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James William van Billiard

Third Class Passenger

Master James William van Billiard was born in France on 20 August 1901, the elder son of Austin Blyer van Billiard and Maude Murray.

James boarded the Titanic at Southampton as a third class passenger , together with his father and brother Walter

James lost his life in the sinking. His body, if recovered, was never identified.

Newspaper Articles

Daily Home News (22 April 1912) Lost His Brother on Titanic
Brother Here Receives the Sad News
North American (22 April 1912) The Van Billiard Brothers
North American (23 April 1912) NORTH WALES PEOPLE NOT AMONG SURVIVORS
Daily Home News (23 April 1912) Van Billiard Boys May Have Stuck to Father
Father Was Returning Home With Many Diamonds
North American (8 May 1912) NORTH WALES VICTIMS OF THE TITANIC ARRIVE

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Final home of Maud Van Billiard

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Titanic Passenger Summary

Name: Master James William van Billiard
Age: 10 years 7 months and 26 days (Male)
Nationality: American
Last Residence: in London, England
Embarked: Southampton on Wednesday 10th April 1912
Ticket No. 851, £14 10s
Died in the Titanic disaster (15th April 1912)
Body Not Identified

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