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George Scarlett Coffey

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Birth	:	30 May 1849 New Brunswick, Canada
Death	:	11 Apr 1919 Saint Stephen, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada
Burial	:	St Stephen Rural Cemetery, Saint Stephen, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.1998800, -67.3007400
Description	:	FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE COTTON MILL George Coffey met death while adjusting a belt to revolving pulley. Early Friday morning last, a sad accident occurred at the cottom mill, the victim being George Coffey one of the pioneer workers, his name being identified with those who were employed in the building of the mill in 1881. In connection with his work as carpenter, he had charge of the belting, and previous to the installing of the rope drive in 1908, he was frequently called upon to... Read More	FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE COTTON MILL George Coffey met death while adjusting a belt to revolving pulley. Early Friday morning last, a sad accident occurred at the cottom mill, the victim being George Coffey one of the pioneer workers, his name being identified with those who were employed in the building of the mill in 1881. In connection with his work as carpenter, he had charge of the belting, and previous to the installing of the rope drive in 1908, he was frequently called upon to superintend the readjustment of the large driving belts. Since the above date, he had continued to readjust the belting in other parts of the mill. Friday morning about 7:45, he was called upon to adjust a five inch belt to a rapidly moving pulley in the dye house, which conveys power to a vacuum pump. He had ascended a ladder, and while standing on a platform was using a broom handle, holding it against the side of the driving pulley. In some manner, the stick caught and broke, and it is presumed struck him a severe blow on the throat and side of the head, which hurled him to the floor, a distance of about eighteen feet. He was unconscious when picked up, and remained in this state until he passed away at Chipman Memorial Hospital about two hours after the accident. The deceased had many friends and was affiliated with the Knights of Pythias and Oddfellows and had been associated with the orange order. The funeral took place Monday afternoon with Rev. B. O. Hartman of the Methodist Church officiating. The bearers were, from the Knights of Pythias, Robert McIntosh, Byron Murphy, B. H. Trecartin, and from the Oddfellows of Calais, Maine, Charles Harris, Charles Barker and J. W. Thomas. A choir composed of F. S. Groves, Percy Smith, Mrs D. K. Harman and Miss Daisey Kerr, rendered appropriate selections. The deceased was aged sixty seven years and is survived by his wife, four sons and two daughters, namely: Robert of Milltown, Fred of Newdale, Manitoba, George of Hamilton, Ontario, and David in the Canadian West, Miss Mable Coffey at home and Mrs George Green of Fredericton. His brothers who survive are James Coffey of Presque Isle, Richard and Henry of Harvey, and Fred of St. Stephen. One sister survives, Mrs George Moran of Boston. The floral offerings were many and very pretty and included set pieces from the Knights of Pythias, Oddfellows and the employees of the shops at the cotton mill. Interment was in the rural cemetery. Quiet in his manner but sincere and honest in all life's duties, Mr Coffey was justly held in sincere esteem and will be missed in many circles. THE INQUEST; Coroner Lawson and Maxwell Robinson were in town Monday afternoon and empanelled a jury composed of Harrison McAllister, Harry Haley, Raymond Johnson, Edward Farnham, Beverley Jordan, William Barter, and William Smith. They visited the scene of the accident to George Coffey and heard evidence from manager J. W. Graham, Percy Appleby, and John Fleming after which a verdict was rendered that death was purely accidental and that no blame was attached to anyone. They had the following children: 214 i. James Frederick "Fred" Coffey 215 ii. Elizabeth Lillian "Bessie" Coffey 216 iii. Robert C. Coffey 217 iv. George Henry Embleton Coffey 218 v. David Coffey 219 vi. Mabel B. Coffey 220 vii. Katherine "Kate" Coffey

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George Scarlett Coffey death on 11 Apr 1919 in Saint Stephen, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada
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Latitude: 45.1998800
Longitude: -67.3007400

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Margaret Isabella Embleton Coffey

(1856 - 1924)

Siblings

James Coffey

(1853 - 1919)

Frederick A Coffey

(1865 - 1948)

Children

Bessie Lila Coffey Green

(1878 - 1952)

Robert Cleland Coffey

(1880 - 1954)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. St Stephen Rural Cemetery
Saint Stephen, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1998800, -67.3007400

2. Milltown Roman Catholic Cemetery
Milltown, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1945200, -67.3229900

3. Kirk-McColl United Church Cemetery
Saint Stephen, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1947160, -67.2766280

4. Loyalist Burial Ground
Saint Stephen, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1964940, -67.2745440

5. Calais Cemetery
Calais, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1747017, -67.2718964

6. Donald Road Cemetery
Dufferin, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1710800, -67.2247200

7. Upper Mills Cemetery
Upper Mills, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1363220, -67.3237950

8. Ledge United Church Cemetery
The Ledge, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1771744, -67.2125410

9. Baring Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1292580, -67.3101430

10. Ledge School Cemetery
The Ledge, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1759449, -67.2045695

11. Meeting House Corner Cemetery
Saint David Ridge, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2642806, -67.2450611

12. Old Oak Bay Anglican Cemetery
Oak Bay, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2306410, -67.1950830

13. Oak Bay Cemetery
Oak Bay, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2486430, -67.2034200

14. St. Thomas Anglican Cemetery
Oak Hill, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2867324, -67.2976889

15. St. David Ridge Cemetery
Saint David Ridge, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2472153, -67.1920395

16. Woodland Cemetery
Baileyville, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1580200, -67.4170100

17. Moores Mills Rural Annex Cemetery
Moores Mills, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2948500, -67.2686500

18. Moores Mills Rural Cemetery
Moores Mills, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2970200, -67.2683900

19. Pomeroy Ridge Cemetery
Pomeroy Ridge, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2689640, -67.4062760

20. Scotch Ridge Cemetery
Scotch Ridge, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2836500, -67.3988400

21. Bartlett Mills Cemetery
Waweig, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2060900, -67.1387100

22. Sandy Point Cemetery
Bayside, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1912308, -67.1374512

23. Basswood Ridge Cemetery
Basswood Ridge, Charlotte County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3115980, -67.3502080

24. Red Beach Cemetery
Calais, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 45.1366200, -67.1586000