Thomas Henry Ismay

Thomas Henry Ismay (7 January 1837 – 23 November 1899) was the founder of the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company, more commonly known as the White Star Line. His son was Joseph Bruce Ismay who travelled on (and survived) the maiden voyage of his company's ocean liner, the RMS Titanic in 1912.

"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"

Name: Thomas Henry Ismay Gender: Male Christening Date: 02 Feb 1837 Christening Place: MARYPORT,CUMBERLAND,ENGLAND Father's Name: Joseph Ismay Mother's Name: Mary Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C03682-1 System Origin: England-ODM GS Film number: 90644, 90645

Citing this Record

"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JWFK-6MD : accessed 28 Apr 2014), Thomas Henry Ismay, 02 Feb 1837; citing MARYPORT,CUMBERLAND,ENGLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 90644, 90645.

He and his wife are commemorated with a large grave at St Bartholomew's Church, Thurstaston, Wirral, inscribed: "Great thoughts, great feelings came to him like instincts unawares" and "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God."

Encyclopedia Titanica (2005) Thomas Henry Ismay (ref: #2466, last updated: 24th August 2005, accessed 21st September 2023 07:59:52 AM)
URL : https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-biography/thomas-henr...

Name: Mr Thomas Henry Ismay
Born: Saturday 7th January 1837 in Maryport, Cumberland, England
Nationality: English
Marital Status: Married to Margaret Bruce
Occupation: Shipowner
Died: Thursday 23rd November 1899 aged 62 years
Buried: Thurstanton Churchyard, Birkenhead, Lancashire, England