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Offline AnneG7

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New York Passenger Lists
« on: Monday 18 January 10 11:38 GMT (UK) »
Is anyone able to view the New York Passenger Lists  to see if there is a listing for a Percy William Brooks, born Chard, Somerset in 1874 please?

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Re: New York Passenger Lists
« Reply #1 on: Monday 18 January 10 19:00 GMT (UK) »
I don't see Percy William Brooks with that exact birthdate, but there are quite a few William Brooks, born c1874 (I'm not taking the time to search each record for a place of birth).  Do you have an approximate time that he arrived in New York, please?
Ellison: Co. Wicklow/Canada       Fowley: Sligo/Canada       Furnival: Lancashire/Canada       Ibbotson: Sheffield/Canada       Lee/DeJongh: Lancashire & Cheshire       Mumford: Essex/Canada       Ovens: Ireland/Canada       Sarge: Yorkshire/Canada             Stuart: Sligo/Canada       Sullivan: Co. Clare/Canada      Vaus: Sussex/Surrey      Wakefield: Tuam or Ballinasloe, Ireland              (Surname: Originated/Place Last Lived)  (Canadians lived in Ontario)

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Re: New York Passenger Lists
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 19 January 10 08:40 GMT (UK) »
Hi Lisa,
No I'm afraid I don't have an exact date.   Its a bit of a long shot really.   Ancestry came up with a hint which suggested the NY Passenger Lists but my membership doesn't allow me to view.    I have Percy William on an 1891 census in the UK, but then no trace.   I do know the family was split up when the mother died, so I may be completely wrong to chase this hint.   Please don't go to any time or trouble if its not obvious, but thank you very much for getting in touch.
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Anne

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« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 19 January 10 18:45 GMT (UK) »
Hi Anne:  No trouble; I was hoping to narrow the search.  Did family members have a common occupation, please?  It might help identify him.  Will have a look for him now.
Ellison: Co. Wicklow/Canada       Fowley: Sligo/Canada       Furnival: Lancashire/Canada       Ibbotson: Sheffield/Canada       Lee/DeJongh: Lancashire & Cheshire       Mumford: Essex/Canada       Ovens: Ireland/Canada       Sarge: Yorkshire/Canada             Stuart: Sligo/Canada       Sullivan: Co. Clare/Canada      Vaus: Sussex/Surrey      Wakefield: Tuam or Ballinasloe, Ireland              (Surname: Originated/Place Last Lived)  (Canadians lived in Ontario)

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« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 19 January 10 19:31 GMT (UK) »
I'm not finding Percy William sailing to the States.  There is the possibility that he sailed to Canada and then entered the States.  I cannot view Canadian passenger lists.

There are border crossings from Canada to the States for William Brooks in 1913 and 1916 with his family.  William was born in Somerset in 1874. However, he states his mother's name was Sarah, not Rosanna.  He also has "J" as a middle initial in 1916.

There is still a chance that he sailed and I didn't find it.
Ellison: Co. Wicklow/Canada       Fowley: Sligo/Canada       Furnival: Lancashire/Canada       Ibbotson: Sheffield/Canada       Lee/DeJongh: Lancashire & Cheshire       Mumford: Essex/Canada       Ovens: Ireland/Canada       Sarge: Yorkshire/Canada             Stuart: Sligo/Canada       Sullivan: Co. Clare/Canada      Vaus: Sussex/Surrey      Wakefield: Tuam or Ballinasloe, Ireland              (Surname: Originated/Place Last Lived)  (Canadians lived in Ontario)

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Re: New York Passenger Lists
« Reply #5 on: Monday 25 January 10 09:05 GMT (UK) »
Thanks for trying Lisa, but I fear this long shot is a bit too long!
If I manage to unearth anything more relevant I will get back to you.
Best regards
Anne
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