W Hanna Basin Death and Burial Records

Old Carbon and Hanna Death and Burial Records - Alphabetical

Page by Bob Leathers with contributions from Joyce McCartney, Gary Beaver and Bill Becker

Index

A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z.

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

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.

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Wahtola, Nikolai (Inquest); Aka: Wahtola, Nels (Inquest aka); Waktala, Nels (MIR); Waktalla, N. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1863
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 40 y's

Note: Nikolai, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #190, widower, 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)

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)

Waits, Anthony
Cemetery: Hanna
Plot: 334
Born: Sept. 4, 1937
Died: Sept. 4, 1937
Age: 1 day

Note: The son of Claud and Suzanne Waits. (Headstone)

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Waits, Claude D. Sr.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Apr. 7, 1916 - Dec. 18, 1980; Father"
Plot: 334
Born: Apr. 7, 1916
Died: Dec. 18, 1980
Age: 64 y's, 8 m's, 11 d's

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Waits, Suzanne
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Oct. 18, 1920 - Feb. 15, 2000 Mother"
Plot: 334
Born: Oct. 18, 1920
Died: Feb. 15, 2000
Age: 79 y's, 3 m's, 27 d's

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Waits, Judith
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "April 18, 1958" Born and Died
Plot: 334
Born: Apr. 18, 1958
Died: Apr. 18, 1958
Age: 1 day

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Waits, Tommy
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "July 15, 1943" Born and Died
Plot: 334
Born: July 15, 1943
Died: July 15, 1943
Age: 1 day

Note: Born and Died July 15, 1943. The son of Claud and Suzanne Waits. (Headstone)

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Wakkuri, Lempi
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1912 - 1918"
Plot: 6
Born: 1912
Died: 1918
Age: 6 y's

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Wakkuri, Louise
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1886 - 1969"
Plot: 6
Born: 1886
Died: 1969
Age: 83 y's

and

Wakkuri, Matt
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1887 - 1976"
Plot: 6
Born: 1887
Died: 1976
Age: 89 y's

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Walgren, Elvera M.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1900 - 1928"
Plot: 52
Born: Sept. 10, 1900
Died: Apr. 14, 1928
Age: 27 y's, 7 m's, 4 d's

Note: Death of Mrs. Elvera Olofson Walgren by T. H. Butler. The many friends of Mrs. Elvera Marie Olofson Walgen were grieved to learn of her death, at her ranch home on Troublesome Creek, on April 14th. Mrs. Walgren had visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Olof Olofson, for several days and apparently was in good health when she left Hanna for her home with her husband. Shortly after reaching home, she was taken ill and passed away within a few hours. Mrs. Walgren was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Olof Olofson, old timers of Hanna and was born in Hanna on September 10th, 1900. After graduating from the school at Hanna, she became the wife of Carl Oscar Walgren on April 14th, 1917. Mr. and Mrs. Walgren made their home in Hanna until there years ago, when they took up their abode on their ranch on Troublesome Creek. Funeral services were held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on April 19th, Mr. S. L. Morgan officiating and interment being made in the Hanna Cemetery. Mrs. Walgren was much beloved in the community. Her cheerful and sunny disposition endeared her to all who knew her. The obsequies were largely attended by her many friends from Hanna and the ranch county adjacent, and the floral offerings were many and beautiful. Mrs. Walgren leaves to mourn her untimely passing, her husband, Carl Oscar Walgren: one son Daniel Edward; her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Olof Olofson; three sisters, Mrs. Olive Walgren and Edna and Nellie Olofson, all of Hanna, as well as numerous other relatives and friends, all of whom have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. (UPCCEM, June 1928)

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Walgren, Fanny A.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1889 - 1971"
Plot: 20
Born: 1889
Died: 1971
Age: 82 y's

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Walgren, Jrja Weino
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: Wooden Cross
Plot: 48
Age: Unknown

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Walgren, Knut E.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1895 - 1937"
Plot: 52
Born: 1895
Died: 1937
Age: 42 y's

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Walgren, Olive J.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1902 - 1932"
Plot: 52
Born: 1902
Died: 1932
Age: 30 y's

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Walgren, Oscar C.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1891 - 1979; Father"
Plot: 52
Born: 1891
Died: 1979
Age: 88 y's

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Walsh, Elizabeth
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Aug. 8, 1870 - Dec. 28, 1949; Wife"
Plot: 66
Born: Aug. 8, 1870
Died: Dec. 28, 1949
Age: 79 y's, 4 m's, 20 d's

Note: Elizabeth Walsh was the wife of James Walsh. (Ancestry)

Note: James Walsh and Elizabeth Walsh, nee [Norris] were married in Chorley, England in 1899. Elizabeth arrived in New York on the 13th of May 1906 with James, 4 years and Thomas 1 year. James and Elizabeth had two more children in Hanna, John born 1907, died 1928 and Mary Elizabeth born 1910, died aged 5 months. Elizabeth was the sister of Joseph Norris buried in plot 74. (John Baldwin, England)

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Walsh, James
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "July 27, 1871 - April 4, 1936; Husband"
Plot: 66
Born: July 27, 1871
Died: Apr. 4, 1936
Age: 64 y's, 8 m's, 7 d's

Note: John Walsh was married to Elizabeth Walsh. (Ancestry)

Note: James Walsh and Elizabeth Walsh, nee [Norris] were married in Chorley, England in 1899. James was born in Ireland. James and Elizabeth had Esther, born 1899, died 1900, James, born 1901, Margaret, born 1902, died 1903 and Thomas born 1905, all born in Chorley. James and Elizabeth had two more children in Hanna, John born 1907, died 1928 and Mary Elizabeth born 1910, died aged 5 months. James Sr. arrived in New York on the 27th of September 1905 in company with Joseph Lucas and family. (James Baldwin, England)

Note: Mr. James Walsh, age 63, of Irish nativity, at one time employed in the mines at Hanna, was severely injured in an automobile collision a few miles east of that place on Saturday night April 4th, dying the following morning from the effects of the same. For several years past, he had been at work on a ranch near Hanna. He carried membership in the Old Timers’ Association. He was born in Sligo, Ireland, in July 1871. Surviving are his wife and two sons, James Jr., of Winton, and Thomas, of Hanna. (UPCCEM, May 1936)

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Walsh, John
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Oct. 31, 1907 - Nov. 2, 1928; Son of James and Elizabeth"
Plot: 66
Born: Oct. 31, 1907
Died: Nov. 2, 1928
Age: 21 y's, 1 day

Note: John was the son of James and Elizabeth Walsh. (Ancestry) (JB)

Note: The funeral of Jack Walsh, who died on November 1st after a short illness, was held on November 6th at the Catholic Church. The deceased was the youngest son of Mr. ad Mrs. James Walsh of Hanna, being 21 years old when he died. He is survived by his parents and two brother, James and Thomas. Interment was made in the Hanna cemetery; Sincere sympathy is extended to the family in their loss. (UPCCEM, December 1928)

