SS Paris Passenger List - 5 September 1896
Front Cover, Saloon Passenger List for the SS Paris of the American Line, Departing Saturday, 5 September 1896 from Southampton to New York, Commanded by Captain Frederick Watkins. GGA Image ID # 158b9b666c
Senior Officers and Staff
- Captain: Frederick Watkins
- Purser: W. H. Smith
- Surgeon: A. F. Graf
- Chief Steward: Walter Harris.
Notable Passengeners Included:
Adelbert Althouse, Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich, Lucy Truman Aldrich, Abigail Greene Aldrich Rockefeller, Edward Nathaniel Brush, Philip Powell Calvert, George Henry Fox, Marie Josephine Hull, Graham Lusk, Richard Lounsbery, Levy Mayer, Sophie Traubmann, Michael Henry de Young.
Saloon Passengers
- Mrs. W. C. Allen
- Mr. L. H. Arnold
- Mrs. Arnold
- Miss Arnold
- Mr. L. H. Arnold, Jr.
- Miss Mary Andrus
- Mrs. S. G. Altemus
- Miss Amy Owen Aldrichs
- Mr. Allen
- Mrs. L. Allien
- Mr. H. Angelo
- Mr. Tames Arthur
- Lt. A. Althouse (Note 1)
- Hon. Nelson W. Aldrich (Note 2)
- Mrs. Aldrich
- Miss Lucy P. Aldrich (Note 3)
- Miss Abbey G. Aldrich (Note 4)
- Dr Edward N. Brush (Note 5)
- Miss M. F. Bills
- Mr. Searles Babbith
- Mrs. Babbith
- Mr. Conrad Becker
- Mr. Nike C. Bartholomew
- Mr. Lucius H. Beers
- Mrs. Beers
- Miss K. Bryant
- Mr. G. M. Bartlett
- Hon. Maurice B. Beardsley
- Mrs. Beardsley
- Mr. Samuel F. Beardsley
- Miss Lucy M. Beardsley
- Miss Amelia L. Beardsley
- Mr. Harry Badet
- Mr. Jesse L. Boogher
- Mrs. Boogher
- Dr J. Leland Boogher
- Miss Alberta Boogher
- Mr. Howard W. Boogher
- Dr J. S. Billings
- Mr. James W. Baird
- Miss Carolena Borden
- Mrs. F. E. Bennett
- Mr. A. L. Barber
- Mr. le D. L. Barber
- Mrs. P. C. Burke
- Miss L. Burke
- Mr. Andrew Bogart
- Mrs. David Bigler
- Mr. Henry Brown
- Miss Jenneatte Brown
- Mr. Howard Bayley
- Mrs. Bayley
- Miss Katie Brooker
- Miss M. L. Barr
- Mr. Fred E. Barrett
- Mrs. Barrett
- Miss Sophia E. Batchford
- Mr. Edward Barnard
- Miss Barnard
- Miss Buchanan
- Mrs. C. Banett
- Mr. Chas. Brown
- Mrs. E. S. Crocker
- Mr. O. L. Colony
- Miss C. C. Calkins
- Miss M. E. Clancy
- Mr. Fred Colburn
- Miss Marion Colborn
- Dr Jas. Harwood Closson
- Mr. Thomas Couch
- Mr. Thomas Couch, Jr.
