SS Paris Passenger List - 15 August 1896

Front Cover of a Saloon Passenger List for the SS Paris of the American Line, Departing Saturday, 15 August 1896 from Southampton to New York, Commanded by Captain Frederick Watkins. GGA Image ID # 1e44b944d9

Notable Passengers included: Holker Abbott, Adelaide Fitz Allan, William Adams, Dr. Margaret Cleave, Mrs. Samuel Clemens, Robert Fitzsimmons, Mrs. G. H. Gilbert, Henry McCarter, Albert Michelson, E. A. Oliver, General John Palmer, Jules Henri de Sibour.

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Captain: Frederick Watkins
2. Purser: W. H. Smith
3. Surgeon: A. F Graf
4. Chief Steward: Walter Harris

Saloon Passengers

1. Mr. Holker Abbott
2. Miss Adelaide Fitz Allan
   (a.k.a. Adelaide Fitz-Allen)
3. Mr. Richard Armstrong
4. Mrs. Anstey
5. Mr. Wm. Adams
6. Mr. J. Applebee
7. Mr. F. C. Atherton
8. Mrs. Atherton
9. Mr. James Broden
10. Mrs. Broden
11. Mrs. E. M. Bond
12. Miss J. L. Bond
13. Mr. Chas. Bond
14. Mr. C. M. Broom
15. Mr. M. B. Broom
16. Mr. A. Brown
17. Mr. J. Burns
18. Mr. D. R. Brewer
19. Mr. Oswald Blandy
20. Mr. W. Bliset
21. Miss Bennett
22. Mr. George L. Beasley
23. Mrs. Eleanor L. Carnes
24. Mrs. Robt. C. Clowry
25. Miss E. Marion Cox
26. Dr M. P. Conway
27. Mr. E D. Chamberlin
28. Dr Theo. Chamberlin
29. Dr. Margaret Cleave
30. Mrs. Casswell
31. Mr. S. E. Campbell
32. Mr. Arthur Davenport
33. Mr. Thos. D. Day, Jr.
34. Mr. Richard Harding Davis (Not on Board)
35. Mr. Davidson
36. Mrs. Davidson and son
37. Mr. E. B. Dorsey
38. Mr. James B. Davenport
39. Mr. Ernest Grant Dovan s/b Mr. Ernest Grant Govan
40. Mrs. Dovan s/b Mrs. Govan
41. Mr. George H. Everall
42. Mrs. Estabrook
43. Mr. W. H. Edgar
44. Mr. J. Walter Earle
45. Mrs. Earle
46. Mr. Chas. W. Earle
47. Master Harold A. Earle
48. Mr. G. Emden
49. Miss Mackenzie Evans
50. Mr. Louis Enery
51. Mrs. Enery
52. Mr. J. B. Fussell
53. Mr. James L. Ford
54. Miss L. M. Fontaine
55. Mr. Patrick Farrelly
56. Mrs. Farrelly
57. Master Valentine Farrelly
58. Miss Elizabeth Farrelly
59. Miss Mary Farrelly
60. Mr. Franklin Farrel
61. Mr. Robert Fitzsimmons
62. Mrs. Fitzsimmons
63. Miss Ollie Freeman
64. Mr. Gresham
65. Mrs. M. F. Gresham
66. Mr. Robert de Grimburg
67. Mrs. G. H. Gilbert
68. Miss Gilman
69. Mrs. Gilman
70. Mr. O. C. Hitchins
71. Mr. Robert Hochstetter
72. Mr. Edwin Howard
73. Mr. T. Husted
74. Miss Saida R. Hodge
75. Miss Hawley
76. Mr. G. L. Howe
77. Mr. Herbert
78. Mr. Haseltine
79. Mrs. Henbert
80. Mr. S. E. Haslett
81. Mr. Henry A. Howe
82. Mr. Robert J. Hoguet
83. Mr. E. A. Hopkins
84. Mr. G. Howard Isaac
85. Miss Laura B. Jayne
86. Miss St. John
87. Mr. H. H. Johnson
88. Mr. P. Kettenring
89. Mrs. Kettenring
90. Mrs. M. G. Kerr
91. Mr. David Kirk
92. Mrs. Kirk
93. Mrs. B. Link
94. Mr. J. H. Loevenhart
95. Mr. Lewis
96. Mr. Nicolas Lewenberg
97. Mr. Joseph McDonnell
98. Mr. Peter MacQueen
99. Mr. A. S. Matier
100. Mr. T. W. Miller
101. Mr. Henry McCarter
102. Miss Grace A. Muns
103. Mr. Hy. Jas. Mayer
104. Rev W. T. Moore
105. Mr. T. Michelson
106. Mr. Albert Michelson
107. Mrs. Albert A. Michelson
108. Miss Elsa Michelson
109. Mrs. Celestia McDonald
110. Mr. C. P. Mackie
111. Mr. E. August Neresheimer
112. Mr. Fred E. Neresheimer
113. Miss Harm Nelson
114. Mr. Frederick W. North
115. Miss Eleanor O'Riley
116. Miss Mary O'Riley
117. Mr. Percy J. O'Brien
118. Mr. E. A. Oliver
119. Genl. John Palmer
120. Mrs. Palmer
121. Miss Lois Palmer
122. Mrs. Sartell Prentice (neé Mary Adeline ISHAM)
123. Miss Mary I. Prentice
124. Mr. Pamulee Prentice
125. Mr. H. B. Platt
126. Col Henry D. Paxson
127. Mr. John N. Perry
128. Mrs. Perry
129. Mr. E. E. Poor, Jr.
130. Mrs. Poor
131. Mr. J. Peyser
132. Miss Grace Coe Pulver, M.D
133. Miss Madeleine Robinson
134. Mr. A. Roux
135. Mrs. N. M. Ray
136. Mr. Rehan
137. Mr. P. F. Rothermel, Jr.
138. Mrs. H. C. Starr
139. Mr. W. J. Slidell - Not on Board
140. Mrs. Slidell
141. Mr. George Siddle
142. Prof. Wm. H. Seaman
143. Mr. W. A. Scalar
144. Mr. J. H. Sykes
145. Mr. J. H. de Sibour
     (Jules Henri de Sibour (1872-1938))
146. Mr. Hector G. Spaulding
147. Mr. Stevens
148. Mr. Sepherd
149. Mr. Scott
150. Mr. M. P. Stymus, Jr.
151. Mr. Willm. E. Taverner
152. Mr. S. B. Thorne
153. Mr. Wm. H. Turner
154. Mr. R. B. Treadway
155. Mr. Chas. H. True
156. Miss True
157. Mr. C. W. Truslow
158. Mr. R. H. Thompson
159. Colonel Verbeck
160. Mrs. Verbeck
161. Mr. H. G. Walker
162. Dr Alfred Walton - Not on Board
163. Mr. Reuben Warner
164. Mrs. Warrior
165. Miss Grace A. Warner
166. Mr. Wells
167. Mrs. A. K. Walker
168. Mr. W. G. Whaley
169. Mr. Gardner P. Williams
170. Mr. A. F. Williams
171. Mr. J. S. Wheelwright
172. Miss Zada Wilson
173. Miss Martha M. Wright
174. Dr A. S. Walsh
175. Mr. Wheeler
176. Mrs. Wheeler and Infant
177. Miss Wisner
178. Mr. P. Whitney
179. Miss Hilda Wilson
180. Mr. Withers
181. Mrs. Yeo
182. Mr. C. Zehnder
183. Miss E. Zehnder
184. Mr. H. D. Zucker