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Walsh, Mary Elizabeth
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Sept. 17, 1910; Age 5 mo. 8 days"
Plot: 66
Born: Apr. 9, 1910
Died: Sept. 17, 1910
Age: 5 m's, 8 d's

Note: Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of James and Elizabeth Walsh. (Ancestry) (JB)

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Walsh, M. J. (MIR)
Cemetery: Unknown

Note: M. J. Walsh was Killed in Dana No. 1 mine. Irish, miner, aged 34. While engaged in undercutting the coal a large piece fell from the roof and caught him. While struggling to get away, another piece fell, breaking his leg. He died on the train while in route to the hospital at Denver, Colorado. (1891 MIR)

Note: M. J. Walsh was a fatality in the Dana Mine. He was killed in the Union Pacific Railway's No. 1 Mine in Dana. It is not known where he was buried. (BL)

Killed in Dana No. 1 mine - Burial Place Unknown

Warburton, James "Abe"
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Aug. 1, 1906 - Feb. 13, 1993"
Plot: 429
Born: Aug. 1, 1906
Died: Feb. 13, 1993
Age: 86 y's, 6 m's, 12 d's

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Warburton, Stella R.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "June 29, 1909 - Dec. 27, 1999"
Plot: 429
Born: June 29, 1909
Died: Dec, 27, 1999
Age: 90 y's, 5 m's, 28 d's

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Warburton, Mary
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1903 - 1928; Wife of George Warburton"
Plot: 170
Born: 1903
Died Mar. 13, 1928
Age: 25 y's

Note: The unexpected death of Mrs. Mary Warburton at the Hanna hospital on March 13th cast a gloom of sorrow and sadness over the entire community. Mrs. Warburton was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Meekin, prominent residents of Hanna for more than twenty years, and was born in Lancashire, England. on January 19th, 1903, coming to this country with her parents at the age of three years. On arriving at the proper age she entered and passed through the grades of the Hanna Public School. On January 4th, 1921, she became wife of George Warburton, to which union one daughter was born. Mary was much beloved by all who knew her, and by her courteous and affable manner endeared herself to young and old alike. Deceased was a devoted member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and an active member and worker in the Altar and Rosary Society, and for a time represented the Altar and Rosary Society as a member of the Hanna Community council, and by her wise council and timely suggestions of valuable assistance to the organization. Burial services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on March 15, 1928, the Reverend Father Morten officiating, and interment was made in the Hanna Cemetery. The love and esteem in which deceased was held was evidenced by the many beautiful floral offerings, and the large concourse of relative and friend that attended the obsequies. Deceased leaves to mourn her untimely departure, her husband, George Warburton, and little daughter, Shirley, age 5 years, mother and father. (UPCCEM, April 1928)

More at: Remembering Mary Warburton

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Warburton, Matilda H. Aka: Warburton, Tillie
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: " Oct. 16, 1921" no death date.
Plot: 429
Born: Oct. 16, 1921 in Casper, Wyoming
Died: Jan. 9, 2014 in Casper, Wyoming
Age: 92 y's, 2 m's, 23 d's

Note: Obituary: "Mass of Christian Burial for Matilda "Tillie" Helen Warburton, 92, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with the Rev. Gary Ruzicka and the Rev. August Koeune concelebrating. Burial will take place at a later date at the Hanna cemetery. She died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, at Wyoming Medical Center of injuries sustained in an auto accident. On Sept. 1, 1945 she married Robert Joseph Warburton in Casper. She was a business partner in the family business, Home Ranch, a gas station, restaurant, motel and bar on U.S. Highway 30, between Rawlins and Medicine Bow, about two miles from Hanna. Her husband built the business and she worked alongside, as did the children as they were growing up. After retirement, she and her husband spent winters in Arizona. They moved back to Casper about 10 or 12 years ago. She loved to cook and sew. She was filled with faith an passed that on to her children and grandchildren. She was kind and patient and loving and was everyone's grandmother. She loved her family and loved life. She lived it until the very end, loving her trips to gamble in Riverton a couple times a month. She enjoyed the Senior Center and visiting with her large extended family, including cousins, in Casper. She was always "just fine."" (Casper Star Tribune)

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Warburton, Robert Joseph; Aka: Warburton, Rob
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: " Nov. 22, 1915 - Feb 22, 2007"
Plot: 429
Born: Nov. 22, 1915
Died: Feb. 22, 2007
Age: 91 y's, 3 m's

Note: Obituary: Casper - Service for Robert Joseph Warburton, 91, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with the Rev. August Koeune officiating. He died Feb. 22, 2007, at Central Wyoming Hospice Home. He was born Nov. 22, 1915, in Hanna, the son of William Warburton and Alice Ann Jackson. He was raised in Hanna, where he and his wife Matilda, lived and raise their family. They were married in Casper on Sept. 1, 1945. He was in business in Elk Mountain and Hanna where he and his wife ran the famous Home Ranch. He retired to spend time with his grandchildren, play gold and cheer on the Wyoming Cowboys. During his life and in his death he took great pride in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved by all, he will be deeply missed. Survivors include his wife of Casper; two daughters, Alice Ann Koeneke of Rawlins and Susan McMurry and her husband of Casper; two sisters, Willetta McAtee of Laramie and Olive Brook of Goodyear, Arizona; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Patricia Quigley and Trudy Wilson and a son, William Warburton. (Casper Star Tribune, Feb. 24, 2009)

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Warburton, Elizabeth
Cemetery: Carbon
Monument: "1867 - 1930; Mother; At Rest"
Born: 1867
Died: 1930
Age: 63 y's

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Warburton, Robert (Inquest) (MIR) (MM)
Cemetery: Carbon
Monument: "1867 - 1908; Father; At Rest"
Born: 1867
Died: Mar. 28, 1908 in Hanna
Age: 41 y's

Note: Robert Warburton worked as the Boss Driver in the No. 1 mine. On Saturday, March 28th, while the mine was idle, a fire crew consisting of 18 men including Robert 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. His body was found, identified and removed from the mine on Saturday, March 28, 1908, the day of the explosion. He was buried in the Carbon, Wyoming cemetery. (BL)

Note: Robert Warburton was killed in the March 28, 1908 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was buried in Carbon, Wyoming cemetery in Plot 124. (BL)

Note: Robert Warburton was killed in the No. 1 mine in Hanna, but buried in Carbon, Wyoming. He has a headstone in the Carbon cemetery. (BL)

More at: Hanna Miner Monument

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Warburton, Robert E.
Cemetery: Carbon
Headstone: "Died March 1, 1899, Children of Robert & E. Warburton, Gone but not Forgotten, Aged 11 m’s 11 d’s"; Shares stone with Robert M. Warburton.
Born: 1899
Died: 1899
Age: 11 months, 11days

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Warburton, Robert M.
Cemetery: Carbon
Headstone: "Died May 6, 1889, Children of Robert & E. Warburton, Gone but not Forgotten 29 days”: Shares stone with Robert E. Warburton.
Born: 1889
Died: 1889
Age: 29 days

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Warburton, Robert W.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: no dates. Plaque only.
Plot: 429
Age: 0 years

Note: Son of Rob and Tilly Warburton.

