Jameson Lee Finney won distinction on the stage in many roles, including the leading part in "The Man on the Box." He was born in St. Louis in 1863. He made his debut in Lawrence Barrett's company, playing minor roles and when Booth and Barrett joined forces Finney had the honor of appearing as Osric with the former in "Hamlet". Thereafter, Finney appeared in "Under the Red Robe" "Frocks and Frills" "Lady Huntworth's Experiment" "The Two Schools" "A Fool and his Money" "Zira" " The Stolen Story" and "The Man in the Case".
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Baltimore American
Published Aug. 26, 1911
NOT MARRIED TO ACTOR
Miss Dwyer Has Had Husband for Twenty Years
Special Dispatch to the American
New York, August 25. Miss Adad Dwyer, the actress, who identified the body of Jameson Lee Finney, the actor who was burned to death in London on August 9, returned from England today on the Minnewnska. She said that as soon as she qualifies as executrix to Mr. Finney's will she will arrange for the transport of his ashes to this country and will see that they are mingled with those of his mother and scattered.
This procedure will be in accordance with the request of Mr. Finney made of Miss Dwyer one day last April. It was shortly after the death of his mother, and he told Miss Dwyer, who was his intimate friend, that his main purpose in appointing her his executrix was so that he might feel sure, in case of his death, that his wishes would be carried out...
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The Baltimore Sun
August 11, 1911
FLED FROM SAFETY TO DEATH
Lack of Judgement Caused Actor to Lose Life
LONDON Aug. 10 - An examination made today of the corridor of the Carlton Hotel, in which the body of Jameson Lee Finney, the distinguished young American actor, was found following the fire at the hotel Wednesday night, showed that his life was lost through a piece of ill luck, or perhaps, an error in judgement to be expected in a moment of extreme peril.
The bathroom in which Mr. Finney was when the alarm was given was not touched, either by fire or water, and even the door to the room had not been scorched. Had the actor remained there he could have been rescued easily by firemen who ran up a l adder to within a few feet of the bathroom window. On the other hand, the corridor into which he rushed in terror was a seething mass of flames.
A committee of English actors has been appointed to cooperate with Mr. Finney's friends in making arrangements for the funeral.
...
With the death of Mr. Finney a strange story is connected. He was much broken in spirit by the recent death of his mother and subsequently entertained a presentiment of impending evil to himself. Only last June he made a will, in which he gave direction to Miss Ada Dwyer, the American actress with whom he had been associated, for the disposal of his body and his effects.
Miss Dwyer today said that Mr. Finney's apprehension of ill fortune was so strong that when they discussed sailing for American he insisted that they travel on different vessels, so that she would not be involved in the catastrophe that he anticipated would overtake him.
The body was identified by Miss Dwyer through a chain which the actor wore on his neck and finger rings. The inquest will be held Saturday, and the body will be cremated and the ashes sent to the United States.
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The Baltimore Sun
August 11, 1911
FLED FROM SAFETY TO DEATH
Lack of Judgement Caused Actor to Lose Life
LONDON Aug. 10 - An examination made today of the corridor of the Carlton Hotel, in which the body of Jameson Lee Finney, the distinguished young American actor, was found following the fire at the hotel Wednesday night, showed that his life was lost through a piece of ill luck, or perhaps, an error in judgement to be expected in a moment of extreme peril.
The bathroom in which Mr. Finney was when the alarm was given was not touched, either by fire or water, and even the door to the room had not been scorched. Had the actor remained there he could have been rescued easily by firemen who ran up a l adder to within a few feet of the bathroom window. On the other hand, the corridor into which he rushed in terror was a seething mass of flames.
A committee of English actors has been appointed to cooperate with Mr. Finney's friends in making arrangements for the funeral.
...
With the death of Mr. Finney a strange story is connected. He was much broken in spirit by the recent death of his mother and subsequently entertained a presentiment of impending evil to himself. Only last June he made a will, in which he gave direction to Miss Ada Dwyer, the American actress with whom he had been associated, for the disposal of his body and his effects.
