Mr Anders Vilhelm Gustafsson

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Mr Anders Vilhelm Gustafsson, 37, the son of Maria Lovisa Gustafsson he was born on April 5, 1875. Unmarried, he worked as a farmer in Kejtala, Strömfors (Ruotsinpyhtää), near Lovisa, Southern Finland.

Vilhelm had previously visited the USA but had returned to Finland. Now, Vilhelm Gustafsson and his brother Birger were offered construction work in USA by their brother in law, Karl Alfred Backström whom they had known before he married their sister Mathilda.

They traveled from Hangö to Hull on the Polaris and boarded the Titanic at Southampton

Karl, Birger and Vilhelm were lost in the sinking. Vilhelm's body was recovered (#98) and buried at sea. His relatives later received £75 in compensation.

NO. 98 - MALE - ESTIMATED AGE 35 - HAIR, BLACK

CLOTHING - Dark suit; grey socks; shirt; "A.W.C." on pants.

EFFECTS - Watch and chain; knife; comb; silver chain; keys; purse containing $21.00 and coins; four bills.

THIRD CLASS TICKET No. 1275 NAME - ANVERS GUSTAFSON

References
Claes-Göran Wetterholm (1988, 1996) Titanic
Record of Bodies and Effects: Passengers and Crew SS Titanic (#98)

Acknowledgements
Leif Snellman, Finland

Credits

Philip Hind (Editor)

Titanic Passenger and Crew Summary

Name: Mr Anders Vilhelm Gustafsson
Born: Monday 5th April 1875
Age: 37 years
Last Residence: in Ruotsinphyhtää Finland
Occupation: General Labourer
3rd Class Passengers
First Embarked: Southampton on Wednesday 10th April 1912
Ticket No. 3101276 , £7 18s 6d
Destination: New York City New York United States
Died in the Titanic disaster (15th April 1912).
Body recovered by: Mackay-Bennett (No. 98)
Buried: at Sea on Wednesday 24th April 1912.

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