SS La Bretagne
I, R. Moussion, of the La Bretagne, 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, forty-nine 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 insane person, or a pauper, or is likely to become a public charge, or is suffering from a loathsome or a dangerous contagious disease, or is a person who has been convicted of a felony or other crime or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, or a polygamist, or an anarchist, or under promise or agreement, express or otherwise, to perform labor in the United States, or a prostitute, and that also, according to the best of my knowledge or belief, the information in said Lists or Manifests concerning each of said aliens named therein is correct and true in every respect.
(Signed) R. Moussion, Second Officer
Sworn before me this 28 day of May, 1907 (signed) F B Ma??tin, Immigration Officer at NY
Affidavit of Surgeon
I, Jousseauline Ferdinand, Surgeon of the La Bretagne, sailing therewith, do solemnly, sincerely, and truly swear that I have had twelve years' experience as a Physician and Surgeon, and that I am entitled to practice as such under the authority of Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier, and that I have made a personal examination of each of the aliens named herein, and that the foregoing Lists or Manifest Sheets, forty nine in number, are, according to the best of my knowledge and belief, full, correct, and true in all particulars, relative to the mental and physical condition of such aliens.
(Signed) Ferdinand Jousseauline
Sworn to before me this 28 day of May, 1907 (signed) F B Ma??tin, Immigration Officer at NY
List or Manifest of all the Passengers taken on board the S.S. La Bretagne whereof R. Moussion is Second Officer, from Le Havre burthen (tonnage not given) tons.
Columns represent:
1) Number on list
2) Last Name
3) First Name
4) Age in years and months
5) Sex
6) Married or Single
7) Calling or Occupation
8) Able to read and write
9) Nationality (Country of last permanent residence)
10) Race or People
11) Last Residence (Province, City or Town)
12) Final Destination (State, City or Town)
13) Whether having a ticket to such final destination By whom was passage paid
14) Whether in possession of $50, and if less, how much
15) Whether ever before in the United States, and if so, when and where
16) Whether going to join a relative or friend, and if so, what relative or friend, and his name and complete address
17) Whether ever in prison, or almshouse, or institution for care and treatment of the insane, or supported by charity? If so, which
18) Whether a polygamist
19) Whether an anarchist
20) Whether coming by reason of any offer, solicitation, promise, or agreement, express or implied, to labor in the United States
21) Condition of health, mental and physical
22) Deformed or crippled, nature, length of time, and cause
23) Personal Description: Height in Feet and Inches
24) Complexion
25) Color of Hair and Eyes
26) Marks of Identification
27) Place of Birth.
1141 Pfeifel, Alexandre 1142 Malouf, Rakgee 1143 Saafi, Majib 1144 Lian, Rashid 1145 Issa, Youssef 1146 Cheikh, Assad 1147 Hilhindi, Issa 1148 Najein, Elias 1149 Mehzen, Homsud 1150 Mehzen, Zenna 1151 Mehzen, Hamed 1152 Youmes, Asma 1153 Merei, Youssef 1154 El Hadji, Melhan 1155 Ramy, Aaed 1156 Siple, Saindali 1157 Rachid, Salim 1158 Fares, Habib 1159 Astin, Moussa 1160 Daher, Farah 1161 Salim, Anissa 1162 Salim, Elmaza 1163 Makoul, Tanou 1164 Doumet, Anisse 1165 Mansour, Daher 1166 Mansour, Daher 1167 Tanios, Saada 1168 Tanios, Mahgah 1169 Moussa, Anad 1170 Moussa, Baloi???