- Mr. S. J. Christensen
- Dr J. Carden Cooper
- Mrs. E. W. Case
- Mr. S. D. Cozzens
- Mr. Elverton R. Chapman
- Miss Virginia M. Chapman and Maid
- Miss C. Crawford
- Prof Chas. M. Carter
- Mr. Philip P. Calvert (Note 6)
- Mr. C. W. Clark
- Mrs. Clark
- Mrs. Frederick Chauncey
- Miss Chauncey
- Master Ogden Cryder
- Miss Fanny E. Carter
- Mr. Royal Phelps Carroll
- Mrs. Carroll and two valets
- Mrs. J. B. Case
- Mr. C. R. Crane
- Mr. Sheldon Cary
- Mrs. John E. Cary
- Miss Grace Delk
- Miss Mary Delk
- Mr. Edward H. Day
- Mrs. B. Doctor
- Mr. Andrew F. Derr
- Mrs. Derr
- Mrs. Davy
- Miss Dare
- Miss M. Doyle
- Mr. John Davis
- Mrs. Alice White De Vol
- Miss Clementine Dalcour
- Miss S. M. Ely
- Mrs. James A. Edgar
- Mr. Charles H. Edgar
- Miss Ewing
- Miss Anna Foulke
- Mr. George J. Ferry, Jr.
- Mr. Wm. Ferry
- Mr. Cecil Fowler
- Miss L. Fee
- Dr George Henry Fox (Note 7)
- Mrs. Fox
- Mr. J. A. Ferguson
- Mrs. Ferguson
- Miss Ferguson
- Mrs. Mary E. Ferguson
- Mr. Andrew Foreman
- Mr. Tung Ping Foo
- Mr. John Garatty
- Dr T. H. Gray, M.D
- Mrs. Gray
- Mrs. J. T. Graham
- Mr. Harry Green
- Mr. George W. Garrould
- Rev. Edwin C. Griffiths
- Mrs. L. Give'nand
- Mr. A. S. Goodwin
- Mr. Preston M. Gill
- Mr. H. B. Gayley
- Mrs. F. A. Graham
- Master Ruthben Graham
- Mrs. George S. Harwood
- Miss Harwood
- Miss E. Horan
- Miss Hooker
- Mr. Frank H. Hooker
- Mr. Donald R. Hooker
- Dr Lee Harban
- Mrs. W. E. Rusted
- Rev. Edwin W. Husted
- Mrs. Rusted
- Mr. Frank Hansell
- Rev R. Harcourt, D.D.
- Mrs. Harcourt
- Mrs. Thornton Hinkle
- Miss Helen Hinkle
- Mr. W. A. Hart
- Miss N. P. Hammond
- Miss Holstom
- Mrs. Marie von Hammer
- Mr. F. A. Hartmann
- Mr. Jesse Hirschmann
- Mr. James King Hamilton
- Mr. Newman S. Hall
- Mr. N. B. Holton
- Miss Josephine Hall [Marie Josephine Hull] (Note 8)
- Mr. C. N. Howes
- Mrs. I. J. Hurlbut
- Mr. Watson M. Holmes
- Mrs. Holmes
- Mr. Charles A. Hess
- Mrs. Hess
- Master Jerome Sayles Hess
- Miss Clara E. Johnson
- Mr. F. Wolcott Jackson
- Mrs. Jackson
- Miss Jackson
- Miss Nina F. Jackson
- Miss Martha N. Jackson
- Mr. Wm. F. Jackson
- Mr. Charles H. Jackson
- Mr. Oliver W. Jackson
- Miss K. Jackson
- Mr. Howard B Jackson
- Mr. E. C. Jackson
- Mrs. Jackson
- Miss Anna L. Jackson
- Miss Edna Jones
- Mr. C. L. Kauffmann
- Mr. Peter King
- Mr. Hamilton T. King
- Mr. H. C. F. Koch
- Mrs. Koch
- Mr. Maulsby Kimball
- Mr. I. F. Kane
- Mr. I. W. Kiser
- Mr. A. Katz
- Mrs. Katz
- Miss Ida Kelly
- Miss Lily Kelly
- Miss Gretta Kelly
- Miss Kroeger
- Mr. Pine Kong
- Mr. Henry Kirk
- Mr. I. T. Lynch
- Miss G. Lee
- Mr. George M. Lamb
- Dr Daniel Lewis
- Mrs. Lewis
- Lt Frederik. W. Lewis
- Mr. Edmund J. Lindsay, Jr.
