Had a firkle and found the following 'possible' newspaper report for his death:
Shields Daily Gazette 27 June 1903
page 5, col 6
DEATH OF MR FRANK ELLIOTT - The death took place yesterday at Birtley, of Mr Frank Elliott, a well-known Durham miner. Mr Elliott was born at Breckon Beds, near Low Fell Railway Station, and commenced work in the pit before he was ten years of age. Though robbed of the present day facilities for securing a good education, he found opportunities for schooling himself in the three “R’s”, and upon attaining manhood he was regarded as a leader amongst his fellows, being warmly appreciated for the fine intelligence, honesty, and straightforwardness he ever displayed in anything that affected their interests in the mining industry. Deceased was a skilful miner, and that he had a thorough knowledge of his craft was early demonstrated by his appointment as master shifter at Springwell colliery where he remained nine years. Subsequently he acted in a similar capacity at Harraton, one of Lord Durham’s collieries for 27 years. Four years ago, he went to live in well earned retirement at Birtley with his son, where his death occurred yesterday at the age of 72, after a fortnight’s illness. He leaves five daughters and four sons, all of whom are married.
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