Old Carbon and Hanna Death and Burial Records - Alphabetical
Page by Bob Leathers with contributions from Joyce McCartney, Gary Beaver and Bill Becker
Index
Source Code
(Inquest) Official Inquest Reports, (MIR) Mine Inspector Reports, (MM) Miner Monuments in Hanna,
(Headstone) cemetery headstone, (BL) Bob Leathers, (JB) John Baldwin
(NA) Nancy and Victor Anderson, (LK) Lynne Kuderko, (AR) Andy Ruskanen and (AO) Ayako Ohara,
(UPCCEM) Union Pacific Coal Company Employee's Magazine
(Inquest) Official Inquest Reports, (MIR) Mine Inspector Reports, (MM) Miner Monuments in Hanna,
(Headstone) cemetery headstone, (BL) Bob Leathers, (JB) John Baldwin
(NA) Nancy and Victor Anderson, (LK) Lynne Kuderko, (AR) Andy Ruskanen and (AO) Ayako Ohara,
(UPCCEM) Union Pacific Coal Company Employee's Magazine
More at: Men Injured in the Hanna Mines
First it was Old Carbon - 1869 to 1902 - then it was Hanna - 1889 to 2023.
The two coal camps mined coal at the same time for about 13 years - 1889 to 1902.
The Carbon and Hanna cemeteries are both experiencing new burials.
The two coal camps mined coal at the same time for about 13 years - 1889 to 1902.
The Carbon and Hanna cemeteries are both experiencing new burials.
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Laamanen, Nikolai (Inquest); Aka: Laamanen, Nic (MIR); Larmen, N. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1863
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 40 y's
Note: Nikolai Laamanen, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #146, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 20 room 17, identified and removed from the mine on July 24, 1903, day 25 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
More at: Hanna Miner Monument
More at: Unknown Miner Monument and Grave Headstones in the Hanna Cemetery
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1863
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 40 y's
Note: Nikolai Laamanen, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #146, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 20 room 17, identified and removed from the mine on July 24, 1903, day 25 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
More at: Hanna Miner Monument
More at: Unknown Miner Monument and Grave Headstones in the Hanna Cemetery
UNKNOWN MINER PLAQUES THAT TODAY MARK THE GRAVES OF THOSE BURIED IN UNMARKED GRAVES IN THE HANNA CEMETERY (Image by Bob Leathers)
LaFontaine, Frank
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "May 8, 1925 - July 6, 2004"
Plot: Block 3 Lot 1
Born: May 8, 1925
Died: July 6, 2004
Age: 79 y's, 1 mo., 28 d's
Note: Frank LaFontaine was born May 8, 1925 in Hibbing, Minnesota and passed away on July 6, 2004 in Laramie, Wyoming. Funeral services will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Hanna, Wyoming on Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 11 a. m. with Pastor Lee Wisroth officiating. Casket bearers will be Jack Bertolas, Dennis Carlson, Dan West, Richard Gregory, Kirby Hornbeck, and Ryan LaFontaine. Graveside services and interment will follow at Hanna Cemetery in Hanna, Wyoming. (Service Memorial)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "May 8, 1925 - July 6, 2004"
Plot: Block 3 Lot 1
Born: May 8, 1925
Died: July 6, 2004
Age: 79 y's, 1 mo., 28 d's
Note: Frank LaFontaine was born May 8, 1925 in Hibbing, Minnesota and passed away on July 6, 2004 in Laramie, Wyoming. Funeral services will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Hanna, Wyoming on Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 11 a. m. with Pastor Lee Wisroth officiating. Casket bearers will be Jack Bertolas, Dennis Carlson, Dan West, Richard Gregory, Kirby Hornbeck, and Ryan LaFontaine. Graveside services and interment will follow at Hanna Cemetery in Hanna, Wyoming. (Service Memorial)
(Image by Bob Leathers)
Lacy, Edna Pearl While
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: none yet
Plot: Block 4 Lot 8
Born: May 31, 1936
Died: December 25, 2020
Buried: July 24, 2021
Age: 84 y's, 6 m's, 24 d's
Note: Obituary: CHESAPEAKE - Edna Lacy, 84, passed away early Christmas morning. Edna had two great loves in life: her family and working with her customers at Towne Bank. Her devotion to both was deep and abiding. Edna is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Stilwill; two sons, Dan Lupton and Tim Lupton; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family would like to express profound appreciation to the staff at Commonwealth Memory Care in Great Bridge. Their commitment and compassion were and always will be beyond our ability to express. The family would also like to extend their sincere appreciation to Medi-Home Hospice for their kindness and compassion. There will be a small private celebration of Edna’s life in the spring. Thank you to everyone that ever helped us help her. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters. (www.SturtevantFH.com)
Note: January 4, 2021: Edna was a very gracious and caring person who always brought out the best in everyone. I was fortunate enough to have worked with her learning how to make others feel like they were her best friend. She will be missed. My condolences to the family. (Ward Robinett)
More at: Remembering Edna Pearl Lacy
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: none yet
Plot: Block 4 Lot 8
Born: May 31, 1936
Died: December 25, 2020
Buried: July 24, 2021
Age: 84 y's, 6 m's, 24 d's
Note: Obituary: CHESAPEAKE - Edna Lacy, 84, passed away early Christmas morning. Edna had two great loves in life: her family and working with her customers at Towne Bank. Her devotion to both was deep and abiding. Edna is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Stilwill; two sons, Dan Lupton and Tim Lupton; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family would like to express profound appreciation to the staff at Commonwealth Memory Care in Great Bridge. Their commitment and compassion were and always will be beyond our ability to express. The family would also like to extend their sincere appreciation to Medi-Home Hospice for their kindness and compassion. There will be a small private celebration of Edna’s life in the spring. Thank you to everyone that ever helped us help her. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters. (www.SturtevantFH.com)
Note: January 4, 2021: Edna was a very gracious and caring person who always brought out the best in everyone. I was fortunate enough to have worked with her learning how to make others feel like they were her best friend. She will be missed. My condolences to the family. (Ward Robinett)
More at: Remembering Edna Pearl Lacy
(Image by Bob Leathers)
Lahti, Gabe (Inquest) Aka: Lahte, Gabe (MIR); Lahti, G. (MM)
Born: 1873
Died: Mar. 28, 1908
Age: 35 y's
Hanna Monument: At the top of Hanna No. 1 Hill stands a Memorial Monument dedicated to the men who lost their lives in the explosions of the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 Mine in Hanna. The Monument also marks the area where 28 of the men - like Gabe Lahti - were killed, but not recovered and their bodies remain at the bottom of the mine.
Note: Gabe was killed in the 1908 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company’s No. 1 mine in Hanna. His body was not recovered from the mine. (BL)
Note: Gabe Lahte worked as a Timberman in the No. 1 mine. On Saturday, March 28th, while the mine was idle, a fire crew consisting of 18 men including Gabe entered the Number 1 mine to put out a fire burning in entry number 10. The mine exploded about three in the afternoon killing all the men in the fire crew. A rescue crew was organized and entered the mine to search for survivors. A second explosion occurred the same day about ten thirty in the evening killing an additional 41 miners. His body was not removed from the mine. (BL)
More at: Hanna Miner Monument
More at: Hanna Mine Explosion Monument on Hanna No. 1 Hill
Born: 1873
Died: Mar. 28, 1908
Age: 35 y's
Hanna Monument: At the top of Hanna No. 1 Hill stands a Memorial Monument dedicated to the men who lost their lives in the explosions of the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 Mine in Hanna. The Monument also marks the area where 28 of the men - like Gabe Lahti - were killed, but not recovered and their bodies remain at the bottom of the mine.
Note: Gabe was killed in the 1908 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company’s No. 1 mine in Hanna. His body was not recovered from the mine. (BL)
Note: Gabe Lahte worked as a Timberman in the No. 1 mine. On Saturday, March 28th, while the mine was idle, a fire crew consisting of 18 men including Gabe entered the Number 1 mine to put out a fire burning in entry number 10. The mine exploded about three in the afternoon killing all the men in the fire crew. A rescue crew was organized and entered the mine to search for survivors. A second explosion occurred the same day about ten thirty in the evening killing an additional 41 miners. His body was not removed from the mine. (BL)
More at: Hanna Miner Monument
More at: Hanna Mine Explosion Monument on Hanna No. 1 Hill
Hanna Mine Explosion Monuments on Hanna No. 1 Hill. (Image by Bob Leathers. Sept. 2023)
Memorial Monument to Mine Explosion Victims (Image by Bob Leathers)
Lahti, Lennie
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1909 - 1922" Metal Marker
Plot: 192
Born: 1909
Died: 1922
Age: 13 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1909 - 1922" Metal Marker
Plot: 192
Born: 1909
Died: 1922
Age: 13 y's
(Image by Bob Leathers)
Lahti, Lydia M.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1894 - 1980; Mom"
Plot: 16
Born: 1894
Died: 1980
Age: 86 y's
Note: Lydia Marie (Johnson) Lahti was born in August 1894 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Andrew and Kaisa Johnson. She married Michael Edward Lehti. She died September 1980 at the age of 86 and was buried next to her husband in the Hanna, Wyoming cemetery in plot 16. (Ancestry) (BL)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1894 - 1980; Mom"
Plot: 16
Born: 1894
Died: 1980
Age: 86 y's
Note: Lydia Marie (Johnson) Lahti was born in August 1894 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Andrew and Kaisa Johnson. She married Michael Edward Lehti. She died September 1980 at the age of 86 and was buried next to her husband in the Hanna, Wyoming cemetery in plot 16. (Ancestry) (BL)
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Lahti, Mike E.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1887 - 1953; Dad"
Plot: 16
Born: 1887
Died: 1953
Age: 66 y's
Note: Michael Edward Lahti was born November 13, 1887 in Finland. He arrived in this country in about 1906. He married Lydia Marie Johnson. In 1930-1940 Mike was living in Hanna, Carbon, Wyoming and worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company. He died in 1953 at age 66 and was buried in the Hanna, cemetery in plot 16. (Ancestry) (BL)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1887 - 1953; Dad"
Plot: 16
Born: 1887
Died: 1953
Age: 66 y's
Note: Michael Edward Lahti was born November 13, 1887 in Finland. He arrived in this country in about 1906. He married Lydia Marie Johnson. In 1930-1940 Mike was living in Hanna, Carbon, Wyoming and worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company. He died in 1953 at age 66 and was buried in the Hanna, cemetery in plot 16. (Ancestry) (BL)
(Image by Bob Leathers)
Lahti, Nels
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Jan. 5, 1881 - Mar. 9, 1925"
Plot: 173
Born: Jan. 5, 1881
Died: Mar. 9, 1925
Age: 44 y's, 2 m's, 4 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Jan. 5, 1881 - Mar. 9, 1925"
Plot: 173
Born: Jan. 5, 1881
Died: Mar. 9, 1925
Age: 44 y's, 2 m's, 4 d's
(Image by Bob Leathers)
Laine, Lilly Lindi
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1896 - 1916; Aunt"
Plot: 41
Born: 1896
Died: 1916
Age: 20 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1896 - 1916; Aunt"
Plot: 41
Born: 1896
Died: 1916
Age: 20 y's
(Image by Bob Leathers)
Lakari, Matt (NA); Aka: Laakaie, Matti (MIR); Lakari, M. (MM)
Cemetery: Unknown
Born: Unknown
Died: September 22, 1894 in Carbon
Age: Unknown
Note: Matt Lakari [Matti Laakaie] was killed September 22, 1894, in the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 2 mine in Carbon. It is unknown where he was buried. (NA)
Note: Matt Laakaie, a Finnish miner, was killed by falling coal at the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 2 mine in Carbon. (1894 MIR) (BL)
More at: Hanna Miner Monument
Cemetery: Unknown
Born: Unknown
Died: September 22, 1894 in Carbon
Age: Unknown
Note: Matt Lakari [Matti Laakaie] was killed September 22, 1894, in the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 2 mine in Carbon. It is unknown where he was buried. (NA)
Note: Matt Laakaie, a Finnish miner, was killed by falling coal at the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 2 mine in Carbon. (1894 MIR) (BL)
More at: Hanna Miner Monument
Killed in Carbon No. 2 Mine - Burial Place Unknown
Lakson, August (Inquest) (MIR); Aka: Laksonen, August; Lakson, A. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1887
Died: Mar. 28, 1908
Age: 21 y's
Note: August Lakson worked as a Miner in the No. 1 mine. On Saturday, March 28th, while the mine was idle, a fire crew consisting of 18 men entered the Number 1 mine to put out a fire burning in entry number 10. The mine exploded about three in the afternoon killing all the men in the fire crew. A rescue crew was organized and entered the mine to search for survivors. A second explosion occurred the same day about ten thirty in the evening. August and 41 other members of the rescue crew were killed in the second explosion. His body was found on Thursday July 16, 1908, on day 111 after the explosion, identified and removed from the mine. He was buried in an unmarked grave in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
Note: August Lakson was killed in the March 28, 1908 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company’s No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
More at: Hanna Miner Monument
More at: Unknown Miner Monument and Grave Headstones in the Hanna Cemetery
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1887
Died: Mar. 28, 1908
Age: 21 y's
Note: August Lakson worked as a Miner in the No. 1 mine. On Saturday, March 28th, while the mine was idle, a fire crew consisting of 18 men entered the Number 1 mine to put out a fire burning in entry number 10. The mine exploded about three in the afternoon killing all the men in the fire crew. A rescue crew was organized and entered the mine to search for survivors. A second explosion occurred the same day about ten thirty in the evening. August and 41 other members of the rescue crew were killed in the second explosion. His body was found on Thursday July 16, 1908, on day 111 after the explosion, identified and removed from the mine. He was buried in an unmarked grave in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
Note: August Lakson was killed in the March 28, 1908 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company’s No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
More at: Hanna Miner Monument
More at: Unknown Miner Monument and Grave Headstones in the Hanna Cemetery
UNKNOWN MINER PLAQUES THAT TODAY MARK THE GRAVES OF THOSE BURIED IN UNMARKED GRAVES IN THE HANNA CEMETERY (Image by Bob Leathers)
Lane, Mason D.