1141 Pfeifel, Alexandre; 20y; Male; Single; Occupation: hairdresser; Able to read/write: Yes/Yes; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyrouth; Final Destination: Portland Me.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: Himself; Money in Possession: $ 7; Whether ever in U.S.: No; Joining: Cousin Antoun B Playfiel; Address: 251 Fored Str.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'6"; Complexion: Brown; Hair: auburn; Eyes: Brown; Place of Birth: Beyrouth
1142 Malouf, Rakgee; 17y; Female; Single; Occupation: dressmaker; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyrouth; Final Destination: Utica N.Y.; Having a ticket to final destination: yes; Paid by: brother; Money in Possession: $4; Whether ever in U.S.: No; Joining: Brother Skaker Malouf; Address: 619 Bleecker Str.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'3"; Complexion: dark; Hair: black; Eyes: dark; Place of Birth: Beka?ta
1143 Saafi, Majib; 30y; Male; Single; Occupation: weaver; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyrouth; Final Destination: New York; Having a ticket to final destination: yes; Paid by: Himself; Money in Possession: $10; Whether ever in U.S.: No; Joining: Cousin Litfalla Linda c/o Amad H. F. Khoury; Address: 29 Rector Str.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'4"; Complexion: dark; Hair: black; Eyes: Brown; Place of Birth: Beyrouth
1144 Lian, Rashid; 20y; Male; Married; Occupation: laborer; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyrouth; Final Destination: New York; Having a ticket to final destination: yes; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $4; Whether ever in U.S.: No; Joining: Uncle Mad Lian; Address: 71 Washington Str.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'9"; Complexion: brown; Hair: black; Eyes: brown; Place of Birth: Zakli
1145 Issa, Youssef; 27y; Male; Single; Occupation: laborer; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyrouth; Final Destination: Michigan City; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $17; Whether ever in U.S.: No; Joining: Brother in law Causil.bo. Abbie; Address: Box no. 295; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'3"; Complexion: brown; Hair: black; Eyes: brown; Place of Birth: Mahghara
1146 Cheikh, Assad; 18y; Male; Single; Occupation: laborer; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyrouth; Final Destination: Sioux Falls S.D.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $6; Whether ever in U.S.: No; Joining: Brother in law Hassyer Badray; Address: 327 N. Philips Ave.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'5"; Complexion: dark; Hair: black; Eyes: brown; Place of Birth: Mahghara
1147 Hilhindi, Issa; 20y; Male; Single; Occupation: laborer; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyrouth; Final Destination: Michigan City Ind.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $8; Whether ever in U.S.: No; Joining: Friend Kalil Abu Yachdun (Note: Joe Allie written in then crossed out); Address: 263 Franklin St.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'7"; Complexion: dark; Hair: black; Eyes: brown; Place of Birth: Mahghara
1148 Najein, Elias; 19y; Male; Single; Occupation: laborer; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyrouth; Final Destination: New York; Having a ticket to final destination: yes; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $14; Whether ever in U.S.: No; Joining: Friend Azooy Bonaury; Address: 75 Washington Str.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'5"; Complexion: dark; Hair: black; Eyes: brown; Place of Birth: Mahghara
1149 Mehzen, Homsud; 23y; Male; Married; Occupation: mason; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: U. S.; Final Destination: Michigan City Ind.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $56; Whether ever in U.S.: 1901-1906 Michigan; Joining: Brother Alie Joe Alie; Address: P. O. Box 203; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'5"; Complexion: dark; Hair: black; Eyes: auburn; Place of Birth: Mahghara Liban
1150 Mehzen, Zenna wife; 16y; Female; Married; Occupation: wife; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyroutte; Final Destination: Michigan City Ind.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: husband; Money in Possession: none listed; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: Brother in law Alie Joe Alie; Address: P. O. Box 203; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'5"; Complexion: dark; Hair: black; Eyes: auburn; Place of Birth: Mahghara
1151 Mehzen, Hamed bro; 11y; Male; Single; Occupation: child; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyroutte; Final Destination: Michigan City Ind.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: brother; Money in Possession: none listed; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: Brother Alie Joe Alie; Address: P. O. Box 203; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 4'8"; Complexion: dark; Hair: black; Eyes: auburn; Place of Birth: Mahghara
1152 Youmes, Asma; 18y; Male; Single; Occupation: laborer; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyroutte; Final Destination: Michigan City Ind.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $16; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: Brother Hamsud Ali; Address: P. O. Box 203; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'3"; Complexion: dark; Hair: black; Eyes: auburn; Place of Birth: Mahghara
1153 Merei, Youssef; 20y; Male; Single; Occupation: laborer; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyroutte; Final Destination: Michigan City Ind.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $17; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: Cousin Amin Merei; Address: Box 244 P. O.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: Mole L. Cheek; Height: 5'7"; Complexion: dark; Hair: black; Eyes: black; Place of Birth: Mahghara
1154 El Hadji, Melhan; 18y; Male; Single; Occupation: laborer; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyroutte; Final Destination: Sioux Falls S.D.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $10; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: Aunt Sajamam Merei; Address: 113 Main Av. North; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Dr Memo Conjunct (may mean Conjunctivitis); Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'3"; Complexion: dark; Hair: black; Eyes: black; Place of Birth: Mahghara
1155 Ramy, Aaed; 26y; Male; Single; Occupation: laborer; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyroutte; Final Destination: Lawrence Mass.; Having a ticket to final destination: yes; Paid by: brother; Money in Possession: $8; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: Brother Philippe Ramy; Address: 354 1/2 Elm Str.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'9"; Complexion: dark; Hair: brown; Eyes: brown; Place of Birth: Vallona M? Liban