Miss Dwyer today said that Mr. Finney's apprehension of ill fortune was so strong that when they discussed sailing for American he insisted that they travel on different vessels, so that she would not be involved in the catastrophe that he anticipated would overtake him.
The body was identified by Miss Dwyer through a chain which the actor wore on his neck and finger rings. The inquest will be held Saturday, and the body will be cremated and the ashes sent to the United States.
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San Antonio Light
August 15, 1911
BODY IS CREMATED
Following Funeral Services Body of Finney Reduced to Ashes
LONDON, Aug. 15 - The body of Jameson Lee Finney, the American actor who lost his life in the fire at the Carlton hotel last Wednesday evening was cremated at the Golders Green crematory after a burial service yesterday. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Faversham and Miss Ida Dwyer.
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The New York Times
August 15, 1911
JAMESON FINNEY LEFT A WIDOW; Formal Announcement To-day That the Actor Married Miss Emily Jex on July 12
A wedding announcement in THE TIMES this morning makes known for the first time that Jameson Lee Finney, the American actor who was burned to death in the Carlton Hotel, London, on Aug. 9, leaves a widow. He was married on July 12 last to Miss Emily Jex of this city.
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Baltimore American
Published Aug. 26, 1911
NOT MARRIED TO ACTOR
Miss Dwyer Has Had Husband for Twenty Years
Special Dispatch to the American
New York, August 25. Miss Adad Dwyer, the actress, who identified the body of Jameson Lee Finney, the actor who was burned to death in London on August 9, returned from England today on the Minnewnska. She said that as soon as she qualifies as executrix to Mr. Finney's will she will arrange for the transport of his ashes to this country and will see that they are mingled with those of his mother and scattered.
This procedure will be in accordance with the request of Mr. Finney made of Miss Dwyer one day last April. It was shortly after the death of his mother, and he told Miss Dwyer, who was his intimate friend, that his main purpose in appointing her his executrix was so that he might feel sure, in case of his death, that his wishes would be carried out...
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The Baltimore Sun
August 11, 1911
FLED FROM SAFETY TO DEATH
Lack of Judgement Caused Actor to Lose Life
LONDON Aug. 10 - An examination made today of the corridor of the Carlton Hotel, in which the body of Jameson Lee Finney, the distinguished young American actor, was found following the fire at the hotel Wednesday night, showed that his life was lost through a piece of ill luck, or perhaps, an error in judgement to be expected in a moment of extreme peril.
The bathroom in which Mr. Finney was when the alarm was given was not touched, either by fire or water, and even the door to the room had not been scorched. Had the actor remained there he could have been rescued easily by firemen who ran up a l adder to within a few feet of the bathroom window. On the other hand, the corridor into which he rushed in terror was a seething mass of flames.
A committee of English actors has been appointed to cooperate with Mr. Finney's friends in making arrangements for the funeral.
...
With the death of Mr. Finney a strange story is connected. He was much broken in spirit by the recent death of his mother and subsequently entertained a presentiment of impending evil to himself. Only last June he made a will, in which he gave direction to Miss Ada Dwyer, the American actress with whom he had been associated, for the disposal of his body and his effects.
Miss Dwyer today said that Mr. Finney's apprehension of ill fortune was so strong that when they discussed sailing for American he insisted that they travel on different vessels, so that she would not be involved in the catastrophe that he anticipated would overtake him.
The body was identified by Miss Dwyer through a chain which the actor wore on his neck and finger rings. The inquest will be held Saturday, and the body will be cremated and the ashes sent to the United States.
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The Baltimore Sun
August 11, 1911
FLED FROM SAFETY TO DEATH
Lack of Judgement Caused Actor to Lose Life
LONDON Aug. 10 - An examination made today of the corridor of the Carlton Hotel, in which the body of Jameson Lee Finney, the distinguished young American actor, was found following the fire at the hotel Wednesday night, showed that his life was lost through a piece of ill luck, or perhaps, an error in judgement to be expected in a moment of extreme peril.