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: January 27, 1926
Died: March 14, 1996
Age 70
Note: Mason D. Lane was born January 27, 1926 in Chester, Iowa to Frank and Nora Lane. Mason married Viola Mildred Turner October 18, 1947 in Lusk, Wyoming. He died March 14, 1996. (Ancestry) (BL)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: January 27, 1926
Died: March 14, 1996
Age 70
Note: Mason D. Lane was born January 27, 1926 in Chester, Iowa to Frank and Nora Lane. Mason married Viola Mildred Turner October 18, 1947 in Lusk, Wyoming. He died March 14, 1996. (Ancestry) (BL)
(Image by Bob Leathers)
Lane, Viola Mildred Turner "Millie"
Cemetery: Hanna
Plot: 412
Born: June 29, 1928
Died: July 30, 2018
Age: 90 y's, 1 mo., 1 day
Note: Obituary: Viola Mildred Mooring of Hanna, Wyo., passed away July 30, 2018. Millie was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Erna Turner, son Terry Lane, brothers Chuck, Herb, Harvey, Robert and Richard Turner, sisters Marilyn McNew, Hazel Weatherwax, and Lillian Turner. "Millie" spent her last week of life in the care of Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions in Casper, Wyo., surrounded by loving family and wonderful caregivers. Millie Mooring was born June 29, 1928 in Coalmont, Colo., to Harvey and Erna Turner. She shared a rugged, self- reliant childhood with nine siblings on a small ranch on the Little Grizzly Creek twelve miles West of Coalmont. She often shared fond memories of riding horseback to the one room Butler Schoolhouse. When she reached high school age she had to board in Walden, Colo., to attend school and also had a part-time job cleaning cabins to pay for her room and board. She was a very good athlete and while in high school she was invited to go to Denver to play with a professional women's team. She was very proud of that accomplishment. Millie graduated from North Park High School in Walden, Colo., in 1947 and soon found herself married with a young family. Millie moved to the coal town of Hanna, Wyo., in 1960 with her husband, Mason Lane, and their five children. She was a part of the Hanna community until her death. Her children were her priority, and she attended all their sporting events, concerts, and plays. She chaperoned, was a 4-H leader and very active in the PTA where she held several offices including President and was a big part of their school life. She was a playground supervisor, first woman to sit on the Town Council, played pool and won many women's and mixed tournaments, loved to bowl and was on a league in Sinclair for several years, and had large, wonderful gardens and enjoyed her many flowers. She loved to hike in the mountains and could hike with the best of them and collected rocks wherever she went. She loved to fish and was good at it. She enjoyed sewing, reading, pets, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She owned a number of small businesses, tragically lost her oldest son, Terry, in a ranching accident, and added one more family member, a son, Mason. After her divorce from her husband Mason Lane in 1972, she finally settled comfortably as a single, independent woman content with her job as Hanna Postmaster, from which she retired in 1991. Her children hosted her 90th birthday party at the Hanna Rec Center with over 50 of her family and friends in attendance. At her party, Millie was able to rise and give a delightful speech of appreciation to all for their love and care. A part of the Hanna community for 58 years, Millie will be remembered for her smile, love of the mountains and nature, her many stories of growing up in North Park, her concern for others in the community, and love for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Millie is survived by one sister, Patricia Sanders (Ron), her five children; Frank Lane (Sandy), Donald Lane (Robin), Pam Paulson, Susan Pickett (Jim), and Mason Lane, nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Hanna Recreation Center in Hanna, Wyo., on September 22, 2018 at 11 a.m.
More at: Remembering Viola Mildred "Millie" Turner Lane
Cemetery: Hanna
Plot: 412
Born: June 29, 1928
Died: July 30, 2018
Age: 90 y's, 1 mo., 1 day
Note: Obituary: Viola Mildred Mooring of Hanna, Wyo., passed away July 30, 2018. Millie was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Erna Turner, son Terry Lane, brothers Chuck, Herb, Harvey, Robert and Richard Turner, sisters Marilyn McNew, Hazel Weatherwax, and Lillian Turner. "Millie" spent her last week of life in the care of Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions in Casper, Wyo., surrounded by loving family and wonderful caregivers. Millie Mooring was born June 29, 1928 in Coalmont, Colo., to Harvey and Erna Turner. She shared a rugged, self- reliant childhood with nine siblings on a small ranch on the Little Grizzly Creek twelve miles West of Coalmont. She often shared fond memories of riding horseback to the one room Butler Schoolhouse. When she reached high school age she had to board in Walden, Colo., to attend school and also had a part-time job cleaning cabins to pay for her room and board. She was a very good athlete and while in high school she was invited to go to Denver to play with a professional women's team. She was very proud of that accomplishment. Millie graduated from North Park High School in Walden, Colo., in 1947 and soon found herself married with a young family. Millie moved to the coal town of Hanna, Wyo., in 1960 with her husband, Mason Lane, and their five children. She was a part of the Hanna community until her death. Her children were her priority, and she attended all their sporting events, concerts, and plays. She chaperoned, was a 4-H leader and very active in the PTA where she held several offices including President and was a big part of their school life. She was a playground supervisor, first woman to sit on the Town Council, played pool and won many women's and mixed tournaments, loved to bowl and was on a league in Sinclair for several years, and had large, wonderful gardens and enjoyed her many flowers. She loved to hike in the mountains and could hike with the best of them and collected rocks wherever she went. She loved to fish and was good at it. She enjoyed sewing, reading, pets, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She owned a number of small businesses, tragically lost her oldest son, Terry, in a ranching accident, and added one more family member, a son, Mason. After her divorce from her husband Mason Lane in 1972, she finally settled comfortably as a single, independent woman content with her job as Hanna Postmaster, from which she retired in 1991. Her children hosted her 90th birthday party at the Hanna Rec Center with over 50 of her family and friends in attendance. At her party, Millie was able to rise and give a delightful speech of appreciation to all for their love and care. A part of the Hanna community for 58 years, Millie will be remembered for her smile, love of the mountains and nature, her many stories of growing up in North Park, her concern for others in the community, and love for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Millie is survived by one sister, Patricia Sanders (Ron), her five children; Frank Lane (Sandy), Donald Lane (Robin), Pam Paulson, Susan Pickett (Jim), and Mason Lane, nine grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Hanna Recreation Center in Hanna, Wyo., on September 22, 2018 at 11 a.m.
More at: Remembering Viola Mildred "Millie" Turner Lane
Lane, Terry O.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1947 - 1964"
Plot: 412
Born: 1947
Died: June 28, 1964
Age: 17 y's
Note: Terry O. Lane was born in 1947 to Mason and Millie Lane. He died June 28, 1964 in an accident on a ranch near Elk Mountain. He was 17 years old at the time of his death. He had just finished his Jr. year in Hanna Elk Mountain High School. He was buried in the Hanna cemetery.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1947 - 1964"
Plot: 412
Born: 1947
Died: June 28, 1964
Age: 17 y's
Note: Terry O. Lane was born in 1947 to Mason and Millie Lane. He died June 28, 1964 in an accident on a ranch near Elk Mountain. He was 17 years old at the time of his death. He had just finished his Jr. year in Hanna Elk Mountain High School. He was buried in the Hanna cemetery.
More at: Remembering: Terry Oliver Lane
(Image by Bob Leathers)
Larson, Carolina
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1868 - 1925"
Plot: 198
Born: 1868
Died: Mar. 6, 1925
Age: 57 y's
Note: The many friends of Mrs. John Larson, who was a resident of Hanna for a number of years, were shocked and grieved to learn of her death at Denver, Colorado, on Friday, March 6th. After appropriate ceremonies held at the Methodist Church she was laid to rest in the Hanna cemetery. (UPCCEM, April 1925)
More at: Remembering Carolina Larson
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1868 - 1925"
Plot: 198
Born: 1868
Died: Mar. 6, 1925
Age: 57 y's
Note: The many friends of Mrs. John Larson, who was a resident of Hanna for a number of years, were shocked and grieved to learn of her death at Denver, Colorado, on Friday, March 6th. After appropriate ceremonies held at the Methodist Church she was laid to rest in the Hanna cemetery. (UPCCEM, April 1925)
More at: Remembering Carolina Larson
(Image by Bob Leathers)
Larson, Esther M.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "June 2, 1894 - Oct. 25, 1908"
Plot: 198
Born: June 2, 1894
Died: Oct. 25, 1908
Age: 14 y's, 4 m's, 23 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "June 2, 1894 - Oct. 25, 1908"
Plot: 198
Born: June 2, 1894
Died: Oct. 25, 1908
Age: 14 y's, 4 m's, 23 d's
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Larson, Infant Son
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Sep. 13, 1906"
Plot: 198
Born: Sep. 13, 1906
Died: Sept. 13, 1906
Age: 0 years
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Sep. 13, 1906"
Plot: 198
Born: Sep. 13, 1906
Died: Sept. 13, 1906
Age: 0 years
(Image by Bob Leathers)
Larson, James (Inquest) (MIR); Aka: Larson, J. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1862
Died: Mar. 28, 1908
Age: 46 y's
Note: James Larson worked as a Shot Firer in the No. 2 mine. On Saturday, March 28, 1908 while the mine was idle, a fire crew consisting of 18 men entered the Number 1 mine to put out a fire burning in entry number 10. The mine exploded about three in the afternoon killing all the men in the fire crew. A rescue crew was organized and entered the mine to search for survivors. A second explosion occurred the same day about ten thirty in the evening. James and 41 other members of the rescue crew were killed in the second explosion. His body was found on Thursday July 16, 1908, on day 111 after the explosion, identified and removed from the mine. He was buried in an unmarked grave in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
Note: MUCH MONEY ON CORPSE OVER SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS CARRIED BY HANNA MINE VICTIM.
John Larson [James Larson] Did Not Have Faith in Banks and Had His Money with Him When He Died
Special to The Leader.
Hanna, Wyo., July 21. On the body of John Larson, which was recovered from wrecked mine No. 1 last Saturday, was found a purse containing $653.05. Larson had little faith in banks and was in the habit of carrying his savings on his person. He was one of the fifty members of the relief parties that met death in the second explosion of March 29th while endeavoring to rescue the victims of the first explosion. The thirteen bodies so far recovered from the mine by the searching party which is pushing past the second entry were buried as soon after they reached the surface as was possible, this being necessary because of their condition. There have been no further developments of importance resulting from the work of exploring the wrecked workings. (Cheyenne Daily Leader, July 21, 1908)
Note: James Larson was killed in the 1908 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company’s No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
More at: Hanna Miner Monument
More at: Unknown Miner Monument and Grave Headstones in the Hanna Cemetery
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1862
Died: Mar. 28, 1908
Age: 46 y's
Note: James Larson worked as a Shot Firer in the No. 2 mine. On Saturday, March 28, 1908 while the mine was idle, a fire crew consisting of 18 men entered the Number 1 mine to put out a fire burning in entry number 10. The mine exploded about three in the afternoon killing all the men in the fire crew. A rescue crew was organized and entered the mine to search for survivors. A second explosion occurred the same day about ten thirty in the evening. James and 41 other members of the rescue crew were killed in the second explosion. His body was found on Thursday July 16, 1908, on day 111 after the explosion, identified and removed from the mine. He was buried in an unmarked grave in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
Note: MUCH MONEY ON CORPSE OVER SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS CARRIED BY HANNA MINE VICTIM.
John Larson [James Larson] Did Not Have Faith in Banks and Had His Money with Him When He Died
Special to The Leader.
