Mrs. Norman Stones (Hilda Mary Joy)

Hilda Stones (c. 1886 – 1915), 29, was a successful actress and singer from Leeds, Yorkshire, England, who had married rancher Norman Stones, and together they lived in Texada Island, British Columbia, Canada. Hilda and Norman were returning to England aboard Lusitania because Hilda’s mother was in poor health. Both Norman and Hilda went down with …

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Mr. George Ley Pearce Vernon (Butler) (George La Page)

George Vernon Saloon Passenger Lost image:  The Illustrated London News, 29 May 1915.  Courtesy Michael Poirier. Born George Ley Pearce Butler 1869 Massachusetts, United States Died 7 May 1915 (age 45) At sea Age on Lusitania 45 Ticket number D1347 Cabin number E 62 Body number 201 Interred Private grave 651, Old Church Cemetery, Queenstown (now …

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Mr. Norman Stones

Norman Stones (c. 1887 – 1964), 28, was a professional vocalist by trade, and a poultry and fruit farmer in Texada Island, British Columbia, Canada. Stones was traveling on Lusitania with his wife, Hilda Mary.  Norman and Hilda were returning to England to see her sick mother. Both Norman and Hilda went down with the ship …

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