One of the few male survivors of the ill-fated Titanic. He was drawn under when the vessel sank, but managed to reach a life raft and succeeded in rescuing twenty-nine other passengers. He died December 4, 1912, of complications from exposure to the icy water. Bank check, 7.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Gracie, payable to H. S. Herefurth for $5, May 26, 1906. Expected cancellation cuts and holes (affecting a portion of the signature), otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