Hanna, Wyo., July 21. On the body of John Larson, which was recovered from wrecked mine No. 1 last Saturday, was found a purse containing $653.05. Larson had little faith in banks and was in the habit of carrying his savings on his person. He was one of the fifty members of the relief parties that met death in the second explosion of March 29th while endeavoring to rescue the victims of the first explosion. The thirteen bodies so far recovered from the mine by the searching party which is pushing past the second entry were buried as soon after they reached the surface as was possible, this being necessary because of their condition. There have been no further developments of importance resulting from the work of exploring the wrecked workings. (Cheyenne Daily Leader, July 21, 1908)
Note: James Larson was killed in the 1908 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company’s No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
More at: Hanna Miner Monument
More at: Unknown Miner Monument and Grave Headstones in the Hanna Cemetery
UNKNOWN MINER PLAQUES THAT TODAY MARK THE GRAVES OF THOSE BURIED IN UNMARKED GRAVES IN THE HANNA CEMETERY (Image by Bob Leathers)
Larson, John
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1860 - 1924"
Plot: 198
Born: 1860
Died: 1924
Age: 64 y's
Note: We regret very much to have to record the passing of another old-time resident of Hanna. This time the grim reaper called to the great beyond our old-time friend and fellow worker, John Larson, who departed this life on April 30th. Mr. Larson was a pioneer resident of Hanna, coming here in the early days of the camp, and his loss is keenly felt by all. Deceased leaves a widow and two sons and a host of friends to morn his death. Burial was in the Hanna cemetery, and his popularity was evidenced by the many friends that attended the ceremonies, and the many beautiful floral offerings. (UPCCEM, June 1924)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1860 - 1924"
Plot: 198
Born: 1860
Died: 1924
Age: 64 y's
Note: We regret very much to have to record the passing of another old-time resident of Hanna. This time the grim reaper called to the great beyond our old-time friend and fellow worker, John Larson, who departed this life on April 30th. Mr. Larson was a pioneer resident of Hanna, coming here in the early days of the camp, and his loss is keenly felt by all. Deceased leaves a widow and two sons and a host of friends to morn his death. Burial was in the Hanna cemetery, and his popularity was evidenced by the many friends that attended the ceremonies, and the many beautiful floral offerings. (UPCCEM, June 1924)
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Laskala, Henrik (Inquest); Aka: Leakela, Harry (MIR); Leskela, H. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1873
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 30 y's
Note: Henrik Laskala, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #286 married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found between rooms 13 and 14 at entry 16, identified and removed from the mine on July 30, 1903, day 31 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1873
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 30 y's
Note: Henrik Laskala, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #286 married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found between rooms 13 and 14 at entry 16, identified and removed from the mine on July 30, 1903, day 31 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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UNKNOWN MINER PLAQUES THAT TODAY MARK THE GRAVES OF THOSE BURIED IN UNMARKED GRAVES IN THE HANNA CEMETERY (Image by Bob Leathers)
Lassi, Gabriel Nestor (NA)
Cemetery: Unknown
Born: Unknown
Died: February 4, 1901, at Carbon.
Age: Unknown
Note: Gabriel Nestor Lassi was killed February 4, 1901, in Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 7 mine in Carbon from a fall of rock. It is not known where he was buried. (NA)
Note: Gabriel is not listed on the Hanna Miner Monument
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Cemetery: Unknown
Born: Unknown
Died: February 4, 1901, at Carbon.
Age: Unknown
Note: Gabriel Nestor Lassi was killed February 4, 1901, in Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 7 mine in Carbon from a fall of rock. It is not known where he was buried. (NA)
Note: Gabriel is not listed on the Hanna Miner Monument
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Killed in the Carbon No. 7 Mine - Burial Place Unknown
Lassila, John (Inquest); Aka: Lassali, John (MIR); Lassila, J. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1857
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 46 y's
Note: John Lassila was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at the back of entry 20, identified and removed from the mine on July 24, 1903, day 25 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1857
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 46 y's
Note: John Lassila was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at the back of entry 20, identified and removed from the mine on July 24, 1903, day 25 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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UNKNOWN MINER PLAQUES THAT TODAY MARK THE GRAVES OF THOSE BURIED IN UNMARKED GRAVES IN THE HANNA CEMETERY (Image by Bob Leathers)
Laurunen, Carl
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: no dates
Plot: 321
Age: Unknown
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: no dates
Plot: 321
Age: Unknown
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Laurunen, Harry
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: no dates
Plot: 321
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: no dates
Plot: 321
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Laurunen, Ike
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: no dates
Plot: 321
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: no dates
Plot: 321
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Leal, Gus (NA)
Cemetery: Unknown
Born: Unknown
Died: April 1882 in Carbon.
Age: Unknown
Note: Gus Leal was killed April 1882 in a Carbon mine. It is not known where he was buried. (NA)
Note: Gus Leal is not listed on the Miner Monument. (MM) (BL)
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Cemetery: Unknown
Born: Unknown
Died: April 1882 in Carbon.
Age: Unknown
Note: Gus Leal was killed April 1882 in a Carbon mine. It is not known where he was buried. (NA)
Note: Gus Leal is not listed on the Miner Monument. (MM) (BL)
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Killed in a Carbon Mine - Burial Place Unknown
Leathers, Dorothy
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Dec. 25, 1926 - Mar. 31, 1981"
Plot: 418
Born: Dec. 25, 1926
Died: Mar. 31, 1981
Age: 54 y's, 3 m's, 6 d's
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Dec. 25, 1926 - Mar. 31, 1981"
Plot: 418
Born: Dec. 25, 1926
Died: Mar. 31, 1981
Age: 54 y's, 3 m's, 6 d's
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Leathers, Leo
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Aug. 24, 1928 - June 21, 2006"
Plot: 418
Born: Aug. 24, 1928
Died: June 21, 2006
Age: 77 y's, 9 m's, 27 d's
Note: Wilford Leo Leathers, 77, Casper, Wyoming, died Thursday, June 22, 2006 at the Wyoming Medical Center, Casper. He was born Aug. 24, 1928 in Vinita, Oklahoma, the son of Albert and Lula Woolman Leathers. In 1931, he moved with his family to Amherst, Nebraska. He graduated from Amherst High School in 1946. In 1945, Leo started working on the Union Pacific Railroad. He moved to Wyoming in 1948. In January 1951, Leo enlisted in the US Army, and started his basic training at Ft. Riley, KS. He joined the 28th Division connected to the Pennsylvania National Guard. In November 1951, he shipped out to Goblin, Germany. When he returned in 1952, he moved his family to Laramie, Wyoming. In 1953 they moved to Hanna, Wyoming. Working for the Union Pacific for 45 years, Leo could operate any piece of machinery that was out there. He retired from the railroad in 1990. From his love of working with wood, he was known around Casper as Old Crooked Stick and The Maker of Doll Furniture. He loved kids and was always giving away the furniture. He was a member of the Hanna Lions Club and was recognized nationally by the Lions Club for his work with charities and children. He married Dorothy While on Sept. 8, 1951 in Rawlins, Wyoming. She preceded him in death in 1981. He was also preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Lillian and Marie Leathers. Survivors include two sons, Robert Leathers and wife, Suzanne, Casper, Ronald Leathers and wife, Tauna, Laramie; one daughter, Janet Harnden, Casper; four brothers, John Leathers and Bill Leathers, both of Amherst, NE, and Albert Leathers and Frank Leathers, both of Topeka; six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Newcomer Family Funeral Home, Casper, with Deacon Leigh Earle from St. Mark's Episcopal Church officiating. Inurnment services will be 3:00 pm at Hanna Cemetery, Hanna, Wyoming. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hanna Cemetery Fund, PO Box 99, Hanna, Wyoming 82327. To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewcomerFamily.com. Wilford Leo Leathers (Topeka, Kansas)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Aug. 24, 1928 - June 21, 2006"
Plot: 418
Born: Aug. 24, 1928
Died: June 21, 2006
Age: 77 y's, 9 m's, 27 d's
Note: Wilford Leo Leathers, 77, Casper, Wyoming, died Thursday, June 22, 2006 at the Wyoming Medical Center, Casper. He was born Aug. 24, 1928 in Vinita, Oklahoma, the son of Albert and Lula Woolman Leathers. In 1931, he moved with his family to Amherst, Nebraska. He graduated from Amherst High School in 1946. In 1945, Leo started working on the Union Pacific Railroad. He moved to Wyoming in 1948. In January 1951, Leo enlisted in the US Army, and started his basic training at Ft. Riley, KS. He joined the 28th Division connected to the Pennsylvania National Guard. In November 1951, he shipped out to Goblin, Germany. When he returned in 1952, he moved his family to Laramie, Wyoming. In 1953 they moved to Hanna, Wyoming. Working for the Union Pacific for 45 years, Leo could operate any piece of machinery that was out there. He retired from the railroad in 1990. From his love of working with wood, he was known around Casper as Old Crooked Stick and The Maker of Doll Furniture. He loved kids and was always giving away the furniture. He was a member of the Hanna Lions Club and was recognized nationally by the Lions Club for his work with charities and children. He married Dorothy While on Sept. 8, 1951 in Rawlins, Wyoming. She preceded him in death in 1981. He was also preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Lillian and Marie Leathers. Survivors include two sons, Robert Leathers and wife, Suzanne, Casper, Ronald Leathers and wife, Tauna, Laramie; one daughter, Janet Harnden, Casper; four brothers, John Leathers and Bill Leathers, both of Amherst, NE, and Albert Leathers and Frank Leathers, both of Topeka; six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Newcomer Family Funeral Home, Casper, with Deacon Leigh Earle from St. Mark's Episcopal Church officiating. Inurnment services will be 3:00 pm at Hanna Cemetery, Hanna, Wyoming. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hanna Cemetery Fund, PO Box 99, Hanna, Wyoming 82327. To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewcomerFamily.com. Wilford Leo Leathers (Topeka, Kansas)
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Lee, Bontadelle
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "July 1950; Baby Daughter Bontadelli"
Plot: 89
Born: Unknown
Died: July 1950
Age: 0 years
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "July 1950; Baby Daughter Bontadelli"
Plot: 89
Born: Unknown
Died: July 1950
Age: 0 years
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Lee, Dora E.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Feb. 9, 1906 - Jan. 13, 1932"
Plot: 89
Born: Feb. 9, 1906
Died: Jan. 13, 1932
Age: 25 y's, 11 m's, 4 d's
Note: The sudden death of Mrs. Richard Lee came as a shock to her relatives and many friends. She had undergone a major operation at the Hanna Hospital on Monday, January 11th, and died on Wednesday, January 13. Sympathy is extended the husband and small daughter, mother and father, sisters and brothers in their sad bereavement. Mrs. Lee, who was Miss Dora Rimmer before her marriage, was born in Hanna on January 9, 1907. (UPCCEM February 1932)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Feb. 9, 1906 - Jan. 13, 1932"
Plot: 89
Born: Feb. 9, 1906
Died: Jan. 13, 1932
Age: 25 y's, 11 m's, 4 d's
Note: The sudden death of Mrs. Richard Lee came as a shock to her relatives and many friends. She had undergone a major operation at the Hanna Hospital on Monday, January 11th, and died on Wednesday, January 13. Sympathy is extended the husband and small daughter, mother and father, sisters and brothers in their sad bereavement. Mrs. Lee, who was Miss Dora Rimmer before her marriage, was born in Hanna on January 9, 1907. (UPCCEM February 1932)
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Lee, Elizabeth
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1868 - 1911"
Plot: 87
Born: 1868
Died: 1911
Age: 43 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1868 - 1911"
Plot: 87
Born: 1868
Died: 1911
Age: 43 y's
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Lee, Elizabeth Holvison
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Feb. 29, 1869 - Mar. 25, 1911; Our Mother"
Plot: 88
Born: Feb. 29, 1869
Died: Mar. 25, 1911
Age: 42 y's, 27 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Feb. 29, 1869 - Mar. 25, 1911; Our Mother"
Plot: 88
Born: Feb. 29, 1869
Died: Mar. 25, 1911
Age: 42 y's, 27 d's
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Lee, Esther Holvison
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Dec. 5, 1907 - Sept. 29, 1917"
Plot: 274
Born: Dec. 5, 1907
Died: Sept. 29, 1917
Age: 9 y's, 9 m's, 24 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Dec. 5, 1907 - Sept. 29, 1917"
Plot: 274
Born: Dec. 5, 1907
Died: Sept. 29, 1917
Age: 9 y's, 9 m's, 24 d's
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Lee, Esther
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1907 - 1917"
Plot: 87
Born: 1907
Died: 1917
Age: 10 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1907 - 1917"
Plot: 87
Born: 1907
Died: 1917
Age: 10 y's
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Lee, Harry S.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Mar. 8, 1887 - July 12, 1921"
Plot: 188
Born: Mar. 8. 1887
Died: July 12, 1921
Age: 34 y's, 4 m's, 4 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Mar. 8, 1887 - July 12, 1921"
Plot: 188
Born: Mar. 8. 1887
Died: July 12, 1921
Age: 34 y's, 4 m's, 4 d's
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Lee, Joseph
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1863 - 1944"
Plot: 87
Born: Sept. 1, 1863
Died: Jan. 23, 1944
Age: 80 y's, 4 m's, 22 d's
Note: The Hanna community lost another of its Old Timers when Joseph Lee died at the home of his son, Richard Lee, on Sunday, January 23rd, after an illness of several months. Funeral services were conducted at the Episcopal Church, with the Rev. H. Heard officiating. Interment was made in the Hanna Cemetery. Mr. Lee was born in England on September 1st, 1863. He came to this country in 1900 and worked in Carbon for about two years. He then came to Hanna, where he lived until his death. Until his retirement in August 1931, he was employed by the Company as a car repairer. Mrs. Lee preceded him in death by thirty years. He is survived by one brother, Robert Lee, of Salt Lake City, who attended the funeral, three daughters, Mrs. Sarah McAllister, of Carlsbad, N.M., who was also at the funeral, Mrs. Hannah Dickinson and Mrs. Bella Reel, both of Hanna; three sons, John, Richard and Mark, all of Hanna; and eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One grandson, Lt. John Lee, is serving in the Armed Forces in Africa. (UPCCEM, March 1944)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1863 - 1944"
Plot: 87
Born: Sept. 1, 1863
Died: Jan. 23, 1944
Age: 80 y's, 4 m's, 22 d's
Note: The Hanna community lost another of its Old Timers when Joseph Lee died at the home of his son, Richard Lee, on Sunday, January 23rd, after an illness of several months. Funeral services were conducted at the Episcopal Church, with the Rev. H. Heard officiating. Interment was made in the Hanna Cemetery. Mr. Lee was born in England on September 1st, 1863. He came to this country in 1900 and worked in Carbon for about two years. He then came to Hanna, where he lived until his death. Until his retirement in August 1931, he was employed by the Company as a car repairer. Mrs. Lee preceded him in death by thirty years. He is survived by one brother, Robert Lee, of Salt Lake City, who attended the funeral, three daughters, Mrs. Sarah McAllister, of Carlsbad, N.M., who was also at the funeral, Mrs. Hannah Dickinson and Mrs. Bella Reel, both of Hanna; three sons, John, Richard and Mark, all of Hanna; and eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One grandson, Lt. John Lee, is serving in the Armed Forces in Africa. (UPCCEM, March 1944)
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Lee, Richard
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Jan. 23, 1901 - July 1, 1968"
Plot: 89
Born: Jan. 23, 1901
Died: July 1, 1968
Age: 67 y's, 5 m's, 8 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Jan. 23, 1901 - July 1, 1968"
Plot: 89
Born: Jan. 23, 1901
Died: July 1, 1968
Age: 67 y's, 5 m's, 8 d's
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Lefforge, Mary Ann
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Sept. 22, 1936 - Sept. 25, 1936; Dtr. of Ray & Loraine"
Plot: 375
Born: Sept. 22, 1936
Died: Sept. 25, 1936
Age: 3 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Sept. 22, 1936 - Sept. 25, 1936; Dtr. of Ray & Loraine"
Plot: 375
Born: Sept. 22, 1936
Died: Sept. 25, 1936
Age: 3 d's
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Lehti, Avery John
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "PFC US ARMY; WORLD WAR II; AUG 19, 1906 - SEP 5, 2006"
Plot: 368
Born: Aug. 19, 1906
Died: Sept. 5, 2006
Age: 100 y's, 16 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "PFC US ARMY; WORLD WAR II; AUG 19, 1906 - SEP 5, 2006"
Plot: 368
Born: Aug. 19, 1906
Died: Sept. 5, 2006
Age: 100 y's, 16 d's
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Lehti, John
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1883 - 1965"
Plot: 368
Born: 1883
Died: 1965
Age: 82 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1883 - 1965"
Plot: 368
Born: 1883
Died: 1965
Age: 82 y's
Lehti, Elizabeth
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1880 - 1972"
Plot: 368
Born: 1880
Died: 1972
Age: 92 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1880 - 1972"
Plot: 368
Born: 1880
Died: 1972
Age: 92 y's
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Lehti, IIml L.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1912 - 1919"
Plot: 30
Born: 1912
Died: 1919
Age: 7 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1912 - 1919"
Plot: 30
Born: 1912
Died: 1919
Age: 7 y's
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Lehti, Uno Albert (Monument) (MIR); Aka: Lehti, U. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Dec. 6, 1908 - Nov. 13, 1948"
Plot: 368
Born: Dec. 6, 1908
Died: Nov. 13, 1948
Age: 39 y's, 11 m's, 7 d's
Note: Albert was killed on Nov. 13, 1948 in Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 4A mine in Hanna. He was buried in Plot 368 in the Hanna cemetery.
