SS Merion Passenger List - 27 August 1913
Front Cover of a Cabin Passenger List for the SS Merion of the American Line, Departing Wednesday, 27 August 1913 from Liverpool to Philadelphia, Commanded by Captain J. Beattle Hill. From the Estate of Alice S. Dunning. GGA Image ID # 1fc71899a3. Front Cover Contains Unique Signature of Alice. S. Dunning.
Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain: J. Beattie Hill
- Surgeon: J. M. Wood, M,B.C.M. (Edinburgh)
- Chief Steward: R. F. Connor
List of Passengers
- Mr. Rowland Allen
- Miss M. Allman
- Mr. George Anderman
- Mrs. Anderman
- Mr. R. M. Anderson
- Mrs. Anderson
- Mrs. J. M. Ash
- Miss Margaret Ash
- Mr. P. A. Barba
- Mrs. C. Barrow
- Miss Iris Barrow
- Mr. J. C. Bechtel
- Mrs. Bechtel
- Miss Annie Beers
- Miss C. Beneke
- Mr. John Bennett
- Mr. M A. Bennett
- Miss D. Bennett
- Miss G. Benson
- Miss F. Bibby
- Mr. George F. Bishop
- Mrs. George F. Bishop
- Miss O. A. Bishop
- Miss Mary K. Blaikie
- Mr. C. T. Bagby
- Mr. J. H. Botwright
- Mrs. Botwright
- Mrs. Jane Breffitt
- MissWinifred M. Breffitt
- Miss E. L. Brown
- Mr. Benjamin Browne
- Miss D. Browning
- Miss L. O. Burronghs
- Mr. Edward Callison
- Mrs. Callison
- Mr. Robert Callison
- Master Joseph Callison
- Master Steward A. Callison
- Master Edward S. Callison
- Mr. William Cannall
- Mr. E. W. Cook
- Miss S. J. Cook
- Miss Mary L. Cook
- Miss M. Cook
- Mrs. Elizabeth Cooke
- Miss Flora Cooke
- Miss Dorothy Cooke
- Miss Carrie A. Cooke
- Miss Eliz. Coulter
- Miss A. L. T. Crawford
- Miss E. L. Crawford
- Miss S. Davis
- Dr. J. K. Dozier
- Mrs. Dozier
- Mr. John Desmond
- Miss Sarah A. Donnelly
- Mr. P. C. Donohue
- Mr. John B. Downs
- Mr. Watson Downs
- Mr. H. W. Draper
- Miss Anna Dunegan
- Miss Grace C. Dunn
- Miss Alice S. Dunning
- Rev. E. H. Eckels
- Mr. E. H. Eckels, Jr.
- Mrs. Edward H. Eckels
- Miss Elizabeth Eckels
- Miss Jane Edmunds
- Miss C. Eilenburgh
- Miss Susie A. Farr
- Miss M. G. Fischer
- Miss Dorothy M. Flinn
- Miss Lillian M. Flinn
- Mrs. A. S. Flowers
- Miss Caroline Fogel
- Miss J. D. Fout
- Mr. H. D. Fruit
- Mr. Wesley Gadd
- Miss Mary E. Gaston
- Mrs. Clara F. Ged and Infant
- Miss S. Gerdine
- Miss Mary Gerdine
- Miss Marion Gerdine
- Mr. Harry Goldstone
- Mrs. Anna B. Goodman
- Mr. A. Green
- Mrs. F. Green
- Miss A. L. Harkness
- Miss Margaret A. Harrison
- Miss Sue P. Hartridge
- Miss E. Henderson
- Mr. J. M. Henry
- Miss A. M. Herbert
- Miss Alice A. Herr
- Mrs. J. Herron
- Mrs. Nellie Hickey
- Miss Julia A. Hickey
- Miss A. Hillman
- Miss A. A. Hinkel
