Historedia
Person

Thomas Emerson Forster

Events
1
Episodes
5
Years
1862–1863

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Thomas Emerson Forster, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Hartley Colliery disaster

    1862–1863

    Role: Mining Engineer

    1. 1862 · Hartley CollieryRescue Efforts

      Volunteers attempted to rescue victims, earning medals for their heroism.

    2. 16 January 1862 · New Hartley CollieryBeam Fall

      The pumping engine beam broke and fell down the shaft, trapping men below.

    3. 4–6 February 1862 · Hartley CollieryInquest Verdict

      The inquest returned a verdict of accidental death with riders regarding safety.

    4. 7 August 1862 · ParliamentLegislation Passed

      An Act of Parliament was passed requiring two shafts for new mines.

    5. 1863 · Mining DistrictsFinancial Relief

      Funds were distributed to support dependents and establish relief societies.

Sources

  1. Hartley Colliery disaster Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25