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SS Presidente Wilson

AFFIDAVIT OF THE MASTER OR COMMANDING OFFICER,
OR FIRST OR SECOND OFFICER

I, Cap Ettore Zar, Master, of the "Presidente Wilson" from Trieste, 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 mental examination of each and all of the aliens named in the foregoing Lists or Manifest Sheets, thirty in number, and that from the report of said surgeon and from my own investigation, I believe that no one of said aliens is of any of the classes excluded from admission into the United States by section three of the Immigration Act, 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.
___________________________
Master
Signature is unreadable but probably Cap Ettore Zar

Sworn to before me this 4th day of July 1921 at New York M Stein, Immigration Officer

AFFIDAVIT OF SURGEON
see Page 1

ALL ALIENS arriving at a port of continental United States from a foreign port or a port of the insular possessions of the United States, and all aliens arriving at a port of said insular possessions from a foreign port, a port of continental United States, or a port of another insular possession, in whatsoever class they travel MUST be fully listed and the master or commanding officer of each vessel carrying such passengers must upon arrival deliver lists thereof to the immigration officer.

This (white) sheet is for the listing of STEERAGE PASSENGERS ONLY

S.S. Pres. Wilson, Passengers sailing from Trieste, 18 June 1921, Arriving at Port ofNew York July 4th, 1921.

Columns represent:
 1) No. on List
 2) HEAD-TAX STATUS (This column for use of  Government officials only.)
 3) NAME IN FULL (Family name/Given name)
 4) Age in Years/Months
 5) Sex
 6) Married or single
 7) Calling/Occupation
 8) Able to Read what language (or if exemption claimed, on what
    ground)/Write
 9) Nationality, (Country of which citizen or subject.)
10) Race or people
11) Last permanent residence
12) The name and complete address of nearest relative or friend 
    in country whence alien came.
13) Final destination (Intended future permanent residence)
14) No. on List (Since this is the same as column 1, column 14 
    will be eliminated in the passenger paragraph)
15) Whether having a ticket to such final destination.
16) By whom was passage paid? (Whether alien paid his own passage,
    whether paid by relative, whether paid by any other person or 
    by any corporation, society, municipality, or government)
17) Whether in possession of $50, and if less, how much?
18) Whether ever before in the United States; and if so,
    when and where? (If yes, year or period of years.  Where?
19) Whether going to join a relative; and if so, what relative or 
    friend, and his name and complete address.
20) Purpose of coming to United States.  Whether alien intends to
    return to country  whence he came after engaging temporarily 
    in laboring pursuits in the United States. Length of time alien 
    intends to remain in the United States.  Whether alien intends 
    to become a citizen of the United States.
21) Ever in prison or almhouse or institution for care and treatment 
    of the insane or supported by charity?  If so, which?
22) Whether a polygamist.
23) Whether an anarchist.
24) Whether a person who believes in or advocates the overthrow by 
    force or violence of the Government of the United States or all 
    forms of law, etc.
25) Whether coming by reason of any offer, solicitation, promise, or 
    agreement, expressed or implied, to labor in the United States.
26) Whether alien had been previously deported within one year.
27) Condition of health, mental and physical.
28) Deformed or crippled-Nature/length of time and cause.
29) Height, Feet/Inches
30) Complexion
31) Color of Hair/Eyes.
32) Marks of identification.
33) Place of birth-Country/City or town.


 543 Kasper

 544 Rozen

 545 Sarlott, M

 546 Sarlott, F

 547 Sarlott, J

 548 Losinec

 549 Nagy, Mrs.

 550 Nagy, La

 551 Nagy, J

 552 Nagy, Li

 553 Glaser

 554 Bernardis, P

 555 Bernardis, N

 556 Bernardis, S

 557 Hernech


543 Kasper, Katerzina; 
    ($ written between last and first name);
    17y; female; single; domestic; 
    Can read/write Polish (3/0664 written above);  
    Citizen of: Poland; Race: Polish; 
    Last residence: Poland, Ulieszyn;
    Nearest relative left: sister. Kasper, Maria. 
    Poland, Ulieszyn;
    Destination: Conn., Hartford; 
    Has ticket: No; Paid by: Father;
    In possession of: $20; In United States before: No;
    Joining: father. Kasper, John. 9 Kinsley St.
    Hartford, Conn.;
    Intend to return to former country: No;
    Length of stay: Always;
    Intend to become citizen: Yes; 
    Never in prison, almshouse, institution or 
    supported by charity;
    Not a polygamist, anarchist or believer in 
    violent overthrow of government;
    Not coming by reason of offer or promise;   
    Not previously deported;
    Health: good (letters SpX written by this); 
    No deformities or crippling;
    Height: 5 feet 2 inches; 
    Complexion: fair; Hair/eyes: fair/brown;
    Marks of identification: none;
    Place of birth: Poland, Ubieczyn.


