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George Catron Nelson

Warning: This is not intended to be an exhaustive history of this individual, but an indication of the changes of positions and the links between companies, directors and managers in those companies. Only collieries, pits etc. in the North of England are shown - the individual may be involved with other companies or collieries outside this area and there may have been other positions for which we currently do not have details.


1892

Managers Certificate

19 February 1892, Certificate Number: 1,454 (2nd), District: Newcastle

Second Class Certificate of Competency as an Under Manager of Mines granted under the Coal Mines Regulation Act, 1887 (50 & 51 Vict. Cap. 58, Sec 23.)


1895

Managers Certificate

12 January 1895, Certificate Number: 858 (1st), District: Manchester

First Class Certificate of Competency as a Manager of Mines granted under the Coal Mines Regulation Acts, 1872 and 1887 (35 & 36 Vict. Cap. 76, Sec. 30 ; 50 & 51 Vict. Cap. 58, Sec 23.)


1901

Membership

1901-1902, Institute of Mining Engineers. Position: Associate; Address: Under-manger, Garesfield Colliery, near Lintz Green, R.S.O., County Durham.; Elected: 08 Feb 1902


1902

Colliery Staff Positions held

Position   Colliery  Company
Under Manager:   Garesfield   Consett Iron Co. Ltd.


1908

Colliery Staff Positions held

Position   Colliery  Company
Under Manager:   Chopwell   Consett Iron Co. Ltd.


1912

Managers Certificate

31 December 1912, Certificate Number: 858, Inspector: A. D. Nicholson

First Class Certificate of Competency as Manager of a Mine has been endorsed by H.M. Inspectors of Mines with the Qualification of Surveyor of Mines, during the year 1912


1914

Colliery Staff Positions held

Position   Colliery  Company
Manager:   Brandon "A"   Strakers & Love
Manager:   Brandon "B"   Strakers & Love
Manager:   Brandon "C"   Strakers & Love


1918

Colliery Staff Positions held

Position   Colliery  Company
Manager:   Brandon "A"   Strakers & Love
Manager:   Brandon "B"   Strakers & Love
Manager:   Brandon "C"   Strakers & Love


1919

Colliery Staff Positions held

Position   Colliery  Company
Manager:   Brandon   Strakers & Love

Membership

1919-1920, Institute of Mining Engineers. Position: Member; Address: Holly Garth, Brandon Colliery, County Durham.


1921

Colliery Staff Positions held

Position   Colliery  Company
Manager:   Brandon "A"   Strakers & Love
Manager:   Brandon "B"   Strakers & Love
Manager:   Brandon "C"   Strakers & Love


1923

Colliery Staff Positions held

Position   Colliery  Company
Manager:   Brandon "A"   Strakers & Love
Manager:   Brandon "B"   Strakers & Love
Manager:   Brandon "C"   Strakers & Love
Manager:   Brandon "Five Quarter"   Strakers & Love


1924

Colliery Staff Positions held

Position   Colliery  Company
Manager:   Brandon "A"   Strakers & Love
Manager:   Brandon "B"   Strakers & Love
Manager:   Brandon "C"   Strakers & Love
Manager:   Brandon "Five Quarter"   Strakers & Love


1925

Colliery Staff Positions held

Position   Colliery  Company
Manager:   Brandon "A"   Strakers & Love
Manager:   Brandon "B"   Strakers & Love
Manager:   Brandon "C"   Strakers & Love
Manager:   Brandon "Five Quarter"   Strakers & Love


Sources
  • 1902 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
  • 1908 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
  • 1914 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
  • 1918 List of Mines
  • 1919 List of Mines - from Reid's Handy Colliery Guide
  • 1921 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
  • 1923 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
  • 1924 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
  • 1925 List of Mines - Government report from the Mines Department, from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
  • Transactions of the Institute of Mining Engineers, Volume LIX published in 1920
  • Transactions of the Institute of Mining Engineers, Volume XXIII published in 1904

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