- Miss M. W. Hoover
- Mr. W. D. Horne
- Miss Grace Howard
- Miss Kate Howson
- Miss Harriet Hulley
- Miss Louise Hulley
- Miss Sarah S. Huston
- Mrs. R. C. Hutchison
- Miss A. Hyde
- Miss C. Jackson
- Miss M. F. Jennings
- Mrs. A. L. Johnson
- Miss M. C. Johnson
- Mrs. L. Jordan
- Miss S. Jordan
- Miss F. JOst
- Miss Nettie S. Kaighn
- Mr. George F. Kearney
- Mrs. J. M. Keeney
- Miss A. I. Kern
- Mr. W. P. Killen
- Mrs. Killen
- Miss Sara J. Killen
- Miss Maud Knight
- Miss F. Larzelere
- Miss Bessie Le Gierse
- Dr. Frederick Lutz
- Mr. Joseph Lutz
- Mrs. Amelia Lutz
- Miss E. Lutz
- Miss Elsie Lutz
- Mrs. F. W. Martin
- Miss Ellen W. Martien
- Mrs. Ella Marson
- Miss R. Marson
- Dr. M. F. Matthews
- Mrs. Matthews
- Miss M. Matthews
- Mrs. D. M. Matthews
- Rev. J. P. McCabe
- Mrs. Kate C. McGinnis
- Miss B. McMillan
- Prof. W. PcPherson
- Mrs. McPherson
- Master Heston McPherson
- Miss Agnes Miller
- Dr. Robert C. Moon
- Mr. J. P. Mullally
- Mrs. J. P. Mullally
- Miss Mary S. Musselman
- Mrs. L. B. Newman
- Mrs. I. Newton
- Miss M. Newton
- Miss H. G. Nichols
- Mr. W. Nicholson
- Miss M. Offutt
- Mr. John C. Orr
- Miss K. S. Outwater
- Mrs. A. Pannill
- Mr. Robert S. Parker
- Mr. Douglas N. Parker
- Mr. W. J. Parrish, Jr.
- Mrs. S. D. Payne
- Miss Ella Lee Pippin
- Mr. C. C. Plitt
- Dr. E. W. Powell
- Mrs. Powell
- Miss E. Powell
- Dr. Mary Preston
- Mrs. S. Price
- Miss M. Price
- Mr. Harry Reid
- Dr. W. Q. Resselle
- Mrs. Resselle
- Miss M. Resselle
- Mr. John Rothwell
- Miss Irene B. Sayre
- Mr. W. M. Scott
- Mr. W. Sensenig
- Mr. P. F. Sheppard
- Miss Nellie Sheppard
- Miss Emma L. Shorey
- Miss E. S. Siewright
- Miss M. S. Sipple
- Miss Mildred D. Small
- Miss M. Snyder
- Miss Annnie R. Storts
- Mr. Oliver Strunk
- Mr. William Strunk, Jr.
- Mrs. Strunk
- Miss Catherine Strunk
- Master John Strunk
- Mrs. R. Stuart
- Miss S. Stuart
- Miss M. Switzer
- Miss E. Swoope
- Miss L. Tate
- Mr. S. A. Taylor
- Miss M. A. Taylor
- Mr. J. J. Vanston
- Mrs. Vanston
- Master Muller Vanston
- Master Rourke Vanston
- Miss A. E. Walker
- Mr. J. J. Wicker, Jr.
- Mr. Sam. Wiener
- Mrs. Helen R. Westlake
- Miss M. White
- Miss M. E. White
- Miss Celia C. Whitney
- Mrs. Mary Willan
- Miss E. Wilson
- Dr. Matthew Woods
- Dr. W. A. Wray
- Miss M. G. Wright
Information for Passengers
Notice.
Landing Arrangements at Philadelphia.
Should The Steamer Arrive at The Philadelphia Wharf After 8:00 pm. Passengers Have The Option of REMMNIRG on Board Overnight and Landing After Breakfast On The Following Morning.
