West Virginia Native Known as the 'Oldest Miner in America' Turns 104

West Virginia native known as the 'oldest miner in America' turns 104

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — This weekend, the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) stopped in Clarksburg to recognize the life of Francis Dalton, also known as the oldest known miner in America. Dalton, who turned 104 on Sunday, started working in the coal mines with his father at eight years old, and spent the rest of his life there, aside from the years he spent serving his country during World War II, where he earned a Purple Heart for his br…

West Virginia native known as the 'oldest miner in America' turns 104 in Clarksburg

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — This weekend, the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) stopped in Clarksburg to recognize the life of Francis Dalton, also known as the oldest known miner in America. Dalton, who turned 104 on Sunday, started working in the coal mines with his father at eight years old, and spent the rest of his life there, aside from the years he spent serving his country during World War II, where he earned a Purple Heart for his br…