544 Rozen, Beila; (X in column 1);
    21y; female; single; domestic (2-348140 written above);
    Can read/write Polish (3/0664 written above);  
    Citizen of: Poland; Race: Hebrew; 
    Last residence: Poland, Zulice;
    Nearest relative left: sister. Brucha Rosen. 
    Poland, Zulice P.O. Bisty;
    Destination: N.Y., New York; 
    Has ticket: Yes (crossed out); Paid by: Father;
    In possession of: $20; In United States before: No;
    Joining: father. Chaim Rosen. 85 Villet St. New York, N.Y.;
    Intend to return to former country: No; 
    Length of stay: Always;
    Intend to become citizen: Yes; 
    Never in prison, almshouse, institution or 
    supported by charity;
    Not a polygamist, anarchist or believer in 
    violent overthrow of government;
    Not coming by reason of offer or promise;
    Not previously deported;
    Health: good (letters SpX written by this);
    No deformities or crippling;
    Height: 5 feet 5 inches; 
    Complexion: fair; Hair/eyes: black;
    Marks of identification: none;
    Place of birth: Poland, Zulice.
    Reviewer's note: X is written in front of the name, this means the passenger was 
    temporarily detained, see PAGE 63, passenger 544, for more information.
    2-348140 written in the occupation coloumn pertains to naturalization, 
    click here for more information.


545 Sarlott, Marie; 
    (SI written in column 1, Admitted stamped over);
    (bracketed with passengers #545 and 546, mother of)
    53y; female; widow; housewife; 
    Can read/write Magyar (3/1680 written above);  
    Citizen of: Hungary; Race: Magyar; 
    Last residence: Roumany, Arad;
    Nearest relative left: friend. Gambose, Sandor.
    roumany, Arad.;
    Destination: Ill., Harvey; Has ticket: No);
    Paid by: brother in law;
    In possession of: $27.50; In United States before: No;
    Joining: brother in law. Novotbi, Frank. 
    15608 Turlington A., Harvey, Ill.;
    Intend to return to former country: No;
    Length of stay: Always;
    Intend to become citizen: Yes; 
    Never in prison, almshouse, institution or 
    supported by charity;
    Not a polygamist, anarchist or believer in violent
    overthrow of government;
    Not coming by reason of offer or promise;
    Not previously deported;
    Health: good ; 
    Deformities or crippling: left foot cripplet 
    (written notation: "Med. partial paralysis with atrophy and 
    ????in lower left extremity")
    Height: 5 feet 5 inches; 
    Complexion: fair; Hair/eyes: brown/grey;
    Marks of identification: none;
    Place of birth: Roumany, Arad.
    Reviewer's note: SI is written in front of the name, ADMITTED stamped above it. 
    This means the passenger was held for special inquiry, PAGE 64, passenger 545,   
    for more information.


546 Sarlott, Francis; (SI written in column 1, 
    Admitted stamped over);
    (bracketed with passengers 544 & 546)
    21y; male; single; laborer; 
    Can read/write: Magyar (3/1680 written above);  
    Citizen of: Hungary; Race: Magyar; 
    Last residence: Roumany, Arad;
    Nearest relative left: accomp. by the mother;
    Destination: Ill., Harvey; 
    Has ticket: No; Paid by: uncle;
    In possession of: --; In United States before: No;
    Joining: accomp. by the mother;
    Intend to return to former country: No;
    Length of stay: Always;
    Intend to become citizen: Yes; 
    Never in prison, almshouse, institution or
    supported by charity;
    Not a polygamist, anarchist or believer in 
    violent overthrow of government;
    Not coming by reason of offer or promise; 
    Not previously deported;
    Health: good; (med. cert. hernia inguinal written in above)
    Height: 5 feet 3 inches; 
    Complexion: fair; Hair/eyes: brown;
    Marks of identification: none;
    Place of birth: Roumany, Arad.
    Reviewer's note: SI is written in front of the name, ADMITTED stamped above it. 
    This means the passenger was held for special inquiry, PAGE 64, passenger 546,   
    for more information.