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Warburton, William
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1891 - 1941"
Plot: 433
Born: June 25, 1891
Died: Oct. 22, 1941
Age: 50 y's, 3 y's, 27 d's

Note: The death of William Warburton, who was struck by an automobile on the highway near Elmo and instantly killed on October 22nd, was another shock to the community. Mr. Warburton was born on June 25, 1891, in Carbon, Wyoming, and moved to Hanna with his parents, in which vicinity he spent most of his life. He worked for this Company for many years, quitting the mines about six years ago, and he had worked on ranches since then. He leaves to mourn his passing a son, Robert Warburton, of Casper, a daughter, Mrs. Ed McAtee, of Hanna, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on October 25th, with Rev. Father Kellam officiating. A duet, “The Old Rugged Cross, “was sung by Mrs. John Reese and John Lee. Interment was made at the Hanna cemetery. (UPCCEM, December 1941)

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Ward, John Henry (Boomerang) (MM)
Cemetery: Rawlins, Wyoming
Born: 1869
Died: Apr. 28, 1890
Age: 21 y's

Note: John Henry Ward was killed April 28, 1890 in an explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's Hanna Mine No 1. He was 21 years old. Henry was the first person killed in the Hanna mines. He was buried in the Rawlins, Wyoming Cemetery. (BL)

Note: The Daily Laramie Boomerang reported on April 28, 1890 that "Henry Ward was the only miner killed when the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine exploded. It took place yesterday afternoon in No. 1 mine at Hanna, the only victim being Henry Ward, who was instantly killed. Fortunately, the accident occurred on Sunday when the miners were not at work, or many would have been injured and killed. Ward entered the mine with a light. There was gas in the mine and when Ward neared a position near the pumps the gas became ignited and exploded. He was killed and much damage was done, although it is said to be not so great but that work may be resumed in a few days." (Daily Laramie Boomerang April 28, 1890)

Note: Henry was killed in 1869 in the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was buried in Rawlins, Wyoming. (BL)

Note: Nephew of John W. Bennett and Robert E. Bennett of Leo, Wyoming. Burial in Rawlins, Wyoming. (NA)

More at: Hanna Miner Monument

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First Coal Miner killed in Hanna, Wyoming. Killed in the No. 1 mine - Buried in Rawlins, Wyoming

John Henry Ward. First Miner Killed in a Hanna Mine. Rawlins Cemetery. (Image by Bob Leathers. 2024)

Wasti, Jack (Inquest); Aka: Nanti, Jac (MIR); Wasti, J. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1887
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 26 y's

Note: Jack, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #271, 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 the back of entry 20 back, identified and removed from the mine on July 23, 1903, day 24 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)

Watkins, Ben
Cemetery: Carbon
Monument: "1871 - 1942"; Shares stone with Susie Watkins.
Born: 1871
Died: Aug. 19, 1942
Age: 71 y's

Note: Ben Watkins, age 69, born about 1871 in Missouri, married to Susie Watkins, was living in Hanna, Wyoming. He completed elementary school, second grade. (1940 US Census)

Note: Benjamin Watkins, age 71, died August 19, 1942 in Medicine Bow, Wyoming from Apollexy. (Wyoming Death Record)

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Watkins, Susie
Cemetery: Carbon
Monument: "1873 - 1965"; Shares stone with Ben Watkins.
Born: 1873
Died: 1965
Age: 92 y's

Note: Susanna Ball married Benjamin Watkins in Carbon, Carbon County, Wyoming on October 26, 1892 in Carbon. (Western States Marriage Index)

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Watkins, Elizabeth
Cemetery: Carbon
Headstone: "Died Jan. 27, 1898, Aged 59 y's, 6 m's, 17 ds. Wife of John Watkins.
Born: 1839
Died: 1898
Age: 59

Note: In the 1880 US Census: Elizabeth Watkins, age 41, born about 1839 in Pennsylvania was living in East Medicine Bow, Carbon, Wyoming. She was married to John Watkins, born in England, a keeping house by occupation. (Ancestry) (BL)

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Watkins, Jennette
Cemetery: Carbon
Monument: "Died Feb. 3, 1893. Wife of Joseph Watkins, Aged 18 y's, 4 m's, 1 d”
Born: Oct. 2, 1874
Died: Feb. 3, 1893
Age: 18 y's, 4 m's, 1 day

Note: Jennette Wright Watkins was born in 1875. She married Joseph Watkins. She died February 3, 1893 at age 18 and was buried in the Carbon, Carbon, Wyoming cemetery. (Ancestry) (BL)

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Watkins, John
Cemetery: Carbon
Headstone: "Born June 5, 1835, Died Jan. 31, 1901, Gone Home not this nobler part shall dwell A prisoner in this narrow cell; but he, whom we now hide from men, with youth renewed shall live again.”
Born: 1835
Died: 1901
Age: 65

Note: John Watkins was born June 5, 1835 in England. He married Elizabeth Allen in 1858 in Pennsylvania. They had nine children in 21 years. He was a rancher by occupation. He died January 31, 1901 in Carbon, Carbon, Wyoming at the age of 65 and was buried in Carbon cemetery. (Ancestry) (BL)

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Watkins, Sarah
Cemetery: Carbon
Headstone: "Died Apr. 18, 1883: Aged 17 Y's. 11 M's. 26 D's We shall meet again our beloved daughter, dau. of J. & E. Watkins. Dearest Daughter thou hast left us here thy loss we deeply feel; but tis God who hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal and God shall wipe away all the tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying neither shall there be any more pain.”
Born: 1866
Died: 1883
Age: 17

Note: Sarah Watkins was born in February 1865 in Pennsylvania to John and Elizabeth Watkins. Sarah died April 18, 1883 in Carbon, Carbon, Wyoming, and was buried in the Carbon cemetery. (Ancestry) (BL)

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Watson, Beatrice
Cemetery: Carbon
Monument: "1892 - 1936 In Loving Memory”
Born: Nov. 1, 1892
Died: Aug. 3, 1936
Age: 43 y's, 9 m's, 2 d's

Note: The community of Hanna was saddened by the sudden death of Mrs. Beatrice Watson who succumbed to pneumonia on August 3, after a week’s illness. Mrs. Watson was born in Carbon, November 1, 1892, and came with her parents to Hanna in 1903. The deceased (whose maiden name was Beatrice Smith) was married to Jack Spencer on February 1, 1921. This marriage was of short duration as Mr. Spencer met with an accident and died in March. She was later married in 1925 to Everett Watson, living in Denver for a while, then moving to Hanna where she has resided since. She leaves to mourn her passing a son, Lynwood, and daughter, Bernice Watson; also, two brothers (Lynwood and Norman Smith) besides other relatives and a host of friends for she was a friend of all. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church on August 5 with Rev. W.P. Wood officiating. The Pythian Sisters of which order Mrs. Watson was a member also held their services in the church. Interment was made in Carbon cemetery. (UPCCEM, September 1936)

