SHIP that blew up

[kcloscar]

I have a missing relative that was aboard a ship that literally blew up.  He was an engine man.......last name Milburn.  Not sure if his first name was William or James.  But i know that there was a ship that blew up and he was a casualty.  Does anyone know the name of that ship.  He was born in th late 1880's......so i assume it was after he was 20 or so sometime in the early 1900's.  Any information would be great!
thanks!!!!! K

[Clare Fowler]

Hi K,

I think people may need a little more information before they can help you out.

What do you know for sure about this person i.e. confirmed facts?  And what are the sources for the facts?  Do you have the names of his parents etc? What part of Scotland was he from?  The more information you supply and the source of that information, the better the chance of one of us on the board being able to help you.

Cheers,
Clare

[kcloscar]

Ok, lets see, his last name was Milburn, James or William.  Parents were John Milburn and Mary Ann nee-McGill Milburn.  he was born around 1886-1888.  His sisters name was Agnes (my grandmum).  John Milburn owned a small fleet of ships, but pissed em' away........where eventually around 1910 or so Mary Ann came to USA with the daughter Agnes.  I must assume that this tragic event happen prior to that time.  Mary Ann ended up raising my father and uncle, both born in the USA.
I have been unable to establish the birth of either James or William, as I did find Agnes born in Belfast.....but neither boys "came up".
thats about all I know.
thanks,
K

[Clare Fowler]

Hi K,

There is a birth of a William James Milburn in Aberdeen in 1888.  You can view the image of the certificate on www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk to see if it is the correct one.  It is a pay per view site - but well worth the money.

If John Milburn died in Scotland, you should also be able to find his death certificate here.

Cheers,
Clare