- Breakfast at 8:00 am
- Lunch at 12:30 pm
- Dinner at 6:00 pm and 7:15 pm
- Supper at 9 p.m
The Bar closes at it pm Lights are extinguished in the Saloon at 11:00 pm and the Smoking Room at 11:30 pm
Please apply to the Second Steward for Seats at Table .
Inquiries regarding Baggage will be attended to by the Second Steward, to whom all Baggage which Passengers wish to leave in the Company's care should be handed, properly labelled, and with full instructions as to disposal.
Deck Chairs and Steamer Rugs can be obtained for use on the voyage at a charge of 4.s. each. upon application to the Second Steward.
Valuables: The Company will not be responsible for Money, jewellery, and other valuables of Passengers. Passengers are warned not to keep such articles in their staterooms but arerecoMmended to hand same sealed, and marked with the owner's name, to the purser for deposit in his safe, but as no charge is made for carriage, the Company can accept :no responsibility for loss or Vantage however arising.
The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges, subject, in each case, to the approval of the Commander, for treating any Passengers at their request for any illness not originating on board the:ship. In the case of sickness developed on board, no charge will be made and medicine will be provided free in all circumstances.
The Purser is prepared for the convenience of Passengers to exchange a limited amount of English and American money, and he will allow at the rate of $4.80 to the Li when giving American money lot English currency, Or .41 to $4.95 when giving English for American money.
Persons hoisting Return Certificates should give as eariy notice as possible of the date. upon which they desire to sail from Philadelphia, to the American Line, 3t9, Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
Letters may be addressed to the care of any of the Offices named below. and they will be retained until called for, or forwarded according to instructions. All such letters should bear the address to which they should be sent if not called for.
Travellers Cheques, payable in all parts of Europe, can be purchased at all the principal offices of the American Line.
Passenger List Information
Item Description
GGA is honored to present an exquisite artifact from the height of Edwardian transatlantic travel: a Cabin Passenger List from the SS Merion, American Line, departing Liverpool to Philadelphia on 27 August 1913, under the command of Captain J. Beattie Hill. This historic document, originating from the Estate of Alice S. Dunning, provides a vivid glimpse into the lives of passengers and crew aboard one of the most iconic ships of the era.
The front cover features the unique signature of Alice S. Dunning, a distinguished traveler whose ownership adds provenance and intrigue to this item. The list’s detailed register captures the vibrant social composition of its passengers, many of whom were notable figures in their respective fields.
Key Features
1. Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain J. Beattie Hill: A renowned commander, symbolizing the professionalism of the American Line.
- Surgeon J. M. Wood, M.B.C.M. (Edinburgh): An esteemed medical professional, ensuring the health and safety of passengers.
- Chief Steward R. F. Connor: Representing the hallmark service that defined luxury steamship travel.
2. Passenger Manifest
- A meticulously compiled list of passengers, reflecting the diversity and prominence of Edwardian society.
- Names spanning clergy, professionals, socialites, and intellectuals, making it an invaluable resource for historians and genealogists.
3. Historical and Cultural Significance
- This list dates from the pivotal pre-war years, capturing a snapshot of society on the brink of profound global change.
- Offers insights into transatlantic migration and travel during the early 20th century.
Notable VIP Travelers
1. Miss Alice S. Dunning
- Significance: As the original owner of this passenger list, her connection adds historical authenticity. Her social standing and frequent travels suggest involvement in significant transatlantic relations of the time.
2. Rev. E. H. Eckels
- Significance: A respected clergyman traveling with his family, indicative of spiritual and intellectual leadership.
3. Dr. Frederick Lutz
- Significance: A prominent medical professional, reflecting the role of physicians in facilitating and safeguarding transatlantic journeys.
4. Miss Harriet Hulley
- Significance: Likely a member of the British or American aristocracy, her presence adds a touch of Edwardian high society.
5. Dr. Matthew Woods
- Significance: A key figure in his field, representing the era’s emphasis on scientific advancement and cultural exchange.
Conclusion
This Cabin Passenger List from the SS Merion is a remarkable artifact that encapsulates the elegance and historical importance of transatlantic travel in the early 20th century.