The bathroom in which Mr. Finney was when the alarm was given was not touched, either by fire or water, and even the door to the room had not been scorched. Had the actor remained there he could have been rescued easily by firemen who ran up a l adder to within a few feet of the bathroom window. On the other hand, the corridor into which he rushed in terror was a seething mass of flames.
A committee of English actors has been appointed to cooperate with Mr. Finney's friends in making arrangements for the funeral.
...
With the death of Mr. Finney a strange story is connected. He was much broken in spirit by the recent death of his mother and subsequently entertained a presentiment of impending evil to himself. Only last June he made a will, in which he gave direction to Miss Ada Dwyer, the American actress with whom he had been associated, for the disposal of his body and his effects.
Miss Dwyer today said that Mr. Finney's apprehension of ill fortune was so strong that when they discussed sailing for American he insisted that they travel on different vessels, so that she would not be involved in the catastrophe that he anticipated would overtake him.
The body was identified by Miss Dwyer through a chain which the actor wore on his neck and finger rings. The inquest will be held Saturday, and the body will be cremated and the ashes sent to the United States.
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San Antonio Light
August 15, 1911
BODY IS CREMATED
Following Funeral Services Body of Finney Reduced to Ashes
LONDON, Aug. 15 - The body of Jameson Lee Finney, the American actor who lost his life in the fire at the Carlton hotel last Wednesday evening was cremated at the Golders Green crematory after a burial service yesterday. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Faversham and Miss Ida Dwyer.
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The New York Times
August 15, 1911
JAMESON FINNEY LEFT A WIDOW; Formal Announcement To-day That the Actor Married Miss Emily Jex on July 12
A wedding announcement in THE TIMES this morning makes known for the first time that Jameson Lee Finney, the American actor who was burned to death in the Carlton Hotel, London, on Aug. 9, leaves a widow. He was married on July 12 last to Miss Emily Jex of this city.
Jameson Lee Finney won distinction on the stage in many roles, including the leading part in "The Man on the Box." He was born in St. Louis in 1863. He made his debut in Lawrence Barrett's company, playing minor roles and when Booth and Barrett joined forces Finney had the honor of appearing as Osric with the former in "Hamlet". Thereafter, Finney appeared in "Under the Red Robe" "Frocks and Frills" "Lady Huntworth's Experiment" "The Two Schools" "A Fool and his Money" "Zira" " The Stolen Story" and "The Man in the Case".
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Baltimore American
Published Aug. 26, 1911
NOT MARRIED TO ACTOR
Miss Dwyer Has Had Husband for Twenty Years
Special Dispatch to the American
New York, August 25. Miss Adad Dwyer, the actress, who identified the body of Jameson Lee Finney, the actor who was burned to death in London on August 9, returned from England today on the Minnewnska. She said that as soon as she qualifies as executrix to Mr. Finney's will she will arrange for the transport of his ashes to this country and will see that they are mingled with those of his mother and scattered.
This procedure will be in accordance with the request of Mr. Finney made of Miss Dwyer one day last April. It was shortly after the death of his mother, and he told Miss Dwyer, who was his intimate friend, that his main purpose in appointing her his executrix was so that he might feel sure, in case of his death, that his wishes would be carried out...
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The Baltimore Sun
August 11, 1911
FLED FROM SAFETY TO DEATH
Lack of Judgement Caused Actor to Lose Life
LONDON Aug. 10 - An examination made today of the corridor of the Carlton Hotel, in which the body of Jameson Lee Finney, the distinguished young American actor, was found following the fire at the hotel Wednesday night, showed that his life was lost through a piece of ill luck, or perhaps, an error in judgement to be expected in a moment of extreme peril.
The bathroom in which Mr. Finney was when the alarm was given was not touched, either by fire or water, and even the door to the room had not been scorched. Had the actor remained there he could have been rescued easily by firemen who ran up a l adder to within a few feet of the bathroom window. On the other hand, the corridor into which he rushed in terror was a seething mass of flames.
