People

Everyone the archive's sources name in connection with a record: 320 people so far, from the lessee who sank a shaft to the inspector who reported on it and the men who died in it. Each name is listed with what the sources say they did and where, and links to the records concerned. A name that is itself a link has enough sourced material for a page of its own; the rest are listed here and on the records they belong to. Where a source states a family relationship, the family is shown, and the families are gathered at the foot of the page.

This is an index, not a roll. A disaster's dead are listed only as far as the sources read for that record name them, and the record says how many that is.

A

• G. J. Allen
  • Operator record · G. J. Allen. Mines: Watcombe Clay Pits (founder, from 1869)
• Ralph Allen
  • Operator record · Ralph Allen. Mines: Combe Down Stone Mines (proprietor)
• John Alsop
  • Operator record · John Alsop. Mines: Good Luck Mine (founder, 1830–1840)
• A. Alton
  • Operator record · A. Alton. Mines: Stags Fell Quarries (owner, 1880–1890)
• John Alton
  • Operator record · John Alton. Mines: Stags Fell Quarries (owner, 1900–1910)
• D. Armstrong
  • Operator record · D. Armstrong. Mines: Brownrigg Colliery (proprietor, 1900–1905)
• J. Armstrong
  • Operator record · J. Armstrong. Mines: Brownrigg Colliery (proprietor, 1880–1889)
• T. Armstrong
  • Operator record · T. Armstrong. Mines: Brownrigg Colliery (proprietor, 1890–1899)
• John Arthur
  • Operator record · John Arthur. Mines: Glynmoch Colliery (owner, from 1853)
• Benjamin Ashton (d. 1725)
  • Operator record · Benjamin Ashton. Mines: Silence Mine (proprietor, 1713–1725)
• Robert How Ashton
  • Operator record · Robert How Ashton. Mines: Odin Mine (proprietor, 1856–1869)
• Thomas Assheton Smith (1752–1828)
  • Operator record · Assheton Smith. Mines: Dinorwig Slate Quarry (owner, 1787–1969)
• J. W. Astley
  • Operator record · J. W. Astley. Mines: Stags Fell Quarries (owner, 1910–1920)

B

• Richard Bagshawe
  • Operator record · Richard Bagshawe. Mines: Odin Mine (proprietor, to 1856)
• Crawshay Bailey
  • Operator record · Crawshay Bailey. Mines: Aberaman Colliery (proprietor, 1843–1867)
  • Operator record · Bailey Brothers — Joseph and Crawshay Bailey, the Nantyglo ironmasters. Mines: Beaufort Iron Works (owner, 1833–1871)
• Sir William Baillie of Polkemmet
  • Operator record · Sir William Baillie of Polkemmet. Mines: Greenrigg Pit (landowner)
• John Barton Balcombe
  • Operator record · John Barton Balcombe. Mines: Llywernog Mine (proprietor, 1861–1875)
• Charles Babington Balfour
  • Operator record · Charles Babington Balfour. Mines: Balgonie Colliery (landowner, from 1883)
• William Barningham
  • Operator record · William Barningham. Mines: Aysdalegate Mine (owner, 1863–1902)
• Robert de Barton
  • Operator record · Robert de Barton. Mines: Silver Gill Mine (lessee, from 1331)
• Moses Bawden
  • Operator record · Moses Bawden. Mines: Whiteworks Mine (proprietor, 1860–1880); Golden Dagger Mine (proprietor, 1879–1914)
• Thomas Bayley (d. 1874)
  • Operator record · Thomas Bayley. Mines: Digby Colliery (owner, 1866–1874)
• Sir Frank Beauchamp
  • Operator record · Sir Frank Beauchamp. Mines: Clandown Colliery (owner, 1924–1929)
• Huntingdon Beaumont (1560–1624)
  • Operator record · Huntingdon Beaumont. Mines: Wollaton Colliery (lessee, 1601–1620); Strelley Colliery (lessee, 1603–1620)
• W. B. Beaumont
  • Operator record · W. B. Beaumont. Mines: Slitt Mine (proprietor)
• Hugh Begg
  • Operator record · Hugh Begg. Mines: Dinas Isha Colliery (proprietor, 1874–1880)
• William Heward Bell
  • Operator record · William Heward Bell. Mines: Sacriston Colliery (owner, 1850–1860)
• William Benge
  • Operator record · William Benge. Mines: Gloucester Furnace, Lamberhurst (proprietor, from 1695)
• Christopher Blackett
  • Operator record · Christopher Blackett. Mines: Wylam Colliery (proprietor, 1820–1829)
• Thomas Blacklock
  • Operator record · Thomas Blacklock. Mines: Ruthwaite Mine (owner, 1910–1920)
• Richard Blakemore · Blakemore and Booker, uncle of Thomas W. Booker
  • Operator record · Richard Blakemore. Mines: Little Garth Mine (proprietor, 1805–1837)
• Lord Bledisloe
  • Operator record · Lord Bledisloe. Mines: Norchard Colliery (proprietor, to 1930)
• Reginald J. Blewitt
  • Operator record · Reginald J. Blewitt. Mines: Cwmbran Colliery (proprietor, 1837–1852)
• George Blood
  • Operator record · George Blood. Mines: Harriseahead Colliery (proprietor, to 1900)
• John Caldwell Bloomfield
  • Operator record · John Caldwell Bloomfield. Mines: Castlecaldwell Feldspar Mine (proprietor, from 1853)
• Thomas W. Booker · Blakemore and Booker, nephew of Richard Blakemore
  • Operator record · Thomas W. Booker. Mines: Little Garth Mine (proprietor, 1837–1879)
• William Bowen (d. 1771)
  • Operator record · William Bowen. Mines: Cowden Furnace (proprietor, 1741–1771)
• Joshua Bower
  • Operator record · Joshua Bower. Mines: Burradon Colliery (owner, 1858–1870)
• Hugh Boyd
  • Operator record · Hugh Boyd. Mines: Ballycastle Coal Mines (proprietor, from 1736)
• John Boyns
  • Operator record · John Boyns. Mines: Wheal Owles (founder, from 1830); Wheal Drea (proprietor, from 1859); Parkenoweth Mine (proprietor)
• Benjamin Bradley
  • Operator record · Benjamin Bradley. Mines: Bolehill Quarry (manager, from 1901)
• George Bradley
  • Operator record · George Bradley. Mines: Ackton Hall Colliery (proprietor, 1873–1888)
• Thomas Bennett Brain
  • Operator record · Thomas Bennett Brain. Mines: Dark Hill Colliery (proprietor, 1899–1914)
• Charles Brandling
  • Operator record · Charles Brandling. Mines: Felling Colliery (proprietor, from 1779)
• George Brewer
  • Operator record · George Brewer. Mines: Coalbrook Vale Colliery (founder, 1820–1855)
• James Brindley
  • Operator record · James Brindley. Mines: Wet Earth Colliery (engineer, 1750–1756)
• John Brown of Arkengarthdale
  • Operator record · John Brown of Arkengarthdale. Mines: Cragg End Flag Stone Mine (owner, from 1888)
• Thomas Brown
  • Operator record · Thomas Brown. Mines: Cwmtillery Colliery (owner, 1840–1852)
• Charles Bruce, 5th Earl of Elgin
  • Operator record · Earl of Elgin. Mines: Charlestown Limeworks (owner, from 1756)
• Sir George Bruce of Carnock
  • Operator record · Sir George Bruce of Carnock. Mines: The Moat Pit (proprietor, 1590–1625)
• Duke of Buccleuch
  • Operator record · Duke of Buccleuch. Mines: Wanlockhead (landowner, from 1680); New Glencrieff Mine (proprietor, 1842–1905); Canonbie Colliery (owner, from 1854)
• Sir Edmund Buckley
  • Operator record · Sir Edmund Buckley. Mines: Minllyn Slate Quarry (owner, 1864–1876)
• Sir Bevis Bulmer (1536–1615)
  • Operator record · Sir Bevis Bulmer. Mines: Glengonnar (proprietor, from 1592); Hilderston Silver Mine (proprietor, 1607–1613); Combe Martin Silver Mines (engineer)
• William Wharton Burdon
  • Operator record · William Wharton Burdon. Mines: Team Colliery (lessee, 1796–1900)
• Arthur Burr
  • Operator record · Arthur Burr. Mines: Tilmanstone Colliery (founder, 1906–1914)
• George Burt
  • Operator record · George Burt. Mines: Tilly Whim Caves (tourist attraction developer, 1887–1976)
• John Butler
  • Operator record · John Butler. Mines: Fernhurst Furnace (North Park Furnace) (lessee, 1762–1777)