Note: Beatrice (Smith) Watson was born November 1892 in Carbon, Carbon County Wyoming to James and Rachel (Brodie) Smith. Beatrice died August 3, 1936 in Hanna, Wyoming and was buried in the Carbon, Carbon County, Cemetery. (BL)

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Watson, Emily
Cemetery: Carbon
Monument: "Mar. 31, 1883 - Apr. 10, 1904, At Rest Lead kindly light, amid encircling gloom, lead then me on.”
Born: Mar. 31, 1883
Died: Apr. 10, 1904
Age: 21 y's, 9 d's

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Watson, James Jr. (Inquest) (MIR) (MM)
Cemetery: Carbon
Born: September 1874 in England
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 29 y's

Note: James, an English-speaking miner from the United Kingdom, 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 room 13, identified and removed from the mine on July 23, 1903, day 24 after the explosion. He was buried in Carbon, Wyoming in Plot 176. (BL)

Note: James Watson was killed in the No. 1 mine in Hanna, but buried in Carbon, Wyoming. He has a headstone in the Carbon cemetery. (BL)

Note: When James Watson was 4 years old - estimated birth year of 1874 the son of James and Elizabeth Watson, born in Boyne, Durham, England and was living in Durham in 1881. His father James was a coal miner by occupation.
Household members were: James Watson Age 43; Elizabeth Watson Age 35; Elizabeth A. Watson Age 13; Mary J. Watson Age 8; John W. Watson Age 7; James Watson Age 4; Hannah Watson Age 3 and Susannah Watson Age 1 (1881 England Census)

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Wegner, Argel
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Together Forever; Sept. 5, 1920 - Apr. 12, 2015" Shares a stone with Helen F. Wegner.
Plot: Block 2 Lot 21
Born: Sept. 5, 1920
Died: Apr. 12, 2015
Age: 94 y's, 7 m's, 7 d's

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Wegner, Helen F.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Together Forever; Aug. 3, 1926 - Oct. 26, 2011"
Plot: Block 2 Lot 21
Born: Aug, 3, 1926
Died: Oct. 26, 2011
Age: 85 y's, 2 m's, 23 d's

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West, Harold
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1917 - 2004"
Plot: 405
Born: 1917
Died: 2004
Age: 87 y's

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West, Henry
Cemetery: Carbon
Monument: "Died: Feb. 2, 1885; Aged: 19 Yrs., 9 Mos.
Born: May 2, 1865
Died: Feb. 2, 1885
Age: 19 y's, 9 m's

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West, H. (MM)
Cemetery: Unknown
Born: Unknown
Died: 1904
Age: Unknown

Note: H. West was a fatality of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 2 mine in Hanna. His burial place is unknown.

Note: H. West is listed on the Hanna Cemetery Miner Monument.

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Killed in Hanna No. 2 Mine - Burial Place Unknown

West, Lisa Lynette
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Aug. 30, 1971 - Sept. 24, 1971"
Plot: 405
Born: Aug. 30, 1971
Died: Sept. 25, 1971
Age: 25 d's

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West, Mable B.
Cemetery, Carbon
Headstone: “Dau of J. & Ida West Died Aug. 13, 1884, Aged 7 weeks & 2 ds, of such is the kingdom of Heaven”
Born: 1884
Died: 1884
Age: 7 weeks

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West, Mary Harriet McNeese
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "June 25, 1925 - Jan. 18, 1985"
Plot: 351
Born: June 25, 1925
Died: Jan. 18, 1985
Age: 59 y's, 6 m's, 23 d's

Note: Mary Harriet West was born on June 25, 1925, in Rawlins, Wyoming, her father, John McNees, was 49, and her mother, Isabelle McNees, was 40. She married Charles J. West on November 4, 1944. They had four children during their marriage. She died on January 18, 1985, in Fruita, Colorado, at the age of 59 and buried in the Hanna, Wyoming cemetery (BL)

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West, William
Cemetery: Carbon
Monument:
Born: Dec. 10, 1833
Died: Nov. 26, 1881
Age: 47 y's, 11 m's, 16 d's

Note: William West was born December 10, 1833. He was a Private in the U.S. Army during the American Civil War. He died November 26, 1881 at age 48 in the Union Pacific's No. 2 coal mine from lung inflammation in Carbon, Carbon, Wyoming and was buried in the Carbon cemetery. (Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019) (Ancestry) (BL) (NA)

Note: William West was killed November 26, 1881, in Union Pacific's No. 2 mine in Carbon. He died from lung inflammation from fire damp in the mine. He was buried in the Carbon cemetery in a marked grave. (NA)

Note: William West's name is not listed on the Miner Monument in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)

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Westerlund, Gust (Inquest); Aka: Westerland, Gus (MIR); Westerland, G. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1847
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 56 y's

Note: Gust Westerlund, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #11, 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, identified and removed from the mine on July 17, 1903, on day 18 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)

Note: Hanna, Wyo., July 18 - Entry No. 16 was opened yesterday and the relief workers are just beginning to realize the horror of their task. A trip of loaded and empty cars was found scattered about. Many of the cars were nothing more than broken masses of wood and twisted iron, while all had received the full force of the explosion and were damaged more or less. Scattered among the broken cars were the carcasses of the mules, their bodies mangled and harness broken and portions blown away. The tools of the men were twisted and broken and scattered. In room No. 1 of entry 16 the body of Rudolph Sella [Salo], the fifth to be recovered was found. The remains were burned in a terrible manner and were only recognized after the most careful search for gold filled teeth and other markings. As soon as the bodies were brought to the surface they were prepared for immediate burial. At the face of room No. 1 the remains of Gust Westerlund were found, and as in the case of Rudolf Sella [Salo], it was almost impossible to recognize in the blackened face of the victim the well know features of Westerlund. (The Cheyenne Leader, July 18, 1903)

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Westhers, Thomas (Inquest); Aka: Weathers, Thos. (MIR); Wethers, T. (MM); Wethers, Tom (RR)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: Unknown
June 30, 1903
Age: Unknown

Note: Thomas, an African American miner, metal mine identification check number #70, 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, identified and removed from the mine on August 18, 1903, day 51 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)

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Whalen, James Sr.
Cemetery: Carbon
Monument: "Died Oct. 27, 1898, In Loving Memory of, Aged 56 Years, R.I.P.”
Born: Oct. 27, 1842
Died: Oct. 27, 1898
Age: 56 y's

Note: James Whalen Sr. was born in 1842. He died October 27, 1898 at age 56 and was buried in the Carbon, Carbon, Wyoming cemetery. (Ancestry) (BL)

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Whalen, James
Cemetery: Carbon
Monument: "Died 4/26/1897, In memory of Son of Jas & Mary Whalen, Aged 25 y's, 6 m's"; Shares stone with Luke Whalen.
Born: Oct. 26, 1871
Died: Apr. 26, 1897
Age: 25 y's, 6 m's

