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Youngwood, PA Train Wreck, Apr 1907

Posted December 4th, 2007 by Linda Horton

WEST LEBANON MAN KILLED.

E. G. Woolford Cut in Two on the Railroad at Youngwood.

E. G. Woolford, formerly of West Lebanon, who was employed as an engineer on the Southwest branch of the P. R. R., was killed, as was also his fireman, at Youngwood this morning.

They were running their engine around the Y, and in an attempt to get out of the way of another engine were run down, by their own engine, Woolford's body being cut in two.

He was married, and aged about 40 years. He was a son of Mrs. Nancy Woolford, who formerly lived at West Lebanon.

The funeral will be held at Greensburg on Thursday afternoon.

Indiana Evening Gazette, Indiana, PA 30 Apr 1907
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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!

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