History, Passenger & Crew Biographies, and Lusitania Facts
…John “Jack” Mainman was body #118. He was buried in Queenstown on 13 May, Common Grave B. The rest of the family was not recovered. Wealth at great cost Arriving in England, Molly and the twins were housed with Mr. and Mrs. Ellison of Liverpool. John Mainman’s personal effects were forwarded to the Ellisons who gave them to Molly and the twins. They also received a £25 grant from the Lusitania Relief Fund. Molly and the twins continued on to…
…rn after their move to Canada. In 1915, James disposed of his stake in the company and sailed on the Lusitania with Annie, Eric and William, to complete arrangements for some agencies in England. Leonard had traveled to New Zealand ahead of them, where he had settled in Nelson as a fruit grower. It was the intention of the Gardners to return to New Zealand and live near Leonard. On 7 May 1915, Annie fainted when the Lusitania was torpedoed and cou…
…Sunderland, England, United Kingdom. Links of interest David March Spendley at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Contributors: Michael Poirier References: “Spendley, David March.” Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Online. <http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=3032900>. Share this: Print Email Pinterest…
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