Note: Uno Albert Lehti, on November 13, 1948 at 10:20 A.M., Uno Lehti, age 39, married, was instantly killed by a fall of coal. The accident occurred in the No. 4 North Entry off the North Slope, Hanna No. 4A Coal Mine, and property of the Union Pacific Coal Company. Thomas Lucas, Unit Foreman, Frank Urtado, Joy Helper and Uno Lehti, Joy operator made up the crew working this entry. They had just finished loading a car with the Joy when Lucas and Urtado went to the parting to get an empty car. It seems that Mr. Lehti had picked up a pinch bar to trim some loose coal off the rib when a large piece of coal fell from the rib striking him on the head, killing him instantly. (MIR)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Dec. 6, 1908 - Nov. 13, 1948"
Plot: 368
Born: Dec. 6, 1908
Died: Nov. 13, 1948
Age: 39 y's, 11 m's, 7 d's
Note: Albert was killed on Nov. 13, 1948 in Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 4A mine in Hanna. He was buried in Plot 368 in the Hanna cemetery.
Note: Uno Albert Lehti, on November 13, 1948 at 10:20 A.M., Uno Lehti, age 39, married, was instantly killed by a fall of coal. The accident occurred in the No. 4 North Entry off the North Slope, Hanna No. 4A Coal Mine, and property of the Union Pacific Coal Company. Thomas Lucas, Unit Foreman, Frank Urtado, Joy Helper and Uno Lehti, Joy operator made up the crew working this entry. They had just finished loading a car with the Joy when Lucas and Urtado went to the parting to get an empty car. It seems that Mr. Lehti had picked up a pinch bar to trim some loose coal off the rib when a large piece of coal fell from the rib striking him on the head, killing him instantly. (MIR)
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Lehto, Aurora M.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Aug. 4, 1881 - Dec. 27, 1924"
Plot: 140
Born: Aug. 18, 1881
Died: Dec. 27, 1924
Age: 43 y's, 4 m's, 9 d's
Note: Mrs. Frank Lehto, beloved wife of Frank Lehto, passed away on December 27th, [1924] and was buried in the Hanna Cemetery on December 31st. Mr. Lehto had been in poor health for several months. Funeral services were held at the Finn Hall, and the respect and esteem in which she was held was evidenced by the many beautiful floral gifts, and the large concourse of friends that attended her remains to their last resting place. Mrs. Lehto leaves to mourn her loss, a kind and loving husband and six children. (UPCCEM, February 1925)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Aug. 4, 1881 - Dec. 27, 1924"
Plot: 140
Born: Aug. 18, 1881
Died: Dec. 27, 1924
Age: 43 y's, 4 m's, 9 d's
Note: Mrs. Frank Lehto, beloved wife of Frank Lehto, passed away on December 27th, [1924] and was buried in the Hanna Cemetery on December 31st. Mr. Lehto had been in poor health for several months. Funeral services were held at the Finn Hall, and the respect and esteem in which she was held was evidenced by the many beautiful floral gifts, and the large concourse of friends that attended her remains to their last resting place. Mrs. Lehto leaves to mourn her loss, a kind and loving husband and six children. (UPCCEM, February 1925)
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Leivo, Anna (Lahti)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "6 10 1882 - 4 25 1918"
Plot: 13
Born: June 10, 1882
Died: Apr. 25, 1918
Age: 35 y's, 10 m's, 15 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "6 10 1882 - 4 25 1918"
Plot: 13
Born: June 10, 1882
Died: Apr. 25, 1918
Age: 35 y's, 10 m's, 15 d's
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Leivo, Eugene C.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1913 - 1984"
Plot: 13
Born: 1913
Died: 1984
Age: 71 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1913 - 1984"
Plot: 13
Born: 1913
Died: 1984
Age: 71 y's
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Leivo, Leander K.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1883 - 1976; Dad"
Plot: 13
Born: 1883
Died: 1976
Age: 93 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1883 - 1976; Dad"
Plot: 13
Born: 1883
Died: 1976
Age: 93 y's
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Lemoine, Alfreda E.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Dec. 15, 1918 - Jul. 3, 2001"
Plot: 46
Born: Dec. 15, 1918
Died: July 3, 2001
Age: 82 y's, 6 m's, 18 d's
Note: Alfreda Elizabeth (Pickup) Lemoine was born December 15, 1918 in Canada. In 1935 Alfreda lived in Hanna, Carbon, Wyoming. She married Henry W. Lemonie November 5, 1950 in Alameda, California. Alfreda died July 3, 2001 in San Leandro, Alameda, California and was buried in the Hanna, Carbon, Wyoming cemetery in plot 46. (Ancestry) (BL)
Note: Elizabeth Alfreda Lemoine passed away on July 7, 2001 in San Leandro at age 82 years. She was raised in Hanna Wy., and settled in San Leandro in 1954. She worked for Brockway Glass Co. in Oakland for many years and she enjoyed spending time with her family. Her husband Henry Lemoine, preceded her in death as did her daughter Jacquelyne Hayes and her grandson, John Fitzpatrick. She is survived by her brother John Pickup, her daughters, Billie Fitzpatrick, Judith Thibodeaux, and Michelle Michael and her husband Keith. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Dee Dunn, Daniel Fitzpatrick, Gerilyn Koehler, Kimberly Gerving, Joseph Thibodeaux, Clinton Lemoine and Erin and Adrienne Michael, as well as eight great-grandchildren. Pivate burial in Hanna Wyoming. (Alameda Times-Star, July 11, 2001). (Ancestry) (BL)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Dec. 15, 1918 - Jul. 3, 2001"
Plot: 46
Born: Dec. 15, 1918
Died: July 3, 2001
Age: 82 y's, 6 m's, 18 d's
Note: Alfreda Elizabeth (Pickup) Lemoine was born December 15, 1918 in Canada. In 1935 Alfreda lived in Hanna, Carbon, Wyoming. She married Henry W. Lemonie November 5, 1950 in Alameda, California. Alfreda died July 3, 2001 in San Leandro, Alameda, California and was buried in the Hanna, Carbon, Wyoming cemetery in plot 46. (Ancestry) (BL)
Note: Elizabeth Alfreda Lemoine passed away on July 7, 2001 in San Leandro at age 82 years. She was raised in Hanna Wy., and settled in San Leandro in 1954. She worked for Brockway Glass Co. in Oakland for many years and she enjoyed spending time with her family. Her husband Henry Lemoine, preceded her in death as did her daughter Jacquelyne Hayes and her grandson, John Fitzpatrick. She is survived by her brother John Pickup, her daughters, Billie Fitzpatrick, Judith Thibodeaux, and Michelle Michael and her husband Keith. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Dee Dunn, Daniel Fitzpatrick, Gerilyn Koehler, Kimberly Gerving, Joseph Thibodeaux, Clinton Lemoine and Erin and Adrienne Michael, as well as eight great-grandchildren. Pivate burial in Hanna Wyoming. (Alameda Times-Star, July 11, 2001). (Ancestry) (BL)
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Lemoine, Henry W.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1917 - 1977: US NAVY WORLD WAR II"
Plot: 46
Born: 1917
Died: 1977
Age: 60 y's
Note: Henry William Lemoine was born October 3, 1917 in Hanna, Carbon, Wyoming to Joseph and Goldie Lemoine. He registered for the draft October 16, 1940 then enlisted in the US Navy on January 7, 1942 He served during World War II in the US Navy and was discharged November 17, 1945. Prior to the war Henry worked in Hanna for the Union Pacific Coal Company as a Machine Helper. He married Alfreda Elizabeth Pickup November 5, 1950 in Alameda, California. Henry died June 14, 1977 in San Leandro, Alameda, California and was buried in the Hanna cemetery in plot 46. (Ancestry) (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1917 - 1977: US NAVY WORLD WAR II"
Plot: 46
Born: 1917
Died: 1977
Age: 60 y's
Note: Henry William Lemoine was born October 3, 1917 in Hanna, Carbon, Wyoming to Joseph and Goldie Lemoine. He registered for the draft October 16, 1940 then enlisted in the US Navy on January 7, 1942 He served during World War II in the US Navy and was discharged November 17, 1945. Prior to the war Henry worked in Hanna for the Union Pacific Coal Company as a Machine Helper. He married Alfreda Elizabeth Pickup November 5, 1950 in Alameda, California. Henry died June 14, 1977 in San Leandro, Alameda, California and was buried in the Hanna cemetery in plot 46. (Ancestry) (BL)
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Lemoine, Twins
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Feb. 26, 1916 - Feb. 27, 1916; Dtrs. Goldie & Joe"
Plot: 46
Born: Feb. 26, 1916
Died: Feb. 27, 1916
Age: 1 day
Note: The Lemoine twins were born February 26, 1916 in Hanna, Carbon, Wyoming to Joseph Henry and Goldie Lucille Lemoine. The twins died a day later on February 27, 1916 in Hanna. They were buried in the Hanna cemetery in plot 46. (Ancestry) (BL)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Feb. 26, 1916 - Feb. 27, 1916; Dtrs. Goldie & Joe"
Plot: 46
Born: Feb. 26, 1916
Died: Feb. 27, 1916
Age: 1 day
Note: The Lemoine twins were born February 26, 1916 in Hanna, Carbon, Wyoming to Joseph Henry and Goldie Lucille Lemoine. The twins died a day later on February 27, 1916 in Hanna. They were buried in the Hanna cemetery in plot 46. (Ancestry) (BL)
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Leonard, Bessie
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Mar. 17, 1910; 3 yrs. 19 d's.; Leslie & Hattie Leonard"
Plot: 224
Born: Feb. 27, 1907
Died: Mar, 17, 1910
Age: 3 y's, 19 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Mar. 17, 1910; 3 yrs. 19 d's.; Leslie & Hattie Leonard"
Plot: 224
Born: Feb. 27, 1907
Died: Mar, 17, 1910
Age: 3 y's, 19 d's
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Lewis, Anna E
Cemetery: Carbon
Headstone: "Died Jan. 3, 1894: Aged 32 y’s, 10 m’s, 10 d’s, Wife of Chas Lewis. Dearest loved one we must lay thee in the peaceful grave's embrace, But thy memory will be cherished, Till we see thy heavenly face. Tis hard to break the tender cord When love had bound the heart 'tis hard, so hard to speak the word, We must forever part."
