Genealogy Chat

I'm not sure that someone employed on board ship would be included in the passenger lists......... Reg

Reggie - thanks at moment Muscians Union page is unavailable so will try later. Alexandra - just tried that too - and found nothing - but as an employee would he be down as a passenger ? I was also thinking perhaps it was a cruise ship. But would like to thank you both for suggestions and if you can think of anything else would be greatful. Thanks again Mary xx

Well - I've saved you a job - I had a look on findmypast but the only Bernard Stringers that sailed between 1910 and 1929 were either too young or too old. One aged 8 and one aged 53. STRINGER Bernard J 8 M 1923 from London to Australia Sydney STRINGER Bernard 53 M 1926 from London to USA New York

You could always search the passenger lists on findmypast - you know what year it was so it will help narrow down the search! Good luck!

Perhaps the Musicians' Union would have some info......... Reg

My great aunt committed suicide in 1924 - she was a professional singer. According to the report which appeared in a Mitcham newspaper she had a younger brother Bernard ''Bernard Stringer her youngest brother and best pal as her father described him to an Advertiser representative on Tuesday is a cello player of unusual talent . Still in his teens he has recently been appointed an important position in an orchestra of a great liner and at the moment of his sister’s death was in mid ocean on his way to South America.'' - is there anyone who can help me or point me in the right direction to find out which ship and which orchestra he played with. Thanks in advance Mary