Memorabilia

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   Helene Mattenson 20 September 2011 at 19:50 · Reply →

   My grandfather was a survivor of the Lusitania, and my mother possesses a number of documents from the trip, including water-soaked paper money from his rescue. How would we go about having these items appraised?

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      admin 23 September 2011 at 06:21 · Reply →

      Unfortunately, I don’t know much about appraising items. Perhaps someone who visits this site or the forum can help. I am curious to know who your grandfather is and if you might be able to contribute a biography or pictures of him for the website. Thank you!

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   Helene Mattenson 31 January 2012 at 01:41 · Reply →

   My grandfather was Robert James Ewart. His daughter, my mother, is now 90 and living in my home. She would be glad to contribute. please tell us what you would like. Her phone is 646. 546-8927,we are in NYC.

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      Mike Poirier 31 January 2012 at 02:39 · Reply →

      Hi Helene
      My name is Mike. I own an original letter your grandfather sent to a friend after the disaster, a telegram he sent from Queenstown and a water stained Lusy postcard he sent to the friend. I can email you scans.
      Mike
      Lusitaniasinking@yahoo.com

      PS do you know the date and place of death of Mr Ewart?

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      John Murray 18 April 2012 at 11:55 · Reply →

      Helene

      I am interested in Robert James Ewart as I believe he may be a relative of mine. My mothers maiden name is Ewart, her father was a James Ewart and came from the townland of Cormeen, near the village of Killylea in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. There is some family folk lore that a member of the family survived the sinking of the Lusitania. Any infomation about Robert James would be appreaciated, espaecially details of his parents, or siblings. Regards, John.

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         admin 20 April 2012 at 01:13 · Reply →

         Hello Helene and John,

         Robert James Ewart filed a claim against Germany in the Mixed Claims Commission. His docket can be found on this site here: http://www.rmslusitania.info/primary-docs/mcc/robert-ewart/

         I am in the process of reprocessing the claims so that everyone who has a claim also has a biography, even if it’s just the information in the court dockets. I would be glad to hear of any further information that you may be able to find.

         Helene, how may I address your mother if I were to call?

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            admin 29 April 2012 at 01:49 · Reply →

            Hello Helene and John,

            Robert James Ewart’s biography has been expanded here: http://www.rmslusitania.info/people/second-cabin/robert-ewart/

            Please let me know if there is anything more that you would like to add.