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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Cornwall => England => Cornwall Lookup Requests => Topic started by: orphanannie on Wednesday 09 September 09 22:52 BST (UK)
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Hi, All, :)
I have 7 male members of my Cornish Langdon family who died in 1910. Maye this is pure coincidence. They worked at the Delabole slate mine. Is anyone aware of a quarry disaster at that time, or any other reason why so many men died in the same year. A long shot, I know, but worth a try.
Best regards,
Annie
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Hi,
If all the deaths are registered together it could be a quarry accident. :-\
FreeBMD lists the deaths of 4 male Langdons in 1910; a 70 yr old in Jan/Feb/Mar, a 37 year old in Apr/May/Jun and a 27 year old and a 52 year old in Jul/Aug/Sep. All in Camelford.
Nanny Jan
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Thanks for that, Nanny Jan.
Regards,
Annie :)
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Hi i live locally to the quarry would you like me to visit and ask im guessing they still have a visitor centre!? My old neighbour's father used to own the quarry during many years ago, I remember goin there on a school trip and learning about how dangerous it is to work there as men used to fall in to the pool of water which is poisoned which could possibly of happend to your relatives.
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Hi, Doris87,
Thankyou very much for your offer!
If you live close enough for it not to be a bother to you I would very much appreciate your help. Of course, I realise that it may all be pure coincidence.
Thanks again.
Annie.
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I got the day off tomoz and could do with the walk haha!
i have a mate that works there so no problems at all, i would of thought they would keep records as the place is proud of its history and looks after their workers if i remember rightly.
Il let you know as soon as i get back tomoz.
Doris
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Well thanks, Doris,
You are a star!
Don't overdo it! :)
Annie
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can you tell me their full names? any date of births?/ages whne they died, did they live in delabole or camelford? please tell me any info you have got so, i can also look up church records and there graves if you wish.
If they were from Camelford they would most likely be buried at Lanteglos church.
Do you have any other members from the area you want me to look up?
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I will go to my notes and get back to you, ASAP
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These are 3 that I would like to know about if it is possible.
James Langdon born 1840 died 1910
James Langdon born 1872 died 1910
Samuel Langdon born 1881 died 1901
All died in Camelford district
Regards,
Annie
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Hi Annie, well ive just come back from my search and had have found some info but it is very vague, i went to Delabole Quarry and asked and a man looked up a book that is for sale for £15 with alot of information of the history of the quarry and he looked to see if the Langdon name is mentioned sadly i couldnt look as he wanted me to buy it which i guess is fair enough but very frustrating! The name is mentioned a few times, I asked if he could tell me if there was an accident in 1910 and he had a look through and it did mention a blast accident of that year and on the same page it mentioned a Clarice Langdon and said she had 3 children (no names mentioned)
I personally would recommend you to get this book especially if alot of your relatives worked there.
Also it mentioned a Langdon that was killed in an accident there in 1869 which was one of there worst accidents recorded.
Im sorry it is very vague but the guy was quite busy.
I have been at Lanteglos church most of the day searching for any Langdons buried there and alot of graves are overgrown and impossible to read but i went through every grave i could access to and came across 2 Langdons (partners) William and Ann Langdon
- William Langdon grave reads - In Affectionate Memory of William Langdon of this Parish (Camelford) who departed this life on the 18th of May 1882 Aged 73years
- Ann Langdon grave reads - In Affectionate Memory of Ann Langdon Wife of the late William Langdon of Trefew in this Parish who died at Camelford 5th of August 1886 Aged 74 years
I have took some pictures of the graves and pictures the church inside and outside, sadly they dont keep records at the church, you would have to go to Truro to get the records.
It wont let me attch photos on here for some reason, do you have an email?
Trefew road is the next road where i used to live, it has a hotel called The Countryman Hotel at the bottom on the road which used to be called sunnyside hotel, the road leads to slaughters bridge which has a connection to King Arthur. Have you tried looking up cenuses? i will have a look and see what i can find on Trefew road, might find which house they lived in as the old houses are still there up the hill.
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My, you have been busy.
Thanks very much for your help. I really must look at buying the book I know that some of the Langdon's you mention are mine, so to speak.
I have looked at all the censuses and have loads of info. I suppose the logical thing to do would be to send for death certs. That is going to cost me a bomb.
Clarice Langdon was the wife of Samuel, by the way.
Thanks again.
Annie.
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I noticed you are looking for Prouts too, is that in Camelford are too? As there is quite a few Prouts buried at Lanteglos i noticed. Im glad i went as i came across a grave of a young woman aged 22 who was from Tregoodwell where i grew up and died at my friends house in 1876! and its very spooky as weve joked that the place is haunted! so im looking into that as well.
If you ever want me to go back then its never a problem as i visit quite often and is only a walk away.
All the best
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Yes, my Prouts are all from Camelford.
Actually, there is a bit of an unanswered question in my research. I will find out the details and get back to you. Early night tonight. First day back at work tomorrow after 5 weeks!
Your help is much appreciated.
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Thats so weird im goin back to work tomoz for the 1st time since my op that was on sept 3rd... :o how strange!! Which reminds me i need to find my card to get in the building where ever that is!
Take Care
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Hi,
If it is not too much to ask, I would be grateful if you could let me know if ever you come across a headstone for Isaac Prout. He was born in 1847. In 1851 he was in Tregoodwell Village and then he disappears off the radar. According to the 1851 census he was born in Lanteglos by Camelford.
Hope work went well!
Regards.
Annie
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I think i may of seen that name but not 100% i will be going on monday of not tuesday so i will take a note of all the prouts i see, i know roughly where they are which helps. There is still a prout family in camelford i dont know if you are aware of that? Im good friends with one of them.
I will keep you posted in a few days