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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : meet them and arrange an interview with my 2nd cousin Meta Black who was 8 years old at the time of disaster and remembered it well.She has since passed on at age 106.
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : My Dad lost his mother, grandmother and 15 other relatives. As a champion swimmer he saved approx. 20 individuals. His brother lost a leg when it was crushed between a tug and the pier. Any records of Charles M. Schwartz Jr. actions on that fateful day?
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : Correction - Photo of Slocum Fountain in Thompkins Sq.requested as near to 1906 as possible.
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : Does anyone have a photo of the Slocum fountain in Tompkins Sq. Park Manhattan, taken as near to 2006 as possible. We are looking to redo the structure.
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : I thought you may be interested to known that when, Adella Wotherspoon died she was mention in The Hearld Sun, an Austrlian
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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : newspaper. It was very interesting reading.
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : Like many others I have only recently learned about the tradgedy of the passengers aboard the Gen. Slocum. My heart goes out to all her victums.
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Name and / or E-mail address: : Patt Slocum www.lovmom@optonline.net
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : My late husbands name was Frank Slocum. I have often wondered if he was related to Henry Slocum.
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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : Friend of mine says his Uncle was one of the firemen that jumped in and saved several people. Martin Fay. Is there any record of that?
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : I just saw the story of the General Slocum on the History Channel. Im amazed that many, including myself had never heard of this disaster. Thanks for the additional information you have provided.
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : The History Channel will air tonight, Wed. June 16th, at 9 p.m.Ship Abalze the story of the Slocum disaster.
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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : Although as a German historian I never have heard from that unbelievable catastrophy at East River/N.Y.in 1904 - unless a documentation in German TV from 98 shows me the facts of that tragedy...
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Comment (only the 1st 7 lines per box will print): : Especially the loss of so many children and therefore the extinction of a whole German Immigrant district in N.Y. was shocking for me.
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : Is there any info. about the band members? My great great grandfather (William Zimmermann) was the band leader according to my father. He passed away at age 30.
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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : Finally, Im glad to see all of the recognition of this tragic day. (special events at New York Historical Society, National Public Radio, History Channel...)
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Comment (only the 1st 7 lines per box will print): : My prayers go out to all the families and friends of the many people that lost loved ones that terrible day, 100 years ago.
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : Even in German newaspapers the Slocum is not quite forgotten
Even in German newspapers this tragedy is not quite forgotten
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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : an obiturary of Ms Connally)On 9.06.
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Name and / or E-mail address: : Alberta (Baumler)Bartunek - chescheretal@aol.com
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : I have been forever changed since the memorial voyage on Saturday. The Slocum memories were a large part of my past and now they have become reality to me. My grandfather (Fred Baumler, Jr.) was a survivor, but his mother and 3 siblings perished. Thank yo
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE 4 SISTERS OF MY GRANDFATHERS THAT DIED IN THE DISASTER. OUR LAST NAME IS STAHMANN. THE LIST SHOWS 2 WOMEN ONE 10 YRS. AND THE (CONT.)
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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : OTHER WAS 44 YRS. DO YOU KNOW ANT OTHER INFORMATION?
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : My mother told me the following story about her mother. Her mother, Meta Frerichs Wegener, was pregnant with her. Meta was scheduled to go on the Slocum outing but didnt go because she wasnt well. The family has graves
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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : in Old Lutheran cemetery. On a vist to those graves we visted the Slocum Monument. What a monemtous decision for her and her descendants. I was delighted to find the story of the Slocum disaster in my local newspaper today. At last I will have the story t
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : There are rumors that my great great grandmother (maternal) died on the General Slocum. Supposedly, she was an employee, possibly working in the kitchen. Her name was Emma Schwab. Are the employees listed on the dead and missing list? If not, how would I
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : hi , i made a memorial to give to the luthern cemetry in middle village new york this weekend ,
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : I am very saddened about the lost of the last General Slocum Survivor. I hope the 100th Anniversary celebrations go well in he USA. I hope on my third visit to New York City I will able to visit this historical sight including many others. It is interesti
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : Please does anyone know: did the families bring their own picnic food onto the boat or was there to be a common meal served by the organizers? I am researching the references to the GS Disaster in James Joyces Ulysses. Thanks!
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : MY GRANDFATHER WAS NAMED EDWIN ROBINSON AND HE WAS ONE OF THE SURVIVORS OF THIS TERRIBLE INCIDENT. HE REPORTEDLY SWAM FROM THE ACCIDENT SITE TO HELLS KITCHEN WITH (2) SURVIVORS. I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH THE FACT THAT I SEE NO MENTION OF THIS HEROIC FEAT.
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : Sorry, but no more tickets are available for the Slocum boat ride on June 12th. You are welcome to the memorial on June 13th at the former St. Marks Church 325 East
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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : 6th St. Manhattan at 9 a.m followed by a procession to Tompkins Sq.Park and the Slocum Fountain.
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : Zum Gedenktag an das Unglueck der General Slocum teile ich Ihnen mit, dass am 13. Juni 2004 bei der Carolinensieler Schiffsandacht waehrend des Schiffsgedenkens diese Katastrophe in Erinnerung gerufen werden wird.
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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : Zip 10465. Boat sails from South Street Seaport Museum, NY City at 9m a.m. on Saturday, June 12th. Fare is per person.
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : I believe my Grandfather, John H. Wilson, saved many lives that day in the East river. If you know where any inof is on rescuers please reply.