C

• H. F. Caddell
  • Operator record · H. F. Caddell. Mines: Tranent Collieries (owner, 1854–1866)
• John Cain
  • Operator record · John Cain. Mines: Douglas Head Mine (proprietor, 1902)
• John Calvert
  • Operator record · John Calvert. Mines: Great Western Colliery (proprietor, 1851–1854)
• John Campbell, Marquess of Breadalbane
  • Operator record · John Campbell, Marquess of Breadalbane. Mines: Tomnadashan Copper Mine (owner, 1841–1862)
• Lord Carrington
  • Operator record · Lord Carrington. Mines: Llanfair Lead and Silver Mine (proprietor)
• D’Arcy Chaytor
  • Operator record · D’Arcy Chaytor. Mines: Pooley Hall Colliery (proprietor, 1920–1947)
• William Chaytor
  • Operator record · William Chaytor. Mines: Witton Park Colliery (proprietor, 1816–1855)
• John Christie (1824–1902)
  • Operator record · John Christie. Mines: Penwyllt Quarry (owner, 1819–1827); Milnwood Colliery (owner, 1865–1880)
• Thomas Clark
  • Operator record · Thomas Clark. Mines: Stonecroft and Greyside Mine (proprietor, 1894–1898)
• R. C. Clarke of Noblethorpe
  • Operator record · R. C. Clarke of Noblethorpe. Mines: Huskar Pit (owner)
• J. H. Clay
  • Operator record · J. H. Clay. Mines: Potts Ghyll Mine (proprietor, from 1930)
• Joseph Claypon
  • Operator record · Joseph Claypon. Mines: Penwyllt Quarry (owner, from 1827)
• Thomas Clayton
  • Operator record · Thomas Clayton. Mines: Broughton Colliery (proprietor, from 1883); Gwersyllt Colliery (owner)
• James Clifford
  • Operator record · James Clifford. Mines: Calcutts Colliery (proprietor, 1588–1620)
• Sir Robert Clifton
  • Operator record · Sir Robert Clifton. Mines: Tyndrum Mines (proprietor, 1741–1747)
• Robert Clive
  • Operator record · Robert Clive. Mines: Esgair Mwyn Mine (lessee, 1756–1780)
• Peter Clymo
  • Operator record · Peter Clymo. Mines: Wheal Mary Ann (manager, from 1845)
• William Crawshay
  • Operator record · William Crawshay. Mines: Lightmoor Colliery (proprietor, from 1841); Gethin Colliery (owner, 1849–1880)
• Edward Cropper
  • Operator record · Edward Cropper. Mines: Rosebush Slate Quarry (proprietor, 1870–1876)
• W.C.S. Cunningham
  • Operator record · W.C.S. Cunningham. Mines: Auchlochan Colliery (proprietor, 1890–1900)
• Samuel Curteis
  • Operator record · Samuel Curteis. Mines: Shap Granite Quarries (proprietor, 1864–1899)

