I am researching Frederick Doel (my husband's great uncle) Fireman on board Titanic. Frederick's step brother Charles OLIVE (Greaser) was also onboard but unfortunately perished in the disaster.
From an obituary in the Southampton Echo - I have the following
"at 20, Richmond St; Frederick DOEL, the beloved husband of Henrietta DOEL, who was called to rest so sudden after hearing the disaster of his son Frederick and stepson Charles on the Titanic; also David MATHERSON, aged 37, Boarder of the above, who gave his place to our son Frederick Doel, who was saved".
I note that David Matherson's address is listed on this site as Everton Street and wondered if anyone had any further information about him - from reading the obituary there must have been quite a tight link for him to forfeit his place in a lifeboat for Frederick? I would also be interested if anyone has any other informaton on Frederick, I understand that he possibly went back to sea & was on the Mauretania but know little else.
Tara
From an obituary in the Southampton Echo - I have the following
"at 20, Richmond St; Frederick DOEL, the beloved husband of Henrietta DOEL, who was called to rest so sudden after hearing the disaster of his son Frederick and stepson Charles on the Titanic; also David MATHERSON, aged 37, Boarder of the above, who gave his place to our son Frederick Doel, who was saved".
I note that David Matherson's address is listed on this site as Everton Street and wondered if anyone had any further information about him - from reading the obituary there must have been quite a tight link for him to forfeit his place in a lifeboat for Frederick? I would also be interested if anyone has any other informaton on Frederick, I understand that he possibly went back to sea & was on the Mauretania but know little else.
Tara