Mr James Walpole
Mr James Walpole, 48, was born in Southport, Lancashire in 1864 the son of Henry Walpole (1829-1870) an upholsterer, and Ann (nee Dickson, 1830-1893)1,2. He was baptized at Christchurch, Southport on 27 Mar 1864.
Walpole had been with the White Star Line for thirty years, gradually rising through the ranks. He had previously served on the Britannic, Adriatic, Majestic and Celtic.
James Walpole with other members of the crew He was on board the Titanic for her delivery trip from Belfast to Southampton. When he signed-on again, in Southampton, on 4 April 1912, he gave his address as 12 Stafford Road, (Southampton)3. His last ship had been the Olympic. As chief pantryman he received monthly wages of £7. Walpole died in the sinking. His body, if recovered, was never identified. He left £2185 10s to his brother Horace Walpole, a newspaper vendor. Notes
References and Sources
Lancashire, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1911 Credits
Philip Hind (Editor)
Arne Mjaland, Norway Related Articles and Documents
|
Titanic Passenger and Crew Summary Name: Mr James Walpole
Contact us if you have new information. Search now for more on James Walpole Join our group on Facebook for the latest discoveries. |