A committee of English actors has been appointed to cooperate with Mr. Finney's friends in making arrangements for the funeral.
...
With the death of Mr. Finney a strange story is connected. He was much broken in spirit by the recent death of his mother and subsequently entertained a presentiment of impending evil to himself. Only last June he made a will, in which he gave direction to Miss Ada Dwyer, the American actress with whom he had been associated, for the disposal of his body and his effects.
Miss Dwyer today said that Mr. Finney's apprehension of ill fortune was so strong that when they discussed sailing for American he insisted that they travel on different vessels, so that she would not be involved in the catastrophe that he anticipated would overtake him.
The body was identified by Miss Dwyer through a chain which the actor wore on his neck and finger rings. The inquest will be held Saturday, and the body will be cremated and the ashes sent to the United States.
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The Baltimore Sun
August 11, 1911
FLED FROM SAFETY TO DEATH
Lack of Judgement Caused Actor to Lose Life
LONDON Aug. 10 - An examination made today of the corridor of the Carlton Hotel, in which the body of Jameson Lee Finney, the distinguished young American actor, was found following the fire at the hotel Wednesday night, showed that his life was lost through a piece of ill luck, or perhaps, an error in judgement to be expected in a moment of extreme peril.
The bathroom in which Mr. Finney was when the alarm was given was not touched, either by fire or water, and even the door to the room had not been scorched. Had the actor remained there he could have been rescued easily by firemen who ran up a l adder to within a few feet of the bathroom window. On the other hand, the corridor into which he rushed in terror was a seething mass of flames.
A committee of English actors has been appointed to cooperate with Mr. Finney's friends in making arrangements for the funeral.
...
With the death of Mr. Finney a strange story is connected. He was much broken in spirit by the recent death of his mother and subsequently entertained a presentiment of impending evil to himself. Only last June he made a will, in which he gave direction to Miss Ada Dwyer, the American actress with whom he had been associated, for the disposal of his body and his effects.
Miss Dwyer today said that Mr. Finney's apprehension of ill fortune was so strong that when they discussed sailing for American he insisted that they travel on different vessels, so that she would not be involved in the catastrophe that he anticipated would overtake him.
The body was identified by Miss Dwyer through a chain which the actor wore on his neck and finger rings. The inquest will be held Saturday, and the body will be cremated and the ashes sent to the United States.
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San Antonio Light
August 15, 1911
BODY IS CREMATED
Following Funeral Services Body of Finney Reduced to Ashes
LONDON, Aug. 15 - The body of Jameson Lee Finney, the American actor who lost his life in the fire at the Carlton hotel last Wednesday evening was cremated at the Golders Green crematory after a burial service yesterday. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Faversham and Miss Ida Dwyer.
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The New York Times
August 15, 1911
JAMESON FINNEY LEFT A WIDOW; Formal Announcement To-day That the Actor Married Miss Emily Jex on July 12
A wedding announcement in THE TIMES this morning makes known for the first time that Jameson Lee Finney, the American actor who was burned to death in the Carlton Hotel, London, on Aug. 9, leaves a widow. He was married on July 12 last to Miss Emily Jex of this city.
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Baltimore American
Published Aug. 26, 1911
NOT MARRIED TO ACTOR
Miss Dwyer Has Had Husband for Twenty Years
Special Dispatch to the American
New York, August 25. Miss Adad Dwyer, the actress, who identified the body of Jameson Lee Finney, the actor who was burned to death in London on August 9, returned from England today on the Minnewnska. She said that as soon as she qualifies as executrix to Mr. Finney's will she will arrange for the transport of his ashes to this country and will see that they are mingled with those of his mother and scattered.
This procedure will be in accordance with the request of Mr. Finney made of Miss Dwyer one day last April. It was shortly after the death of his mother, and he told Miss Dwyer, who was his intimate friend, that his main purpose in appointing her his executrix was so that he might feel sure, in case of his death, that his wishes would be carried out...
