Ralph Stephen Pemberton
1780–1847 (age 67)
Biography
Ralph Stephen Pemberton devoted his life to the coal industry, guiding the mining of coal with an emphasis on both productivity and the well-being of his workers. His deep understanding of the trade brought progress to many mining communities.
The memorial at the Church of All Saints in Lanchester honors his legacy, noting the care he took to balance the demands of industry with respect for the men who labored beneath the earth.