SS Furnessia Cabin Passenger List – 9 July 1889 | Anchor Line

 

Front Cover of a Cabin Passenger List from the SS Furnessia of the Anchor Steamship Line, Departing 9 July 1889 from New York to Glasgow.

Front Cover of a Cabin Passenger List from the SS Furnessia of the Anchor Steamship Line, Departing 9 July 1889 from New York to Glasgow via Moville, Commanded by Captain Captain John Hedderwick. Beautifully Crafted and Colorful Cover Diagram Incorporates the Anchor Line Logo, Ship, US and UK Flags, and a Leafy Center Piece. Artwork Design by Jas Kempster Print, New York. GGA Image ID # 1f35b04c7e

 

🚢 Review & Summary – SS Furnessia Cabin Passenger List – 9 July 1889

Voyage Overview

On 9 July 1889, the SS Furnessia of the Anchor Steamship Line departed New York bound for Glasgow via Moville (Londonderry). This mid-summer transatlantic voyage carried a diverse Cabin Class passenger list — reflecting both the leisure travel of the Gilded Age and the professional and cultural exchanges between America and Britain during the late Victorian era.

⚓ Ship Profile – SS Furnessia

  • Launched: 1880 by Barrow Shipbuilding Company, Barrow-in-Furness, England
  • Operator: Anchor Line (Glasgow)
  • Route: Glasgow–Moville–New York (with Liverpool service connections)
  • Capacity: ~1,200 passengers across First, Second, and Steerage
  • Key Features: Single-screw steamship, noted for reliability rather than speed; fitted for comfortable long-distance crossings
  • Notable Service: The Furnessia was a workhorse of the Anchor Line, catering to Scottish emigrants, business travelers, and tourists during a peak period of U.S.–U.K. travel.

 

Senior Officers and Staff

  • Commander: Captain John Hedderweick
  • Chief Officer: John Lochhead
  • 2d Officer: Andrew Tait
  • 3d Officer: Robert Findkar
  • 4th Officer: B. McCallum
  • Surgeon: Rasleigh Belcher
  • Purser: W. Young Brown
  • Chief Steward: D. E. Walker
  • Stewardess: Mrs. Reid
  • Stewardess: Mrs. MacFarlane

 

Cabin Passengers

  1. Mr. H. A. Allen
  2. Mrs. Allen
  3. Miss Jessie Allen
  4. Rev. Robt. Anderson. D.D.
  5. Miss Anna L. J. Arnold
  6. Miss Edith I. Avres
  7. Mr. Edward Ayres
  8. Miss Mary G. Baker
  9. Mr. Elias Brookings
  10. Mrs. Brookings
  11. Miss Mary Bronson
  12. Miss L. A. Bliss
  13. Mr. J. V. Brady
  14. Mr. T. M. Balliet
  15. Mr. G. H. Benjamin
  16. Miss Eliz. Booth
  17. Miss Emma Bridges
  18. Miss Mary C. Bemis
  19. Miss Carrie Bemis Mr. J. K. Bane
  20. Mrs. Bane
  21. Mr. David Booth
  22. Mr. Jno. Beadle
  23. Dr. E. L. Bissell
  24. Mr. Hobt. W. Cumming
  25. Miss Bessie Cumming
  26. Miss Daisy Cooley
  27. Mr Ed. R. Cooley
  28. Miss A. C. Cantrell
  29. Mr. Thos. W. Clark
  30. Miss M. L. Clancy
  31. Mr. H. R. Chapin
  32. Mrs. Chapin
  33. Miss Ida E. Chapra
  34. Miss Mary E. Connell
  35. Miss Mabel Church
  36. Mr Delaney Clark
  37. Miss L. Adele Dicker
  38. Mr. Clarence J. Detwiller
  39. Mr. Wm. K. Detwiller
  40. Wm. P. Draper
  41. Mrs. Draper
  42. Miss C. E. Draper
  43. Mrs. J. Dibble
  44. Miss Annie Dibble
  45. Mr. Patirck Dougherty
  46. Mr. George H. Decker
  47. Miss E. H. Dearborn
  48. Miss Dennis
  49. Mr. Ed. D. Duff
  50. Mrs. Duff
  51. Mr. Jerome Doten
  52. Miss Julian Eastman
  53. Miss Gertrude C. Ellis
  54. Mr. Richd. Evans
  55. Mr. R. D. Klwood
  56. Mrs. Belle Fox
  57. Mr. C. C. Ferrell
  58. Miss Mamie Fitch
  59. Miss Anna Flack
  60. Mr. Geo. A. Flagg
  61. Mr. Gardner Fuller
  62. Mrs. Fuller
  63. Mrs. H. A. Gaylord
  64. Mr. A. A. Guthrie
  65. Miss Jeannie Gosser
  66. Brother George
  67. Mr. James D. Hill
  68. Mrs. Mary Jackson Hood
  69. Miss Emma L Holbrook
  70. Mrs. C. B. Holbrook
  71. Miss Ida L. Henry
  72. Miss Carrie Hayden
  73. Mrs. L. C. Holden
  74. Miss Nellie Holden
  75. Miss Mary M. Hull
  76. Miss Mary B. Hollester
  77. Miss M. Holley
  78. Mr. Chas. L. Haskell
  79. Miss Margaret Hunter
  80. Mrs. D. Frank Hall
  81. Miss Maggie Hare
  82. Mr. Louis P. Henop
  83. Mrs. Henop
  84. Miss Grace S. Henop
  85. Miss Sydney Henop and Maid
  86. Miss Kate Holden
  87. Mr. Hugh W. P. Huleott
  88. Miss E. S. Jackson
  89. Mr. J. Bayard Kirkpatrick
  90. Mrs. M. A. B. Kelley
  91. Mr. Jos. L. Kinkerter
  92. Mr. John J. Keller
  93. Mr. Melvin G. Kyle

