Immigrant Ships
Transcribers Guild

SS Ivernia

SALOON, CABIN, AND STEERAGE ALIENS MUST BE COMPLETELY MANIFESTED

List or Manifest of Alien Passengers for the United States Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival.

Required by the regulations of the Secretary of Commerce and Labor of the United States, under Act of Congress approved February 20, 1907, to be delivered to the United States Immigration Officer by the Commanding Officer of any vessel having such passengers on board upon arrival at a port in the United States.

I, H. M. Benison, Master of S. S. Ivernia do solemnly, sincerely, and truly swear that I have caused the surgeon of said vessel sailing therewith, or the surgeon employed by the owners thereof, to make a physical and oral examination of each and all of the aliens named in the foregoing Lists or Manifest Sheets, 29 in number, and that from the report of said surgeon and from my own investigation, I believe that no one of said aliens is an idiot, or imbecile, or a feeble-minded person, or insane person, or a pauper, or is likely to become a public charge, or is afflicted with tuberculosis or with a loathsome or dangerous contagious disease, or is a person who has been convicted of, or who admits having committed a felony or other crime or misdemeanor, involving moral turpitude, or is a polygamist or one admitting belief in the practice of polygamy, or an anarchist, or under promise or agreement, express or implied, to perform labor in the United States, or a prostitute, or a woman or girl coming to the United States for the purpose of prostitution, or for any other immoral purpose, and that also, according to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information in said Lists or Manifests concerning each of said aliens named therein is correct and true in every respect. (signed) H. M. Benison, land*g officer

Sworn to before me this 24th day of June, 1909 at (Nothing written) Immigration Officer (no signature)

Columns represent:
  1) Number on List
  2) Name in Full (Family Name, Given Name)
  3) Age (In Years, Months)
  4) Sex
  5) Married or Single
  6) Calling or Occupation
  7) Able to Read, Able to Write)
  8) Nationality (Country of which citizen or subject)
  9) Race or People
10) Last Permanent Residence (Country, City or Town)
11) The name and complete address of nearest relative or friend in country whence alien came
12) Final Destination (State, City or Town)
13) Number on List
14) Whether having a ticket to such final destination
15) By whom was passage paid?
16) Whether in possession of $50, and if less, how much?
17) Whether ever before in the United States: and if so, when and where? (yes or no, if yes: year or period of years, where)
18) Whether going to join a relative or friend: and if so, what relative or friend and his name and complete address
19) Ever in prison or almshouse or institution for care and treatment of the insane or supported by charity? If so, which?
20) Whether a Polygamist
21) Whether an Anarchist
22) Whether entering by reason of any offer, solicitations, promises or agreement, expressed or implied, to labor in the United States
23) Condition of Health, Mental and Physical
24) Deformed or Crippled. Nature, length of time and cause.
25) Height (Feet, Inches)
26) Complexion
27) Color of (Hair, Eyes)
28) Marks of Identification
29) Place of Birth (Country, City or Town)

PASSENGER LINKS:

 957 Betts, Isabella

 958 Felton, Mary Ellen

 959 Frazier, Marguerite A

 960 Gray, Almon

 961 Heaton, Alice

 962 Heaton, Charles

 963 Holland, George Hy

 964 Johns, Henry

 965 Johns, Eliza

 966 Leach, John Co^m

 967 Leach, Mary E

 968 McLoughlin, Bridget

 969 McLean, William

 970 McCann, James R S

 971 Nicholson, Mary E

 972 McMurray, Maud

 973 McMurray, Gwendoline

 974 Nichols, Margaret

 975 Smith, ?oren A

 976 Sar?field, Patrick H

 977 Sumner, Caroline A

 978 Tilcomb, Mary Mrs.

 979 Watson, Albert H

 980 Watson, Mamie B

 981 Wilburn, Gertrude

 982 Weinburg, Joseph

 983 Horsfield, Thomas

 984 Horsfield, Alice H

 985 Ladd, Elizabeth Mrs.

 986 McLean, Mary Mrs.

 987 Bean, Emily


957  Betts, Isabella, 34 yrs, F, S, Dress maker, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: Engl., Race: Engl., Last Residence: USA, 
     Nearest Relative: Entered USA at 13 yrs age, lived Thornton, RI since, 
     Address: left blank, 
     Destination: Providence, RI; 
     Ticket to final destination? No; Paid by: Self; 
     in possession of $50.00? 20; 
     been in US before? Yes/Providence; 
     Joining: Sister, Mrs. L. H??ton, 
     Address: 6 Wells St., Th?nton, RI; 
     Transcriber's note: Cols 8-10: "U S A citizen Providence RI" 
     recorded originally; Cols 19-26, 28-29 omitted.