Additions

185. Mrs. Samuel Clemens
186. Miss Clemens
187. Mr. S. H. Collins
188. Infant Fitzsimmons
189. Mr. E. Grant Govan
190. Mrs. Govan
191. Mr. Paul Mazier
192. Mrs. Mazier
193. Miss Ella Nelson
194. Dr. G. W. Warren

Not On Board

193. Mr. R. H. Davis
192. Mr. E. Grant Dovan (Name Correction)
191. Mrs. Dovan (Name Correction)
190. Mr. W. J. Slidell
189. Dr. Alfred Walton

Passenger List Information

Saloon Passenger List from the SS Paris of the American Line for 15 August 1896

 

Item Description

GGA is honored to present a Saloon Passenger List from the renowned SS Paris of the American Line, detailing its departure from Southampton to New York on Saturday, 15 August 1896. Commanded by the esteemed Captain Frederick Watkins, this voyage encapsulates a transformative period in transatlantic travel, balancing luxury with the spirit of modern innovation.

This passenger list is a remarkable testament to the social and cultural fabric of the late 19th century, showcasing individuals of immense prominence in fields spanning the arts, science, and diplomacy. The front cover, meticulously designed, exudes elegance characteristic of American Line's prestige, while the passenger names provide a vivid tapestry of a bygone era.

 

Key Features

1. Senior Officers

• Captain Frederick Watkins: A lauded commander, recognized for his impeccable leadership during a period of competitive advancements in maritime travel.
• Purser W. H. Smith: An expert in ensuring passenger comfort and operational efficiency on one of the American Line’s flagship vessels.

2. Prominent Passengers

The list is studded with noteworthy individuals, highlighting the SS Paris as a vessel of choice for influential figures of the era.

3. Historical Context

The SS Paris was among the most celebrated ocean liners of its time, offering unprecedented comfort and service to transatlantic travelers. This artifact offers a window into the priorities, social hierarchy, and cosmopolitan interactions of the late Victorian period.

 

Notable VIP Travelers

1. Mrs. Samuel Clemens (Clara Clemens)

• Significance: The wife of Mark Twain, one of America’s most beloved literary figures, representing the intellectual elite of the time.
• Appeal: Her inclusion lends the list literary and cultural significance, connecting it to Twain’s enduring legacy.

2. Mr. Albert Michelson

• Significance: The first American to win the Nobel Prize in Physics, celebrated for his precise measurements of the speed of light.
• Appeal: As a pioneer in science, his presence emphasizes the intellectual prominence of the passenger manifest.

3. Mr. Robert Fitzsimmons

• Significance: A world champion boxer, known for his athletic prowess and influence on the sport.
• Appeal: Adds a vibrant touch of sports history to the list.

4. Gen. John Palmer

• Significance: A Civil War veteran and influential political figure, emphasizing the prominence of military and governmental leaders aboard the SS Paris.
• Appeal: Represents the transatlantic connections between America and Europe in political and military spheres.

5. Jules Henri de Sibour

• Significance: A celebrated architect, known for designing notable structures in Washington, D.C.
• Appeal: His inclusion highlights the cultural and artistic prominence of the passengers.

 

Conclusion

This Saloon Passenger List from the SS Paris offers unparalleled insight into the convergence of luxury travel, intellectual achievement, and cultural sophistication of the late 19th century.