 

  1. Dr. J. J. Lamadrid
  2. Mrs. Lamodrid
  3. Miss Ida P. Lane
  4. Miss Helen G. Lufkin
  5. Mr. Emory W. Lano
  6. Dr. J. R. Loomis
  7. Mrs. Loomis
  8. Mr. Andw. G. Loomis
  9. Mrs. Levis
  10. Miss Ella W. Libbey
  11. Miss Logan
  12. Mrs. McCutchen
  13. Mr. R. G. MacLachlan
  14. Mrs. J. R. McKelvy
  15. Miss Macdonald
  16. Mrs. E. J. McPherson
  17. Mr. A. C. McCallam
  18. Mrs. M. J. McCallam
  19. Mr. Jas. C. McDonald
  20. Miss McDonald
  21. Mr. C. Macardell
  22. Mrs. Jno. McPherson
  23. Master Marion H. McPherson
  24. Mrs. Macdonald
  25. Mr. J. T. McKnight
  26. Mrs. McKnight
  27. Miss Jennie McCutcheon
  28. Mrs. Mary Macdonald
  29. Mr. Thos. McMasters
  30. Rev. R. F. MacLaren
  31. Mr. R. S. McCague
  32. Miss Hattie McCheane
  33. Miss Sarah McCheane
  34. Mr. Washington McClintock
  35. Mrs. McClintock
  36. Miss Mary McClintock
  37. Miss Alice McClintock
  38. Miss Anna McClintock
  39. Miss Ruth McClintock
  40. Miss Annie T. Mills
  41. Master Robt. S. Mantel
  42. Mrs Alexander Munn
  43. Mrs. Moffatt
  44. Mr. A. H. Meyer
  45. Mrs. Meyer
  46. Mr. J. C. Morris. Jr.
  47. Mr. H. B. Malliet
  48. Mrs. W. H. Merritt
  49. Mr. G. D. G. Moore
  50. Mr. Wm. F Midledge
  51. Miss. Sue G. Mitchell
  52. Miss E. M. Miller
  53. MissTIllie Morgan
  54. Miss Henrietta Martin
  55. Rev. C. A. Marshall
  56. Col. T. H. Monstery
  57. Miss Lydia F. Moulton
  58. Dr. Henry L. Osborne
  59. Mrs. Osborne
  60. Mr. W. S. Parcells
  61. Miss Lina P. Parkhurst
  62. Miss Mamie Phelps
  63. Mr. A. Van Nest Powelson
  64. Mr. John D. Provost
  65. Mrs. A. M. Petty
  66. Mr. J. D. Plunkitt
  67. Mr. H. A. Quimby
  68. Miss J. A. Keardon
  69. Mrs. O. A. Ripley
  70. Mrs. M. B. Redman
  71. Mr. B. F. Riddell
  72. Miss Clara G. Simonds
  73. Mr. James M. Sanford
  74. Mrs. Sanford
  75. Miss Marietta Sanford
  76. Mrs. Thos. Shand
  77. Miss Cathie Shand
  78. Miss Emma R. Shand and infant
  79. Miss Margt. Stewart
  80. Mr. J. L. Sanderson
  81. Miss Eliz. Spears
  82. Mrs. H. M. Schoeff
  83. Mr. Wilbur M. Swan
  84. Miss Hattie Silcox
  85. Mr. N. G. Simonds
  86. Mrs. Simonds
  87. Mrs. Jas. Stoddard
  88. Miss F. M. Stoddard
  89. Miss Sarah Sheppard
  90. Miss Isabel Sheppard
  91. Miss Annie M. Saunders
  92. Miss Lillian T Sheldon
  93. Miss Esther W. Sheldon

 

  1. Mr. Justin Spaulding
  2. Mr. Geo. L. Thomson
  3. Mr. Thos. D. Tharp
  4. Mrs. Tharp
  5. Mr. Seiden Twitchell
  6. Mrs. Twitchell
  7. Miss Lizzie Thornton
  8. Miss Mattie Tibbits
  9. Mr. North West
  10. Mrs West
  11. Mr. A. Bryan Wall
  12. Mr. Wm. Wilson
  13. Miss Martha Wilson
  14. Mrs. Ann White
  15. Mr. Robt. Wallace
  16. Miss Minnie J. Wood
  17. Mr. Rynier J. Wortendyke
  18. Miss Minnie G. Weed
  19. Miss L. H. White
  20. Mr. Robt. Wood
  21. Miss Lizzie Wood
  22. Miss Helen M. Woodcock
  23. Mr. Robt, Watt
  24. Miss Emma Young

 

Notable Passengers & Context

The Furnessia’s July 1889 voyage hosted a remarkable mix of religious leaders, academics, military men, medical professionals, and cultural figures, making this list especially rich for historical interpretation.