Note: James Whalen Jr. was born in 1871 to James and Mary Whalen. He died April 26, 1897 in Denver, Colorado at age 25 and was buried in the Carbon, Carbon, Wyoming cemetery. (Ancestry) (BL)

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Whalen, Luke
Cemetery: Carbon
Monument: "Died Jan. 13, 1890, Aged 10 Years” Shares stone with James Whalen.
Born: Oct. 16, 1879
Died: Jan. 13, 1890
Age: 10 y's, 2 m's, 27 d's

Note: Luke Whalebn was born on October 16, 1879 in England to James and Mary Whalen. Luke died on January 13, 1890 at age 10 in Carbon, Carbon, Wyoming, and was buried in the Carbon cemetery. (Ancestry) (BL)

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While, Gernald
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone : "1910"
Plot: 91
Born: 1910
Died: 1910
Age: 1 day

Note: Gernald While was born in 1910 in Hanna, Wyoming to John and Louisa While. He had six brothers and one sister. He died the same day and was buried in the Hanna cemetery. (Ancestry) (BL)

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While, Henry "Hank"
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "May 10, 1942 - Oct. 10, 2000; Gone Hunting"
Plot: Block 4 Lot 9
Born: May 10, 1942
Died: Oct. 10, 2000
Age: 58 y's, 5 m's

Note: Obituary: Henry "Hank" While - Hanna: Funeral services for Sheridan resident Henry "Hank" While, 58, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Grace Lutheran Church in Hanna, with the Rev. William Heine officiating. He died Oct. 10, 2000 at his home in Sheridan. He was born May 10, 1942, in Hanna, the son of John and "Jessie" (Tennant) While. He graduated from Hanna-Elk Mountain High School. One September 28, 1974, he married Mary Shurter in Hanna. He was employed by the Rosebud Coal Company in Hanna for 18 years. He had management positions at Hanna Automotive and Elk Mountain Conoco and Rosebud Coal for many years. Following his retirement, they moved to Sheridan in August 1993 and worked at the West Park Mobile Home Community in Sheridan for several years. He loved spending time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing and all sports. He was a member of the Hanna City basketball team and also refereed basketball. Survivors include his wife and daughter, Shauna Trujillo and her husband all of Sheridan; two brothers, John and Don While, both of Laramie; three sisters, Joyce McCartney of Hanna; Edna Lacy if Chesapeake, Va., and Violet Roop of Laramie; and a granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. (Rawlins Daily Times, October 2000)

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While, James (Headstone) (MIR); Aka: While, J. (MM); While, Jim (BL)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Oct. 5, 1880 - Jan. 19, 1921; Father; Gone But Not Forgotten."
Plot: 234
Born: Oct. 5, 1880
Died: Jan. 19, 1921
Age: 40 y's, 3 m's, 14 d's

Note: James While, English, age 40, married, widow and seven children, six of them under the age of sixteen, killed in No. 4 on January 19, 1921. Loader, he was employed by the Union Pacific Coal Company at their No. 4 mine, Hanna, Carbon County. Deceased and his son were working as partners loading coal in No. 4 room north "E" plane. They had worked all day in the room and were in the act of connecting wires, making preparations for shooting when a large slab of coal fell from the face, part of which struck him inflicting injuries from which he died two hours afterwards. Deceased was credited with being a very practical mining man. (MIR)

Note: James While was killed in the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 4 mine in Hanna. He was buried in Plot 234 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)

Note: James wife Eliza Ann (Allen) While died in March 1972 and was buried in the College City Cemetery near Arbuckle California. (BL)

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While, James Jr. (Inquest) (MIR); Aka: While, J. Jr. (MM)
Cemetery: Carbon
Monument: "Died: June 30, 1903; Aged: 18 years"
Born: 1880
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 18 y's

Note: James Jr., an English-speaking miner from the United Kingdom, 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, identified and removed from the mine on July 23, 1903, day 24 after the explosion. He was buried in Plot 109 in the Carbon, Wyoming cemetery. James Sr. was the father of James While Jr. and the brother of Job While (BL)

Note: James While Jr. was killed in the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna, but buried in Carbon, Wyoming. He has a monument in the Carbon cemetery. (BL)

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While, James Sr. (Inquest); Aka: While, James Sr. (MIR); While J. Sr. (MM)
Cemetery: Carbon
Monument:
Born: 1862
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 41 y's

Note: James Sr., an English speaking miner from the United Kingdom - England, 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 at the outer edge of the dip, identified and removed from the mine on August 8, 1903, day 40 after the explosion. He was buried in Plot 109 in the Carbon, Wyoming cemetery. James Sr. was the father of James While Jr. and the brother of Job While. (BL)

Note: James While Sr. was killed in the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna, but buried in Carbon, Wyoming. He has a Headstone in the Carbon cemetery. (BL)

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James "Jim" While's Headstone in the Carbon Cemetery. James was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 Mine in Hanna and Buried in Carbon. (Image by Bob Leathers)

While, James R. (Monument); Aka: While, Jimmy (BL)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1905 - 1971. Dad"; shares a stone with Mary H. While.
Plot: 426
Born: 1905
Died: 1971
Age: 66 y's

Note: Son of John and Lousia While. (BL)

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While, Mary H.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1908 - 1959; Mom" shares a stone with James R. While.
Plot: 426
Born: May 13, 1908
Died: Mar. 1, 1959
Age: 50 y's, 11 m's, 18 d's

Note: Mary Henrietta Harris was born on May 13, 1908, in Cambridge, Vermont, the daughter of Amelia and Frank Harris. She married James Richard While on May 25, 1935, in Hanna, Wyoming. They had two children during their marriage. She died on March 1, 1959, in Idaho at the age of 50 and was buried in Hanna, Wyoming. (BL)

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While, Janet "Jessie"
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Jan. 20, 1903 - April 17, 1985; Mom"; shares a stone with husband John While.
Plot: 440
Born: Jan. 20, 1903
Died: Apr. 17, 1985
Age: 82 y's, 2 m's, 27 d's

Note: Daughter of Robert and Mary (Jones) Tennant.

