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Stella Dorothy Jay 1905 - c. 1914

Stella Dorothy Jay of Westmount, Quebec County Canada was born on August 6, 1905 in Essex, England United Kingdom to Frederick Jay and Emily Foley Jay. She had siblings Florence Lillian Jay, Frederick William Jay, Emily Annie "Emmie" Jay, and Clifford James Jay. Stella Jay died at age 8 years old on May 29, 1914 at St Lawrence River, and was buried on May 29, 1914 at St Lawrence River.
Stella Dorothy Jay
Westmount, Quebec County Canada
August 6, 1905
Essex, England, United Kingdom
May 29, 1914
St Lawrence River
Female
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Stella Dorothy Jay's History: 1905 - circa 1914

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  • 08/6
    1905

    Birthday

    August 6, 1905
    Birthdate
    Essex, England United Kingdom
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    English
  • Nationality & Locations

    British
  • 05/29
    1914

    Death

    May 29, 1914
    Death date
    Drowning in lower decks.
    Cause of death
    St Lawrence River
    Death location
  • 05/29
    1914

    Gravesite & Burial

    May 29, 1914
    Funeral date
    St Lawrence River
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    Stella Jay traveled with her mother and siblings on the Empress of Ireland as 3rd class. The family was traveling to England to visit a relative. Empress of Ireland collided with Norwegian liner at 2:00 AM in middle of a fog at Saint Lawrence river and sank in only 14 minutes. Most 3rd class passengers were trapped below the flooded lower decks during the collision. Stella perished in the sinking with her mother and 4 siblings. None of their bodies were found.
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Stella  Jay England 1911
Stella Jay England 1911
Stella Dorothy Jay
Ship: Empress of Ireland
Passenger: 3rd class
Nationality: British
Residence: London, England
Death: May 29, 1914 2:00 am
Cause: Empress of Ireland sinking (body never recovered)
Age: 8 years
Date & Place: in London, United Kingdom County, England United Kingdom
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