D

• John Murton Davidson
  • Operator record · John Murton Davidson. Mines: Beamish Colliery (owner, 1830–1850)
• Benjamin Davies
  • Operator record · Benjamin Davies. Mines: Cross Knave Colliery (proprietor, 1866–1910)
• Ebenezer Davies
  • Operator record · Ebenezer Davies. Mines: Weigfach Colliery (owner, 1849–1856)
• Edward Hurst Davies
  • Operator record · Edward Hurst Davies. Mines: Maesygamfa Quarry (proprietor, 1886–1909)
• David Davis of Blaengwawr (1797–1866)
  • Operator record · David Davis of Blaengwawr. Mines: Blaengwawr Colliery (proprietor, 1843–1866)
• Thomas Hedges Deakin
  • Operator record · Thomas Hedges Deakin. Mines: New Fancy Colliery (proprietor, from 1884)
• Sir George Denys
  • Operator record · Sir George Denys. Mines: Sir Francis Level (Lownathwaite Mine) (proprietor, 1864–1882)
• F. F. Depeaux
  • Operator record · F. F. Depeaux. Mines: International Colliery, Abercrave (proprietor, 1898–1913)
• James Stedman Dixon (1850–1911)
  • Operator record · James Stedman Dixon. Mines: Bent Colliery (lessee, 1872–1911)
• John Dixon
  • Operator record · John Dixon. Mines: Brownrigg Colliery (proprietor, 1880–1889)
• William Dixon (1753–1822)
  • Operator record · William Dixon. Mines: Fauldhouse Colliery (owner, 1855–1874); Govan Colliery (owner, to 1822)
• Hugh S. Dunn
  • Operator record · Hugh S. Dunn. Mines: Auchlochan Colliery (proprietor, 1893–1902)
• James Dunnachie
  • Operator record · James Dunnachie. Mines: Glenboig Fireclay Mines (owner, 1865–1900)

E

• Stephen Eddy
  • Operator record · Stephen Eddy. Mines: Cononley Mine (proprietor, from 1842)
• Sir John Eden
  • Operator record · Sir John Eden. Mines: Beamish Colliery (owner, 1780–1830)
• J. J. Edey
  • Operator record · J. J. Edey. Mines: East Gawber Colliery (proprietor)
• John Edmunds
  • Operator record · John Edmunds. Mines: Maritime Colliery (owner, 1841–1870)
• Thomas Edwards
  • Operator record · Thomas Edwards. Mines: Broad Oak Colliery, Loughor (proprietor)
• Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater
  • Operator record · Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater. Mines: Worsley Navigable Levels (proprietor, 1757–1803)
• Earl of Eldon
  • Operator record · Lord Eldon. Mines: Chilton Colliery (owner, 1884–1900)
• Sir George Elliot
  • Operator record · Sir George Elliot. Mines: Usworth Colliery (owner, 1845–1882); Sacriston Colliery (owner, 1860–1890); Felling Colliery (proprietor, 1880–1883)
• John Ellis of Leicester
  • Operator record · John Ellis of Leicester. Mines: Swithland Slate Quarry (manager)
• Joseph Joel Ellis (d. 1885)
  • Operator record · Joseph Joel Ellis. Mines: Ellistown Colliery (proprietor, 1874–1885)
• Nicholas Ennor
  • Operator record · Nicholas Ennor. Mines: Chewton Mineries (proprietor, from 1750)
• John Errington
  • Operator record · John Errington. Mines: Fallowfield Mine (owner, 1600–1650)
• Catherine, Lady Erskine · Erskine family of Alva, wife of Sir John Erskine
  • Operator record · Catherine, Lady Erskine. Mines: Alva Silver Mine (Silver Glen) (proprietor, 1715–1716)
• Sir John Erskine · Erskine family of Alva, husband of Catherine, Lady Erskine
  • Operator record · Sir John Erskine. Mines: Alva Silver Mine (Silver Glen) (proprietor, 1712–1716)

F

• Matthew Featherstonhaugh
  • Operator record · Matthew Featherstonhaugh. Mines: Purfleet Chalk Pits (lessee, 1738–1794)
• James Fisher
  • Operator record · James Fisher. Mines: Glenravel Iron and Bauxite Mines (owner, 1866–1913)
• John Purcell Fitzgerald
  • Operator record · John Purcell Fitzgerald. Mines: Pendleton Colliery (proprietor, 1827–1848)
• Herbert Fletcher
  • Operator record · Herbert Fletcher. Mines: Ladyshore Colliery (proprietor, 1885–1887)
• Thomas Fletcher Senior
  • Operator record · Thomas Fletcher Senior. Mines: Ladyshore Colliery (proprietor, from 1830)
• B. J. Forder
  • Operator record · B. J. Forder. Mines: Buriton Chalk Pit (proprietor, from 1860)
• J. R. Fosdick
  • Operator record · J. R. Fosdick. Mines: Hemsworth Colliery (owner, 1876–1881)
• W. O. Foster
  • Operator record · W. O. Foster. Mines: Calcutts Colliery (proprietor, 1869–1890)
• Simon Henry Fraser
  • Operator record · Simon Henry Fraser. Mines: Pegswood Colliery (owner, 1868–1900)
• John Fyfe
  • Operator record · John Fyfe. Mines: Kemnay Quarry (proprietor, from 1858)