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : My Grandfather Fred Baumler, was a survivor of the Ge. Slocum disaster. His mother, sisters and brother perished that day. My sister and I are interested in participating in the 100th anniversary events.
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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : Please send the necessary information. Our family plot is on Slocum Ave just opposite the Memorial. As we were growing up, we always had to stop there and say prayer before going to our plot.
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : The excursion boat ride for the 100th Anniversary will be on June 12, 2004 at 9am at the South Street Seaport. Tickets are to be purchased in advance at ea. before May 31, 2004. If you would like more information email me at
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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : BurningGenSlocum@aol.com I am a member of the 100th Anniversary Committee and have all the news on the upcoming events...Thank You Diane Rust- LauKaitis
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : I believe my mother Margaret Feller(?) was a survivor of the Gen. Slocum disaster. She would have been around 10. She was later adopted by an uncle named Feller.
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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : Her grandmother was named Amelia, last name not known, possibly died in the fire.
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : Read that a Minnie Burdewick, one of the Sunday School teachers died in the disaster. She might be a relative of mine but I have no information on her. Does anyone know her? Hope to hear from you. Robert G. Burdewick
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : Just finished ODonnells book.Inspired me to search the WEB.Your site gave me the name of my Grandfathers first wife who died on the Slocum. Dora Burfeind. My grandfather remarried 2 yrs later to Gesina Behrens.He had 3
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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : children, Harold,Fred and my mother, Ethel. Growing up, we always heard excuses for my grandfathers love of alcohol-not until getting aquainted with this tragedy, as an adult, did I realize what he must have gone through.
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Comment (only the 1st 7 lines per box will print): : My mothers cousin, Meta Black, who died 12/26/02 at 107yrs old was the family historian, and remembers the tragedy as she was 8 yrs. old.
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : Can anyone translate the Greman inscription at the gravesite in the Queens Cemetery? Thanks in advance!
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Name and / or E-mail address: : cbo4564063@aol.com
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Date: : 2/21/04
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : The Slocum Tragedy is something that we dont forget in our nations history.As a decendant of one of the Slocum heroes I have kind feelings for the descendants of the victims and those who helped in the rescue efforts.
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Name and / or E-mail address: : dlasch@hotmail.com
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Date: : Feb 12, 2004
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : My GGrandfather name was Anton Iversen. Norwegian immigrant who went missing from a boating accident while at work in 1904. Looking to see if he is possible a victim of the Slocum disaster. Can you please search your list?
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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : Resident of Brooklyn and worked on ships all his life.
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Name and / or E-mail address: : karen.lamberton@spyral.net
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Date: : 2/4/2004
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : I am truely sorry to be the first to announce to this site the passing of Adella Wotherspoon at age 100 yers. She was the last living survivor of the disaster and the child choosen to unveil the monument in Lutheran Cemetery.
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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : She was a lovely person, fine teacher, and devoted participant in any activity which would keep the memory of the General Slocum alive. Rest Well, good and faithful servant. Schlaf in Himmelshe Rue.
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Name and / or E-mail address: : jackkark@aol.com
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Date: : 1-30-04
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : Rest in Peace
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Name and / or E-mail address: : bobshell@optonline.net
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Date: : Jan 23 2004
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : My GFather worked on the tugboats and was involved in saving the survivors. He received a medal for it. Is there a list of names of people who received these medals? I have pictures of the tugboat Duches Express.
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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : It is a nice picture that is mounted on a heavy cardboard frame. I am wondering if this had something to do with the disaster.
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Comment (only the 1st 7 lines per box will print): : Could you point me in the direction so that I might be able to find this information. Thanks Robin
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Name and / or E-mail address: : Artie, meister1@optonline.net
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Date: : 01/22/04
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : Looking for any information on rescuers from the New York Police Department. One book gives a name Tom Cooney as rescuing several then found dead the next day. I would like to verify and possibly find family of Tom.
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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : I am past President of NYPD Steuben Association and are looking to honor German members of NYPD who assisted in rescue and any officers that may have perished in their efforts.
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Name and / or E-mail address: : Karen.lamberton@spyral.net
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Date: : 12/22/2003
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : For oliver.jokel@onlinehome.de
Contact Frank Duffy (Helo98@aol.com) at the New York Maritime Industries Museum for information on North Brother Is.
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Name and / or E-mail address: : Oliver Jokel, oliver.jokel@onlinehome.de
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Date: : 20.12.2003
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : sehr interessante Seite! Wo finde ich Informationen ueber North Brother Island?
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Name and / or E-mail address: : patspaeth@hotmail.com
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Date: : 08 December 03
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : I am writing a commemorative song about the Slocum disaster. I have a hunch there were songs written in 1904 but cant find any. Neither can the Society. Anyone know of any songs, sources, etc? (Besides Lib of Congress)
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Name and / or E-mail address: : beuthen291@aol.com
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Date: : 1 December 2003
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : I have a Volunteer Life Saving Corp Medal, Gold plated to a Slocum hero E. J.McCann. I cannot find a list of awards. The NYS library in Albany has a micro film
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Comment (after 7 lines go to the next comment box) : but it appears there was a special ceremony in an Armoury in Brooklyn just for the awards of this tragedy.
Any info on how to access this list.
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Name and / or E-mail address: : reunion@smarcangel64.com
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Date: : 11/28/03
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Enter the First 7 lines of your comment /question: : Our grandfather Edward M. Kirk was adeck hand on Blackwells Island Ferry as a Dept. of Corrrection employee. Roosevelt Island Historical Society has ststed Blackwell Island ships went to Slocums aid. Anyone have any information, especially concerning the
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