Nearer my God to Thee: John Law Hume by ric gustafson
John Law Hume was known as Jock to his orchestra friends and was said to be the liveliest and cheekiest member of the band on Titanic. John Hume was born on August 9 1890 in Dumfries Scotland. He grew up to be tall, slim and always had a huge grin. He was from a musical family with his father, Andrew being a music teacher and a maker of violins and bows.
The town of Dumfries is in southwest Scotland and close to the border with England. John was the first son followed by three sisters and one brother. His father tutored John on the violin and he also enjoyed playing football. In 1906, John's mother Grace Law Hume died from cancer and his father quickly remarried.
John signed up for the Olympic's maiden voyage in June 1911. After Olympic suffered heavy damage after colliding with the Hawke, John signed on with the Carmania where he became the bandmaster.
In April of 1912, John Hume joined Wallace Hartley and the others on the maiden voyage of the Titanic.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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