Baby included in a ships's passenger list?

[Nick B]

I have a relative who traveled from England with her husband and 18 month-old son to Montreal, Canada in 1920. Her son does not appear on the passenger list; do you think a baby should have been included? She was probably visiting her in-laws for the first time, so it seems likely they would have been keen to meet their grandson. Of course she could left him with her mother and family, but seems unlikely to me? It wasn't a very long visit; she returned six months later.

Thanks, Nick

[*Sandra*]

Yes, normally an 18 month old would have been listed on the passenger list.

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Have you found the information on there in-laws ?

Sandra

[Nick B]

Thanks for this. The mother returned after six months, possibly because she was pregnant again. She and her husband were divorced shortly after, although she later returned to Canada, as did her two sons, many years later. I have the details of both families, but was puzzled that they may not have taken the baby.

[*Sandra*]

Sounds as if the son did not go on the first visit.  Sad tale. 

Sandra