- Mrs. Seton Lindsay
- Mr. L. Seton Lindsay
- Mr. H. B. Lindsay
- Mr. Elek Ludvigh
- Mrs. Ludvigh
- Miss Clara Ludvigh
- Dr Graham Lusk (Note 9)
- Mrs. R. P. Lounsbery
- Miss Edith Lounsbery
- Mr. Ben All Lounsbery
- Master Richard Lounsbery (Note 10)
- Mr. J. L Loose
- Mrs. Loose
- Hon P. H. McCarron
- Miss Flora Marshall
- Mr. Thos. Mein
- Mrs. Mein and Maid
- Mr. W. W. Mein
- Mr. R. M. Mein
- Miss Marcia Mitchell
- Miss Anna M. Mitchell
- Mr. Michael F. Murphy
- Miss M. Murphy
- Miss E. Metzger
- Miss H. D. Mowry
- Miss Isabelle A. McCann
- Mrs. W. E. Mathews
- Mr. Hy. Miller
- Mr. L. P. Miller
- Mrs. C. J. Miller
- Mr. Alf. S. Miller
- Mrs. Miller
- Mr. James W. McAllister
- Mr. Franklin McAllister
- Miss Helen McDowell
- Mr. O. H. McDowell
- Mrs. O. H. McDowell
- Dr. D. N. McQuillen
- Mrs. McQuillen
- Master D. N. McQuillen, Jr.
- Mrs. Mather
- Mr. Will C. Macfarlane
- Mrs. Macfarlane
- Mrs. William Magill
- Mr. J. B. Meyer
- Mrs. Meyer
- Master Shelly Meyer
- Dr Robert Millar
- Mr. A. W. Maddock
- Mrs. Maddock
- Miss Maude Maddock
- Miss Sallie Maddock
- Miss Bella Maddock
- Mr. Levy Mayer (Note 11)
- Mrs. Rachel Mayer
- Miss Hortense Mayer
- Miss Madeline Mayer, Governess and Maid
- Mr. Alexander McDonald
- Mrs. McDonald
- Mrs. S. C. Miles
- Rev Joseph McMahon
- Mr. J. M. Martin
- Miss Eva Martin
- Mrs. W. B. Morse
- Miss Francis Morse
- Miss M. G. Martin
- Mr. Jared T. Newman
- Mrs. Newman
- Mr. George S. Newman
- Rev J. R. Nichols
- Mr. F. Nagel
- Mr. Frederick Hawley Nagel
- Mr. Harold Reck Nagel
- Miss Charlotte A. Norris
- Mr. Chas. Olney
- Mrs. Olney
- Miss Grace C. Olney
- Mr. E. S. Osbon
- Mrs. Osbon
- Mr. Clark Olds
- Mrs. Olds
- Dr Lambert Ott
- Mr. P. O'Connell
- Miss K. O'Connell
- Miss Margaret Oliver
- Mr. C. W. Park
- Dr John C. Pegran
- Mr. W. F. Porter
- Miss A. D. Peck
- Mr. Francis H. Potter
- Master Philip K. Potter
- Miss Alice Potter and Maid
- Mrs. H. S. Paine
- Mr. Wm. Parr
- Mrs. Parr
- Mr. William Philp
- Mr. F. Phillips
- Rev George Patterson, D.D.
- Mr. Joseph Purcell
- Mr. C. H. Parker, Jr.