547 Sarlott, Joseph; 
    (SI written in column 1, Admitted stamped over);
    (bracketed with passengers 544 & 545)
    19y; male; single; laborer; 
    Can read/write: Magyar (3/1680 written above);  
    Citizen of: Hungary; Race: Magyar;
    Last residence: Roumany, Arad;
    Nearest relative left: accomp. by the mother;
    Destination: Ill., Harvey;
    Has ticket: No; Paid by: uncle;
    In possession of: --; In United States before: No;
    Joining: accomp. by the mother;
    Intend to return to former country: No;
    Length of stay: Always;
    Intend to become citizen: Yes; 
    Never in prison, almshouse, institution or 
    supported by charity;
    Not a polygamist, anarchist or believer in 
    violent overthrow of government;
    Not coming by reason of offer or promise;
    Not previously deported;
    Health: good; 
    (med. cert. hernia inguinal written in above)
    Height: 5 feet 8 inches; 
    Complexion: fair; Hair/eyes: brown;
    Marks of identification: none;
    Place of birth: Roumany, Arad.
    Reviewer's note: SI is written in front of the name, ADMITTED stamped above it. 
    This means the passenger was held for special inquiry, PAGE 64, passenger 547,   
    for more information.


548 Losinec, Istvan; 18y; female; single; servant;
    Can read/write: Magyar (3/2680 written above);  
    Citizen of: Hungary; Race: Magyar;
    Last residence: Hungary, Hont Koezsey;
    Nearest relative left: sister. Loinz, Marie. 
    Hungary, Hont Magye;
    Destination: N.Y., New York; 
    Has ticket: Yes (crossed out); Paid by: father;
    In possession of: $25; In United States before: No;
    Joining: father. Losinez, Josef, 306 E. 63rd St.
    New York City;
    Intend to return to former country: No;
    Length of stay: Always;
    Intend to become citizen: Yes; 
    Never in prison, almshouse, institution or 
    supported by charity;
    Not a polygamist, anarchist or believer in 
    violent overthrow of government;
    Not coming by reason of offer or promise;
    Not previously deported;
    Health: good; (SpX written above)
    Height: 5 feet 10 inches; 
    Complexion: fair; Hair/eyes: brown;
    Marks of identification: none;
    Place of birth: Hungary, Hont-Kozseg.


549 Nagy, Lajosna; 
    (bracketed with passengers 549, 550, 551, children)
    32y; female; married; housewife; 
    (3-155077 written above)
    Can read/write: Magyar; 
    (6/30/39, 5051, 3/2680 written above);
    Citizen of: Hungary; Race: Magyar; 
    Last residence: Hungary, Kerenzes Mezo;
    Nearest relative left: brother. Nagy, Mihaly, 
    Hungary, Kereszets Mezo;
    Destination: Pa., Coatsville; Has ticket: 
    Yes; Paid by: husband;
    In possession of: $25; In United States before: No;
    Joining: husband. Nagy, Louis. Box 1005 Coatsville, Pa.;
    Intend to return to former country: No; 
    Length of stay: Always;
    Intend to become citizen: Yes; 
    Never in prison, almshouse, institution or 
    supported by charity;
    Not a polygamist, anarchist or believer in 
    violent overthrow of government;
    Not coming by reason of offer or promise;
    Not previously deported;
    Health: good; Height: 5 feet 3 inches;
    Complexion: fair; Hair/eyes: brown;
    Marks of identification: none;
    Place of birth: Hungary, Kalei.
    Reviewer's note: 3-155077 6/30/39 (505), 3/26/80 is written underneath in a different
    handwriting and very faint. It seems, that this last date was written before the other 
    information, which pertains to naturalization, click here for more information.


