Black and white image of a cemetery with an obelisk monument surrounded by tombstones. Trees are in the background. Text reads Fraterville Miners Circle, honoring the legacy of Tennessee Mine Disaster Victim Jacob Vowell’s Farewell Letter.

Fraterville, Tennessee Mine Disaster Victim Jacob Vowell’s Farewell Letter

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Fraterville, Tennessee Mine Disaster Victim Jacob Vowell’s farewell letter to his wife, Sarah Ellen VowellHis son, Elbert died with him.May 19, 1902Ellen, darling, goodbye for us both. Elbert said the Lord has saved him. We are all praying for air to support us, but it is getting so bad without any air.Ellen I want you

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