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While, John Jr.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Jan. 25, 1897 - Oct. 13, 1955; Dad"; Shares a stone with Jessie While.
Plot: 440
Born: Jan. 25, 1897
Died: Oct. 13, 1955
Age: 58 y's, 8 m's, 18 d's

Note: Son of John and Lousia While. (BL)

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While, Job "Jobe" (Inquest) (MIR) (MM)
Cemetery: Carbon
Born: 1868
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 35 y's

Note: Job, an English-speaking miner from the United Kingdom - England, married, was killed in the June 30, 1903 explosion of Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna. He was found on the outer edge of the dip at entry 17, identified and removed from the mine on August 8, 1903, day 40 after the explosion. He was buried in Plot 109 in the Carbon, Wyoming cemetery. (BL)

Note: Job While was killed in the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 1 mine in Hanna, but buried in Carbon, Wyoming. He has a monument in the Carbon cemetery. (BL)

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While, Job "Jobe"
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "July 19, 1893 - August 9, 1964"
Plot: 91
Born: July 19, 1893
Died: Aug. 9, 1964
Age: 71 y's, 20 d's

Note: Job While was the son of John and Lousia While. (BL)

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While, John Robert. (Monument); Aka: While, Sonny (BL)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Aug. 14, 1931 - Dec. 28, 2000; SSGT. US AIR FORCE"
Plot: 439
Plot: 69
Born: Aug. 14, 1931
Died: Dec. 28, 2000
Aged: 69 y's, 4 m's, 14 d's

Note: Services for Hanna resident John R. While are planned for 11a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, at the Rostad Mortuary Chapel.
Members of Rawlins Elks Lodge 609 officiate. Visitation begins at 9am Wednesday and extends until the service begins. Interment and graveside services are planned for 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Hanna Cemetery. John While, a Hanna native and longtime resident was found dead north of Hanna on Dec. 28, 2000. He was 69. John While was born Aug. 14, 1932, at Hanna, the son of John and Jesse (Tennant) While. He attended Hanna schools, and joined the U.S. Air Force after graduation. John was a member of the Lackland Air Force Base Squadron 3718. Mr. While married Dorothy Shepard on October 9, 1955. They had a son, Robert. He tended bar at several locations in Rawlins, was employed with the Energy Development mine in Hanna, and worked for Carbon County School District 2 in Hanna before retiring. John loved hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and Wyoming Cowboy football and basketball. He was a member of Rawlins Elks Lodge 609 for 26 years. Survivors are son Bob Ross, and sisters Violet Roop of Laramie, Edna Lacy of Virginia, and Joyce McCartney of Hanna. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Dorothy Leathers and Frances Duffy, and brother Hank While. The family has requested that gifts in memory of John While be made to the Jim McCartney Heart Transplant Fund in care of The Rawlins National Bank, Hanna branch, Box 10, Hanna, 82327, or to the Elks West Fund. Rostad Mortuary is handling arrangements. (Rawlins Daily Times, Dec. 2000)

Note: Born on August 14, 1931 in Hanna Wyoming. Died on December 26, 2000 in Hanna, Wyoming.
Services will be held at Rostad Mortuary Chapel on Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at 11 A.M. with Rawlins Elks Lodge officiating. Casket bearers are Jim Clegg, Earl D. Bud Milliken, Bill Klemola, Chuck Ross, Ed McAtee, and Glen Beach.
Honorary casket bearers are Wally Shepherd, Sr. And Bob Ross, Jr. Interment will be at Hanna Cemetery at 1 P.M. Wednesday, January 3, 2001. Arrangements under direction of Rostad Mortuary. (Rostad Mortuary Pamphlet)

Note: Authorities have found the body of a Hanna man they suspect died while trying to walk about four miles into town from his stranded car in cold weather. John While, 68, was reported missing by his family Tuesday after he did not come home from a fishing trip Christmas night, authorities said. Searchers found his body Thursday after someone reported seeing his silver Toyota near a road 4.2 miles north of Hanna. While probably became disoriented by fog when he left the car Monday or Tuesday, authorities said. The body was discovered 1 3/4 miles from the car in a draw, near an abandoned mine. Below-zero wind chills were reported at about the time While became stranded, Carbon County Sheriff Jerry Colson said. “There’s no evidence of foul play, “he said. “His wallet and his papers were intact. A security guard at a mining operation noticed the car early Tuesday morning but did not report it, authorities said. (Unknown Newspaper, 2000)

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While, John Sr.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1856 - 1934; Father; Rest in Peace" Shares a stone with Louisa While.
Plot: 91
Born: Aug. 3, 1856
Died: Oct. 21, 1934
Age: 78 y's, 2 m's, 18 d's

Note: The death of John While, Sr., on October 21, 1934, marks the passing of one of the oldest old timers in Hanna. He was born in England, August 3, 1856, and came to old Carbon the early part of 1888. Later, upon coming to Hanna, he worked in Nos. 1 and 2 mines. He also was employed at Dana. In 1891, he went back to England to visit relatives and was then married to Miss Louisa Hadley. The couple returned to Hanna the same year and resided there ever since. He leaves a widow and six sons, Job, John Jr., William H., Edward, Robert and James, one daughter, Mrs. Robert Cummings, and nine grandchildren. Funeral Services were held at the Episcopal Church, October 24, with Dean Kraft officiating, interment in the Hanna cemetery. (UPCCEM, December 1934)

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While, Louisa
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1864 - 1942; Mother; Rest in Peace" Shares a stone with John While.
Plot: 91
Born: Sept. 26, 1864
Died: Dec. 15, 1942
Age: 78 y's, 2 m's, 19 d's

Note: The passing of Mrs. Louisa While on December 15th, at 8:30 p.m., at the age of 78, removed from our midst another beloved old timer who will be greatly missed. Mrs. Louisa Hadley While was very active until last April, when she had a heart attack and was taken to the Hospital, where she remained under treatment for fourteen weeks, being then able to return home. She stayed with her daughter, Mrs. Robert Cummings, for a time, and had been in her own home but for a short period when she suffered another heart attack and was taken to the Hospital again on September 5th, where she was confined to her bed, steadily growing weaker until death relieved her suffering. Born in West Bromwich, England, on September 26, 1864, she came to this country 51 years ago, and had resided in Hanna ever since. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. Sarah Cummings, six sons, Job, John, Edward, Robert, and James, all of Hanna, and William, who is in the U.S. Army, as well as fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church December 18th, at 10 a.m., with Rev. H. Heard officiating, and burial was made in the Hanna cemetery. Out-of-town relatives who attended the funeral were Mrs. Ted Gill, a niece, and Lester Cox, a nephew, of Hillrose, Colorado, and Mr. And Mrs. Thos. Armstrong and Mrs. Lizzy Rouzi, of Rock Springs. (UPCCEM, February 1943)

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While, William "Bill"
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1898 - 1980; PFC US Army World War II"
Plot: 440
Born: Sept. 28, 1898
Died: Mar. 14, 1980
Age: 81 y's, 5 m's, 16 d's

Note: Bill was born, worked and lived in Hanna his entire life, except for a tour in the United States Army. In his early years he worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company in the No. 2 mine and No. 4 mine. After the Union Pacific Coal Company mines closed in 1954, he worked on the rip track for the Union Pacific Railroad. After about two years of the railroad, he worked at the Hanna Sawmill. He ran the lumber stacker. When the sawmill closed in Hanna, he traveled each workday with Sam Bundy from Hanna to the Cow Creek sawmill at Encampment. He was an avid sportsman and loved to hunt and fish. Bill served in the United States Army during World War II.