550 Nagy, Lajos; (stamped Under 16); 
    (bracketed with passengers 548, 550, 551); 
    13y; male; single; student; Can read/write: Magyar;
    Citizen of: Hungary; Race: Magyar; 
    Last residence: Hungary, M. Kerenzes ;
    Nearest relative left: accomp. by the mother;
    Destination: Pa., Coatsville; 
    Has ticket: Yes; Paid by: father;
    In possession of: --; In United States before: No;
    Joining: accomp. by the mother;
    Intend to return to former country: No; 
    Length of stay: Always;
    Intend to become citizen: Yes; 
    Never in prison, almshouse, institution or 
    supported by charity;
    Not a polygamist, anarchist or believer in 
    violent overthrow of government;
    Not coming by reason of offer or promise;
    Not previously deported;
    Health: good; Height: --; 
    Complexion: fair; Hair/eyes: fair/brown;
    Marks of identification: none;
    Place of birth: Hungary, Nagyhishaly.


551 Nagy, Juliane; (stamped Under 16); 
   (bracketed with passengers 548, 549, 551); 
    12y; female; single; student; 
    Can read/write: Magyar;
    Citizen of: Hungary; Race: Magyar; 
    Last residence: Hungary, M. Kerenzes ;
    Nearest relative left: accomp. by the mother;
    Destination: Pa., Coatsville; Has ticket:
    Yes; Paid by: father;
    In possession of: --; In United States before: No;
    Joining: accomp. by the mother;
    Intend to return to former country: No; 
    Length of stay: Always;
    Intend to become citizen: Yes; 
    Never in prison, almshouse, institution or 
    supported by charity;
    Not a polygamist, anarchist or believer in 
    violent overthrow of government;
    Not coming by reason of offer or promise;
    Not previously deported;
    Health: good; Height: --; 
    Complexion: fair; Hair/eyes: fair/brown;
    Marks of identification: none;
    Place of birth: Hungary, Kalei.


552 Nagy, Lidia; (stamped Under 16); 
    (bracketed with passengers 548, 549, 550); 
    7y; female; single; child; 
    (8A-2189-3/14/41-(505) written above);
    Can read/write: No;
    Citizen of: Hungary; Race: Magyar;
    Last residence: Hungary, M. Kerenzes ;
    Nearest relative left: accomp. by the mother;
    Destination: Pa., Coatsville; Has ticket:
    Yes; Paid by: father;
    In possession of: --; In United States before: No;
    Joining: accomp. by the mother;
    Intend to return to former country: No;
    Length of stay: Always;
    Intend to become citizen: Yes; 
    Never in prison, almshouse, institution or 
    supported by charity;
    Not a polygamist, anarchist or believer in 
    violent overthrow of government;
    Not coming by reason of offer or promise;
    Not previously deported;
    Health: good; Height: --; 
    Complexion: fair; Hair/eyes: brown;
    Marks of identification: none;
    Place of birth: Hungary, Nagyhishaly.
    Reviewer's note: 8A-2189-3/14/41-(505) written in the occupation coloumn pertains to 
    naturalization, click here for more information.


553 Glaser, Heinrich; 24y; male; single; laborer;
    Can read/write: German; (1/5686 written above);
    Citizen of: Austrya; Race: German; 
    Last residence: Austrya, Wein;
    Nearest relative left: uncle. 
    Patzelt, Franz, Austrya, Wein;
    Destination: Ky., Louisville; 
    Has ticket: Yes; Paid by: father;
    In possession of: $25; In United States before: No;
    Joining: father. Glaser, Heinrich Hermanus 
    35 Louisville, Ky.;
    Intend to return to former country: No; 
    Length of stay: Always;
    Intend to become citizen: Yes; 
    Never in prison, almshouse, institution or 
    supported by charity;
    Not a polygamist, anarchist or believer in violent
    overthrow of government;
    Not coming by reason of offer or promise;
    Not previously deported;
    Health: good; (SpX written above);
    Height: 5 feet 6 inches; 
    Complexion: fair; Hair/eyes: fair/grey;
    Marks of identification: none;
    Place of birth: Czeco-Slov., M.Solenberg.


