SS Kensington Passenger List - 15 June 1895

Front Cover of a Cabin Passenger List from the SS Kensington of the American Line, Departing 15 June 1895 from Philadelphia to Liverpool, Commanded by Captain Robert Bond. GGA Image ID # 212802c186

Senior Officers and Staff

1. Commander: Captain Robert Bond
2. Chief Officer: J. Watkins
3. Surgeon: Dr. Edgar Ivatts
4. Chief Engineer: H. J. Teiper
5. Chief Steward: J. Pengelly
6. Stewardess: Mrs. Mary A. Pierce

Cabin Passengers

1. Mr. O. Anderson
2. Dr. B. B. Adams
3. Rev. Chas. A. Austin
4. Mr. Andrew Bjorkman
5. Mr. J. H. Burrows
6. Mrs. J. H. Burrows
7. Rev. Wm. Bannard, D. D.
8. Mrs. H. B. Bagnard
9. Rev. Walter A. Brooks
10. Mr. Theodore Borden
11. Miss Helen P. Borden
12. Miss A. M. Bates
13. Miss Anna G. Baldwin
14. Mrs. Retta W. Bailey
15. Miss Vera A. Bailey
16. Mrs. A. M. Bratton
17. Mr. James Oscar Boyd
18. Mrs. H. Boswell and Children
19. Mr. Chas. Bond
20. Mr. Chas. E. Boyer
21. Mr. Arthur Byart
22. Miss Louise Boyd
23. Miss Margaret Boyd
24. Rev. E. K. Bell
25. Master Joseph H. Bromley
26. Master Chas. Bromley
27. Mr. Henry A. Bair
28. Mrs. Eliza Butler
29. Miss Nora Bennion
30. Miss Kate W. Baxton
31. Mr. David E. Cooper
32. Mrs. Clayton Cooper
33. Mr. Henry Crew
34. Miss W. B. Crew
35. Miss A. E. Crew
36. Dr. Mary J. Cochran
37. Mr. Wm. W. Conway
38. Miss B. Chamberlin
39. Miss Anna W. Crane
40. Miss Sarah Cramer
41. Mr. Wilfred Clarke
42. Mrs. C. Creely
43. Miss Katherine J. Campbell
44. Miss Helen M. Cook
45. Mrs. Jos. Cave
46. Miss Edna Cave
47. Mr. Herbert E. Cave
48. Mrs. Julia Cartwright
49. Rev. Father Cloehessey
50. Mrs. M. A. Darnell
51. Mr. E. J. Du Mée
52. Mrs. E. J. Du Mée
53. Miss Bertha M. Du Mée
54. Mrs. Anna B. Davidson
55. Miss Grace Davidson
56. Miss Alice M. Dudley
57. Mrs. J. Dean
58. Master Dean
59. Mr. E. G. Eckert
60. Mrs. B. English
61. Mrs. Annie Earle
62. Mrs. B. B. Foster
63. Rev. W. P. Finney
64. Mr. Julius W. Fischer
65. Mr. Robert Fair
66. Mrs. Clara E. Fraley
67. Mrs. J. E. Fackrell
68. Mr. David Foley
69. Mrs. David Foley
70. Miss Florence H. Gilmor
71. Miss Martha Lee Gilmor
72. Rev. Jno. S. Gilmor, D. D.
73. Mrs. John S. Gilmor
74. Rev. Loyal T. Graham, Jr.
75. Mrs. W. B. Gillespie
76. Mr. W. F. Garrett
77. Mrs. W. F. Garrett
78. Mrs. Mary Hudson
79. Mr. Geo. A. Hulings
80. Miss Fanny A. Hulings
81. Miss Rachel B. Humes
82. Miss Mary M. Hepburn
83. Mr. F. H. Holden
84. Mr. B. E. Holden
85. Miss Bertha E. Hawes
86. Miss Mabel C. Hawes
87. Mrs. Mary B. Hoskins
88. Mr. Joseph Harvey
89. Mr. A. E. Holmes
90. Mrs. A. E. Holmes
91. Mrs. C. W. Horricks and children
92. Miss Delphine Hanna, M. D.
93. Miss P. S. Hallock
94. Mr. H. B. Humes
95. Mrs. H. B. Humes
96. Mr. J. Lee Hall
97. Mr. J. A. Hall
98. Mrs. Mary Irvine
99. Mr. Newton A. Johnson
100. Mrs. Newton A. Johnson
101. Miss Julia Johnson
102. Miss Ruth Johnson
103. Mr. Edw. R. Kingsbury
104. Mrs. Edw. R. Kingsbury
105. Master Maurice Kingsbury
