Terry while doing some local research for Jim Strawbridge i found a reference to a Stewardess by the name of Eliza Kennedy, she died in 1915 when her ship was sunk by a U boat. She is mentioned on the Tower hill memorial but the reference i found states that she is buried in Walton [St Marys] churchyard Liverpool. Would the newspaper reference and a photo copy of the burial register be enough to get her details changed on the C.W.G.C site ? I can take a picture of the Headstone and the burial registers should give the grave reference. Can you please advise.

Izzy

It could be.

Send me a scan of the register and a copy of the grave photo.

Terry i can do the register sometime next week but the grave picture may be a while. Thanks for the reply.

Izzy

That's fine. It is the register that is needed to get the ball rolling. The pic can follow.

Regards
Terry

Just a thought what if there is no headstone would the newspaper article and burial register be enough ? The newspaper article mentions her body being washed up on the irish coast and mentions the ship and her occupation it mentions the burial and gives her home address and a list of mourners.

The headstone pic is only to help the Regional Inspector find the grave if it is accepted.

The burial register should be enough to get the investigation underway. It has always sufficed in the past. The article will help as back-up.

Izzy

could you let us know if you come across any other MN graves that may be on Tower Hill

Chris

Chrisharley9 will do but im only working of the list Jim Strawbridge sent me. If you require any Registers for Liverpool checking let me know and i will do my best.

Izzy

Can I take you up on that offer as I have quite a few names that need checking from the Brookwood UK 1914-18 Memorial - have already checked Toxteth Park as the records are on line - my thanks

Chris

CHRISHARLEY9 SEND DETAILS TO MY P.M

Terry i have a copy of the burial register for St Mary's, Walton parish on the Hill Liverpool. Eliza Kennedy Stewardess M.N does get a mention and it also mentions that she was drowned on the Hesperian her body was exhumed from Stradbally Co Kerry Ireland. she was buried 23 November 1915 age 66 years. As i don't have a scanner iv'e asked Jim Strawbridge to send you a copy of the entry i have sent him [by post] i hope this is ok. At the moment i do not have agrave reference but im working on that i will also be going up there in a couple of weeks to see if there is a headstone.

Izzy

No problem. Well done.