John Ketchen

First name:
John
Second name:
Ketchen
Date of death:
September 1970
Home address(es):

Bellsquarry, West Calder

Job title(s):

Repairer

Related places:
Westwood No.1 & 2 pits

Westwood pit accident books record the following references:

  • 12-10-1953, accident to John Ketchen, Repairer, of Bellsquarry, West Calder.
  • 12-04-1956, accident to John Ketchen, Repairer, of Bellsquarry, West Calder.
  • 11-02-1958, accident to John Ketchen, Repairer, of Bellsquarry, West Calder.

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Newspaper References

Obituary - After a short illness, the death occurred at his home on Monday of Mr John Ketchen, aged 68 years, 68 Calder Road, Bellsquarry. A bachelor, he spent most of his working life as a shale miner at Westwood Pit, and late worked a few years with Edinburgh Corporation. Latterly, in semi-retirement Mr Ketchen was well-known by the children and others who made use of the tennis and putting at Limefield Park, where he worked part-time, issuing tickets, etc. He was a quiet, unassuming man, who was respected by all who knew him. To his relatives we extend our sympathy.

West Lothian Courier, 18 September 1970

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