---------------------------
The Baltimore Sun
August 11, 1911
FLED FROM SAFETY TO DEATH
Lack of Judgement Caused Actor to Lose Life
LONDON Aug. 10 - An examination made today of the corridor of the Carlton Hotel, in which the body of Jameson Lee Finney, the distinguished young American actor, was found following the fire at the hotel Wednesday night, showed that his life was lost through a piece of ill luck, or perhaps, an error in judgement to be expected in a moment of extreme peril.
The bathroom in which Mr. Finney was when the alarm was given was not touched, either by fire or water, and even the door to the room had not been scorched. Had the actor remained there he could have been rescued easily by firemen who ran up a l adder to within a few feet of the bathroom window. On the other hand, the corridor into which he rushed in terror was a seething mass of flames.
A committee of English actors has been appointed to cooperate with Mr. Finney's friends in making arrangements for the funeral.
...
With the death of Mr. Finney a strange story is connected. He was much broken in spirit by the recent death of his mother and subsequently entertained a presentiment of impending evil to himself. Only last June he made a will, in which he gave direction to Miss Ada Dwyer, the American actress with whom he had been associated, for the disposal of his body and his effects.
Miss Dwyer today said that Mr. Finney's apprehension of ill fortune was so strong that when they discussed sailing for American he insisted that they travel on different vessels, so that she would not be involved in the catastrophe that he anticipated would overtake him.
The body was identified by Miss Dwyer through a chain which the actor wore on his neck and finger rings. The inquest will be held Saturday, and the body will be cremated and the ashes sent to the United States.
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The Baltimore Sun
August 11, 1911
FLED FROM SAFETY TO DEATH
Lack of Judgement Caused Actor to Lose Life
LONDON Aug. 10 - An examination made today of the corridor of the Carlton Hotel, in which the body of Jameson Lee Finney, the distinguished young American actor, was found following the fire at the hotel Wednesday night, showed that his life was lost through a piece of ill luck, or perhaps, an error in judgement to be expected in a moment of extreme peril.
The bathroom in which Mr. Finney was when the alarm was given was not touched, either by fire or water, and even the door to the room had not been scorched. Had the actor remained there he could have been rescued easily by firemen who ran up a l adder to within a few feet of the bathroom window. On the other hand, the corridor into which he rushed in terror was a seething mass of flames.
A committee of English actors has been appointed to cooperate with Mr. Finney's friends in making arrangements for the funeral.
...
With the death of Mr. Finney a strange story is connected. He was much broken in spirit by the recent death of his mother and subsequently entertained a presentiment of impending evil to himself. Only last June he made a will, in which he gave direction to Miss Ada Dwyer, the American actress with whom he had been associated, for the disposal of his body and his effects.
Miss Dwyer today said that Mr. Finney's apprehension of ill fortune was so strong that when they discussed sailing for American he insisted that they travel on different vessels, so that she would not be involved in the catastrophe that he anticipated would overtake him.
The body was identified by Miss Dwyer through a chain which the actor wore on his neck and finger rings. The inquest will be held Saturday, and the body will be cremated and the ashes sent to the United States.
-----------------------------
San Antonio Light
August 15, 1911
BODY IS CREMATED
Following Funeral Services Body of Finney Reduced to Ashes
LONDON, Aug. 15 - The body of Jameson Lee Finney, the American actor who lost his life in the fire at the Carlton hotel last Wednesday evening was cremated at the Golders Green crematory after a burial service yesterday. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Faversham and Miss Ida Dwyer.
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The New York Times
August 15, 1911
JAMESON FINNEY LEFT A WIDOW; Formal Announcement To-day That the Actor Married Miss Emily Jex on July 12
A wedding announcement in THE TIMES this morning makes known for the first time that Jameson Lee Finney, the American actor who was burned to death in the Carlton Hotel, London, on Aug. 9, leaves a widow. He was married on July 12 last to Miss Emily Jex of this city.
Gravesite Details
Grave marker is in Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY. Cemetery. Find-A-Grave link to cemetery is:
https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/64718/green-wood-cemetery
Plot # 13141
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