Mr George Edward Roberton
- Biography
| Name: Mr George Edward Roberton
Age: 19 years Marital Status: Single. Last Residence: in Southampton Hampshire England Occupation: Assistant Saloon Steward Victualling crew First Embarked: Southampton Died in the sinking. Body recovered by: Mackay-Bennett (No. 127) Buried: at Sea on Tuesday 23rd April 1912. |
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Mr George Edward Roberton [1], 19, was born in Southampton.
When he signed-on to the Titanic, on 4 April 1912, he gave his address as 36 Mount Street, (Southampton). His last ship had been the Oceanic. As a second class steward he received monthly wages of £3 15s.
Roberton died in the sinking. His body was later recovered by the Mackay-Bennett (#127) and buried at sea on 23 April 1912.
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NO. 127. - MALE. - ESTIMATED AGE, 18. CLOTHING - Steward's uniform and white coat; purple and green pyjamas. NO MARKS ON BODY OR CLOTHING. EFFECTS - One pair scissors and eleven pence; letter to W. G. Roberton. SECOND CLASS STEWARD, No. 33. NAME - W. G. ROBERTSON. 36 Mount St., Southampton. |
Notes
1. Sometimes listed as "Robertson".
References and Sources
Agreement and Account of Crew (PRO London, BT100/259)
White Star Line (1912.) Record of Bodies and Effects (Passengers and Crew S.S. "Titanic") Recovered by Cable Steamer "MacKay Bennett"
Related Articles and Documents
| FAMILY GRAVE | ||
| GEORGE ROBERTON | ||
| Hampshire Independent (1912) | DEATH NOTICE: | |
| (1912) | MINUTE BOOK OF THE WHITE STAR COMPANY | |
| (1913) | MANSION HOUSE TITANIC RELIEF FUND: ROBERTON |
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