- Mr. George F. Pope
- Mrs. F. Marion Ronan
- Miss Cecelia Ransford
- Mr. C. Robins
- Miss Reba Ralston
- Miss Dorothea Reiner
- Mr. C. W. Raymond
- Mr. Milton M. Rae
- Mr. George C. Rand
- Mrs. Rand and Maid
- Mr. Wm. J. Spain
- Mr. F. S. Smith
- Mr. J. D. Smith
- Mrs. George Harvey Smith
- Rev T. Ralston Smith, D.D
- Miss Beatrice K. Smith
- Miss Janet Sullivan
- Mr. Wm. Schuberth
- Miss Mary Gordon Schram
- Mrs. J. M. Sherwood
- Mr. T. C. Stanfield
- Miss Laura McDonald-Stallo
- Miss Helena McDonald-Stallo, Maid and Nurse
- Mr. Louis P. Slade
- Mr. Francis Stuart
- Mrs. Edmund de Schweinitz
- Dr G. E. de Schweinitz
- Mr. Jacob J. Seeds
- Mrs. Seeds
- Master Harold Seeds
- Master Joseph Seeds
- Miss M. E. Stebbins
- Mr. Henry Schnecker
- Miss Sloter
- Miss M. Seibel
- Capt. Shackford
- Mr. E. M. C. Tower
- Mr. D. C. Thomson
- Mrs. Thomson
- Mr. J. L. Thompson
- Mrs. Thompson
- Mr. J. C. Thaw
- Miss Sophie Traubman (Note 12)
- Miss Aggie Traubman
- Mrs. Jennie Traubman
- Mr. Lawrence Turnure and Valet
- Mr. J. B. Tangbourne
- Mr. J. M. Varnum
- Dr (Miss) Frances C. Van Gasken
- Rev F. J. Van Antwerp
- Miss Leslie West
- Mr. E. E. White, LL.D
- Mrs. White
- Mr. Alex White
- Mrs. White, two children and Infant
- Mr. W. B. White
- Mr. C. A. Waldo
- Miss Anna Willson
- Mrs. R. H. Wetmore
- Mrs. Chas. Watts
- Miss Hortense E. Watts
- Miss Weldon
- Miss Beatrice Weldon
- Mrs. H. S. Williams
- Miss Charlotte Williams
- Miss Edith C. Williams
- Dr H. M. Weeks
- Mr. Watson
- Miss Julia E. Winslow
- Mrs. Woolrich
- Miss Woolrich
- Rev W. B. Wright, D.D
- Mr. W. B. Wright, Jr.
- Mr. Thew. Wright
- Miss L. B. Wright
- Miss Josette Webb
- Mr. Whitman
- Rev J. C. Welwood
- Lt. Willougbley Walke
- Mr. Carl Williams
- Mr. M. H. de Young [Michael Henry de Young] (Note 13)
- Mrs. de Young and Maid
- Mrs. Yerkes and Maid
- Mr. Charles Zunz
Notes About Passengers
- Adelbert Althouse (May 23, 1869 – May 17, 1954) was a United States Navy Captain who served as Guam's 27th and 29th Naval Governor. Before his Governorship, he served on ships in the Navy and participated in the Spanish–American War and World War I. During the World War, he earned the Navy Cross for commanding the USS Brooklyn and serving as Chief of Staff for the Commander and Chief of the United States Asiatic Fleet.
- Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich (November 6, 1841 – April 16, 1915) was a prominent American politician and a true leader of the Republican Party in the United States Senate. He represented Rhode Island from 1881 to 1911, and by the 1890s, he was one of the key Republicans who largely controlled the major decisions of the Senate. His influence was so significant that he was often referred to as the 'general manager of the Nation,' dominating tariff and monetary policy in the first decade of the 20th century.
- Lucy Truman Aldrich (October 23, 1869 – January 12, 1955) was a philanthropist and art collector, the eldest daughter of U.S. Senator Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island. Lucy, who never married and was congenitally deaf, was educated privately by governesses and later at Miss Porter's School in Farmington, Connecticut.
- Abigail Greene Aldrich Rockefeller (October 26, 1874 – April 5, 1948) was an American socialite and philanthropist. She was a prominent member of the Rockefeller family through her marriage to financier and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr., the son of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller Sr. Her father was Nelson W. Aldrich, who served as a Senator from Rhode Island. Rockefeller was known for being the driving force behind the Museum of Modern Art establishment. She was the mother of Nelson Rockefeller, who served as the 41st Vice President of the United States.
