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Research in Other Countries => United States of America => Topic started by: Romilly on Monday 19 April 21 09:49 BST (UK)

Title: Deserted in New York, 1875.
Post by: Romilly on Monday 19 April 21 09:49 BST (UK)

I’m looking for William James Wilson, born approx 1857, who was Indentured as an Apprentice in The Royal Navy in Cork, Ireland in April 1873.

He apparently deserted in New York in 1875.

Is anyone able to find him anywhere after that?

Cheers, Romilly.
Title: Re: Deserted in New York, 1875.
Post by: ShaunJ on Monday 19 April 21 11:12 BST (UK)
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who was Indentured as an Apprentice in The Royal Navy in Cork, Ireland in April 1873.

Not the Royal Navy. He was merchant navy. Bound to J Russell of Cork.

https://www.ancestry.co.uk/imageviewer/collections/60609/images/42482_6117463_0011-00377
Title: Re: Deserted in New York, 1875.
Post by: Romilly on Monday 19 April 21 11:18 BST (UK)

Many thanks ShaunJ, much appreciated.

There’s just a slim chance that this might be my ever elusive Grandfather William James Wilson, and so I’m keen to follow this sighting up.

Romilly.