Religious Leaders

Rev. Robt. Anderson, D.D. – Likely a prominent clergyman and Doctor of Divinity; during this era, ministers often traveled between the UK and America for preaching tours, theological conferences, or missionary work.

Brother George – The title “Brother” suggests membership in a religious order, possibly linked to charitable or educational missions.

Rev. R. F. MacLaren – Potentially associated with Scottish Presbyterianism, at a time when the Free Church and the Church of Scotland were engaged in overseas mission expansion.

Rev. C. A. Marshall – Another minister, possibly traveling for ecclesiastical duties or pastoral exchange.

Academics & Scientists

Mr. Melvin G. Kyle – Later known as a distinguished theologian and archaeologist, Kyle’s career connected biblical studies with archaeology, particularly in the Holy Land.

Mr. T. M. Balliet – A progressive educator during the late 19th century, notable for advocating modern teaching methods in America.

Dr. J. R. Loomis – Suggests medical or academic standing; the Loomis family name was prominent in education and medicine.

Medical Professionals

Dr. E. L. Bissell – Possibly connected to American medical practice or research.

Dr. J. J. Lamadrid – The Spanish surname suggests possible transatlantic professional exchange, perhaps between South America and Europe.

Dr. Henry L. Osborne – Likely an established physician, traveling either for professional development or leisure.

Military & Distinguished Service

Col. T. H. Monstery – An especially fascinating figure, Colonel Thomas Hoyer Monstery was a renowned fencing master, soldier of fortune, and duelist. He served in multiple armies (including in Central America) and taught swordsmanship to some of America’s elite. His colorful life bridges military history and martial culture.

Cultural & Social Figures

Mrs. Mary Jackson Hood – The surname Hood connects to a number of notable American and Scottish families in business and philanthropy.

Mr. Louis P. Henop & family – Families of means often traveled in Cabin Class for seasonal European stays, underscoring the Gilded Age’s transatlantic social circuits.

Mr. A. Van Nest Powelson – The Van Nest name is linked to old New York society and could indicate a person of financial and civic prominence.

 

Life Aboard Cabin Class – 1889

Cabin Class aboard the Furnessia in 1889 offered:

  • Private or semi-private staterooms
  • A dining saloon with assigned tables and refined service
  • Smoking and ladies’ drawing rooms
  • Opportunities for deck promenades, reading, and music
  • Religious services conducted by clergy on board

The Memorandum of Log on this list’s back cover, completed by an original passenger, adds a rare firsthand navigational record — charting the vessel’s route and daily position.

 

📚 Relevance for Teachers, Students, Historians, and Genealogists

Teachers – Can use this voyage to illustrate the Gilded Age’s interplay of religion, education, military service, and leisure travel.

Students – Offers a window into 19th-century passenger demographics and the societal role of steamship travel before the turn of the century.

Historians – Provides a rich snapshot of post–Industrial Revolution transatlantic life and professional exchange.

Genealogists – Lists full names, making it a valuable tool for tracing family history and migration patterns.

 

📝 Final Thoughts – Why This Passenger List Matters

The 9 July 1889 SS Furnessia Cabin Passenger List captures the cultural, professional, and social cross-section of late Victorian ocean travel. From the adventurous Col. Monstery to scholars like Melvin G. Kyle, this manifest embodies the era’s spirit of exploration, education, and transatlantic connection. The surviving cover art, track chart, and log entries make it not just a passenger list, but a preserved artifact of maritime history.

 

Route Map, Track Chart, and Memorandum of Log on the Back Cover of an SS Furnessia Cabin Passenger List from 9 July 1889.

Route Map, Track Chart Plotted, and Memorandum of Log Completed by Original Passenger on the Back Cover of an SS Furnessia Cabin Passenger List from 9 July 1889. The Plotted Course From New York to Glasgow via Moville Offers a Tangible Connection to the Voyage’s Progress. The Memorandum of Log, Filled In by a Passenger, Provides Authentic Day-To-Day Maritime Detail. | GGA Image ID # 1f35aaace1. Click to View a Larger Image.

 

Sailing Schedule, Glasgow and Liverpool Service, New York-Moville-Glasgow and New York-Queenstown (Cobh)-Liverpool, from 31 July 1889 to 7 November 1889.

Sailing Schedule, Glasgow and Liverpool Service, New York-Moville-Glasgow and New York-Queenstown (Cobh)-Liverpool, from 31 July 1889 to 7 November 1889. Ships Included the Anchoria, Circassia, City of Rome, Devonia, Ethiopia, and Furnessia. SS Furnessia Passenger List, 9 July 1889. GGA Image ID # 20bb730994

 

 

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