Edward Smith

Held Chartershaugh Colliery in the 1730s and is credited with introducing fire lamps there in 1732, an early safety measure on a colliery already known for its gas.

Mines operated

MineRegionYears
Chartershaugh Colliery County Durham 1730–?

Record created: 3 September 2026 · Last researched: 3 September 2026

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