Born: 1862
Died: 1894
Age: 32
Cemetery: Carbon
Headstone: "Died Jan. 3, 1894: Aged 32 y’s, 10 m’s, 10 d’s, Wife of Chas Lewis. Dearest loved one we must lay thee in the peaceful grave's embrace, But thy memory will be cherished, Till we see thy heavenly face. Tis hard to break the tender cord When love had bound the heart 'tis hard, so hard to speak the word, We must forever part."
Born: 1862
Died: 1894
Age: 32
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Lewis, James (MIR) (MM)
Cemetery: Unknown
Headstone: None Found
Born: 1853
Died: Dec. 24, 1898 in Hanna (MIR) (MM)
Age: 45 y's
Note: James Lewis, Colored, [African American], age 45, nativity United States, occupation miner, killed in No. 1 mine at Hanna. He was killed on December 24, 1898. He was married with a wife and two children. He had been in the employ of the Company two months at the time of his death. Lewis was loading a car with coal at the face of his room when a small piece of coal, weighting about ten pounds fell from the rib, close to the roof. The coal struck him on the head and fractured his skull, causing his death the same day. At an inquest held on the 26th day of December 1898, the coroner's jury rendered a verdict that his death was due to an unavoidable accident and that neither the company or its employees were to blame for Lewis's death. (1899 Mine Inspector Report)
Note: James Lewis was killed in the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. It is not known where he was buried. (BL)
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Cemetery: Unknown
Headstone: None Found
Born: 1853
Died: Dec. 24, 1898 in Hanna (MIR) (MM)
Age: 45 y's
Note: James Lewis, Colored, [African American], age 45, nativity United States, occupation miner, killed in No. 1 mine at Hanna. He was killed on December 24, 1898. He was married with a wife and two children. He had been in the employ of the Company two months at the time of his death. Lewis was loading a car with coal at the face of his room when a small piece of coal, weighting about ten pounds fell from the rib, close to the roof. The coal struck him on the head and fractured his skull, causing his death the same day. At an inquest held on the 26th day of December 1898, the coroner's jury rendered a verdict that his death was due to an unavoidable accident and that neither the company or its employees were to blame for Lewis's death. (1899 Mine Inspector Report)
Note: James Lewis was killed in the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. It is not known where he was buried. (BL)
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Killed in the No. 1 mine in Hanna - Burial Place Unknown
Lexas, George (MIR); Aka: Lexas, G. (MM)
Cemetery: Unknown
Headstone: None
Plot: Unknown
Born: 1880
Died: 1920
Age: 40 y's
Note: George Lexas was killed in the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 4 mine in Hanna. It is unknown where he was buried. (BL)
Note: George Lexas, Greek, age 40, no family reported, killed at No. 4 on May 17, 1920. He was employed as a Car Dropper, he was injured May 9, 1920 and died from the effects of same. On the date mentioned above, the deceased was working on the railroad track below the chute shoveling coal. Meanwhile men were working in the chute cutting a piece of sheet iron. The piece of iron that was cut off slipped down the chute, striking said George Lexas as it fell and caused injuries to his head from which he died eight days later. (MIR)
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Cemetery: Unknown
Headstone: None
Plot: Unknown
Born: 1880
Died: 1920
Age: 40 y's
Note: George Lexas was killed in the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 4 mine in Hanna. It is unknown where he was buried. (BL)
Note: George Lexas, Greek, age 40, no family reported, killed at No. 4 on May 17, 1920. He was employed as a Car Dropper, he was injured May 9, 1920 and died from the effects of same. On the date mentioned above, the deceased was working on the railroad track below the chute shoveling coal. Meanwhile men were working in the chute cutting a piece of sheet iron. The piece of iron that was cut off slipped down the chute, striking said George Lexas as it fell and caused injuries to his head from which he died eight days later. (MIR)
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Killed in the Hanna No. 4 Mine - Burial Place Unknown
Linden, Gustaf (Inquest); Aka: Linden, Gus (MIR); Linden, G. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1879
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 24 y's
Note: Gustaf, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #281, not married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 20 near room 32, identified and removed from the mine on July 27, 1903, day 28 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1879
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 24 y's
Note: Gustaf, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #281, not married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 20 near room 32, identified and removed from the mine on July 27, 1903, day 28 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Linden, Jennie
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Aug. 17, 1893; 4 months 17 days"
Plot: 178
Born: Apr. 30, 1893
Died: Aug. 17, 1893
Age: 4 m's, 17 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Aug. 17, 1893; 4 months 17 days"
Plot: 178
Born: Apr. 30, 1893
Died: Aug. 17, 1893
Age: 4 m's, 17 d's
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Lindi, Aini K.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Dec. 27, 1901 - Dec. 11, 1977; Mother"
Plot: 41
Born: Dec. 27, 1901
Died: Dec, 11, 1977
Age: 75 y's, 11 m's, 13 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Dec. 27, 1901 - Dec. 11, 1977; Mother"
Plot: 41
Born: Dec. 27, 1901
Died: Dec, 11, 1977
Age: 75 y's, 11 m's, 13 d's
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Lindi, Edwin
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Nov. 25, 1927 - July 2, 1990; PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II"
Plot: 41
Born: Nov. 25, 1927
Died: July 2, 1990
Age: 62 y's, 7 m's, 7 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Nov. 25, 1927 - July 2, 1990; PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II"
Plot: 41
Born: Nov. 25, 1927
Died: July 2, 1990
Age: 62 y's, 7 m's, 7 d's
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Lindi, Henry (Inquest); Aka: Lindi, Henry (MIR); Lindi, H. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1848 - 1903; Grandfather"
Plot: 260
Born: 1848
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 55 y's
Note: Henry, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #156, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 20 room 14, identified and removed from the mine on July 23, 1903, day 24 after the explosion. He was buried in Plot 260 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1848 - 1903; Grandfather"
Plot: 260
Born: 1848
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 55 y's
Note: Henry, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #156, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 20 room 14, identified and removed from the mine on July 23, 1903, day 24 after the explosion. He was buried in Plot 260 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Lindi, Henry J.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Aug. 7, 1891 - Jan. 21, 1954; Father"
Plot: 41
Born: Aug. 7, 1891
Died: Jan. 21, 1954
Age: 62 y's, 5 m's, 14 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Aug. 7, 1891 - Jan. 21, 1954; Father"
Plot: 41
Born: Aug. 7, 1891
Died: Jan. 21, 1954
Age: 62 y's, 5 m's, 14 d's
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Lindi, Johanna
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Apr. 13, 1857 - Apr. 23, 1945; Grandmother"
Plot: 41
Born: Apr. 13, 1857
Died: Apr. 23, 1945
Age: 87 y's, 8 m's, 10 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Apr. 13, 1857 - Apr. 23, 1945; Grandmother"
Plot: 41
Born: Apr. 13, 1857
Died: Apr. 23, 1945
Age: 87 y's, 8 m's, 10 d's
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Lindi, Matt
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1899 - 1916; Uncle"
Plot: 41
Born: 1899
Died: 1916
Age: 17 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1899 - 1916; Uncle"
Plot: 41
Born: 1899
Died: 1916
Age: 17 y's
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Lindi, Reino H.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Oct. 3, 1923 - Jun. 21, 2000; US ARMY WORLD WAR II"
Plot: 41
Born: Oct. 3, 1923
Died: Jan. 21, 2000
Age: 76 y's, 3 m's, 18 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Oct. 3, 1923 - Jun. 21, 2000; US ARMY WORLD WAR II"
Plot: 41
Born: Oct. 3, 1923
Died: Jan. 21, 2000
Age: 76 y's, 3 m's, 18 d's
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Lindi, Theodore Alex
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1925 - 1980; US ARMY WORLD WAR ll"
Plot: 41
Born: 1925
Died: 1980
Age: 55 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1925 - 1980; US ARMY WORLD WAR ll"
Plot: 41
Born: 1925
Died: 1980
Age: 55 y's
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Lindstrom, Knut Jakob
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Apr. 11, 1871 - Dec. 12, 1893; Sweden"
Plot: 243
Born: Apr. 11, 1871
Died: Dec. 12, 1893
Age: 22 y's, 8 m's, 1 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Apr. 11, 1871 - Dec. 12, 1893; Sweden"
Plot: 243
Born: Apr. 11, 1871
Died: Dec. 12, 1893
Age: 22 y's, 8 m's, 1 d's
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Logan, Margaret (Headstone); Aka: Boam, Margaret (Family)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Sept. 17, 1932 - March 8, 2005"
Plot: Block 2 Lot 40
Born: Sep. 17, 1932
Died: Mar. 8, 2005
Age: 72 y's, 5 m's, 21 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Sept. 17, 1932 - March 8, 2005"
Plot: Block 2 Lot 40
Born: Sep. 17, 1932
Died: Mar. 8, 2005
Age: 72 y's, 5 m's, 21 d's
Logan, William "Bill"
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Aug. 27, 1925 - Oct. 10, 2012"
Plot: Block 2 Lot 40
Born: Aug. 2, 1925
Died: Oct. 10, 2012
Age: 87 y's, 2 m's, 8 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Aug. 27, 1925 - Oct. 10, 2012"
Plot: Block 2 Lot 40
Born: Aug. 2, 1925
Died: Oct. 10, 2012
Age: 87 y's, 2 m's, 8 d's
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Longi, Andrew (Inquest) (MIR) (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1880
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 23 y's
Note: Andrew, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #134, not married was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 22, identified and removed from the mine on October 22, 1903, day 117 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1880
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 23 y's
Note: Andrew, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #134, not married was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 22, identified and removed from the mine on October 22, 1903, day 117 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Longi, August (Inquest) (MIR) (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1877
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 26 y's
Note: August, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #72, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 17 dip, identified and removed from the mine on August 8, 1903, day 40 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1877
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 26 y's
Note: August, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #72, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 17 dip, identified and removed from the mine on August 8, 1903, day 40 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Longi, Erik (Inquest); Aka: Longu, Eric (MIR); Longi, E. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1859
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 44 y's
Note: Erik, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #2, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 17 dip, identified and removed from the mine on August 8, 1903, day 40 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1859
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 44 y's
Note: Erik, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #2, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 17 dip, identified and removed from the mine on August 8, 1903, day 40 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Longi, Matti A. (Inquest) Aka: Longi, Mat A. (MIR); Longi, M. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1888
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 15 y's
Note: Matti, a Finnish miner, not married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 20 back, identified and removed from the mine on July 24, 1903, day 25 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1888
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 15 y's
Note: Matti, a Finnish miner, not married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 20 back, identified and removed from the mine on July 24, 1903, day 25 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Longi, Matti (Inquest); Aka: Longi, Mat (MIR); Longi, M. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: Unknown
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: Unknown
Note: Matti, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #130, not married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 22 at the crosscut at the face, identified and removed from the mine on October 23, 1903, day 118 after the explosion. After 118 days in the mine, he was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Born: Unknown
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: Unknown
Note: Matti, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #130, not married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 22 at the crosscut at the face, identified and removed from the mine on October 23, 1903, day 118 after the explosion. After 118 days in the mine, he was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Lockhart, Wea Aka: Mrs. Willie Lockhart
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: no dates; tall wooden post.
Plot: 290
Born: Unknown
Died: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Note: We regret to have to record the passing of Mr. Willie Lockhart, who died at Rock Springs on January 6th. The remains were shipped here and funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church on Saturday, January 9th, the Rev. C. L. Wright of the M. E. Church officiating. Interment took place in the Hanna Cemetery. Deceased was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Christian, and lived a number of years in Hanna before making her home at Rock Springs. (UPCCEM, February 1926)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: no dates; tall wooden post.
Plot: 290
Born: Unknown
Died: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Note: We regret to have to record the passing of Mr. Willie Lockhart, who died at Rock Springs on January 6th. The remains were shipped here and funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church on Saturday, January 9th, the Rev. C. L. Wright of the M. E. Church officiating. Interment took place in the Hanna Cemetery. Deceased was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Christian, and lived a number of years in Hanna before making her home at Rock Springs. (UPCCEM, February 1926)
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Love, David Stewart
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1932 - 2009"
Plot: 448
Born: 1932
Died: 2009
Age: 77 y's
Note: David S. Love, 76, a Hanna native, died in his home April 10, 2009, after a brief illness. Life celebration is at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Hanna Cemetery. Reception afterward at the Hanna Basin Museum, 502 Front Street. (Rawlins Daily Times, June 20, 2009)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1932 - 2009"
Plot: 448
Born: 1932
Died: 2009
Age: 77 y's
Note: David S. Love, 76, a Hanna native, died in his home April 10, 2009, after a brief illness. Life celebration is at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Hanna Cemetery. Reception afterward at the Hanna Basin Museum, 502 Front Street. (Rawlins Daily Times, June 20, 2009)
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Love, Virgina Lee Pratt
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1932 - 1974"
Plot: 448
Born: 1932
Died: 1974
Age: 42 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1932 - 1974"
Plot: 448
Born: 1932
Died: 1974
Age: 42 y's
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Love, Ed (Inquest); Aka: Love, Edward (Monument); Love, Ed (MIR); Love, E. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Sept. 21, 1867 - Jun. 30, 1903"
Plot: 302
Born: Sept. 21, 1867
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 35 y's, 9 m's, 9 d's
Note: Edward, an African American miner, metal mine identification number #43, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 22 room 29, identified and removed from the mine on October 23, 1903, day 118 after the explosion. He was buried in Plot 302 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Sept. 21, 1867 - Jun. 30, 1903"
Plot: 302
Born: Sept. 21, 1867
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 35 y's, 9 m's, 9 d's
Note: Edward, an African American miner, metal mine identification number #43, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 22 room 29, identified and removed from the mine on October 23, 1903, day 118 after the explosion. He was buried in Plot 302 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Love, Michael Vickers
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Sept. 26, 1938 - Mar. 1, 1976; LT COL US AIR FORCE"
Plot: 448
Born: Sept. 26, 1938
Died: Mar. 1, 1976
Age: 37 y's, 5 m's, 5 d's
Note: Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Michael Love was born September 26, 1938. He perished March 1, 1976, when his aircraft crashed on Rogers dry lakebed in California. He was a test pilot for a joint NASA-USAF flight test program at the NASA Flight Research Center and test pilot at Edwards Air Force Base in California. He was 37 years, 5 months, and 5 days old at the time of his death. He was the son of Lionel and Myra Love of Hanna, Wyoming. Michael was buried at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A memorial stone is in the Hanna, Wyoming Cemetery.