Note: Obituary: Lifetime area resident, William While, 82, of Hanna died Thursday, March 13 at Bethesda Care Center, in Laramie. He was born Sept. 28, 1898 in Hanna to Mr. and Mrs. John While. He attended Hanna schools before entering the military service during WW II. After the war he returned to Hanna and worked in the Turtling Mine until it closed in 1949. He then worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. Later he worked until his retirement at the R.R. Crow Lumber Co. in Saratoga. He was a member of the Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, John, James, Joby and Breezy and a sister Mrs. Sarah Cummings. He is survived by one brother, Robert of Laramie. Funeral services will held March 17 at 11 a.m. at the Methodist Church in Hanna, with burial in the Hanna Cemetery. (Rawlins Daily Times)

Note: [William "Bill While was preceded in death by five brothers: Job "Jobe" While; John Jr. "Jack" While; Edward "Breezy" While; James "Jimmy" While and Gernald While and one sister Sarah (While) Cummings. He was survived by one brother: Robert "Bob" While. Bob was the last to pass away.]

Note: Son of John and Lousia While (BL)

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Widdowfield, Alice
Cemetery: Carbon
Headstone: "1866 - 1887"
Born: 1866
Died: 1887
Age: 21 y's

Note: Alice (Morgan) Widdowfield was bon in Illinois in 1866 to Uriah and Nancy Morgan. In 1880: Alice was living in Golconda, Pope, Illinois with her parents. She married Thomas Widdowfield May 5, 1883 in Carbon. Alice died in 1887 at the age of 21 and was buried in the Carbon, Carbon, Wyoming cemetery. (Ancestry) (BL)

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Widdowfield, Ann
Cemetery, Carbon
Headstone: "Died 1889"
Born: Unknown
Died: 1889
Age: Unknown

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Widdowfield, Robert
Cemetery: Carbon
Headstone: “Erected by his friends; Murdered near Elk Mountain; Died Aug. 19, 1878; Aged 33 Years”
Born: Feb. 14, 1845
Died: Aug. 19, 1874
Age: 33 y's, 6 m's, 5 d's

Note: Robert Widdowfield was born February 14, 1845 in England to Robert and Sarah Widdowfield. He was murdered August 18, 1878 at the bottom of Elk Mountain, Wyoming at the age of 32 and was buried in the Carbon, Carbon, Wyoming cemetery. There is a memorial headstone for Robert "Bob" Widdowfield located in the Rawlins, Wyoming cemetery next to the Tip Vincent headstone. (Ancestry) (BL)

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Widdowfield, Thomas
Cemetery: Carbon
Headstone: "1861 – 1888"
Born: 1861
Died: 1888
Age: 27 y's

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Wiemero, Harold
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Mar. 18, 1920 - Aug. 26, 1920; Gone But Not Forgotten"
Plot: 165
Born: Mar. 18, 1920
Died: Aug. 26, 1920
Age: 5 m's, 8 d's

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Wilhelm, Tammy
Cemetery: Carbon
Monument: "Tammy L., 1968 - 1986; Our Father Which Art in Heaven" (Shares a stone with David J. and Linda L.)
Born: Jan. 28, 1968
Died: 1986
Age: 18 y's

Note: Tammy Wilhelm was born January 28, 1968. She attended Hanna Elk Mountain High School and was a member of the Graduating Class of 1986. She died in 1986 and was buried in the Carbon, Carbon County, Cemetery. (Ancestry) (BL)

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Wilkins, Fred (Inquest) (Headstone) (MIR); Aka: Wilkins, F. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Apr. 22, 1869 - June 30, 1903"
Plot: 279
Born: April 22, 1869
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 34 y's, 2 m's, 8 d's

Note: Fred Wilkins, an African American miner, metal mine identification check number #81, 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 18 room 23, identified and removed from the mine on September 5. 1903, day 68 after the explosion. He was buried in Plot 279 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)

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Williams, Alma
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1885 - 1965"
Plot: 447
Born: 1885
Died: 1965
Age: 80 y's

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Williams, Waino
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1891 - 1971"
Plot: 447
Born: 1891
Died: 1971
Age: 80 y's

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Williams, David
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Died Aug. 21, 1893 - Aged 4 mo. 12 dys." "Son of J. and A. J. Williams"
Plot: 177
Born: Apr. 9, 1893
Died: Aug. 21, 1893
Age: 4 m's, 12 d's

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Williams, Eino
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1915 - 1994 - SSgt. U.S. Army WWII"
Plot: 447
Born: Dec. 16, 1915
Died: Mar. 14, 1994
Age: 78 y's, 2 m's, 28 d's

Note: Eino Williams was born December 16, 1915 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He registered on the date October 16, 1940. He served in the United States Army. He married Margaret Bamber. He died March 14, 1994 in Laramie, Wyoming and buried in the Hanna, Wyoming Cemetery. Margaret (Bamber) Williams, born September 7, 1924 was born in Hanna, Wyoming. She died February 28, 2017 in Littleton, Colorado and buried in Laramie, Wyoming. (BL)

Note: Eino was the son of Eino and Alma Williams of Hanna, Wyoming. (US Draft Registration)

Note: Corporal Eino Williams, who was employed in Hanna No. 4 Mine before entering the Army. He is the son of Waino Alma Williams and served in the South Pacific. (UPCCEM, May 1943)

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Williams, W. O. (Inquest) (MIR); Aka: Williams, W. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: Unknown
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: Unknown

Note: W. O. Williams, an African American miner, metal mine identification number #189, 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 room 28, identified and removed from the mine on October 23, 1903, day 118 after the explosion. After 118 days in the mine he was immediately buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)

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Williams, William (Inquest); Aka: William, Wm. (MIR); Williams, W. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: Unknown
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: Unknown

Note: William, an African American miner, metal mine identification check number #224, 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, identified and removed from the mine on August 18, 1903, day 51 after the explosion. He was buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)

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Wilmumen, Henry (Inquest); Aka: Wilmunsen, Henry (MIR); Wilmunen, H. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1874
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 29 y's

Note: Henry, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #120, 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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Wilmumen, Sac (Inquest); Aka: Wilmunen, Sakru (MIR); Wilmunen, S. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Born: 1883
Died: June 30, 1903
Age: 20 y's

Note: Sac, a Finnish miner, metal mine identification check number #148, 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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UNKNOWN MINER PLAQUES THAT TODAY MARK THE GRAVES OF THOSE BURIED IN UNMARKED GRAVES IN THE HANNA CEMETERY (Image by Bob Leathers)

Wilson, James
Cemetery: Unknown
Plot: Unknown
Born: Unknown
Died: June 1, 1908
Age: Unknown

Note: James Wilson was caught between a car and the walls of the shaft of U.P. colliery No. 2. James was instantly killed. There was no mention of where James was buried. (Laramie Boomerang, June 4, 1908) (BL)

Note: James Wilson was killed June 1, 1908 in Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 2 mine in Hanna. He is not listed on the Hanna Miner Monument in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)

Note: James Wilson was killed in the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 2 mine in Hanna. It is unknown where he was buried.

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Killed in Hanna No. 2 Mine - Burial Place Unknown

Wilson, Richard (Inquest) (MIR); Aka: Wilson, R. (MM)
Born: 1870
Died: Mar. 28, 1908
Age: 38 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 Richard Wilson - were killed, but not recovered and their bodies remain at the bottom of the mine.

