Pit Accident: William Hooley

I thought on a Friday I would share something that I have found whilst looking for records, that is interesting or adds information to our family tree.

This week, I found a short article on someone, who has far as I can tell was not a direct ancestor. News must have been slow that day

The item is from the Hyde & Glossop Weekly News, and North Cheshire Herald 11 September 1875, page 5

The transcription reads:

PIT ACCIDENT.

On Tuesday morning, William, son of Mr. William Hooley, of Eight-row, Poynton, whilst following his employment as a waggoner at Park Pit (Lord Vernon's), met with an accident by which the thum  [sic]  of one hand was almost severed. His injury was attended to by Dr. Owen soon afterwards.