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Sept. 26, 1938 - Mar. 1, 1976; LT COL US AIR FORCE"
Plot: 448
Born: Sept. 26, 1938
Died: Mar. 1, 1976
Age: 37 y's, 5 m's, 5 d's
Note: Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Michael Love was born September 26, 1938. He perished March 1, 1976, when his aircraft crashed on Rogers dry lakebed in California. He was a test pilot for a joint NASA-USAF flight test program at the NASA Flight Research Center and test pilot at Edwards Air Force Base in California. He was 37 years, 5 months, and 5 days old at the time of his death. He was the son of Lionel and Myra Love of Hanna, Wyoming. Michael was buried at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A memorial stone is in the Hanna, Wyoming Cemetery.
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Love, Myra Irene
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1907 - 1980; Mother"
Plot: 448
Born: 1907
Died: 1980
Age: 73 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1907 - 1980; Mother"
Plot: 448
Born: 1907
Died: 1980
Age: 73 y's
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Love, Thomas Lionel
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1906 - 1970; Father"
Plot: 448
Born: 1906
Died: 1970
Age: 64 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1906 - 1970; Father"
Plot: 448
Born: 1906
Died: 1970
Age: 64 y's
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Lowe, Kathleen
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1933 - 1933"
Born: Nov. 25, 1933
Died: Nov. 25, 1933
Plot: 218
Age: 2 hrs.
Note: Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Lucas were called to Winton by the death of the infant child of their daughter, Mrs. Wm. Lowe. The baby was brought to Hanna for burial in the local cemetery. Services were read by Father Krass at the graveside. The baby was a twin and lived only a few hours after birth; the surviving twin is also a girl. They were born November 25. (UPCCEM, January 1934)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1933 - 1933"
Born: Nov. 25, 1933
Died: Nov. 25, 1933
Plot: 218
Age: 2 hrs.
Note: Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Lucas were called to Winton by the death of the infant child of their daughter, Mrs. Wm. Lowe. The baby was brought to Hanna for burial in the local cemetery. Services were read by Father Krass at the graveside. The baby was a twin and lived only a few hours after birth; the surviving twin is also a girl. They were born November 25. (UPCCEM, January 1934)
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Lowe, Rita Eileen
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1933 - 1934"
Plot: 218
Born: Nov. 25, 1933
Died: May , 1934
Age: 5 mo.
Note: Mrs. Joseph Lucas returned from Winton where she was called by the death of her granddaughter, Rita Eileen Lowe, five months old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Lowe. The baby had been ill with pneumonia. The body was interred at Hanna, the services held in the Catholic church on Wednesday, May 16, with Father Short of Rawlins officiating. Mrs. Lowe and daughter, Donna, and son, Joe, and Mrs. Albert Hornsby and Mrs. Robert Slaughter, of Winton, accompanied the body to Hanna. (UPCCEM, June 1934)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1933 - 1934"
Plot: 218
Born: Nov. 25, 1933
Died: May , 1934
Age: 5 mo.
Note: Mrs. Joseph Lucas returned from Winton where she was called by the death of her granddaughter, Rita Eileen Lowe, five months old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Lowe. The baby had been ill with pneumonia. The body was interred at Hanna, the services held in the Catholic church on Wednesday, May 16, with Father Short of Rawlins officiating. Mrs. Lowe and daughter, Donna, and son, Joe, and Mrs. Albert Hornsby and Mrs. Robert Slaughter, of Winton, accompanied the body to Hanna. (UPCCEM, June 1934)
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Lucas, Bernard R.
Cemetery: Hanna
Memorial Headstone: "July 2, 1921 - Aug. 1, 1943; T SGT AAF WORLD WAR II"
Plot: 218
Born: July 2, 1921
Died: Aug. 1, 1943
Age: 22 y's, 29 d's
Note: Further information was received by Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Lucas of the death of their son, Bernard, who had been killed in action in the Middle east, August 1, 1943. This information was sent by the Rumanian Government, through the American Red Cross. A letter has also been received from Lucas’ Commanding Officer, Brigadier General Ent, praising him for his bravery in a mission over the Rumanian oil fields, which resulted in his death. A later letter to his parents advised that the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross had been awarded posthumously to him for extraordinary achievement while serving in aerial combat against the enemy. Sergeant Lucas was born in Hanna, Wyoming, and graduated from Hanna High School with the class of 1939. He worked for The Union Pacific Coal Company for a year and then entered the University of Wyoming. In June 1942, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps, completed a course as radio operator-mechanic at the Air Force Technical School at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and subsequently graduated from an Army Gunnery School in Texas. In May 1943, he left for overseas duty, spending a short furlough with his family prior to leaving. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Lodge of Hanna. Surviving him are his parents; two brothers, Vincent Lucas of Hanna and Lieut. Clarence Lucas of Kentucky; and three sisters, Mrs. William Lowe of Winton and Mrs. William Hapgood and Miss Eileen Lucas of Hanna. To these and to his many friends, the announcement of his death comes as an irreparable loss. We deeply sympathize with members of his immediate family. (UPCCEM, December 1943)
Note: Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Lucas and daughter, Eileen, Mr. And Mrs. Vincent Lucas, Mr. And Mrs. William Hapgood and daughters, Patricia and Josephine, and Mrs. Wm. Lowe, of Winton, motored to Casper on March 11th where they attended the formal awarding of medals at the Casper Air Base. Mr. Lucas was presented with his son Bernard’s medals, the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross after the Adjutant at the Base read the citations. The reviewing of the WAC’s and troops, led by the band, concluded the ceremonies. (UPCCEM, April 1944)
Note: Bernard Lucas was one of those brave men that did not return from the mission. (93rd Bombardment Group Website)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Memorial Headstone: "July 2, 1921 - Aug. 1, 1943; T SGT AAF WORLD WAR II"
Plot: 218
Born: July 2, 1921
Died: Aug. 1, 1943
Age: 22 y's, 29 d's
Note: Further information was received by Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Lucas of the death of their son, Bernard, who had been killed in action in the Middle east, August 1, 1943. This information was sent by the Rumanian Government, through the American Red Cross. A letter has also been received from Lucas’ Commanding Officer, Brigadier General Ent, praising him for his bravery in a mission over the Rumanian oil fields, which resulted in his death. A later letter to his parents advised that the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross had been awarded posthumously to him for extraordinary achievement while serving in aerial combat against the enemy. Sergeant Lucas was born in Hanna, Wyoming, and graduated from Hanna High School with the class of 1939. He worked for The Union Pacific Coal Company for a year and then entered the University of Wyoming. In June 1942, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps, completed a course as radio operator-mechanic at the Air Force Technical School at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and subsequently graduated from an Army Gunnery School in Texas. In May 1943, he left for overseas duty, spending a short furlough with his family prior to leaving. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Lodge of Hanna. Surviving him are his parents; two brothers, Vincent Lucas of Hanna and Lieut. Clarence Lucas of Kentucky; and three sisters, Mrs. William Lowe of Winton and Mrs. William Hapgood and Miss Eileen Lucas of Hanna. To these and to his many friends, the announcement of his death comes as an irreparable loss. We deeply sympathize with members of his immediate family. (UPCCEM, December 1943)
Note: Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Lucas and daughter, Eileen, Mr. And Mrs. Vincent Lucas, Mr. And Mrs. William Hapgood and daughters, Patricia and Josephine, and Mrs. Wm. Lowe, of Winton, motored to Casper on March 11th where they attended the formal awarding of medals at the Casper Air Base. Mr. Lucas was presented with his son Bernard’s medals, the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross after the Adjutant at the Base read the citations. The reviewing of the WAC’s and troops, led by the band, concluded the ceremonies. (UPCCEM, April 1944)
Note: Bernard Lucas was one of those brave men that did not return from the mission. (93rd Bombardment Group Website)
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Lucas, Doris
Cemetery: Carbon
Headstone: “Baby Doris Lucas”; metal mortuary marker and new stone.
Born: Unknown
Died: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Cemetery: Carbon
Headstone: “Baby Doris Lucas”; metal mortuary marker and new stone.
Born: Unknown
Died: Unknown
Age: Unknown
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Lucas, George
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1905 - 1916"
Plot: 108
Born: 1905
Died: 1916
Age: 11 y's
Note: Little George Lucas passed to the Great Beyond on Tuesday after an illness of only a few days. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery in this city. We extend our sympathy to his family in their bereavement. (Carbon County Journal, May 12, 1916)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1905 - 1916"
Plot: 108
Born: 1905
Died: 1916
Age: 11 y's
Note: Little George Lucas passed to the Great Beyond on Tuesday after an illness of only a few days. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery in this city. We extend our sympathy to his family in their bereavement. (Carbon County Journal, May 12, 1916)
Lucas, Richard
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1877 - 1916"
Plot: 108
Born: 1877
Died: 1916
Age: 39 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1877 - 1916"
Plot: 108
Born: 1877
Died: 1916
Age: 39 y's
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Lucas, Joseph
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1875 - 1955; Father"
Plot: 218
Born: 1875
Died: 1955
Age: 80 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1875 - 1955; Father"
Plot: 218
Born: 1875
Died: 1955
Age: 80 y's
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Lucas, Joseph Jr.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1907 - 1920; Son"
Plot: 218
Born: 1907
Died: 1920
Age: 13 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1907 - 1920; Son"
Plot: 218
Born: 1907
Died: 1920
Age: 13 y's
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Lucas, Leonard
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1912 - 1933; Son"
Plot: 108
Born: July 5, 1912
Died: July 29, 1933
Age: 21 y's, 24 d's
Note: Leonard Lucas Drowned July 29 in Hansen Damn: Leonard Lucas, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Bateman and former Hanna High School athlete was found drowned in Hansen Dam seven miles south of Hanna, July 29. Many attempts were made by his companions to rescue him, but these resulted only in another near drowning. The body was finally recovered by Will Clegg in the late afternoon. Leonard Lucas was a former graduate of the Hanna High School, and during the four years of his high school life excelled in all sports, being a member of both the football and basketball teams. He was captain of the team that won the championship of Class B at the 14th annual tournament at Laramie and upon graduation was one of the few who received an "honor" sweater for his exceptional athletic ability. He was left to mourn, his mother, Mrs. M. Bateman, two sisters, Irene and Elsie Lucas, and two brothers, Thomas and Richard Lucas. Hanna High grieves the loss of one of its most popular and beloved students, and sends its sympathy to Mrs. Bateman and the Lucas family. (The Pioneer, September 1933)
Note: Leonard Lucas Drowned Near Hanna - On July 29, while swimming with three of his friends at Hansen’s Dam, located about eight miles south of Hanna, Leonard Lucas met his death by drowning, his body having been recovered the same day by William Clegg, Jr. Leonard was born at Hanna July 5, 1912, and in early years was baptized and confirmed in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. He attended the local schools and graduated from Hanna High School May 29th, 1931. He was a splendid athlete, being captain of the Hanna High School team, and was largely responsible for the team’s success during 1931 when it captured the championship in basketball for Class “B” during the state tournament in Laramie. Funeral services were in charge of Rev. Evjen of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, interment at Hanna Cemetery on August 2.
The sympathy of the entire Union Pacific family is extended to his mother, two sisters, Elsie and Irene, and two brothers, Thomas and Richard. (UPCCEM, September 1933)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1912 - 1933; Son"
Plot: 108
Born: July 5, 1912
Died: July 29, 1933
Age: 21 y's, 24 d's
Note: Leonard Lucas Drowned July 29 in Hansen Damn: Leonard Lucas, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Bateman and former Hanna High School athlete was found drowned in Hansen Dam seven miles south of Hanna, July 29. Many attempts were made by his companions to rescue him, but these resulted only in another near drowning. The body was finally recovered by Will Clegg in the late afternoon. Leonard Lucas was a former graduate of the Hanna High School, and during the four years of his high school life excelled in all sports, being a member of both the football and basketball teams. He was captain of the team that won the championship of Class B at the 14th annual tournament at Laramie and upon graduation was one of the few who received an "honor" sweater for his exceptional athletic ability. He was left to mourn, his mother, Mrs. M. Bateman, two sisters, Irene and Elsie Lucas, and two brothers, Thomas and Richard Lucas. Hanna High grieves the loss of one of its most popular and beloved students, and sends its sympathy to Mrs. Bateman and the Lucas family. (The Pioneer, September 1933)
Note: Leonard Lucas Drowned Near Hanna - On July 29, while swimming with three of his friends at Hansen’s Dam, located about eight miles south of Hanna, Leonard Lucas met his death by drowning, his body having been recovered the same day by William Clegg, Jr. Leonard was born at Hanna July 5, 1912, and in early years was baptized and confirmed in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. He attended the local schools and graduated from Hanna High School May 29th, 1931. He was a splendid athlete, being captain of the Hanna High School team, and was largely responsible for the team’s success during 1931 when it captured the championship in basketball for Class “B” during the state tournament in Laramie. Funeral services were in charge of Rev. Evjen of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, interment at Hanna Cemetery on August 2.