106. Miss Mary Keenan
107. Mr. Arthur M. Kennedy
108. Rev. M. Egbert Koonce
109. Rev. Jno. B. Kugler
110. Mrs. Jno. B. Kugler
111. Mrs. R. J. Larkin
112. Mr. Herman C. Lammers
113. Miss Hannah Lee
114. Mr. Dwight M. Ludington
115. Mrs. L. A. Lockwood
116. Miss T. L. Lockwood
117. Miss K. D. Lyon
118. Miss Mary Lynne
119. Mr. Geo. Spencer Morris
120. Mrs. Geo. Spencer Morris
121. Mrs. L. S. Murray
122. Mr. Matthew McCauley
123. Mrs. Matthew McCauley
124. Miss Jane McDonald
125. Mr. A. H. Melhorn
126. Mr. John F. McArdle
127. Mr. Wm. McNally
128. Mr. T. S. Mitchell
129. Mrs. T. S. Mitchell
130. Mr. David Mitchell
131. Miss Kate Mitchell
132. Mr. Louis Manss
133. Dr. W. Walter Martin
134. Rev. Rich Montgomery
135. Rev. F. E. Marsten, D. D.
136. Mr. C. B. Martin
137. Mr. Francis S. Mcllhenny
138. Mr. Theo. E. Mcllhenney
139. Mr. G. Planteau Middleton
140. Mrs. General Middleton
141. Miss Lizzie Maginnis
142. Miss M. Mortimer
143. Mr. W. N. Matey
144. Dr. J. J. McGrath
145. Mr. J. F. Maeder
146. Mrs. J. F. Maeder
147. Master Willie Maeder
148. Miss Anna McGough
149. Commadore T. V. McNair
150. Mrs. T. V. McNair
151. Master T. V. McNair
152. Mr. Dwight Mallory
153. Mr. P. M. Newton
154. Miss Maud St. J. Nichols
155. Mrs. Alice Nichols
156. Miss Frances E. Oliver
157. Mrs. Horace B. Pearson
158. Mr. S. M. Palmer
159. Mrs. S. M. Palmer
160. Mr. William C. Pistor
161. Miss E. S. Peirce
162. Miss Florence E. Pierce
163. Miss Edith Pusey
164. Mr. Jonathan Prichard
165. Mrs. Jonathan Prichard
166. Miss Annie Prichard
167. Mr. H. P. Painter
168. Miss Katie Punch
169. Mr. Fred Poole
170. Rev. Wm. M. Pettis
171. Mr. Alfred Parkinson
172. Mrs. F. C. Pierce
173. Mrs. Alicent Raby
174. Rev. M. E. Ross, D. D.
175. Rev. Alex, Rankin
176. Mrs. Alex. Rankin
177. Mrs. Ann Riley
178. Mr. W. S. Romney
179. Mrs. A. M. Sutton
180. Prof. J. Spiers
181. Mrs. J. Spiers, Children, and Nurse
182. Miss A. P. Shedden
183. Mr. G. H. Shirk
184. Miss Ada H. Simpson
185. Rev. J. E. Scott, D.D.
186. Miss A. Speakman
187. Mrs. P. Shaw
188. Mr. Chas. Smith
189. Mr. W. Irving Squire, Jr.
190. Mr. Frank Stone
191. Mr. Oliver C. Smith
192. Mrs. Oliver C. Smith
193. Mr. John Z. Turner
194. Miss Katherine E. Tyler
195. Mrs. W. Graham Tyler
196. Mr. James R. Taylor
197. Rev. A. J. Turkle
198. Rev. J. A. Worden, D. D.
199. Mrs. J. A. Worden
200. Miss Mary A. Worden
201. Miss Sarah Worden
202. Mrs. E. T. Wolf
203. Mr. H. E. Williams
204. Miss Alice Williams
205. Miss H. H. Winslow
206. Mrs. A. M. Winslow
207. Mr. Carlton M. Williams
208. Mrs. Carlton M. Williams
209. Miss Ottilie Wipper
210. Mr. Orrin T. Wightman
211. Miss Daisy Wood
212. Mrs. Sarah White and children
213. Rev. E. R. Wagner
214. Mr. Thos. Wolstenholme
215. Mrs. Thos. Wolstenholme
216. Miss Florence Wolstenholme
217. Mrs. James T. Young

Passenger Information

• BREAKFAST at 8 a.m.
• DINNER at 12.30 p.m
• TEA at 5.30 p.m.
• SUPPER at 9 p.m.

