Burnded in the Mines
Wiconisco Twp, Dauphin Co, PA
April 13, 1867
On the afternoon of Saturday, April 13, 1867, Patrick Flynn and John Sheehan were burned by firedamp in the Lykens Valley Mines. Mr. Sheehan was very badly burned, his skin hanging in strings from his body when he was brought out of the mines. He lingered in great agony until death released him from his suffering on Monday, April 15th. Mr. Flynn was not so badly injured, but his burns were serious. |
