Michele Halliday
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Hello, I was told I had a relative who was on the Titanica. Does anyone have any info on John Poindexter (or Poingdestre). Thank you.
John Thomas Poingdestre
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Bob Godfrey
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Michele, John Thomas Poingdestre was a seaman on the Titanic. He was placed in charge of lifeboat 12 and gave evidence at the inquiry that followed the disaster. His entry in the biography section is here, but be sure to look for him also in the transcripts of evidence from the hearings:
https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/bio/c/d/poingdestre.shtml
https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/bio/c/d/poingdestre.shtml
Michele Halliday
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Mr. Godfrey, Thank you so much for the info. I wasn't sure if he was a seaman or not now I know. I also did not know his middle name was Thomas. Thank you.
Michael Baines
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I am seeking information about John Thomas Poingdestre, ex Titanic, Olympic, Oceana, Teutonic etc. I am related to the Bromley Kent branch of the Poingdestre family. I am looking for information about him, his seafaring career and his family.
All information will be very greatfully received
Michael
All information will be very greatfully received
Michael
Michael - this might help:
(From Guernsey Evening Press, April/May 1912)
Jersey Address: 28 Old St. Johns Road, Jersey.
In 1996 his family were still in business in Southampton - Baitdiggers and Fishing Tackle Dealers.
Jack Poingdestre, whose parents lived at 28, Old St. John's Road, also had his home in Southampton. A month earlier he had been on the crew of the Oceana when it sank of Newhaven. That had been on March 16th. He at least was used to shipwrecks.
Able seaman Jack Poingdestre was one of those who helped to clear the boats. He remembers seeing one boat with a 65-passenger capacity being lowered with less than 40 on board. While he was there, the bulkhead between the forecastle and the third class cabins broke and he had to wade through water waist deep.
The two other survivors from Jersey were both seamen. Jack Poingdestre returned to his wife and family in Southampton two and a half weeks after the disaster.
Cheers Brian
(From Guernsey Evening Press, April/May 1912)
Jersey Address: 28 Old St. Johns Road, Jersey.
In 1996 his family were still in business in Southampton - Baitdiggers and Fishing Tackle Dealers.
Jack Poingdestre, whose parents lived at 28, Old St. John's Road, also had his home in Southampton. A month earlier he had been on the crew of the Oceana when it sank of Newhaven. That had been on March 16th. He at least was used to shipwrecks.
Able seaman Jack Poingdestre was one of those who helped to clear the boats. He remembers seeing one boat with a 65-passenger capacity being lowered with less than 40 on board. While he was there, the bulkhead between the forecastle and the third class cabins broke and he had to wade through water waist deep.
The two other survivors from Jersey were both seamen. Jack Poingdestre returned to his wife and family in Southampton two and a half weeks after the disaster.
Cheers Brian
Gordon Lee
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Michael,I live in Fremantle Western Australia,& one of my great friends is Barry Poingdestre,who swims regularly opposite my house on the Swan River.As I do a lot of travelling he often looks after my home & garden & collects the mail.He is 70 years of age & is from the Channel Islands.His father,s brother was on the Titanic so he would be related to you.Can you beleive that my Grandfathers brother was lookout Reginald Robinson Lee.[See RRLee,s info for photo,s & info I have sent in.]I have had a photo taken of the 2 of us together at the Swan River & will post it when it is developed.Regards Gordon Lee
Michael Baines
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Does anybody know which ship J. T. was on that was torpedoed during WW1. Thanks in advance
Michail Michailakis
Member
Hi,
It seems she was no less than Titanic's sister ship, HMHS Britannic!
Check the following page for more info:
http://www.poindexterfamily.org/history/stories/titanic.html
Regards,
Michail
It seems she was no less than Titanic's sister ship, HMHS Britannic!
Check the following page for more info:
http://www.poindexterfamily.org/history/stories/titanic.html
Regards,
Michail
Michail Michailakis
Member
Michael,
Are you sure he had also served on the Olympic?
Are you sure he had also served on the Olympic?
David Haisman
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I went to school wih Peter Poingdestre at Southampton's Central School in 1950. Any connection to that family Brian Ticehurst?
Cheers,
David H
Cheers,
David H
Arne Mjåland
Member
John Thomas was another of these "mysterious" crew members who there is little knowledge about.
Dec- 30 1998 I had a letter from Mrs Coxon, England. She is a granddoughter of John Thomas.
She wrote: "My father (Son of John Thomas) is the only living son left.He is 87 years old living in Edinburh with my mum (78)
John Thomas and wife Florence had 6 sons, first born James Poingdestre died 2 years old of manangitis. Wilfred John, Percy James Philip (my father) Philip anda Cast. Raymond. all born Southampton except the first one. My father told me that he and his brothers were put into homes. My father remembered his father visiting twice. We heard that he had "Lost it" after the Titanic.
My distant cousin im America faxed me some information about the Poingdestre family tree.
Another cousin Pat in Manchester told me that he went to Nova Scotia 25 - 30 years ago, and heard a story that he collapsed in a street in Manchester."
I telephoned Percy James Philip Poingdestre in Edinburg in May 1998. I had a short conversation with him. He could not add anything to the story. I also had a longer talk with his wife.
Anybody have done any research about Poingdestre?
Is it right that he died in Manchester?
Dec- 30 1998 I had a letter from Mrs Coxon, England. She is a granddoughter of John Thomas.
She wrote: "My father (Son of John Thomas) is the only living son left.He is 87 years old living in Edinburh with my mum (78)
John Thomas and wife Florence had 6 sons, first born James Poingdestre died 2 years old of manangitis. Wilfred John, Percy James Philip (my father) Philip anda Cast. Raymond. all born Southampton except the first one. My father told me that he and his brothers were put into homes. My father remembered his father visiting twice. We heard that he had "Lost it" after the Titanic.
My distant cousin im America faxed me some information about the Poingdestre family tree.
Another cousin Pat in Manchester told me that he went to Nova Scotia 25 - 30 years ago, and heard a story that he collapsed in a street in Manchester."
I telephoned Percy James Philip Poingdestre in Edinburg in May 1998. I had a short conversation with him. He could not add anything to the story. I also had a longer talk with his wife.
Anybody have done any research about Poingdestre?
Is it right that he died in Manchester?
Inger Sheil
Member
Hallo Arne - I believe Senan Molony has done a bit of work on Poingdestre/Poindexter (he favours the latter spelling). Interesting notes on your correspondence with his descendants!
Michael Baines
Member
Does anyone have a brief tree about JOHN THOMAS POINGDESTRE and his family that they would be willing to share. Any information will be very welcome.
Michael
Michael
Ella Poindexter
Member
The Poindexter Descendants Association has a page on John Thomas Poingdestre which has, as references, one link that leads to an empty page https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/biography.php/poigndestre_john_thomas_1369.html and another link leading to a page https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/bio.php/1369.html with a picture of him but an error message "Sorry that item cannot be found." The PDA page is at http://www.poindexterfamily.org/history/stories/titanic.html
The Poindexters originated in the Isle of Jersey but my branch has been in America since 1657 so any relationship to him is very distant indeed.
The Poindexters originated in the Isle of Jersey but my branch has been in America since 1657 so any relationship to him is very distant indeed.
