colonel john jacob astor

How much was the reward Vincent Astor gave crew members of the Mackay-Bennett for finding JJ Astor's body? I've found conflicting amounts - $10,000 one source. Another source said it was $100,000 split among the M-B crew each receiving $2500. Also can't find a number for how many crew were on...

John Astor could have been a survivor had he stepped into lifeboat seven when given the opportunity...... Voyage Tue, 13 Apr 2021 http://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/john-jacob-astors-fatal-mistake.html

I was reading Michael Davie’s book “Titanic: The Death and Life of a Legend” (1986; revised 2012 edition, updated by Dave Gittins, published by Vintage Books, which is a division of Random House, Inc.). I had gotten to the point where Davie is giving us some background information on Colonel...

Hey! My main interests at the moment is researching every first class passenger but at the moment I’m studying the Astor’s. I was just wondering if anyone had any more information about them, anything about the time they spent on the Titanic before it sank. Any help would be great, thank you!

https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/col-astor-may-wed-any-day.html

I ran into an article today about Niqula (Nicholas) Nasrallah purportedly being misidentified by the press as COL J.J. Astor due to Morse code miscommunication. What was the physical condition of Nasrallah's body as recovered by Mackay-Bennett?

https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/j-j-astor-marries-gertrude-gretsch.html

Astor Cabin discrepancy I've been searching through the archives of this site and have noticed that there is some debate over what cabin the Astors were in. This site, as well as most Titanic sources place them in C-62/64. This old thread offers a fascinating discussion about why they might...

The will has now been proved in London of COLONEL JOHN JACOB ASTOR of Fifth Avenue New York who died in the wreck of the Titanic aged 47. The personal estate in the United Kingdom has been sworn for probate as of the net value of £90965. His will is dated September 18 last shortly after...

Leaves for London but is to Return Here Before Long Mrs. Ava Willing Astor former wife of Col. John Jacob Astor who was lost in the foundering of the Titanic sailed yesterday for England by the White Star liner Oceanic with her daughter Muriel. Her son Vincent her brother Barton Willing Mrs...

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The little girl in prince William and princess catherines wedding was a descendant of william waldorf astor correct. If so how would she be related to J. J. Astor. Just curious. I think in a news report they said that she was the great granddaughter of William.

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hi there i would like to know as much about jj astor as possible, also,what happened to his wife,madelain,and his son.. what also happened to the rest of his family, thanks for your help

Another item I would love to add to my Titanic collection...if funds may allow - See: http://www.scripophily.net/ofofnewjerar.html Other than an inscribeded signed photograph, they don't come any better than this! Michael Cundiff NV, USA

I was perusing www.luxurylinerrow.com and was amazed to see a German Line passenger list with John Jacob Astor. What a find that is! I imagine it will be snapped up soon. Mike

When my mom was in grade school she went on a field trip to Mr. Astor's home. Does anyone know how old it was, when it was built and how long did he live in it until he sailed on Titanic? Thanks, Taylor

It's been a while since I've had a chance to go through ET's latest additions, and there are some absolute gems in there that have been uploaded to individual bios, as well as the newest ET research article. It is remarkable - given the prominance given to Astor in the dramatis personae of...

I thought at one point RMS Titanic Inc sold various reproduction items from their city to city exhibts, online? I don't see this any longer but am in need of the black onyn with small diamond center gold cufflinks - repos of J.J. Astors and believe cost around $10 at the time. Any ideas where...

Colonel Astor had an Airedale Kitty. Airedale is also a name or the sort of dog? Thank you Vitezslav