1156 Siple, Saindali; 20y; Male; Single; Occupation: laborer; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyroutte; Final Destination: Holyoke Mass.; Having a ticket to final destination: yes; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $8; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: Cousin Ahmed Hamid; Address: 514 East Str.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: Scar R. Cheek; Height: 5'4"; Complexion: dark; Hair: brown; Eyes: brown; Place of Birth: Zakla
1157 Rachid, Salim; 28y; Male; Single; Occupation: laborer; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyroutte; Final Destination: Lansing Mich.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $15; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: Uncle Sached George; Address: 710 Lanance Str.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'5"; Complexion: dark; Hair: auburn; Eyes: auburn; Place of Birth: Dardagaya
1158 Fares, Habib; 28y; Male; Married; Occupation: laborer; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyroutte; Final Destination: Warren R. I.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $15; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: Spouse Affe Fares; Address: Box 256 P. O.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'6"; Complexion: dark; Hair: auburn; Eyes: grey; Place of Birth: Dardagaya
1159 Astin, Moussa; 25y; Male; Single; Occupation: laborer; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyroutte; Final Destination: Michigan City; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $7; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: Cousin Naim Hanna; Address: 519 Wobosh Str.(Note: may mean Wabash); Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'6"; Complexion: dark; Hair: black; Eyes: dark; Place of Birth: Nafakie
1160 Daher, Farah; 20y; Male; Single; Occupation: laborer; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyroutte; Final Destination: Lansing Mich.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $17; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: Brother Nesrallah Dahas; Address: 710 Lan???? Str.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'3"; Complexion: light; Hair: auburn; Eyes: auburn; Place of Birth: Nafakie
1161 Salim, Anissa; 28y; Female; Married; Occupation: laborer; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyroutte; Final Destination: Lansing Mich.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $20; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: husband Skandar Tobie; Address: 1117 Grand Str. North; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Dr Memo Conjunct (could mean Conjunctivitis); Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'4"; Complexion: brown; Hair: auburn; Eyes: auburn; Place of Birth: Nafakie
1162 Salim, Elmaza child; 6y; Female; Single; Occupation: child; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyroutte; Final Destination: Lansing Mich.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: none listed; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: father Skandar Tobie; Address: 1117 Grand Str. North; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 4'; Complexion: brown; Hair: auburn; Eyes: auburn; Place of Birth: Nafakie
1163 Makoul, Tanou; 30y; Male; Married; Occupation: laborer; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Tripoli; Final Destination: West Newton Pa.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $10; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: cousin Elias Gerios; Address: c/o B. Beohm; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: Scar of forehead; Height: 5'4"; Complexion: dark; Hair: black; Eyes: brown; Place of Birth: Safita
1164 Doumet, Anisse; 15y; Female; Single; Occupation: servant; Able to read/write: yes/yes; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Tripoli; Final Destination: New York; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $12; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: uncle G. Awad & F. Khoury; Address: 29 Rector Str; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 4'11"; Complexion: dark; Hair: auburn; Eyes: dark; Place of Birth: Tripoli
1165 Mansour, Daher; 35y; Male; wid; Occupation: laborer; Able to read/write: yes/yes; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyroutte; Final Destination: New York; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $50; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: cousin Taurer Malouf; Address: 21 Washington Str.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Dr Memo Conjunct (could mean Conjunctivitis); Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'; Complexion: dark; Hair: black; Eyes: brown; Place of Birth: Kefartiat
1166 Mansour, Daher; 9y; Male; Single; Occupation: child; Able to read/write: yes/yes; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyroutte; Final Destination: New York; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: father; Money in Possession: none listed; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: cousin Taurer Malouf; Address: 21 Washington Str.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Dr Memo Conjunct (could mean Conjunctivitis); Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 4'5"; Complexion: dark; Hair: black; Eyes: brown; Place of Birth: Kefartiat
1167 Tanios, Saada; 18y; Female; Single; Occupation: none; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: U. S.; Final Destination: Utica N. Y.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: father; Money in Possession: $ 12; Whether ever in U.S.: 1899-1901 Utica; Joining: mother Saliman; Address: 413 Bleecker Str.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'; Complexion: dk; Hair: brn; Eyes: br; Place of Birth: Bas Riuta
1168 Tanios, sister Mahgah; 7y; Female; Single; Occupation: child; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyroutte; Final Destination: Utica N. Y.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: sister; Money in Possession: none listed; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: mother Saliman; Address: 413 Bleecker Str.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'; Complexion: dk; Hair: brn; Eyes: br; Place of Birth: Bas Riuta
1169 Moussa, Anad; 20y; Male; Single; Occupation: laborer; Able to read/write: yes/yes; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyroutte; Final Destination: Utica N. Y.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: himself; Money in Possession: $16; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: Mother Maria Bonzeis; Address: 97 Liberty Str.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 5'9"; Complexion: dk; Hair: brn; Eyes: br; Place of Birth: Bas Riuta
1170 Moussa, sister Baloi???; 10y; Female; Single; Occupation: child; Able to read/write: no/no; Last Permanent Residence: Turkey A; Race: Syrian; Last Residence: Beyroutte; Final Destination: Utica N. Y.; Having a ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: father; Money in Possession: none listed; Whether ever in U.S.: no; Joining: Mother Maria Bonzeis; Address: 97 Liberty Str.; Whether ever in prison, etc: No; Polygamist: No; Anarchist: No; Offer to labor in US: No; Health: Good; Deformed or Crippled: No; Height: 4'8"; Complexion: dk; Hair: brn; Eyes: br; Place of Birth: Bas Riuta
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