- Edward Nathaniel Brush (April 23, 1852 – January 10, 1933) was an American physician, a mental hospital administrator, and an editor of psychiatric journals. The Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital, a private mental hospital in Baltimore, opened in 1891, and Brush accepted the role of superintendent on February 9, 1891. He stayed until his retirement in 1920. He was a professor of psychiatry at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Baltimore until 1920. He continued to serve on the editorial Board and as editor of The American Journal of Insanity, which became The American Journal of Psychiatry in 1921 when it was bought by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Brush became editor emeritus in 1931.
- Philip Powell Calvert (January 29, 1871 – August 23, 1961) was an American entomologist recognized as a leading authority on the Odonata (dragonfly order). A long-term teacher and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, he was President of the American Entomological Society 1900-15. He was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1918.[1] His 1893 publication Catalogue of the Odonata (dragonflies) of the Vicinity of Philadelphia, with an Introduction to the Study of this Group, served as a model for regional insect study and was the first major attempt at a guide to the order. Calvert went on to publish over 300 notes and articles on the Odonata. He was married to botanist Amelia Smith Calvert.
- George Henry Fox (8 October 1846 – 1 August 1937) was an American dermatologist, medical school professor, and Civil War veteran.
- Marie Josephine Hull (née Sherwood; January 3, 1877 – March 12, 1957) was an American stage and film actress who was also a play director. She had a successful 50-year career on stage while taking some of her better-known roles to film. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the movie Harvey (1950), a role she originally played on Broadway. She was sometimes credited as Josephine Sherwood.
- Graham Lusk FRS(For) FRSE (February 15, 1866 – July 18, 1932) was an American physiologist and nutritionist. He graduated from Columbia University and the University of Munich with a Ph.D. He was an expert on diabetes. He was profoundly deaf from the age of 30.
- Richard Lounsbery (born in New York City in 1882, died 1967) was an American businessman. He established the Richard Lounsbery Foundation with his family's wealth.
- Levy Mayer (October 23, 1858 – August 14, 1922) was an American lawyer from Virginia. A child prodigy of law, Mayer graduated from Yale Law School before he could even legally practice the profession in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois. After several years organizing the Chicago Law Library, Mayer practiced with Adolf Kraus. Mayer became one of the most infamous lawyers in Chicago by defending large corporations against anti-trust litigation. Furthermore, he successfully defended the Iroquois Theater and its manager in the aftermath of the Iroquois Theatre fire. At the time of his death, he was considered one of the richest lawyers in the United States. He is the namesake of Levy Mayer Hall at Northwestern University, and his law firm is known today as Mayer Brown.
- Sophie Traubmann (May 12, 1867 – August 16, 1951) was an American soprano. Born in New York City, Traubmann studied in that city and in Paris, where her teachers included Pauline Viardot and Mathilde Marchesi. Cosima Wagner coached her in the performance of numerous Richard Wagner roles. She debuted at the Academy of Music in her native city, singing Venus in Tannhäuser. She was the first Woglinde in Der Ring des Nibelungen for American audiences. She also created the role of Margiana in Der Barbier von Bagdad at its American premiere. Traubmann sang at the Metropolitan Opera for three seasons, beginning in 1887, and was also active as a soloist at numerous European opera houses during her career.
- Michael Henry de Young (September 30, 1849 – February 15, 1925) was an American journalist and businessman.
Information for Passengers
- Breakfast from 8:00 until 10:00 am
- Luncheon at 1 pm
- Dinner at 6.30. pm
The Bar closes at 11:00 pm Lights are extinguished in the Saloon at 11:00 pm, and in the Smoking Room at 11:30 pm
Please apply to the Second Steward for Seats at Table.
Letters and Telegrams should be handed tc the Saloon Steward within an hour after leavIlg Southampton, and those/' for despatch upon reachin; port should be handed to him; hour before arrival.
Writing Paper, Envelopes, and Telegraph Forms will be found in the Library.
