emigration

[liverpool lass]

If a person was emigrating from S. Wales to Indiana, USA where would they sail to and from in the 1920's?

[coombs]

Is there anyone you are after a passenger list lookup for?

My best guess would be Liverpool although Southampton was a good port of departure by the 1920s. The landing may have been Philadelphia or New York.

[liverpool lass]

Thanks. I tried Ellis Island but couldn't find one that matched up so I was wondering where else he might have gone.
William Ewart Thomas sailed c 1929.
Also Richard Thomas to Canada, served with Canadians in WWI, so I am assuming he emigrated c 1914/5.

[Lisa in California]

NY passenger list
Sailing from Southampton, England to New York, arriving 20 August 1929 on board the Majestic
William Ewart Thomas, age 35, married, miner, born Gendros?, Wales.  Last permanent address: Ponterdula?, Wales.

His wife was Olivia Thomas, Cartref, Glynllw?hwn Rd, Pontardulais.  William's destination was Geary, Indiana.

His brother, Richard Thomas, was living in Geary, Indiana, possibly 413? Jackson Street.  It looks like he intended to stay in the U.S. permanently.

William was 5'6", fair complexion, brown eyes and hair.

[Lisa in California]

U.S. Naturalization index
William Ewart Thomas, 849 Virginia Street, Gary, Indiana.  Born Wales - Gr. Britain, July 5, 1896.  Date of naturalization: November 9, 1936.

Would you have a date of birth for Richard, please?

[*Sandra*]

Hello Liverpool Lass,

Another small snippet - WW2 Draft  William Ewart Thomas Born 5 Jul 1896  Swansea, Wales
Living at 667 W 39 Place. Gary. Indiana. Person who will always know him at this address is:- Sarah O Thomas. Employer was Carnegie Illinois Steel Corp.1 Broadway. Gary. Lake. Indiana

Regards
Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Sarah O Thomas. Born about 1898 Pontardulai. Wales. Aged 32 years. Travelled from Southampton to New York. Arriving 18 April 1930 on SS Berengaria. Also travelling Melville aged 5 years and a daughter of 10 months.
The father of Sarah was listed as David T Davies. Derlwyn. Glynnllwchwen Road. Pontardulais. Wales. Husband was William E Thomas. 413 Jackson Street. Gary. Indiana

Regards
Sandra
 
 

[*Sandra*]

US Naturalization Index shows - Sarah Olivia Thomas. Born 1 June 1897 Wales Aged 45 years. Address :- 667 W 39th Place.
US District Court - Hammond. Indiana. 
Date of arrival in the US 18th April 1930 New York.  Date of Action: 13 Nov 1942
Name of Witeness:- Evelyn Carter. 626 W 39th Place. Gary. Indiana.
and Pearl Baboo. 4050 Harrison Street.Gary. Indiana.

Regards
Sandra

[*Sandra*]

SSDI shows - Sarah O. Thomas Born: 1 Jun 1897 and Died: 19 May 1990
SSN issued: Indiana (Before 1951)

SSDI shows - William Thomas.  Born: 5 Jul 1896 and Died: Aug 1982
Last Residence: 33870  Sebring, Highlands, Florida.
SSN issued: Indiana (Before 1951)

and the son -   Melville Thomas.  Born: 29 May 1924 and Died: 3 May 2002
Last Residence: 33870  Sebring, Highlands, Florida.
SSN issued: Indiana (Before 1951)

Further info reference the last entry - sent by pm

Regards
Sandra