Survivor of the sinking of the Titanic.
Mr Charles Williams, the racket player of Harrow, who was on his way to New York to defend his title of world’s champion said he left the squash court in the Titanic at 10.30. He was in the smoking room when he first felt the shock. He rushed out and saw an iceberg which seemed to loom over a hundred feet above the deck. It broke up amidships and floated away. Eventually be jumped from the boat deck on the starboard side into the sea, getting as far away from the steamer as possible. He was nine hours in a small boat standing with the water up to his knees before he was picked up. Mr Williams said that the sailors conducted themselves admirably.
Williams—Charles Williams passed away Oct. 27, beloved husband of Lois Williams, fond father of Eugene, Ninian, John, Dorothy, Jean and Hilda. Funeral services Wed., Oct. 30th, at 2 pm, from residence, 5524 Lakewood av. Interment Rosehill cemetery.
Chicago Daily News, Tuesday, October 29, 1935, p. 27, c. 6.
Spouse: Lois Williams
Father: Edmund Williams
Mr Charles Williams, the racket player of Harrow, who was on his way to New York to defend his title of world’s champion said he left the squash court in the Titanic at 10.30. He was in the smoking room when he first felt the shock. He rushed out and saw an iceberg which seemed to loom over a hundred feet above the deck. It broke up amidships and floated away. Eventually be jumped from the boat deck on the starboard side into the sea, getting as far away from the steamer as possible. He was nine hours in a small boat standing with the water up to his knees before he was picked up. Mr Williams said that the sailors conducted themselves admirably.
Williams—Charles Williams passed away Oct. 27, beloved husband of Lois Williams, fond father of Eugene, Ninian, John, Dorothy, Jean and Hilda. Funeral services Wed., Oct. 30th, at 2 pm, from residence, 5524 Lakewood av. Interment Rosehill cemetery.
Chicago Daily News, Tuesday, October 29, 1935, p. 27, c. 6.
Spouse: Lois Williams
Father: Edmund Williams
Survivor of the sinking of the Titanic.
Mr Charles Williams, the racket player of Harrow, who was on his way to New York to defend his title of world’s champion said he left the squash court in the Titanic at 10.30. He was in the smoking room when he first felt the shock. He rushed out and saw an iceberg which seemed to loom over a hundred feet above the deck. It broke up amidships and floated away. Eventually be jumped from the boat deck on the starboard side into the sea, getting as far away from the steamer as possible. He was nine hours in a small boat standing with the water up to his knees before he was picked up. Mr Williams said that the sailors conducted themselves admirably.
Williams—Charles Williams passed away Oct. 27, beloved husband of Lois Williams, fond father of Eugene, Ninian, John, Dorothy, Jean and Hilda. Funeral services Wed., Oct. 30th, at 2 pm, from residence, 5524 Lakewood av. Interment Rosehill cemetery.
Chicago Daily News, Tuesday, October 29, 1935, p. 27, c. 6.
Spouse: Lois Williams
Father: Edmund Williams
Mr Charles Williams, the racket player of Harrow, who was on his way to New York to defend his title of world’s champion said he left the squash court in the Titanic at 10.30. He was in the smoking room when he first felt the shock. He rushed out and saw an iceberg which seemed to loom over a hundred feet above the deck. It broke up amidships and floated away. Eventually be jumped from the boat deck on the starboard side into the sea, getting as far away from the steamer as possible. He was nine hours in a small boat standing with the water up to his knees before he was picked up. Mr Williams said that the sailors conducted themselves admirably.
Williams—Charles Williams passed away Oct. 27, beloved husband of Lois Williams, fond father of Eugene, Ninian, John, Dorothy, Jean and Hilda. Funeral services Wed., Oct. 30th, at 2 pm, from residence, 5524 Lakewood av. Interment Rosehill cemetery.
Chicago Daily News, Tuesday, October 29, 1935, p. 27, c. 6.
Spouse: Lois Williams
Father: Edmund Williams
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Burial Date: 10-30-1935
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