958  Felton, Mary Ellen, 44 yrs, F, ?, Hkeeper, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: USA, Race: left blank, Last Residence: left blank, 
     Nearest Relative: Father has papers, 
     Destination: Pawtucket, RI; 
     Transcriber's note: Hkeeper could stand for House keeper.


959  Frazier, Marguerite A, 19 yrs, F, S, Typist, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: left blank, Race: left blank, Last Residence: left blank, 
     Nearest Relative: Born USA, 


960  Gray, Almon, 38 yrs, M, M, Chauffeur, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: USA born, Race: left blank, Last Residence: left blank, 
     Nearest Relative: Born Gloucester, Mass, 


961  Heaton, Alice, 35 yrs, F, M, Hwife, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: USA, Race: left blank, Last Residence: left blank, 
     Nearest Relative: Husbands papers, 
     Transcriber's note: Cols 19-27: "husb papers - Dist ?? 
     U.S. Prn, RI, May 21/" written across columns. This probably 
     refers to the husband's naturalization, possibly Providence, RI.


962  Heaton, Charles, 4 yrs, M, S, Child, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: USA, Race: left blank, Last Residence: left blank, 
     Nearest Relative: Father's papers,  
     Joining: Home, 
     Address: 25 Priscilla Ave, Providence, RI; 
     Transcriber's note: Col 17: "Native" written.


963  Holland, George Hy, 55 yrs, M, M, Insurance Agent, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: Gr. Brit., Race: Eng., Last Residence: Central Falls, RI, USA, 
     Nearest Relative: Wife, Edith Holland, 
     Address: 6 Walmsley St., Staleybridge, 
     Destination: Cent'l Falls, RI; 
     Ticket to final destination? No; Paid by: Self; 
     in possession of $50.00? 60; 
     been in US before? Yes/1903/1908/Central Falls, RI; 
     Joining: Retng to:, 
     Address: 56 Barber Ave., Central Falls; 
     Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; 
     Not coming to US with offer of work; 
     Health: Good, not deformed or crippled; 
     Height: 5 ft 9 in, Complexion: Dk, Hair: Dk, Eyes: Blue, 
     Marks of identification: , Place of birth: Staleybridge, Eng. 
     Transcriber's note: 5 above marital status could mean married 5 years. Col 12: 
     Destination is probably Central Falls, RI; Col 16: "more" recorded originally.


964  Johns, Henry, 33 yrs, M, M, Time keeper, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: USA, Race: USA, Last Residence: USA, 
     Nearest Relative: Papers, 
     Transcriber's note: Cols 18-23: "Circuit Ct, Houghton City, 
     Michigan 17 Feb 05" written across columns.


965  Johns, Eliza, 32 yrs, F, M, Hwife, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: , Race: USA, Last Residence: USA, 
     Nearest Relative: Papers, 


966  Leach, John Co^m, 49 yrs, M, M, Machinist, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: , Race: USA, Last Residence: USA, 
     Nearest Relative: Papers, 
     Transcriber's note: Cols 18-25: "District Ct, Providence 16/6/06" 
     written across columns.


967  Leach, Mary E, 43 yrs, F, M, Hwife, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: , Race: USA, Last Residence: USA, 
     Nearest Relative: Papers, 


968  McLoughlin, Bridget, 60 yrs, F, S, , Can read/write: Yes, 
     Transcriber's note: Psgr record lined out with a thick pen. 
     Other than the information recorded, nothing can be read.


969  McLean, William, 35 yrs, M, M, Weaver, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: , Race: USA citizen, Last Residence: , 
     Nearest Relative: Papers, 
     Transcriber's note: Cols 19-28: "Superior Court - Pittsfield - 
     38516" written across columns 19-26.


970  McCann, James R S, 32 yrs, M, S, Meat inspector, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: , Race: USA, Last Residence: , 
     Nearest Relative: Papers, 
     Transcriber's note: Cols 19-28: "Circuit Court Cook County ???" 
     written across columns.


971  Nicholson, Mary E, 59 yrs, F, S, None, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: Gr. Brit., Race: Eng., Last Residence: Pawtucket, RI, USA, 
     Nearest Relative: Sister, Mrs. Lightoller, 
     Address: Morecambe Lanes, 
     Destination: Pawtucket, RI; 
     Ticket to final destination? No; Paid by: Self; 
     in possession of $50.00? 45; 
     been in US before? Yes/1878/1909/Pawtucket, RI; 
     Joining: Retng to:, 
     Address: 19 Stewart St., Pawtucket; 
     Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; 
     Not coming to US with offer of work; 
     Health: Good, not deformed or crippled; 
     Height: 5 ft 9 in, Complexion: Fresh, Hair: Med, Eyes: Brown, 
     Marks of identification: ---, Place of birth: Leeds, Eng.