554 Bernardis, Pierina; (mother written in);
    30y; female; married; housewife; 
    (bracketed with passengers 554 & 555);
    Can read/write: Croatian; (3/2543 written above);
    Citizen of: Italy; Race: Croatian; 
    Last residence: Jugoslavia, Sussak;
    Nearest relative left: father. Stipetich, Matteo,
    Jugoslavia, Sussak;
    Destination: Cal., San Francisco; 
    Has ticket: Yes; Paid by: Self;
    In possession of: $100; In United States before: No;
    Joining: husband. Bernardis, Giacomo, 1071 Junes Ave.
    San Francisco, Cal.;
    Intend to return to former country: No; 
    Length of stay: Always;
    Intend to become citizen: Yes; 
    Never in prison, almshouse, institution or 
    supported by charity;
    Not a polygamist, anarchist or believer in
    violent overthrow of government;
    Not coming by reason of offer or promise;
    Not previously deported;
    Health: good; (SpX written above);
    Height: 5 feet 3 inches; 
    Complexion: fair; Hair/eyes: brown/blue;
    Marks of identification: none;
    Place of birth: Jugoslavia, Sussak.


555 Bernardis, Nevenka; (stamped Under 16);
    9y; female; single; scular; 
    (bracketed with passengers 553 & 555);
    Can read/write: Croatian; 
    Citizen of: Italy; Race: Croatian; 
    Last residence: Jugoslavia, Sussak;
    Nearest relative left: accomp. by the mother;
    Destination: Cal., San Francisco; 
    Has ticket: Yes; Paid by: Self;
    In possession of: $100; 
    In United States before: No;
    Joining: accomp. by the mother;
    Intend to return to former country: No;
    Length of stay: Always;
    Intend to become citizen: Yes; 
    Never in prison, almshouse, institution or 
    supported by charity;
    Not a polygamist, anarchist or believer in
    violent overthrow of government;
    Not coming by reason of offer or promise;
    Not previously deported;
    Health: good; Height: --; 
    Complexion: fair; Hair/eyes: brown/grey;
    Marks of identification: none;
    Place of birth: Jugoslavia, Sussak.


556 Bernardis, Slata; (stamped Under 16);
    7y; female; single; scular; 
    (bracketed with passengers 553 & 554);
    Can read/write: Croatian; 
    Citizen of: Italy; Race: Croatian;
    Last residence: Jugoslavia, Sussak;
    Nearest relative left: accomp. by the mother;
    Destination: Cal., San Francisco; 
    Has ticket: Yes; Paid by: Self;
    In possession of: $100; In United States before: No;
    Joining: accomp. by the mother;
    Intend to return to former country: No;
    Length of stay: Always;
    Intend to become citizen: Yes; 
    Never in prison, almshouse, institution or supported by charity;
    Not a polygamist, anarchist or believer in violent
    overthrow of government;
    Not coming by reason of offer or promise;
    Not previously deported;
    Health: good; Height: --; 
    Complexion: fair; Hair/eyes: brown/grey;
    Marks of identification: none;
    Place of birth: Jugoslavia, Sussak.


557 Hernech, Rudolf; 34y; male; single; laborer;
    (1-169349 written above);
    Can read/write: Bohemian; 
    (4/26/36 and 3/46?5 written above);
    Citizen of: Czeco-slovak; Race: Bohemian;
    Last residence: Austrya, Ottmang;
    Nearest relative left: 
    mother. Hermach, Rosa, Austrya, Ottmany;
    Destination: Conn., Bridgeport; 
    Has ticket: No; Paid by: Self;
    In possession of: $25; In United States before: No;
    Joining: brother. 
    Hernach, Frank, 167 Herbert St. Bridgeport, Conn.;
    Intend to return to former country: No; 
    Length of stay: Always;
    Intend to become citizen: Yes; 
    Never in prison, almshouse, institution or supported by charity;
    Not a polygamist, anarchist or believer in violent
    overthrow of government;
    Not coming by reason of offer or promise;  
    Not previously deported;
    Health: good; (SpX written above);
    Height: 5 feet 9 inches; Complexion: fair;
    Hair/eyes: brown; Marks of identification: none;
    Place of birth: Austrya, Ottmany.   
    Reviewer's note: 1-169349 4/22/36 written in the occupation coloumn pertains to 
    naturalization, click here for more information.

Reviewer's Note: 

The passengers that are not US citizens have numbers, such as 5-2605 or 5-2605, 
written in the language coloumn. This means that they were tested for their reading ability. 
The first number represents a number for a certain language, the other numbers are a 
number for a certain sentence.

National Archives and Records Administration, Film T715, Reel 2991, Volume 6822

Transcribed by Libby Cleland Bessire a member of the
Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild
6 June 2000