G

• William Dunn Gainsford
  • Operator record · William Dunn Gainsford. Mines: Birley Collieries (proprietor, 1877–1926)
• Edgar Garlick
  • Operator record · Edgar Garlick. Mines: Magpie Mine (proprietor, 1913–1924)
• William Henry Gatty
  • Operator record · William Henry Gatty. Mines: Blaen y Cwm Quarry (proprietor, from 1866)
• G. T. Gilpin-Brown
  • Operator record · G. T. Gilpin-Brown. Mines: Arkendale Mine (proprietor, 1890–1905)
• Captain Thomas Glanville
  • Operator record · Captain Thomas Glanville. Mines: Wheal Union (proprietor, 1864)
• Thomas Glasbrook
  • Operator record · Thomas Glasbrook. Mines: Weigfach Colliery (owner, from 1870)
• Alexander M. Graham
  • Operator record · Alexander M. Graham. Mines: Southrigg Colliery (proprietor, 1885–1898)
• Richard Graves
  • Operator record · Richard Graves. Mines: Gillhead Colliery (owner, from 1880)
• John Whitehead Greaves
  • Operator record · John Whitehead Greaves. Mines: Votty and Bowydd Quarry (proprietor, from 1833); Llechwedd Slate Caverns (founder, from 1846)
• George Green
  • Operator record · George Green. Mines: Yew Tree Colliery (proprietor, 1845–1858); Nant-y-Garw Lead Mine (owner, 1877–1886)
• George Greenwood
  • Operator record · George Greenwood. Mines: Dry Rigg Quarry (proprietor, 1940–1964)
• Baroness Grenville
  • Operator record · Baroness Grenville. Mines: Wheal Grenville (mineral lord, 1845–1855)
• D. J. Griffiths
  • Operator record · D. J. Griffiths. Mines: Glynmoch Colliery (owner, 1949–1958)
• Griffith Williams Griffiths
  • Operator record · Griffith Williams Griffiths. Mines: Cambergi Quarry (proprietor, 1875–1899)
• R.T. Griffiths
  • Operator record · R.T. Griffiths. Mines: Perthyglisson Colliery (proprietor, 1878–1884)
• James Grindell
  • Operator record · James Grindell. Mines: Saint Vincent's Colliery (lessee, from 1844)
• Thomas Grove
  • Operator record · Thomas Grove. Mines: Cwm Elan Mine (lessee, 1796–1871)
• Edward Gullett
  • Operator record · Edward Gullett. Mines: Cann Quarry (proprietor, 1896–1915)
• John Gundry
  • Operator record · John Gundry. Mines: Wheal Vor (proprietor, 1800–1828)

H

• Sir Thomas Hamilton
  • Operator record · Sir Thomas Hamilton. Mines: Hilderston Silver Mine (proprietor, 1606–1608)
• Christopher Hanby
  • Operator record · Christopher Hanby. Mines: Tan Hill Colliery (proprietor, to 1670)
• Joseph Harris
  • Operator record · Joseph Harris. Mines: Brayton Domain Colliery (owner, from 1880)
• J. E. Heathcote
  • Operator record · J. E. Heathcote. Mines: Apedale Colliery (proprietor, 1855–1865)
• John Heathcote
  • Operator record · John Heathcote. Mines: Wet Earth Colliery (proprietor, 1740–1756)
• George Heaton
  • Operator record · George Heaton. Mines: Heaton Colliery (proprietor, 1855–1874)
• Henry Herbert
  • Operator record · Henry Herbert. Mines: Ammanford Colliery (owner, 1890–1924)
• R. A. Heslop
  • Operator record · R. A. Heslop. Mines: Roddymoor Colliery (sinking contractor, from 1844)
• T. Hodgkinson
  • Operator record · T. Hodgkinson. Mines: Dog Delf Colliery (proprietor, 1891–1899)
• Mr Hodgson
  • Operator record · Mr Hodgson. Mines: Snake Mine (proprietor, to 1920)
• James Holcroft
  • Operator record · James Holcroft. Mines: Beech Tree Colliery (proprietor, 1873–1919)
• Thomas Hollow
  • Operator record · Thomas Hollow. Mines: East Boscaswell Mine (proprietor, from 1859)
• Samuel Homfray
  • Operator record · Samuel Homfray. Mines: Sirhowy Ironworks (proprietor, 1778–1799)
• Archibald Hood
  • Operator record · Archibald Hood. Mines: Whitehill Colliery (lessee, 1856–1890)
• James Hope
  • Operator record · James Hope. Mines: Glengonnar (proprietor, from 1615)
• Mr Hurst
  • Operator record · Mr Hurst. Mines: Eccleston Quarry (proprietor)
• Haughty Huxham
  • Operator record · Haughty Huxham. Mines: Abergorki Colliery (proprietor, 1859–1862)

I

• John Henry Iles (1871–1951)
  • Operator record · John Henry Iles. Mines: Clandown Colliery (owner, 1917–1924)
• E. T. Ingham
  • Operator record · E. T. Ingham. Mines: Combs Colliery (proprietor); Hostingley Colliery (proprietor, to 1880)
• Queen Isabella
  • Operator record · Queen Isabella. Mines: Bere Alston Silver-Lead Mines (proprietor)

J

• Stephen Harvey James
  • Operator record · Stephen Harvey James. Mines: Botallack Mine (proprietor, from 1835); Wheal Cock (proprietor, 1835–1863)
• Edgar Jeffrays
  • Operator record · Edgar Jeffrays. Mines: Bagalow Quarry (proprietor, from 1834)
• John Jenkins
  • Operator record · John Jenkins. Mines: Cwm Ebol Quarry (proprietor, 1883–1906)
• John of Gaunt
  • Operator record · John of Gaunt. Mines: Bere Alston Silver-Lead Mines (proprietor)
• B. Johns
  • Operator record · B. Johns. Mines: Gate Crag Quarry (proprietor, from 1930)
• B. Johnson
  • Operator record · B. Johnson. Mines: Cannock Old Coppice Colliery (proprietor, 1865–1870)
• John Johnson
  • Operator record · John Johnson. Mines: Prudhoe Colliery (owner, from 1860)
• Benjamin Jones
  • Operator record · Benjamin Jones. Mines: Wernos Colliery (proprietor, from 1865)
• David Lloyd Jones
  • Operator record · David Lloyd Jones. Mines: Llwyngwern Quarry (proprietor, 1878–1891)
• John Lloyd Jones
  • Operator record · John Lloyd Jones. Mines: Pen-yr-Orsedd Quarry (owner, 1854–1862)
• Methusalem Jones
  • Operator record · Methusalem Jones. Mines: Diphwys Casson Quarry (proprietor, 1760–1800)
• Sylvanus Jones
  • Operator record · Sylvanus Jones. Mines: Garn Colliery, Nantyglo (proprietor, 1908–1925)
• William Williams Jones
  • Operator record · William Williams Jones. Mines: Tonfanau Quarry (proprietor, from 1892)
• Thomas Joseph
  • Operator record · Thomas Joseph. Mines: Dunraven Colliery (proprietor, 1865–1880)

