 3
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1878
Gender: Male
Port of Departure: Bremen, Germany
Ship Name: Strassburg
Port of Arrival: Baltimore, Maryland
Page: 14
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1910 United States Federal Census about Frank J Lengemann
Name: Frank J Lengemann
[Frank J Lingemann]
[Frank J Lingmann]
Age in 1910: 27
Birth Year: abt 1883
Birthplace: Germany
Home in 1910: Precinct 37, Boulder, Colorado
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1907
Relation to Head of House: Companion
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
David L Babb 23
Frank J Lengemann 27
................................................
Father? Mother dead?
1910 United States Federal Census about Casper Singerman
Name: Casper Singerman
[Casper Lingeman]
Age in 1910: 62
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Germany
Home in 1910: Joliet Ward 3, Will, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1882
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Germany
Mother's Birthplace: Germany
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Casper Singerman 62
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West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973 about Frank J. Lingeman
Name: Frank J. Lingeman
Birth Date: abt 1888
Death Date: 28 Apr 1914
Death Place: Eccles, Raleigh, West Virginia
Death Age: 26
Occupation: Mine Foreman #6
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
FHL Film Number: 598426
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St. Charles Union
April 30, 1914
LINGEMAN, FRANK J.
KILLED IN MINE EXPLOSION
FORMER ST. CHARLES BOY IN LIST OF DEAD Frank J. Lingeman, who worked in the mines here for nearly two years, was killed in a mine explosion at Ecces., W. Va., at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The disaster was caused by a gas explosion in the 600 foot level of the mine No. 5. It was followed five minutes later by a second explosion which completely wrecked this mine and partially demolished mine No. 6, a connecting operation. In mine No. 6 there were four dead and 67 injured, and there are entombed in No. 5, 178 miners, and all hope is abandonded for their safety. Anton Erdman and son Anton , also Albert and Otto Griswald all St. Charles who were employed at these mines, telegraphed their families here of their safety. Frank J. Lingeman was born in Essen, Germany, July 5, 1885. There he was graduated from the secondary schools and the Essen Mining College. He had traveled extensively in Europe and Africa, and came to Canada seven years ago where he was engaged as superintendent of a silver mine at Cobalt. Six years ago in March he came to St. Charles and was here most of the time for two years making his home at F.A. Bement's. From here he went to Colorado where was employed as night superintendent of Cokedale Mines. June 20, 1912 he was united in marriage to Miss Loretta McNeil, daughter of a wealthy mine owner of Trinidad. Last year in May he went to Ecces, West, Va., where he held position as overseer, and there he met his death in the explosion in Mine No. 6. Mr. Lingeman has made yearly visits to the Bement's, last May being the last. He was always in the best humor. He had mastered the english language and had become naturalized. He was a Mason in high standing and a leader in his social circle. He leaves a father in Germany and one sister beside his young wife, who is taking his remains to Trinidad for burial.
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