The sympathy of the entire Union Pacific family is extended to his mother, two sisters, Elsie and Irene, and two brothers, Thomas and Richard. (UPCCEM, September 1933)
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Lucas, Lillian A.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1915 - 1990; Daughter"
Plot: 77
Born: 1915
Died: 1990
Age: 75 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1915 - 1990; Daughter"
Plot: 77
Born: 1915
Died: 1990
Age: 75 y's
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Lucas, Margaret
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1874 - 1947; Mother"
Plot: 218
Born: 1874
Died: 1947
Age: 73 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1874 - 1947; Mother"
Plot: 218
Born: 1874
Died: 1947
Age: 73 y's
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Lucas, Richard
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1906 - 1980; PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR II"
Plot: 77
Born: 1906
Died: 1980
Age: 74 y's
Note: Pfc. Richard Lucas of Hanna entered the armed forces of the United States on April 24, 1941. After serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations, he was discharged at Fort Douglas, Utah on October 15, 1945. Richard is married and is now employed by the Coal Company on the tipple where he previously employed prior to entering the service of his country. (UPCCEM, September 1946)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1906 - 1980; PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR II"
Plot: 77
Born: 1906
Died: 1980
Age: 74 y's
Note: Pfc. Richard Lucas of Hanna entered the armed forces of the United States on April 24, 1941. After serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations, he was discharged at Fort Douglas, Utah on October 15, 1945. Richard is married and is now employed by the Coal Company on the tipple where he previously employed prior to entering the service of his country. (UPCCEM, September 1946)
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Lucas, William C.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Apr. 21, 1917 - Jul. 14, 1944; 2D LT 331 INF WORLD WAR II"
Plot: 218
Born: Apr. 21, 1917, in Hanna, Wyoming
Died: July 14, 1944, in France
Age: 27 y's, 2 m's, 23 d's
Note: Second Lieutenant William C. Lucas, age 27, from Hanna, Wyoming died of wounds received in combat on July 14, 1944, while serving with the 331 INFANTY, 83rd DIVISION U.S. ARMY in France. William was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lucas. He was born in Hanna April 20, 1918 and graduated from Hanna High School in 1935. He was employed by the Union Pacific Coal Company from 1935 to 1941. He enrolled in the University of Wyoming in 1941 and entered the army on April 6, 1943.
Note: William's brother, Sergeant Bernard R. Lucas was killed in action on August 1, 1943, while on a bombing mission over the Romanian oil fields. Mr. and Mrs. Lucas lost both William and Bernard in World War II.
Note: William C. Lucas is buried in the Hanna Wyoming Cemetery, in plot 218.
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Apr. 21, 1917 - Jul. 14, 1944; 2D LT 331 INF WORLD WAR II"
Plot: 218
Born: Apr. 21, 1917, in Hanna, Wyoming
Died: July 14, 1944, in France
Age: 27 y's, 2 m's, 23 d's
Note: Second Lieutenant William C. Lucas, age 27, from Hanna, Wyoming died of wounds received in combat on July 14, 1944, while serving with the 331 INFANTY, 83rd DIVISION U.S. ARMY in France. William was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lucas. He was born in Hanna April 20, 1918 and graduated from Hanna High School in 1935. He was employed by the Union Pacific Coal Company from 1935 to 1941. He enrolled in the University of Wyoming in 1941 and entered the army on April 6, 1943.
Note: William's brother, Sergeant Bernard R. Lucas was killed in action on August 1, 1943, while on a bombing mission over the Romanian oil fields. Mr. and Mrs. Lucas lost both William and Bernard in World War II.
Note: William C. Lucas is buried in the Hanna Wyoming Cemetery, in plot 218.
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Lufkin, Elmer
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Aug. 6, 1902 - Mar. 9, 1920"
Plot: 106
Born: Aug. 8, 1902
Died: Mar. 9, 1920
Age: 17 y's, 7 m's, 1 day
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Aug. 6, 1902 - Mar. 9, 1920"
Plot: 106
Born: Aug. 8, 1902
Died: Mar. 9, 1920
Age: 17 y's, 7 m's, 1 day
Lufkin, Katherine L.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Dec. 11, 1870 - Jan 22, 1920"
Plot: 106
Born: Dec. 11, 1870
Died: Jan. 22, 1920
Age: 49 y's, 1 mo., 11 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Dec. 11, 1870 - Jan 22, 1920"
Plot: 106
Born: Dec. 11, 1870
Died: Jan. 22, 1920
Age: 49 y's, 1 mo., 11 d's
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Lundberg, John (Inquest) (MIR); Lundberg, J. (MM); Lundburg, John
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: Wooden slab. No dates.
Plot: 258
Born: 1878
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 25 y's
Note: John, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #30, not married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 20 back, identified and removed from the mine on July 24, 1903, day 25 after the explosion. He was buried in Plot 258 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: Wooden slab. No dates.
Plot: 258
Born: 1878
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 25 y's
Note: John, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #30, not married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 20 back, identified and removed from the mine on July 24, 1903, day 25 after the explosion. He was buried in Plot 258 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Lundberg, Matti Sr. (Inquest); Aka: Lundbert; Mat Sr. (MIR); Lundberg, M. Sr. (MM); Lundburg, Matti Sr.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: Wooden slab. "Father; Matt Lundburg" No dates.
Plot: 258
Born: 1848
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 55 y's
Note: Matti, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #174, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at the back of entry 20 back, identified and removed from the mine on July 24, 1903, day 25 after the explosion. He was buried in Plot 258 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: Wooden slab. "Father; Matt Lundburg" No dates.
Plot: 258
Born: 1848
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 55 y's
Note: Matti, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #174, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at the back of entry 20 back, identified and removed from the mine on July 24, 1903, day 25 after the explosion. He was buried in Plot 258 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Lundberg, Matti A. (Inquest); Aka: Lundberg, Mat Jr. (MIR); Lundberg, M. Jr. (MM); Lundburg, Matti Jr.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Son" No dates.
Plot: 258
Born: 1889
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 14 y's
Note: Matti Lundberg, a Finnish miner, not married, metal mine identification number #221, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at the back of entry 20 back, identified and removed from the mine on July 24, 1903, day 25 after the explosion. He was buried in Plot 258 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Son" No dates.
Plot: 258
Born: 1889
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 14 y's
Note: Matti Lundberg, a Finnish miner, not married, metal mine identification number #221, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at the back of entry 20 back, identified and removed from the mine on July 24, 1903, day 25 after the explosion. He was buried in Plot 258 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Luoma, Arvo A.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Sept. 22, 1916 - Apr. 21, 1945; PFC 32 INF WORLD WAR"
Plot: 365
Born: Sept. 22, 1916
Died: Apr. 21, 1945
Age: 28 y's, 6 m's, 29 d's
Note: Arvo A. Luoma Serial number 37143722. PRIVATE FIRST CLASS 32nd INFANTRY U.S. ARMY, from Hanna, Carbon, Wyoming was killed in action on April 21, 1945, while fighting at Luzon in the Philippines. He was buried in the Hanna Wyoming Cemetery in Plot 365. Age 29.
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Sept. 22, 1916 - Apr. 21, 1945; PFC 32 INF WORLD WAR"
Plot: 365
Born: Sept. 22, 1916
Died: Apr. 21, 1945
Age: 28 y's, 6 m's, 29 d's
Note: Arvo A. Luoma Serial number 37143722. PRIVATE FIRST CLASS 32nd INFANTRY U.S. ARMY, from Hanna, Carbon, Wyoming was killed in action on April 21, 1945, while fighting at Luzon in the Philippines. He was buried in the Hanna Wyoming Cemetery in Plot 365. Age 29.
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Luoma, Dan (Inquest) (MIR); Aka: Luoma, D. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1865
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 38 y's
Note: Dan Luoma, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #77, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 16 room 29, identified and removed from the mine on July 30, 1903, day 31 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1865
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 38 y's
Note: Dan Luoma, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #77, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 16 room 29, identified and removed from the mine on July 30, 1903, day 31 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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UNKNOWN MINER PLAQUES THAT TODAY MARK THE GRAVES OF THOSE BURIED IN UNMARKED GRAVES IN THE HANNA CEMETERY (Image by Bob Leathers)
Luoma, Hilda Boggs
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1902 - 1955; Niece"
Plot: 144
Born: 1902
Died: 1955
Age: 53 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1902 - 1955; Niece"
Plot: 144
Born: 1902
Died: 1955
Age: 53 y's
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Luoma, Jack
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1865 - 1919; Uncle"
Plot: 144
Born: 1865
Died: 1919
Age: 54 y's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1865 - 1919; Uncle"
Plot: 144
Born: 1865
Died: 1919
Age: 54 y's
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Luoma, John K.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Sep. 11, 1872 - Jan. 22, 1947"
Plot: 144
Born: Sept. 11, 1872
Died: Jan. 22, 1947
Age: 74 y's, 4 m's, 11 d's
Note: Mr. Louma has been in Hanna since the opening of the mines, beginning work there thirty-two years ago, March 1899, as a box car loader. Mr. Frank L. McCarty was foreman at that time. Mr. Louma was born in Kankaanpaan, Kyla, Sievin Pitajd Quinn Laani, Finland, April 3, 1874. In March 1899, he came to America, coming directly to Hanna. Since that time Mr. Louma has lived continuously in Hanna. He has one brother living in Salt Lake and a sister living in New York state. Mr. Louma’s service has been long and faithful. (John Luoma (UPCCEM, Dec. 1931)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Sep. 11, 1872 - Jan. 22, 1947"
Plot: 144
Born: Sept. 11, 1872
Died: Jan. 22, 1947
Age: 74 y's, 4 m's, 11 d's
Note: Mr. Louma has been in Hanna since the opening of the mines, beginning work there thirty-two years ago, March 1899, as a box car loader. Mr. Frank L. McCarty was foreman at that time. Mr. Louma was born in Kankaanpaan, Kyla, Sievin Pitajd Quinn Laani, Finland, April 3, 1874. In March 1899, he came to America, coming directly to Hanna. Since that time Mr. Louma has lived continuously in Hanna. He has one brother living in Salt Lake and a sister living in New York state. Mr. Louma’s service has been long and faithful. (John Luoma (UPCCEM, Dec. 1931)
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Luoma, Lempi Baby
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: no dates
Plot: 316
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: no dates
Plot: 316
Luoma, M. M. (Inquest); Aka: Hukanluoman, Matti (Headstone); Louna, M. M. (MIR); Luoma, M. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Jun. 30, 1903; Aged 27 yrs. Mulda M"
Plot: 145
Born: 1876
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 27 y's
Note: Matti, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check #149, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 17 dip, identified and removed from the mine on August 8, 1903, day 40 after the explosion. He was buried in Plot 145 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Jun. 30, 1903; Aged 27 yrs. Mulda M"
Plot: 145
Born: 1876
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 27 y's
Note: Matti, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check #149, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 17 dip, identified and removed from the mine on August 8, 1903, day 40 after the explosion. He was buried in Plot 145 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Luoma, Matt A. W.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Born Aug. 9, 1896 - Died Nov. 8, 1896"
Plot: 193
Born: Aug. 9 1896
Died: Nov. 8, 1896
Age: 2 m's, 29 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Born Aug. 9, 1896 - Died Nov. 8, 1896"
Plot: 193
Born: Aug. 9 1896
Died: Nov. 8, 1896
Age: 2 m's, 29 d's
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Luomala, Andrew (Inquest); Aka: Luoma, Andrew (MIR); Luoma, A (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1862
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 41 y's
Note: Andrew, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #18, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 18 room 19, identified and removed from the mine on September 30, 1903, day 95 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1862
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 41 y's
Note: Andrew, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #18, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 18 room 19, identified and removed from the mine on September 30, 1903, day 95 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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UNKNOWN MINER PLAQUES THAT TODAY MARK THE GRAVES OF THOSE BURIED IN UNMARKED GRAVES IN THE HANNA CEMETERY (Image by Bob Leathers)
Luomala, Erid (Inquest); Aka: Luoma, Eric (MIR); Luoma, E. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1853
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 50 y's
Note: Erik, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #136, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 18 room 19, identified and removed from the mine on October 2, 1903, day 97 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1853
