History, Passenger & Crew Biographies, and Lusitania Facts
Rose Howley, 42, was returning home aboard Lusitania after visiting her niece, Mrs. Leary, in New Rochelle, New York, United States in the weeks before the sinking. Rose survived the Lusitania sinking and rescued Edith Williams. Rose made sure that Edith was taken care of when they reached Queenstown. Rose was a stern, but caring, woman. She was a devout …
Gerda Neilson Third Class Passenger Saved [No Picture Provided] Born Gerda Theoline Neilson c. 1885 Norway Died 2 June 1961 (age 76) Liverpool, England, United Kingdom Age on Lusitania 29 Occupation Dressmaker Citizenship British Residence Brooklyn, New York, United States Other name(s) Gerda Welsh Spouse(s) John Welsh (1915 – 1941, his death) Signature Gerda Neilson, …
George Kessler Saloon Passenger Saved Michael Poirier Collection/National Archives Born 23 January 1863 Died 13 September 1920 (age 57) Paris, France Age on Lusitania 52 Ticket number 46162 Cabin number A 23 Lifeboat collapsible Rescued by Bluebell Citizenship United States Residence New York City, New York, United States Spouse(s) Cora Parsons (? – 1920), his …
William Uno Meriheina, 26, was a Russian citizen and race car driver who lived in New York, New York, United States. He was a representative of the General Motors Export Company at 11 Broadway, New York City. He was traveling aboard Lusitania’s last voyage on his way to South Africa and was roommates with Dr. Daniel …
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