OBIT: William J. McKEE, 1916, Listie, Somerset County, PA

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McKee, William J.

CRUSHED TO DEATH IN LISTIE MINE - William J. McKee, aged about 65 years, was 
crushed to death Friday afternoon about 1 o'clock, in the S. M. Hamilton company 
mines near Listie. After firing a shot Mr. McKee returned and was caught under a 
heavy fall of roof which came down because the blast blew out some supports. The 
unfortunate man was working alone but some of his fellow workers heard the fall 
and found him buried. He lived only a short time after he was taken home, as he 
was crushed from his head to his feet and his back and legs were broken.  Mr. 
McKee was much esteemed by his fellow workman. A few years ago he was divorced 
from his wife, who is now living in Ohio. Two dollars[sic] are living, Miss 
Jennie, at home, Mrs. James Williams, of Listie. Mr. McKee was a Mason and 
members of the Somerset lodge attended the funeral.

Meyersdale Commercial, Apr. 20, 1916