K

• Sir Samuel Kelly
  • Operator record · Sir Samuel Kelly. Mines: Coalisland Collieries (owner, 1921–1927)
• John Kitto
  • Operator record · John Kitto. Mines: Frongoch Mine (proprietor, 1878–1897)

L

• John Lawrence
  • Operator record · John Lawrence. Mines: Cwmbran Colliery (proprietor, 1852–1872)
• Duke of Leeds
  • Operator record · Duke of Leeds. Mines: Great Work Mine (landowner, from 1785)
• William Lefeaux
  • Operator record · William Lefeaux. Mines: Nantiago Mine (proprietor)
• John Legas · Legas and Tapsell, uncle of Richard Tapsell
  • Operator record · John Legas. Mines: Gloucester Furnace, Lamberhurst (proprietor, 1720–1752)
• Thomas Legh
  • Operator record · Thomas Legh. Mines: Haydock Colliery (proprietor, 1830–1847)
• Capel Hanbury Leigh
  • Operator record · Capel Hanbury Leigh. Mines: Glyn Pits, Pontypool (founder, 1840–1852)
• William Lemon
  • Operator record · William Lemon. Mines: Poldice Mine (proprietor, from 1748)
• David W. Lewis
  • Operator record · David W. Lewis. Mines: Cefn Parc Arlais Colliery (proprietor, 1954–1958)
• Ebenezer Lewis
  • Operator record · Ebenezer Lewis. Mines: Bwllfa Dare Colliery (proprietor, 1857–1873)
• William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr
  • Operator record · William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr. Mines: Werfa Colliery (proprietor, 1903–1909); Universal Colliery (proprietor)
• George Lightley
  • Operator record · George Lightley. Mines: Wheal Union (proprietor, 1864)
• Samuel Cunliffe Lister, Lord Masham
  • Operator record · Samuel Cunliffe Lister, Lord Masham. Mines: Ackton Hall Colliery (proprietor, 1890–1926)
• Michael Loam
  • Operator record · Michael Loam. Mines: Tresavean Mine (engineer, 1842–1843)
• John Lovering
  • Operator record · John Lovering. Mines: Wheal Martyn China Clay Works (proprietor, 1880–1931)
• John Robert Lucas
  • Operator record · John Robert Lucas. Mines: Elms Colliery (proprietor)
• Capt. F. H. Lyell
  • Operator record · Capt. F. H. Lyell. Mines: Stockdale Colliery (owner, from 1910); Tan Hill Colliery (owner)

M

• A.S. Macharg
  • Operator record · A.S. Macharg. Mines: Auchlochan Colliery (liquidator, 1932–1934)
• Sir Humphrey Mackworth
  • Operator record · Sir Humphrey Mackworth. Mines: Esgair Hir and Esgair Fraith Mines (proprietor, 1703–1708)
• Elias Martyn
  • Operator record · Elias Martyn. Mines: Wheal Martyn China Clay Works (proprietor, 1820–1872)
• Adam Mason
  • Operator record · Adam Mason. Mines: Ystrad Einion Mine (proprietor)
• Viscount Maynard
  • Operator record · Viscount Maynard. Mines: Bagworth Colliery (owner, from 1828)
• John A. McCallum
  • Operator record · John A. McCallum. Mines: Woodilee Colliery (proprietor, from 1890)
• Charles McDowall
  • Operator record · Charles McDowall. Mines: Argyll Colliery, Machrihanish (lessee, 1773–1791)
• William Meredith
  • Operator record · William Meredith. Mines: Meredith's Colliery (proprietor, 1858–1865)
• Richard Metcalf
  • Operator record · Richard Metcalf. Mines: Burtersett Flag Stone Mine (proprietor, 1882–1900)
• James Michell
  • Operator record · James Michell. Mines: Alderley Edge Mines (proprietor, 1857–1877)
• J.H.G. Mitchell
  • Operator record · J.H.G. Mitchell. Mines: Garn Colliery, Nantyglo (licensee)
• George Moir
  • Operator record · George Moir. Mines: Southrigg Colliery (proprietor, 1883–1885)
• George Moor
  • Operator record · George Moor. Mines: Excelsior Mine (proprietor, 1938–1946)
• John Morgan
  • Operator record · John Morgan. Mines: Rhydwain Colliery (proprietor, 1878–1882)
• William Pritchard Morgan (1844–1924)
  • Operator record · William Pritchard Morgan. Mines: Gwynfynydd Gold Mine (proprietor, 1887–1924)
• Lewis Morris
  • Operator record · Lewis Morris. Mines: Esgair Mwyn Mine (lessee, 1746–1756); Llywernog Mine (lessee, 1749–1765)
• Sir Charles Morrison-Bell
  • Operator record · Sir Charles Morrison-Bell. Mines: Cash Well Mine (owner, 1894–1921)
• Baron Mountjoy
  • Operator record · Baron Mountjoy. Mines: Alum Bay Sand and Copperas Workings (lessee, 1561–1600)
• Sir Alexander Murray
  • Operator record · Sir Alexander Murray. Mines: Strontian Mines (landowner, from 1722)
• David Mushet (1772–1847)
  • Operator record · David Mushet. Mines: Dark Hill Colliery (proprietor, 1841–1847)
• Robert Mushet
  • Operator record · Robert Mushet. Mines: Eaglebrook Mine (proprietor, from 1850)