For Railway and Steamship Time Tables of the various Companies, apply to the Saloon Steward.
Inquiries regarding Baggage will be attended to by the Baggage 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.
Large Deck Chairs can be obtained for use on the voyage, at a charge of 50 cents each, upon appikation at the Purser's Office, or to the Deck Steward.
The Company will not be responsible for valuables or money unless given in the charge of the Purser, and a receipt for same should be obtained it rom the Purser.
Letters may be addressed to the care of any of the Offices named below, and they will lined until called for, or forwarded according to instructions.
Passenger List Information
Saloon Passenger List from the SS Paris of the American Line for 5 September 1896
Item Description
GGA is delighted to present a rare Saloon Passenger List from the prestigious SS Paris of the American Line, recording its departure from Southampton to New York on Saturday, 5 September 1896. Commanded by the distinguished Captain Frederick Watkins, this artifact offers a unique window into the luxurious transatlantic voyages of the late 19th century.
The front cover, adorned with elegant typography emblematic of American Line’s esteemed branding, serves as a testament to the refinement of this era’s maritime experience. Within its pages, the names of notable travelers, influential figures across various domains, underscore the SS Paris as a vessel of choice for society’s elite.
Key Features
1. Senior Officers
- Captain Frederick Watkins: Renowned for his command of some of the American Line’s flagship vessels.
- Purser W. H. Smith: A master of hospitality, ensuring passengers experienced unmatched comfort.
2. Historical Context
The SS Paris was a hallmark of luxury and innovation, setting the standard for transatlantic travel at the dawn of the 20th century. This artifact highlights the intersection of culture, science, and high society aboard one of the most celebrated ocean liners of its time.
3. Prominent Passengers
The roster includes individuals of immense influence, reinforcing the significance of the SS Paris as a hub for global cultural, intellectual, and economic exchange.
Notable VIP Travelers
1. Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich
- Significance: A U.S. Senator and one of the most influential politicians of his era, Aldrich shaped key financial policies, including the creation of the Federal Reserve System.
- Appeal: A pivotal figure in American history, his inclusion elevates this artifact’s importance to collectors of political memorabilia.
2. Abigail Greene Aldrich Rockefeller
- Significance: A philanthropist and wife of John D. Rockefeller Jr., she played a vital role in the establishment of the Museum of Modern Art.
- Appeal: Her legacy in the arts and philanthropy resonates strongly with collectors interested in cultural history.
3. Edward Nathaniel Brush
- Significance: A pioneering psychiatrist and superintendent of the Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital, Brush was instrumental in advancing mental health care in America.
- Appeal: Highlights the scientific and medical prominence aboard the SS Paris.
4. Philip Powell Calvert
- Significance: A leading entomologist, Calvert’s contributions to the study of dragonflies marked a cornerstone of modern entomology.
- Appeal: Appeals to collectors with interests in scientific history and natural sciences.
5. George Henry Fox
- Significance: A prominent dermatologist and Civil War veteran, Fox was a foundational figure in American medical education.
- Appeal: Represents a blend of military and medical achievements, enriching the narrative of the passenger list.
6. Sophie Traubmann
- Significance: An accomplished soprano and the first to perform Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen in America, Traubmann epitomized the cultural elite of the era.
- Appeal: A rare connection to opera and performance history enhances this item’s allure for arts enthusiasts.
7. Michael Henry de Young
- Significance: A co-founder of the San Francisco Chronicle and influential figure in American journalism.
- Appeal: His presence underscores the importance of media and communication during a transformative period in American history.
8. Richard Lounsbery
- Significance: An influential businessman whose family legacy includes the creation of the Richard Lounsbery Foundation, supporting scientific and educational initiatives.
- Appeal: Adds financial and philanthropic depth to the passenger list.
Conclusion
This Saloon Passenger List from the SS Paris represents a pinnacle of cultural and historical significance, immortalizing the luminaries who graced its decks.