The Bar closes at 10.30 p.m.

Lights are extinguished in the Saloon at 10.30 p.m. and in the Smoking Room at 11.00 p.m.

Please apply to the Chief Steward for Seats at Table.

Letters and Telegrams to be sent ashore with the Pilot should be handed to the Chief Steward an hour before reaching Breakwater. Those for dispatch upon reaching Queenstown should be given to him an hour before arrival at that Port.

Baggage: The Second Steward will attend to inquiries regarding Baggage. Passengers' Baggage they wish to leave in the Company's care should be handed over, properly labeled, and with full instructions as to disposal.

Steamer Chairs can be obtained for use on the voyage at a charge of 50 cents each upon application to the Second Steward.

Valuables: The Company will not be responsible for valuables or money unless given in charge of the Chief Steward and a receipt for same obtained from him.

Persons holding Return Certificates should give as early notice as possible of the date they desire to sail from Liverpool to Messrs. Richardson, Spence & Co., Liverpool.

Letters may be addressed to the care of any of the Offices named below, and they will be retained until called for or forwarded according to instructions.

Passenger List Information

 

Item Description

GGA is privileged to present an extraordinary artifact from the height of the steamship era: the Cabin Passenger List from the SS Kensington, documenting its voyage from Philadelphia to Liverpool on 15 June 1895. Commanded by the esteemed Captain Robert Bond, this passenger list provides a rare and evocative glimpse into the world of 19th-century transatlantic travel.

This artifact epitomizes the elegance and prominence of ocean liner voyages, encapsulating the social diversity of its passengers and the meticulous organization of early transoceanic journeys. The document is an essential relic for maritime enthusiasts, genealogists, and collectors of Edwardian-era travel memorabilia.

 

Key Features

1. The Vessel:
   • The SS Kensington, part of the American Line fleet, was a celebrated passenger steamer known for its dependable service and luxurious amenities.
   • This voyage highlights the importance of early steamship routes in fostering global connections and advancing commerce and culture.
2. Senior Officers:
   • Captain Robert Bond: A respected mariner of his time, symbolizing leadership and reliability.
   • Dr. Edgar Ivatts: The ship’s surgeon, ensuring the health and well-being of passengers during the journey.
   • Chief Steward J. Pengelly: Renowned for delivering the highest standards of hospitality.
3. Passenger Manifest:
   • The list includes a fascinating mix of clergy, professionals, families, and prominent individuals, illustrating the multifaceted nature of international travel at the time.
4. Cultural Significance:
   • The document represents an era when ocean liners were not merely a mode of transport but symbols of progress, culture, and status.

 

Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)

1. Commodore T. V. McNair

• Significance: A commanding figure of maritime importance, his title indicates a legacy tied to naval or seafaring achievements.

2. Rev. Dr. Jno. S. Gilmor

• Significance: A distinguished clergyman, his presence reflects the intellectual and spiritual leadership aboard the voyage.

3. Mrs. General Middleton

• Significance: Likely the spouse of a prominent military figure, adding historical depth and prestige to the passenger roster.

4. Rev. Dr. F. E. Marsten

• Significance: A notable theologian whose inclusion underscores the voyage’s intellectual milieu.

5. Miss Delphine Hanna, M.D.

• Significance: One of the pioneering women in medicine, symbolizing the progressive roles of women during the late 19th century.

6. Mr. Geo. Spencer Morris and Mrs. Morris

• Significance: Prominent figures likely tied to commerce or industry, representing the influential business class of the era.

 

Conclusion

The Cabin Passenger List from the SS Kensington on 15 June 1895 is a striking artifact of maritime heritage. Its meticulously recorded manifest captures the social fabric of a transformative era, while its physical preservation makes it a treasure of enduring cultural significance.