The Remy’s - Ella (mother) and Florence (daughter)
Florence Remy. childhood photo (front). She was 19-years-old when she died on The Eastland. Source: Eastland disaster | Search Results | DPLA.
Florence Remy, 1896 - July 24, 1915
Florence Remy - inscription on back of photo
Remy Family was on the Eastland
Jersey Journal, July 27, 1915
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER DIE
Included In the list of Eastland dead are Mrs. Ella Remy and her daughter, Florence, who formerly lived at 188 Hudson Avenue, Union Hill.
Mr. Remy is an employe of the Western Electric Company and when the main office of that concern was shifted to Chicago he was transferred to the Western city.
Mr. Remy and his 15-year-old son, Arthur, were also on board the Eastland, but managed to make their escape.
Mr. Remy sall that his party was all together when the Eastland started to turn over. In the rush of lunch baskets, camp chairs and loose deck fittings, he and his son were separated from the remainder of the party and swept overboard. Coming to the surface, they were seized by rescuers in nearby tugs and dragged ashore.
Mrs. Remy has three brothers living in North Hudson, They are George Goelz, 589 West Twenty-first Street. West New York: William Goelz, 186 Hudson Avenue, Union Hill, and Charles Goelz 721 Malone Street, West Hoboken. The bodles or Mrs. Remy and her daugher are being brought to Union Hill for burial.
Florence and Ella Remy’s Obituary
source: North Hudson News
Ella and Florence
Ella Goelz Remy, Apr 1874 - July 24, 1915
Why the Remy Family moved to Chicago. “Mr. and Mrs. Remy are well known socially in North Hudson (NJ). He is connected with a large electrical concern in New York and is to be transferred to its Chicago Office.” North Hudson News. November 11, 1913.
The Ongoing Need for Fact-Checking
Don’t believe everything you read!
I want to address an important clarification regarding Ella and Florence Remy. An obituary published in the Chicago Tribune on July 31, 1915, mistakenly identified them as sisters. While errors can occur in reporting, what's particularly concerning is that as of 2024, this inaccuracy has been reproduced on various websites.
Chicago Tribune, July 31, 1915
This obituary incorrectly states that Ella and Florence Remy were sisters. They were not - they were mother and daughter.
This situation highlights a valuable lesson for all of us involved in genealogical and historical research. It reminds us to approach information with a healthy dose of skepticism and to conduct thorough, independent research. Even seemingly reliable sources can contain errors, and it's our responsibility as researchers to verify facts through multiple channels.
I like to use these incidents as opportunities to reinforce good research practices and to work together in ensuring the accuracy of our shared historical records. If you come across this misinformation, we encourage you to help correct it and to always cross-reference your sources.
Remember, every piece of accurate information we confirm brings us closer to preserving our true history. Happy researching, everyone!
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