When the name of the cemetery or the church is listed on the left, there is additional information.
In the morning of May 2, 1972, a fire broke out in the Sunshine Mine. According to the US Mine Rescue Association, 91 workers died from smoke inhalation or carbon monoxide poisoning; 83 men were rescued, 81 on May 2 and two on May 9. To read more click HERE
The USGenWeb cemetery transcriptions on the left were done by volunteers who walked cemeteries and donated copies of their surveys.
Also on the list on the left you will find link to Maggie Rail's website, Ewanida Rail Records, and the Shoshone County cemeteries that she has done surveys of.
She has very detailed descriptions of how she arrived at her lists and she has some very good longshot photos. Take a look there!
Page updated August 2021