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 50 y's
Note: Erik, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #136, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found at entry 18 room 19, identified and removed from the mine on October 2, 1903, day 97 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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UNKNOWN MINER PLAQUES THAT TODAY MARK THE GRAVES OF THOSE BURIED IN UNMARKED GRAVES IN THE HANNA CEMETERY (Image by Bob Leathers)
Luoto, Ida J.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Apr. 28, 1882 - Jun. 4, 1971"
Plot: 61
Born: Apr. 28, 1882
Died: June 4, 1971
Age: 89 y's, 1 mo., 6 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Apr. 28, 1882 - Jun. 4, 1971"
Plot: 61
Born: Apr. 28, 1882
Died: June 4, 1971
Age: 89 y's, 1 mo., 6 d's
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Luoto, Leonard (Headstone) (MIR); Aka: Luoto, L. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Sept. 10, 1889 - Oct. 7, 1933; Father"
Plot: 61
Born: Sept. 10, 1889
Died: Oct. 7, 1933
Age: 44 y's, 27 d's
Note: Leonard Luoto was killed in the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 4 mine in Hanna. He was buried in Plot 61 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
Note: October 5, 1933 - Leonard Luoto. Findings of investigation of the accident which occurred in Mine No. 4, Hanna, property of the Union Pacific Coal Company, wherein Leonard Luoto was injured at 11:45 P. M. and died at the Hanna Hospital about two hours later. The accident occurred in Room 10, "E" Dip, 5 Entry, and it was found that Leonard had been engaged in drilling and was working with Andrew Hyvnen, Mike Sevenikr and Edward Atryde. They were shooting top coal and had taken approximately 40 ft. of the upper bench, the place being 26 ft.in height and 30 ft. in width at the point of the accident. They were engaged in drilling holes in the top coal when suddenly a bump occurred and discharged some of the coal, which struck Leonard and caused the injuries from which he died. At the coroner's inquest it was found that these men had taken work in a workmanlike manner when the bump occurred, causing the accident. (MIR)
Note: Leonard Luoto, a Driller in No. 4 Mine, Hanna, was injured October 6th by a fall of top coal in No. 10 Room, E dip, dying in the local hospital a few hours following the accident. Mr. Luoto was a native of Finland and leaves to mourn his untimely end a wife and two children. He had been in the employ of the Company for a period of 19 years. The funeral was held at Hanna on Tuesday, October 10, several relatives from Rock Springs being in attendance. (UPCCEM, November 1933)
Note: Luoto, Leonard, Driller, Hanna No. 4 Mine. FATAL - Crushed chest. Leonard, along with three other drillers, was drilling top coal in the lower workings of Hanna No. 4 Mine. They had drilled and fired one round of holes, trimmed the top, set up the drilling grips and were drilling another round, two men working on the outer lip, while Leonard and his “buddy’ were working on the inner lip. A bump occurred jarring a larger piece of coal off the outer lip which struck Leonard injuring him so severely that he expired a few hours later at the local hospital. With an improved method of shooting the top coal in these rooms, the hazards connected with drilling operations should be lessened to some extent. (UPCCEM, December 1933)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Sept. 10, 1889 - Oct. 7, 1933; Father"
Plot: 61
Born: Sept. 10, 1889
Died: Oct. 7, 1933
Age: 44 y's, 27 d's
Note: Leonard Luoto was killed in the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 4 mine in Hanna. He was buried in Plot 61 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
Note: October 5, 1933 - Leonard Luoto. Findings of investigation of the accident which occurred in Mine No. 4, Hanna, property of the Union Pacific Coal Company, wherein Leonard Luoto was injured at 11:45 P. M. and died at the Hanna Hospital about two hours later. The accident occurred in Room 10, "E" Dip, 5 Entry, and it was found that Leonard had been engaged in drilling and was working with Andrew Hyvnen, Mike Sevenikr and Edward Atryde. They were shooting top coal and had taken approximately 40 ft. of the upper bench, the place being 26 ft.in height and 30 ft. in width at the point of the accident. They were engaged in drilling holes in the top coal when suddenly a bump occurred and discharged some of the coal, which struck Leonard and caused the injuries from which he died. At the coroner's inquest it was found that these men had taken work in a workmanlike manner when the bump occurred, causing the accident. (MIR)
Note: Leonard Luoto, a Driller in No. 4 Mine, Hanna, was injured October 6th by a fall of top coal in No. 10 Room, E dip, dying in the local hospital a few hours following the accident. Mr. Luoto was a native of Finland and leaves to mourn his untimely end a wife and two children. He had been in the employ of the Company for a period of 19 years. The funeral was held at Hanna on Tuesday, October 10, several relatives from Rock Springs being in attendance. (UPCCEM, November 1933)
Note: Luoto, Leonard, Driller, Hanna No. 4 Mine. FATAL - Crushed chest. Leonard, along with three other drillers, was drilling top coal in the lower workings of Hanna No. 4 Mine. They had drilled and fired one round of holes, trimmed the top, set up the drilling grips and were drilling another round, two men working on the outer lip, while Leonard and his “buddy’ were working on the inner lip. A bump occurred jarring a larger piece of coal off the outer lip which struck Leonard injuring him so severely that he expired a few hours later at the local hospital. With an improved method of shooting the top coal in these rooms, the hazards connected with drilling operations should be lessened to some extent. (UPCCEM, December 1933)
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Lynn, Britta Lisa
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Nov. 16, 1853 - Dec. 15, 1908"
Plot: 268
Born: Nov. 16, 1853
Died: Dec. 15, 1908
Age: 55 y's, 29 d's
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Nov. 16, 1853 - Dec. 15, 1908"
Plot: 268
Born: Nov. 16, 1853
Died: Dec. 15, 1908
Age: 55 y's, 29 d's
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Lynn, Jonas A. (Inquest) (MIR); Aka: Lynn, J. (MM); Lindman, Jonas
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1883
Died: Mar. 28, 1908
Age: 25 y's
Note: Jonas Lynn worked as a Miner in the No. 1 mine. On Saturday, March 28th, while the mine was idle, a fire crew consisting of 18 men entered the Number 1 mine to put out a fire burning in entry number 10. The mine exploded about three in the afternoon killing all the men in the fire crew. A rescue crew was organized and entered the mine to search for survivors. A second explosion occurred the same day about ten thirty in the evening. Jonas and 41 other members of the rescue crew were killed in the second explosion. His body was found on Sunday August 16, 1908, on day 142 after the explosion, identified and removed from the mine. He was buried in an unmarked grave in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
Note: Jonas was killed in the March 28, 1908 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1883
Died: Mar. 28, 1908
Age: 25 y's
Note: Jonas Lynn worked as a Miner in the No. 1 mine. On Saturday, March 28th, while the mine was idle, a fire crew consisting of 18 men entered the Number 1 mine to put out a fire burning in entry number 10. The mine exploded about three in the afternoon killing all the men in the fire crew. A rescue crew was organized and entered the mine to search for survivors. A second explosion occurred the same day about ten thirty in the evening. Jonas and 41 other members of the rescue crew were killed in the second explosion. His body was found on Sunday August 16, 1908, on day 142 after the explosion, identified and removed from the mine. He was buried in an unmarked grave in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
Note: Jonas was killed in the March 28, 1908 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)
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UNKNOWN MINER PLAQUES THAT TODAY MARK THE GRAVES OF THOSE BURIED IN UNMARKED GRAVES IN THE HANNA CEMETERY (Image by Bob Leathers)
Lyon, Annie
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Mar. 15, 1908 - Jan. 9, 1909"
Plot: 176
Born: Mar. 15, 1908
Died: Jan. 9, 1909
Age: 9 m's, 24 d's
Note: Daughter of Henry Altry and Annie (Angwin) Lyon
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Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Mar. 15, 1908 - Jan. 9, 1909"
Plot: 176
Born: Mar. 15, 1908
Died: Jan. 9, 1909
Age: 9 m's, 24 d's
Note: Daughter of Henry Altry and Annie (Angwin) Lyon
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Lyon, Harry (Inquest) (MIR); Aka: Lyon, H. (MM); Lyon, Henry (JB)
Plot: At the bottom of the No. 1 mine.
Born: 1879
Died: Mar. 28, 1908
Age: 29 y's
Hanna Monument: At the top of Hanna No. 1 Hill stands a Memorial Monument dedicated to the men who lost their lives in the explosions of the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 Mine in Hanna. The Monument also marks the area where 28 of the men - like Harry Lyon - were killed, but not recovered and their bodies remain at the bottom of the mine.
Note: Harry was killed in the March 28, 1908 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. His body was not removed from the mine. (BL)
Note: Harry Lyon was a Gas Watchman in the No. 1 mine. On Saturday, March 28, 1908 while the mine was idle, a fire crew consisting of 18 men including Harry entered the Number 1 mine to put out a fire burning in entry number 10. The mine exploded about three in the afternoon killing all the men in the fire crew. A rescue crew was organized and entered the mine to search for survivors. A second explosion occurred the same day about ten thirty in the evening killing an additional 41 men. Harry's body was not removed from the mine. (BL)
Note: Henry Lyon was born in 1879 in Chorley, England. His parents were John Lyon and Ann Lyon [nee Bennett]. They married in 1873 and had 8 children. James Alty, born 1875. Died 1876. Hannah Alty, born 1876. James Alty. Born 1878. John James, born 1879, died 1879. Henry, born 1879. Edward, born 1881. John, born 1882. Daniel Herald, born 1885.
On the 13th of November 1901 Henry arrived in New York in company with Robert Lee, 24 years and John Lee, 22 years both miners on their way to Hanna. Henry was sponsored by his uncle John Jackson and the Lee brothers by their brother Joseph Lee in plot 87 in the Hanna cemetery. Henry married in 1904 to Annie Angwin and had two children, Harry, born 1905 and Annie, born 1908, died 1909, plot 176 in the Hanna cemetery. Henry's wife Annie remarried in 1909 to Wesley Kenison, 21 years and went on to have 4 children, Francis, Ruby, Walter and Bernice who died in 1922 aged two. Annie died in 1923 after suffering head injuries after throwing herself out of an automobile being driven by her husband, Wesley. Apparently, he was driving too fast, and she threatened to jump out if he did not slow down, he didn’t, and she jumped. Annie is buried in plot 176 in the Hanna cemetery with her daughters, Annie and Bernice. (John Baldwin, England)
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Plot: At the bottom of the No. 1 mine.
Born: 1879
Died: Mar. 28, 1908
Age: 29 y's
Hanna Monument: At the top of Hanna No. 1 Hill stands a Memorial Monument dedicated to the men who lost their lives in the explosions of the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 Mine in Hanna. The Monument also marks the area where 28 of the men - like Harry Lyon - were killed, but not recovered and their bodies remain at the bottom of the mine.
Note: Harry was killed in the March 28, 1908 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. His body was not removed from the mine. (BL)
Note: Harry Lyon was a Gas Watchman in the No. 1 mine. On Saturday, March 28, 1908 while the mine was idle, a fire crew consisting of 18 men including Harry entered the Number 1 mine to put out a fire burning in entry number 10. The mine exploded about three in the afternoon killing all the men in the fire crew. A rescue crew was organized and entered the mine to search for survivors. A second explosion occurred the same day about ten thirty in the evening killing an additional 41 men. Harry's body was not removed from the mine. (BL)
Note: Henry Lyon was born in 1879 in Chorley, England. His parents were John Lyon and Ann Lyon [nee Bennett]. They married in 1873 and had 8 children. James Alty, born 1875. Died 1876. Hannah Alty, born 1876. James Alty. Born 1878. John James, born 1879, died 1879. Henry, born 1879. Edward, born 1881. John, born 1882. Daniel Herald, born 1885.
On the 13th of November 1901 Henry arrived in New York in company with Robert Lee, 24 years and John Lee, 22 years both miners on their way to Hanna. Henry was sponsored by his uncle John Jackson and the Lee brothers by their brother Joseph Lee in plot 87 in the Hanna cemetery. Henry married in 1904 to Annie Angwin and had two children, Harry, born 1905 and Annie, born 1908, died 1909, plot 176 in the Hanna cemetery. Henry's wife Annie remarried in 1909 to Wesley Kenison, 21 years and went on to have 4 children, Francis, Ruby, Walter and Bernice who died in 1922 aged two. Annie died in 1923 after suffering head injuries after throwing herself out of an automobile being driven by her husband, Wesley. Apparently, he was driving too fast, and she threatened to jump out if he did not slow down, he didn’t, and she jumped. Annie is buried in plot 176 in the Hanna cemetery with her daughters, Annie and Bernice. (John Baldwin, England)
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Hanna Mine Explosion Monuments on Hanna No. 1 Hill. (Image by Bob Leathers. Sept. 2023)
Memorial Monument to Mine Explosion Victims (Image by Bob Leathers)
Harry Alty Lyon Remembrance Stone
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Lythgoe, George H.
Cemetery, Carbon
Headstone: “In loving memory Son of Joseph & Jenney Lythgoe, Died Jan. 18, 1889, Aged 8 y's, 6 m's, 19 d's, And peaceful on the mother's breast, my darling boy has sunk to rest”
Born: June 29, 1880
Died: Jan. 18, 1889
Age: 8 y's, 6 m's, 19 d's
Cemetery, Carbon
Headstone: “In loving memory Son of Joseph & Jenney Lythgoe, Died Jan. 18, 1889, Aged 8 y's, 6 m's, 19 d's, And peaceful on the mother's breast, my darling boy has sunk to rest”
Born: June 29, 1880
Died: Jan. 18, 1889
Age: 8 y's, 6 m's, 19 d's
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