Additions
The Chez Violence Home for Wayward Knitting Props is adding a wing. Or maybe it’s just a room? However we’re justifying it, I am now the proud owner of a Nifty Old Trunk.
Strange as it sounds, I actually need it as a photo prop for Book the Next (yes, yes I really do…it’s totally a legitimate and justifiable business purchase and in no way a shameless indulgence).
Some time, when I have a bit of free time, I really must see what I can find out about our friend E. L. Bergan. The tag says he or she sailed from South Hampton to New York on the Queen Marry on 4-2-49 (my guess is that is February fourth, but it could be April second). This feels like it should be enough to start investigating. But on the off chance anyone reading has an E. L. Bergan as a relative and wants to end the suspense now, do let me know!
Checked Passenger Lists leaving UK 1890-1960 and there she is: Emily Bergan, age 55, birth year 1894, occupation housewife, left Southampton on February 4th 1949 aboard the Queen Mary, destination New York.
Oh my goodness that’s so cool! Thank you. I had no idea it would be that quick, you’ve totally made my day.
I would love to know what adventures Emily had after she arrived in New York!
Me too! I suspect someone out there knows the right way to track her down…
Oh, how great is that! The power of the internet strikes again. Beautiful trunk! I’m sure it will be a much-valued addition to the wayward knitting props. Love the sneaky tease about the new book to come!
There is a listing on Family Ancestry that shows a person by the same name born in 1894 that passed away at 85 years old in Parma Heights, Ohio….