N

• Sir Francis Alexander Newdigate
  • Operator record · Sir Francis Alexander Newdigate. Mines: Newdigate Colliery (owner, 1898–1914)
• Thomas Newton
  • Operator record · Thomas Newton. Mines: Loughrigg Fell Slate Quarry (proprietor, from 1888)
• J.P. Nicholls
  • Operator record · J.P. Nicholls. Mines: Frank Mills Mine (manager, 1857–1868)
• Thomas North (1811–1868)
  • Operator record · Thomas North. Mines: Newcastle Colliery, Basford (proprietor, 1853–1868)

O

• W. E. Oakeley
  • Operator record · W. E. Oakeley. Mines: Oakeley Quarry (landowner and consolidating owner, 1878–1972)
• William Ord
  • Operator record · William Ord. Mines: Church Burn Mine (owner, from 1854)
• William Orde-Powlett, 2nd Baron Bolton
  • Operator record · William Orde-Powlett, 2nd Baron Bolton. Mines: Cobscar Mill (proprietor, from 1848)
• David Owen
  • Operator record · David Owen. Mines: Aberthaw Limestone Quarry (proprietor, 1888–1926)
• Sir Hugh Owen
  • Operator record · Sir Hugh Owen. Mines: Landshipping Colliery (owner, from 1800)
• Sir Hugh Owen of Goodwick
  • Operator record · Sir Hugh Owen of Goodwick. Mines: Bellstone Quarry (proprietor)

P

• Paul Panton
  • Operator record · Paul Panton. Mines: Talargoch Mine (lessee, from 1753)
• John Parsons
  • Operator record · John Parsons. Mines: Cwrt Herbert Colliery (owner)
• George H. Pattinson
  • Operator record · George H. Pattinson. Mines: Applethwaite Fell Slate Works (proprietor, from 1888)
• James Payne (b. 1907)
  • Operator record · James Payne. Mines: North Steelend Colliery (licensee, 1957–1965)
• W. Peareth
  • Operator record · W. Peareth, Esq.. Mines: Chartershaugh Colliery (owner, from 1778)
• G. S. Philipps
  • Operator record · G. S. Philipps. Mines: Sprinkle and Nash Colliery (proprietor, from 1855)
• J. S. Phillips
  • Operator record · J. S. Phillips. Mines: East Boscaswell Mine (proprietor, from 1859)
• P. S. Phillips
  • Operator record · P. S. Phillips. Mines: Coed Cae Tillery Colliery (proprietor)
• George Phipps
  • Operator record · George Phipps. Mines: Wick Ochre Mines (proprietor, 1892–1895)
• Henry Phipps
  • Operator record · Henry Phipps. Mines: Dog Delf Colliery (proprietor, 1872–1883)
• James Plews
  • Operator record · James Plews. Mines: Cobscar Mill (proprietor, from 1762)
• Henry Davis Pochin
  • Operator record · Henry Davis Pochin. Mines: East Cannock Colliery (proprietor, from 1880)
• George Powell
  • Operator record · George Powell. Mines: Hopewell Colliery (galee, 1824–1830)
• Harcourt Powell
  • Operator record · Harcourt Powell. Mines: Hook Colliery (proprietor, 1850–1870)
• Thomas Powell
  • Operator record · Thomas Powell. Mines: Llancaiach Colliery (proprietor, 1811–1887); Middle Duffryn Colliery (proprietor, 1843–1864); New Tredegar Colliery (owner, 1853–1863)
• Sir Stephen Proctor
  • Operator record · Sir Stephen Proctor. Mines: Greenhow Mines (owner, from 1597)
• Edward Protheroe
  • Operator record · Edward Protheroe. Mines: Brookall Ditches Colliery (proprietor, 1840–1850)
• Sir Carbery Pryse
  • Operator record · Sir Carbery Pryse. Mines: Esgair Hir and Esgair Fraith Mines (owner, 1689–1704)
• David Pugh
  • Operator record · David Pugh. Mines: Garnant Colliery (owner, 1880–1900)
• Thomas Pulleine
  • Operator record · Thomas Pulleine. Mines: Tan Hill Colliery (lessee, from 1690)

R

• L. C. Rees
  • Operator record · L. C. Rees. Mines: Cwmteg Colliery (owner, 1940–1956)
• J. G. Reynoldson
  • Operator record · J. G. Reynoldson. Mines: Cabbish Mine (proprietor, 1905–1930)
• Duke of Richmond
  • Operator record · Duke of Richmond. Mines: Lecht Mine (owner, 1841–1846)
• John Ridgway
  • Operator record · John Ridgway. Mines: Ubberley Colliery (proprietor, from 1851)
• James Rixon
  • Operator record · James Rixon. Mines: Wellingborough Ironstone Quarries (owner, 1874–1889)
• Charles Roberts
  • Operator record · Charles Roberts. Mines: Hay Head Quarry (proprietor, 1850–1865)
• Charles Roe (1715–1781)
  • Operator record · Charles Roe. Mines: Alderley Edge Mines (proprietor, 1758–1768)
• James Roscoe
  • Operator record · James Roscoe. Mines: New Lester Colliery (proprietor, 1865–1938)
• E.R. Rowlands
  • Operator record · E.R. Rowlands. Mines: Elwyn Colliery (proprietor, 1955–1957)
• James Runnalls
  • Operator record · James Runnalls. Mines: Penlee Quarry (proprietor, from 1879)
• John Russell
  • Operator record · John Russell. Mines: Cwmtillery Colliery (owner, 1852–1900)
• William Russell
  • Operator record · William Russell. Mines: Wallsend Colliery (owner, 1820–1850)

