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 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
- Mr. H. A. Allen
- Mrs. Allen
- Miss Jessie Allen
- Rev. Robt. Anderson. D.D.
- Miss Anna L. J. Arnold
- Miss Edith I. Avres
- Mr. Edward Ayres
- Miss Mary G. Baker
- Mr. Elias Brookings
- Mrs. Brookings
- Miss Mary Bronson
- Miss L. A. Bliss
- Mr. J. V. Brady
- Mr. T. M. Balliet
- Mr. G. H. Benjamin
- Miss Eliz. Booth
- Miss Emma Bridges
- Miss Mary C. Bemis
- Miss Carrie Bemis Mr. J. K. Bane
- Mrs. Bane
- Mr. David Booth
- Mr. Jno. Beadle
- Dr. E. L. Bissell
- Mr. Hobt. W. Cumming
- Miss Bessie Cumming
- Miss Daisy Cooley
- Mr Ed. R. Cooley
- Miss A. C. Cantrell
- Mr. Thos. W. Clark
- Miss M. L. Clancy
- Mr. H. R. Chapin
- Mrs. Chapin
- Miss Ida E. Chapra
- Miss Mary E. Connell
- Miss Mabel Church
- Mr Delaney Clark
- Miss L. Adele Dicker
- Mr. Clarence J. Detwiller
- Mr. Wm. K. Detwiller
- Wm. P. Draper
- Mrs. Draper
- Miss C. E. Draper
- Mrs. J. Dibble
- Miss Annie Dibble
- Mr. Patirck Dougherty
- Mr. George H. Decker
- Miss E. H. Dearborn
- Miss Dennis
- Mr. Ed. D. Duff
- Mrs. Duff
- Mr. Jerome Doten
- Miss Julian Eastman
- Miss Gertrude C. Ellis
- Mr. Richd. Evans
- Mr. R. D. Klwood
- Mrs. Belle Fox
- Mr. C. C. Ferrell
- Miss Mamie Fitch
- Miss Anna Flack
- Mr. Geo. A. Flagg
- Mr. Gardner Fuller
- Mrs. Fuller
- Mrs. H. A. Gaylord
- Mr. A. A. Guthrie
- Miss Jeannie Gosser
- Brother George
- Mr. James D. Hill
- Mrs. Mary Jackson Hood
- Miss Emma L Holbrook
- Mrs. C. B. Holbrook
- Miss Ida L. Henry
- Miss Carrie Hayden
- Mrs. L. C. Holden
- Miss Nellie Holden
- Miss Mary M. Hull
- Miss Mary B. Hollester
- Miss M. Holley
- Mr. Chas. L. Haskell
- Miss Margaret Hunter
- Mrs. D. Frank Hall
- Miss Maggie Hare
- Mr. Louis P. Henop
- Mrs. Henop
- Miss Grace S. Henop
- Miss Sydney Henop and Maid
- Miss Kate Holden
- Mr. Hugh W. P. Huleott
- Miss E. S. Jackson
- Mr. J. Bayard Kirkpatrick
- Mrs. M. A. B. Kelley
- Mr. Jos. L. Kinkerter
- Mr. John J. Keller
- Mr. Melvin G. Kyle
- Dr. J. J. Lamadrid
- Mrs. Lamodrid
- Miss Ida P. Lane
- Miss Helen G. Lufkin
- Mr. Emory W. Lano
- Dr. J. R. Loomis
- Mrs. Loomis
- Mr. Andw. G. Loomis
- Mrs. Levis
- Miss Ella W. Libbey
- Miss Logan
- Mrs. McCutchen
- Mr. R. G. MacLachlan
- Mrs. J. R. McKelvy
- Miss Macdonald
- Mrs. E. J. McPherson
- Mr. A. C. McCallam
- Mrs. M. J. McCallam
- Mr. Jas. C. McDonald
- Miss McDonald
- Mr. C. Macardell
- Mrs. Jno. McPherson
- Master Marion H. McPherson
- Mrs. Macdonald
- Mr. J. T. McKnight
- Mrs. McKnight
- Miss Jennie McCutcheon
- Mrs. Mary Macdonald
- Mr. Thos. McMasters
- Rev. R. F. MacLaren
- Mr. R. S. McCague
- Miss Hattie McCheane
- Miss Sarah McCheane
- Mr. Washington McClintock
- Mrs. McClintock
- Miss Mary McClintock
- Miss Alice McClintock
- Miss Anna McClintock
- Miss Ruth McClintock
- Miss Annie T. Mills
- Master Robt. S. Mantel
- Mrs Alexander Munn
- Mrs. Moffatt
- Mr. A. H. Meyer
- Mrs. Meyer
- Mr. J. C. Morris. Jr.
- Mr. H. B. Malliet
- Mrs. W. H. Merritt
- Mr. G. D. G. Moore
- Mr. Wm. F Midledge
- Miss. Sue G. Mitchell
- Miss E. M. Miller
- MissTIllie Morgan
- Miss Henrietta Martin
- Rev. C. A. Marshall
- Col. T. H. Monstery
- Miss Lydia F. Moulton
- Dr. Henry L. Osborne
- Mrs. Osborne
- Mr. W. S. Parcells
- Miss Lina P. Parkhurst
- Miss Mamie Phelps
- Mr. A. Van Nest Powelson
- Mr. John D. Provost
- Mrs. A. M. Petty
- Mr. J. D. Plunkitt
- Mr. H. A. Quimby
- Miss J. A. Keardon
- Mrs. O. A. Ripley
- Mrs. M. B. Redman
- Mr. B. F. Riddell
- Miss Clara G. Simonds
- Mr. James M. Sanford
- Mrs. Sanford
- Miss Marietta Sanford
- Mrs. Thos. Shand
- Miss Cathie Shand
- Miss Emma R. Shand and infant
- Miss Margt. Stewart
- Mr. J. L. Sanderson
- Miss Eliz. Spears
- Mrs. H. M. Schoeff
- Mr. Wilbur M. Swan
- Miss Hattie Silcox
- Mr. N. G. Simonds
- Mrs. Simonds
- Mrs. Jas. Stoddard
- Miss F. M. Stoddard
- Miss Sarah Sheppard
- Miss Isabel Sheppard
- Miss Annie M. Saunders
- Miss Lillian T Sheldon
- Miss Esther W. Sheldon
- Mr. Justin Spaulding
- Mr. Geo. L. Thomson
- Mr. Thos. D. Tharp
- Mrs. Tharp
- Mr. Seiden Twitchell
- Mrs. Twitchell
- Miss Lizzie Thornton
- Miss Mattie Tibbits
- Mr. North West
- Mrs West
- Mr. A. Bryan Wall
- Mr. Wm. Wilson
- Miss Martha Wilson
- Mrs. Ann White
- Mr. Robt. Wallace
- Miss Minnie J. Wood
- Mr. Rynier J. Wortendyke
- Miss Minnie G. Weed
- Miss L. H. White
- Mr. Robt. Wood
- Miss Lizzie Wood
- Miss Helen M. Woodcock
- Mr. Robt, Watt
- 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 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. Ships Included the Anchoria, Circassia, City of Rome, Devonia, Ethiopia, and Furnessia. SS Furnessia Passenger List, 9 July 1889. GGA Image ID # 20bb730994