972  McMurray, Maud, 25 yrs, F, M, Hwife, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: USA, Race: USA citizen, Last Residence: Husband born USA, 


973  McMurray, Gwendoline, 5 yrs, F, S, Child, Can read/write: No, 
     Citizen of: USA, Race: USA citizen, Last Residence: Father born USA, 


974  Nichols, Margaret, 32 yrs, F, W, Hkeeper, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: , Race: USA, Last Residence: Husband born W Durham, Mass, 
     Transcriber's note: Cols 19-24: "USA 
     Citizen" written across columns.


975  Smith, ?oren A, 59 yrs, M, S, Farmer, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: Scand, Race: Danish, Last Residence: Heywood, Cal, USA, 
     Nearest Relative: Brother, Anders Smith, 
     Address: ???e, Denmark, 
     Destination: Heywood, Cal; 
     Ticket to final destination? No; Paid by: Self; 
     in possession of $50.00? 200; 
     been in US before? Yes/1877/1908/Heywood, Cal; 
     Joining: Retng home, 
     Address: Heywood, Cal; 
     Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; 
     Not coming to US with offer of work; 
     Health: Good, not deformed or crippled; 
     Height: 5 ft 7 in, Complexion: Fair, Hair: Grey, Eyes: Blue, 
     Marks of identification: ---, Place of birth: Ribe, Denmark.


976  Sar?field, Patrick H, 40 yrs, M, S, Paper maker, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Transcriber's note: Psgr record lined out. This passenger probably did not board
     the ship.


977  Sumner, Caroline A, 62 yrs, F, W, Hkeeper, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: , Race: USA citizen, Last Residence: Husband born Topsfield, Mass, 
     Transcriber's note: Cols 19-24: "USA 
     Citizen" written across columns.


978  Tilcomb, Mary Mrs., 47 yrs, F, M, Hwife, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: USA, Race: USA citizen, Last Residence: born Andover, Mass, 
     Transcriber's note: Col 2: Given name recorded originally 
     as "Herbert S"; Cols 19-24 "USA Citizen written across columns.


979  Watson, Albert H, 41  yrs, M, M, Dresser tender, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: USA, Race: USA citizen, Last Residence: papers, 
     Transcriber's note: Cols 19-28: "Circuit Court Augusta, Me 1895-" 
     written across columns.


980  Watson, Mamie B, 37 yrs, F, M, Hwife, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: USA, Race: USA citizen, Last Residence: papers, 


981  Wilburn, Gertrude, 45 yrs, F, S, None, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: USA, Race: USA citizen, Last Residence: born USA, 


982  Weinburg, Joseph, 23 yrs, M, S, Real estate, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: USA, Race: USA citizen, Last Residence: father has papers, 


983  Horsfield, Thomas, 55 yrs, M, M, nil, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: USA, Race: USA citizen, Last Residence: papers, 
     Transcriber's note: written across coloumns 19 - 25 is "U. S. 
     Citizen, Superior Ct., Norcester, Mass, Mar. 22/1892".


984  Horsfield, Alice H, 55 yrs, F, M, Hwife, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: USA, Race: USA citizen, Last Residence: papers, 


985  Ladd, Elizabeth Mrs., 42 yrs, F, M, Hwife, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: USA, Race: USA citizen, Last Residence: husband born Boston, 
     Transcriber's note: Col 19-28: "married to Amer. Cit." 
     written across columns.


986  McLean, Mary Mrs., 29 yrs, F, M, Hwife, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: USA, Race: USA citizen, Last Residence: husband's papers, 


987  Bean, Emily, 26 yrs, F, M, Hwife, Can read/write: Yes, 
     Citizen of: U. S. A. citizen, Race: left blank, Last Residence: left blank, 
     Transcriber's note: Psgr information lined out, this passenger 
     probably did not board the ship. Hwife might stand for Housewife. 
     No other information given.


Transcriber's Notes:
   
   Passengers on this page are US Citizens. Most information was not completed. 
   The coloumns that where left blank have been eliminated by the transcribers. Usually
   a different form is used for US citizens. On this ship the same form for all passengers
   was used.

*  An asterisk indicates an error on the part of the original recorder, not the transcriber,
   or is used to call your attention to additional information in the transcriber's notes.

?  Indicates a letter or number which could not be determined 
   due to the condition of the manifest or handwriting of the original recorder.

^  A ^ followed by a letter indicates that the letter was superscripted.

*  Names were transcribed as seen regardless of spelling.

Passengers are numbered starting at 1 on each page. They were numbered consecutively
by the transcriber for ease of referencing.

National Archives and Records Administration, Film T843, Reel 135.