Mr William Edward Farquharson
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Farquharson went to sea at the age of 22 years initially with Johnson & Co. Ltd and then aboard ships owned by John Markwood of Liverpool. He joined the White Star line in 1900 as Assistant Second Engineer aboard the Teutonic later transferring to the Seuvic on which he served for over three years before moving to the Majestic as Junior Second Engineer. Later he held the rank of Senior Second Engineer aboard the Teutonic and the Oceanic.
He "stood-by" the Titanic during the latter stages of her construction and died when she was lost at sea.
Wiliiam Farquharson lived at 90 Wilton Avenue, Southampton and left a widow, Martha, and three children. His estate was valued at £428 7s
Memorial to William Farquharson on the family grave at Toxteth Park Cemetery, Southdown Road, Liverpool.
Courtesy of Stephen Quinn, UK
Summary
Born: 1873
Born in Liverpool Merseyside England
Age: 39 years
Married to Martha Farquharson.
Last Residence: at 94 Wilton Avenue, Shirley Southampton Hampshire England - Map
Occupation: Senior 2nd. Engineer
Last Ship: Oceanic
Engine crew
First Embarked: Belfast
Died in the sinking.
Body Not Recovered
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In Memoriam: William Farquharson
Mansion House Titanic Relief Fund: William Farquharson
Various Memorials to William Farquharson
Probate Report: William Farquharson
Minutes of Titanic Relief Fund, Liverpool Area Committee: William Farquharson
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