Note: Richard Wilson was an ex-employee of the Union Pacific Coal Company. 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. Richard and 41 other members of the rescue crew were killed in the second explosion. His body was not recovered from the mine. (BL)

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Hanna Mine Explosion Monuments on Hanna No. 1 Hill. (Image by Bob Leathers. Sept. 2023)

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Wilson, Trudy Jo Warburton
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Mar. 20, 1948 - June 18, 1993; Delicate as a Flower Strong as Steel"
Plot: 429
Born: Mar. 20, 1948
Died: June 18, 1993
Age: 45 y's, 2 m's, 28 d's

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Wilson, William "Scotty"
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Mar. 4, 1859 - Feb. 28, 1951"
Plot: 70
Born: Mar. 4, 1859
Died: Feb. 28, 1951
Age: 91 y's, 11 m's, 24 d's

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Wist, Betty June
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Jul. 20, 1924 - May 16, 1997"
Plot: 216
Born: July 20, 1924
Died: May 16, 1997
Age: 72 y's. 9 m's, 26 d's

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Wist, Charles
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1889 - 1925"
Plot: 216
Born: 1889
Died: Sept. 23, 1925
Age: 36 y's

Note: The untimely death of Charles Wist, which occurred at the Hanna Hospital on September 23rd, following an operation for appendicitis a few days previous, cast a gloom over the entire community. Mr. Wist had been in the employee of the Workingmen's Mercantile Company for a number of years and was held in high esteem by his employers and fellow workers. Services were held at the Finnish Hall on Sunday, September 27th, Rev. S. L. Morgan of the Episcopal Church officiating. (UPCCEM, Nov. 1925)

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Wist, Lillie E.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1896 - 1950"
Plot: 216
Born: 1896
Died: 1950
Age: 54 y's

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Wist, Charles Evert
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Nov. 29, 1918 - Aug. 14, 1989; Sgt. U.S. Army WWII"
Plot: 216
Born: Nov. 29, 1918
Died: Aug. 14, 1989
Age: 70 y's, 8 m's, 15 d's

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Wood, Sidney S. Aka: Wood, S. S. (MM)
Cemetery: Rock Springs, Wyoming
Born: Unknown
Death: July 9, 1943
Age: Unknown

Note: S. S. Wood is listed on the Miner Monument in the Hanna cemetery. His full name was Sidney S. Wood and he was a fatality of the No. 4 mine in Rock Springs and buried in the Rock Springs cemetery. The S. S. Wood fatality did not occur in Hanna. (BL)

Obituary: Funeral rites were held on Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist church for Sidney Samuel Wood, whose death occurred in Rock Springs, Wyoming, on Friday July 9, 1943. Mr. Wood's death was caused by a coal fall in the Union Pacific mine at Rock Springs on Friday evening. He had been employed there for two years. (Steamboat Pilot, Steamboat, Co., July 15, 1943)

Killed in Rock Springs, Wyoming - Buried in Rock Springs

Woody, Lawrence Leo
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Nov. 26, 1929 - Sept. 16, 1943; Beloved Larry"
Plot: 424
Born: Nov. 26, 1929
Died: Sept. 16, 1943
Age: 13 y's, 9 m's, 20 d's

Note: Funeral services for Larry Woody, who died at the Hanna Hospital, were held at the Methodist Church on September 19th. The deceased was the son of Mr. And Mrs. H. J. Woody of Hanna. (UPCCEM, November 1943)

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Woolsey, Don C. (MM)
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "Aug. 24, 1894 - July 28,1915; Son; Thy memory shall ever be a guiding star to heaven."
Plot: 107
Born: Aug. 24, 1895
Died: July 28, 1915
Age: 19 y's, 11 m's, 4 d's

Note: Don Woolsey, American, age 20, employed 2- and one-half years, single, was killed in No. 2 on July 24, 1915. He was a Rope Rider. Woolsey was riding up the slope on an empty trip and struck the roof of the slope with his head, he was knocked off the trip and under the cars. (MIR)

Note: Don Woolsey was killed in the Union Pacific Coal Company's No. 2 mine in Hanna. He was buried in Plot 107 in the Hanna cemetery. (BL)

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Woolsey, Gilbert W.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1854 - 1918; Father"
Plot: 107
Born: Oct. 3, 1854
Died: 1918
Age: 64 y's

Note: Gilbert was born October 3, 1882 in Chariton County, Missouri to Gilbert and Carrie Woolsey.

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Woolsey, Martha E.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1861 - 1944; Mother"
Plot: 107
Born: Sept. 16, 1861
Died: Jan. 1, 1944
Age: 82 y's, 3 m's, 15 d's

Note: Martha Ellen Woolsey was born September 16, 1861 in Keytesville, Chariton County, Missouri. She died January 1, 1944 and buried in the Hanna, Cemetery. (BL)

Note: Martha Ellen Woolsey died in Hanna, Wyoming at age 82 of skin cancer. (Wyoming, Death Records, 1909-1969)

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Wright, William (MIR) (MM)
Cemetery: Carbon
Monument: "Son of Henry and Elizabeth; Died: Apr. 23, 1892; Aged 23 Years"
Born: 1869
Died: 1893 in Carbon (MM)
Died: April 23, 1892, in Carbon (MIR)
Age: 23 y's

Note: William Wright, Scotch, miner, [Carbon] No. 2 Mine, He had just entered his place of work when a huge rock fell without warning and killed him. (1892 MIR)

Note: William Wright was killed April 23, 1892, in the Union Pacific Railway's No. 2 mine in Carbon. He was buried in a marked grave in the Carbon cemetery. (NA) (BL)

Note: William B. Wright was the son of Henry and Elizabeth Wright. (Headstone)

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Wright, William B.
Cemetery: Carbon
Monument: "1899-1930"
Born: July 18, 1899
Died: Oct. 19, 1930
Age: 31 y's, 3 m's, 1 day

Note: The community was greatly saddened by the death of William Wright who passed away on Sunday, October 19th, at the Fitzsimmons Hospital in Denver. The body accompanied by his wife and parents, who were at his bedside when the end came, reached Hanna on Tuesday morning, and was met at the station by members of the American Legion of which organization he was a very active member. The funeral was held Thursday at 10 o’clock from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church with Dean Thornberry of Laramie officiating. Funeral arrangements were in charge of The American Legion and Knights of Pythias Lodge of which organization he was a member. William Wright was born in Carbon, Wyoming, on July 18, 1899. He moved to Hanna with his parents when but a small boy. He enlisted in the army during the World War and served overseas for over a year. He leaves to mourn his going, his wife and two daughters, parents, Mr. And Mrs. Harry Wright, and one brother, Robert Wright, all of Hanna; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Huston and Mrs. Harry Bailey of Greely, Colo., and Mrs. Laurence Kandolin of Salida, Colorado, besides other relatives and friends. UPCCEM, December 1930)

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Wright, William J.
Cemetery: Hanna
Headstone: "1898 - 1960"
Plot: 401
Born: 1898
Died: 1960
Age: 62 y's

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