Mr John Henry Boyes

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Mr John Henry Boyes, 36 [1], was born in Liverpool.

He initially signed-on to the Titanic in Belfast for her delivery trip to Southampton. When he signed-on to the Titanic, on 4 April 1912, he gave his address as 106 Clovelly Road, (Southampton). As a first class steward he received monthly wages of £3 15s. His last ship had been the Olympic.

Boyes died in the sinking. His body, if recovered, was never identified.

A death announcement was published:

Boyes, John Henry (Harry), aged 36, husband of Clara Boyes of 106 Clovelly Road, S-n.

Notes
The death announcement gives the age as 36, Boyes gave his age as 30 when signing-on in Belfast and 33 when signing-on in Southampton.

Documents
Crew Particulars of Engagement

References
Agreement and Account of Crew (PRO London, BT100/259)
Particulars of Engagement (Belfast), Ulster Folk and Transport Museum (TRANS 2A/45 381)

Contributors
Peter Engberg-Klarström, Sweden

Credits

Philip Hind (Editor)

Titanic Passenger and Crew Summary

Name: Mr John Henry Boyes
Born in Liverpool Merseyside England
Age: 36 years
Marital Status: Married.
Last Residence: at 106 Clovelly Road Southampton Hampshire England
Occupation: Saloon Steward
Last Ship: Olympic
Victualling Crew
First Embarked: Belfast on Monday 1st April 1912
Died in the Titanic disaster (15th April 1912).
Body Not Recovered

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