S

• William Sarl
  • Operator record · William Sarl. Mines: Seend Ironstone Quarry (proprietor, 1856–1861)
• Thomas Shepherd
  • Operator record · Thomas Shepherd. Mines: Cwmaman Colliery (proprietor, 1849–1882)
• Sir William Sidney
  • Operator record · Sir William Sidney. Mines: Robertsbridge Furnace (founder, 1539–1553)
• George Simpson
  • Operator record · George Simpson. Mines: Benhar Colliery (lessee, 1818–1850)
• J. C. Simpson
  • Operator record · J. C. Simpson. Mines: Auldhouseburn Colliery (owner)
• C. Sinclair
  • Operator record · C. Sinclair. Mines: Tan Hill Colliery (owner)
• James Smallshaw
  • Operator record · James Smallshaw. Mines: Bayton Colliery (proprietor, 1904–1910)
• Edward Smith
  • Operator record · Edward Smith. Mines: Chartershaugh Colliery (owner, from 1730)
• Richard Tilden Smith
  • Operator record · Richard Tilden Smith. Mines: Tilmanstone Colliery (owner, 1926–1937)
• Thomas Smith
  • Operator record · Thomas Smith. Mines: Beldi Hill Mine (proprietor, from 1738)
• Duke of Somerset
  • Operator record · Duke of Somerset. Mines: Haytor Granite Quarry (proprietor, 1829–1858)
• William Soresby
  • Operator record · William Soresby. Mines: Watergrove Mine (proprietor, 1746–1749)
• Edmund Spargo
  • Operator record · Edmund Spargo. Mines: Mynachdy (Rhosmynach and Carmel Head Copper Mines) (lessee, 1863–1908)
• Frederick Spencer
  • Operator record · Frederick Spencer. Mines: New Rock Colliery (proprietor, from 1886)
• P. W. Spencer
  • Operator record · P. W. Spencer. Mines: Swinden Quarry (proprietor, from 1899)
• Sir Richard Standish
  • Operator record · Sir Richard Standish. Mines: Lead Mines Clough (proprietor, 1692–1694)
• Sir John Stanley
  • Operator record · Sir John Stanley. Mines: Neston Colliery (proprietor, 1759–1822)
• William Stenson (1770–1861)
  • Operator record · William Stenson. Mines: Whitwick Colliery (proprietor, 1822–1861)
• George Stephenson
  • Operator record · George Stephenson. Mines: Crich Limestone Quarries (owner, from 1840)
• Major Stewart
  • Operator record · Major Stewart. Mines: Talnotry Mine (lessee, from 1885)
• Thomas Stick
  • Operator record · Thomas Stick. Mines: Weigfach Colliery (owner, 1844–1849)
• John Stirling
  • Operator record · John Stirling. Mines: Crossfield Mine (owner, 1864–1866)

T

• Richard Tapsell · Legas and Tapsell, nephew of John Legas, whom he succeeded in 1752
  • Operator record · Richard Tapsell. Mines: Gloucester Furnace, Lamberhurst (proprietor, 1752–1765)
• John Taylor
  • Operator record · John Taylor. Mines: Wheal Friendship (manager, from 1798); Wheal Betsy (manager, from 1806); Consolidated Mines (proprietor, 1819–1857); Ale and Cakes Mine (proprietor, 1820–1857); Copper Hill Mine (proprietor, 1820–1857); Poldory Mine (proprietor, 1820–1857); Wheal Andrew (proprietor, 1820–1857); Wheal Cupboard (proprietor, 1820–1857); United Mines (proprietor, 1822–1857); Magpie Mine (proprietor, from 1839); Hubberdale Mines (proprietor, 1840–1844)
• Thomas Taylor
  • Operator record · Thomas Taylor. Mines: Nantgarw Colliery (proprietor, 1910–1924)
• William Taylor
  • Operator record · William Taylor. Mines: Ballochmyle Colliery (proprietor, from 1893)
• Moses Teague (d. 1840)
  • Operator record · Moses Teague. Mines: Lightmoor Colliery (proprietor, 1832–1840)
• John Tebay
  • Operator record · John Tebay. Mines: Brandelhow Mine (lessee, from 1819)
• Alexander Telfer
  • Operator record · Alexander Telfer. Mines: New Glencrieff Mine (lessee, 1734–1755)
• George Templer
  • Operator record · George Templer. Mines: Haytor Granite Quarry (proprietor, 1820–1829)
• William Thirlby
  • Operator record · William Thirlby. Mines: Ibstock Colliery (owner, from 1825)
• Albert Thomas
  • Operator record · Albert Thomas. Mines: Nant Hir Colliery (proprietor, 1979–1992)
• William Thomas of Waun Wyllt
  • Operator record · William Thomas of Waun Wyllt. Mines: Lletty Shenkin Colliery (proprietor, 1843–1865)
• John Thompson
  • Operator record · John Thompson. Mines: Lead Mines Clough (proprietor, 1824–1837)
• Joseph Thornton
  • Operator record · Joseph Thornton. Mines: Nailstone Colliery (proprietor, 1875–1883)
• Peter Thornton
  • Operator record · Peter Thornton. Mines: Fallahill Colliery (proprietor, from 1890); Crofthead Colliery (proprietor, to 1923)
• Richard Trevithick (1771–1833)
  • Operator record · Richard Trevithick. Mines: Ding Dong Mine (engineer, 1796)
• William Turner
  • Operator record · William Turner. Mines: Pen-yr-Orsedd Quarry (owner, 1816–1854); Dorothea Quarry (lessee, 1829–1848)
• William Turner (d. 1847)
  • Operator record · William Turner. Mines: Haydock Colliery (proprietor, 1830–1847)

V

• William Veitch
  • Operator record · William Veitch. Mines: Cae Coch Sulphur Mine (proprietor, 1880–1895)
• William Lawton Viggars
  • Operator record · William Lawton Viggars. Mines: Bayton Colliery (proprietor, 1895–1903)

W

• Mr. Wade
  • Operator record · Mr. Wade. Mines: Hebburn Colliery (owner, from 1792)
• William Waller
  • Operator record · William Waller. Mines: Esgair Hir and Esgair Fraith Mines (proprietor, to 1694)
• Thomas Walters
  • Operator record · Thomas Walters. Mines: Newbridge Ironstone Quarry (proprietor, 1867–1873)
• Mrs E. S. Walton · Walton family of Brough, of the Walton family who held Borrowdale Colliery
  • Operator record · Mrs E. S. Walton. Mines: Borrowdale Colliery, Brough (owner, from 1921)
• Frederick Walton
  • Operator record · Frederick Walton. Mines: Maesygamfa Quarry (proprietor, 1886–1900)
• J. B. Walton · Walton family of Brough, of the Walton family who held Borrowdale Colliery
  • Operator record · J. B. Walton. Mines: Borrowdale Colliery, Brough (owner)
• Thomas Ward
  • Operator record · Thomas Ward. Mines: Esgair Mwyn Mine (proprietor, 1890–1927)
• E.M. Wass
  • Operator record · E.M. Wass. Mines: Millclose Mine (proprietor, 1859–1940); Via Gellia Lead Mines (owner, 1860–1886)
• Daniel Watney
  • Operator record · Daniel Watney. Mines: Gwendraeth Colliery (owner)
• Peter Watson
  • Operator record · Peter Watson. Mines: Pennerley Mine (proprietor, 1879–1884)
• Thomas Wayne
  • Operator record · Thomas Wayne. Mines: Tylorstown Colliery (sinker, from 1858)
• Mark Weir
  • Operator record · Mark Weir. Mines: Honister Slate Mine (owner, 1997–2011)
• F. Wickwar
  • Operator record · F. Wickwar. Mines: Cove Quarries, Coniston (proprietor, 1900–1905)
• John Wilkinson (1728–1808)
  • Operator record · John Wilkinson. Mines: Brymbo Colliery (proprietor, 1792–1808); Smelt Colliery (owner, from 1792); Hay Head Quarry (proprietor, from 1808)
• J. B. Williams
  • Operator record · J. B. Williams. Mines: Eaglesbush Colliery (proprietor, from 1869)
• Morgan Stuart Williams
  • Operator record · Morgan Stuart Williams. Mines: Aberpergwm Colliery (proprietor, 1880–1920)
• Owen Williams
  • Operator record · Owen Williams. Mines: Cwt-y-Bugail Quarry (manager, 1877–1907)
• Perry Williams
  • Operator record · Perry Williams. Mines: Caerbryn Colliery (owner, from 1869)
• W. Williams
  • Operator record · W. Williams. Mines: Aberpergwm Colliery (proprietor, 1860–1880)
• Mr Williamson
  • Operator record · Mr Williamson. Mines: Cove Vein Mine (proprietor, from 1755)
• Hugh Henshall Williamson
  • Operator record · Hugh Henshall Williamson. Mines: Chatterley Whitfield Colliery (proprietor, to 1867)
• Robert Wilson
  • Operator record · Robert Wilson. Mines: Merrybent Copper Mine (proprietor, 1921–1930)
• Thomas Wilson
  • Operator record · Thomas Wilson. Mines: Blagill Mine (proprietor, 1867–1890)
• Rowland Winn
  • Operator record · Rowland Winn. Mines: Frodingham Ironstone Mines (owner, 1859–1893)
• William Winn
  • Operator record · William Winn. Mines: Cliff Rigg Quarry (proprietor, to 1888)
• Robert Woodley
  • Operator record · Robert Woodley. Mines: Birker Moor Mine (agent)
• Arthur Woolf (1766–1837)
  • Operator record · Arthur Woolf. Mines: Consolidated Mines (chief engineer, from 1819)
• Jonathan Wright · Wright family of Clearwell, son of Ray Wright, whom he joined full-time in 1984
  • Operator record · Jonathan Wright. Mines: Clearwell Caves (free miner, from 1984)
• Ray Wright · Wright family of Clearwell, father of Jonathan Wright
  • Operator record · Ray Wright. Mines: Clearwell Caves (proprietor, 1968–2015)
• Windham Thomas Wyndham-Quin, 4th Earl of Dunraven
  • Operator record · Earl of Dunraven. Mines: Dunraven Colliery (proprietor, 1895–1896)

Families

Family groups the sources state outright. Two people who share a surname and a pit are not put together on that alone.

Blakemore and Booker

Richard Blakemore of Melingriffith and Pentyrch, and the nephew who assisted him and took over the works.

• Richard Blakemore — uncle of Thomas W. Booker
• Thomas W. Booker — nephew of Richard Blakemore

Erskine family of Alva

Sir John Erskine, who found the Silver Glen deposit in 1712, and the wife who ran the mine during his exile.

• Catherine, Lady Erskine — wife of Sir John Erskine
• Sir John Erskine — husband of Catherine, Lady Erskine

Legas and Tapsell

The Wealden ironmasters of Gloucester Furnace, Lamberhurst: John Legas and the nephew who succeeded him.

• John Legas — uncle of Richard Tapsell
• Richard Tapsell — nephew of John Legas, whom he succeeded in 1752

Walton family of Brough

The family that held Borrowdale Colliery, Brough, across several decades: Thomas Walton's executors in 1880, then J. B. Walton and Mrs E. S. Walton.

• Mrs E. S. Walton — of the Walton family who held Borrowdale Colliery
• J. B. Walton — of the Walton family who held Borrowdale Colliery

Wright family of Clearwell

Ray Wright, who opened Clearwell Caves to visitors in 1968, and the son who joined him.

• Jonathan Wright — son of Ray Wright, whom he joined full-time in 1984
• Ray Wright — father of Jonathan Wright