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In many cases, the index cards are the only record of the crossing. | In many cases, the index cards are the only record of the crossing. | ||
*[[Www.ancestry.com|Ancestry.com]] has indexes with image links to the index cards. | *[[Www.ancestry.com|Ancestry.com]] has indexes with image links to the index cards. A study was not done at this time to determine if all four sets of indexes are included in this collection. | ||
*The Family History Library has four | *The Family History Library has on microfilm all four sets of indexes of the records: | ||
#''Soundex Index to Canadian Border Entries through the St. Albans, Vermont District, 1895-1924''. (400 rolls; FHL films 1472801-3201.) The Soundex is a coded surname index based on the way a name sounds rather than how it is spelled. Names like Smith and Smyth have the same code and are filed together. | #''Soundex Index to Canadian Border Entries through the St. Albans, Vermont District, 1895-1924''. (400 rolls; FHL films 1472801-3201.) The Soundex is a coded surname index based on the way a name sounds rather than how it is spelled. Names like Smith and Smyth have the same code and are filed together. | ||
#''Soundex Index to Entries into the St. Albans, Vermont District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1924-1952''. (98 rolls; FHL films 1570714- 811) | #''Soundex Index to Entries into the St. Albans, Vermont District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1924-1952''. (98 rolls; FHL films 1570714- 811) | ||
#''Alphabetical Index to Canadian Border Entries through Small Ports in Vermont, 1895-1924''. (6 rolls; 1430987- 92) Arranged first by entry station, and then alphabetically by surname. From Vermont ports of entry only: Alburg, Beecher Falls, Canaan, Highgate Springs, Island Pond, Norton, Richford, St. Albans, and Swanton. | #''Alphabetical Index to Canadian Border Entries through Small Ports in Vermont, 1895-1924''. (6 rolls; 1430987- 92) Arranged first by entry station, and then alphabetically by surname. From Vermont ports of entry only: Alburg, Beecher Falls, Canaan, Highgate Springs, Island Pond, Norton, Richford, St. Albans, and Swanton. | ||
#''Card Manifests (Alphabetical) of Individuals Entering through the Port of Detroit, Michigan, 1906-1954''. (117 rolls; FHL films 1490449-565) Michigan ports of entry only: Bay City, Detroit, Port Huron, and Sault Sainte Marie. | #''Card Manifests (Alphabetical) of Individuals Entering through the Port of Detroit, Michigan, 1906-1954''. (117 rolls; FHL films 1490449-565) Michigan ports of entry only: Bay City, Detroit, Port Huron, and Sault Sainte Marie. | ||
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*''Manifests of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, Vermont District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954''. (608 rolls; FHL films 1561087-499.) From seaports and railroad stations all over Canada and the northern United States. | *''Manifests of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, Vermont District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954''. (608 rolls; FHL films 1561087-499.) From seaports and railroad stations all over Canada and the northern United States. | ||
*''Manifests of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, Vermont District through Canadian Pacific Ports, 1929-1949''. (25 rolls; FHL films 1549387-411.) In transit to the United States from Canadian Pacific seaports only. | *''Manifests of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, Vermont District through Canadian Pacific Ports, 1929-1949''. (25 rolls; FHL films 1549387-411.) In transit to the United States from Canadian Pacific seaports only. | ||
Manifests for Pacific and Atlantic ports provide two types of lists: the traditional passenger lists on U.S. immigration forms and monthly lists of names of aliens crossing the border on trains. These monthly lists are arranged by month, then alphabetically by name of port, and then by railway. | Manifests for Pacific and Atlantic ports provide two types of lists: the traditional passenger lists on U.S. immigration forms and monthly lists of names of aliens crossing the border on trains. These monthly lists are arranged by month, then alphabetically by name of port, and then by railway. | ||
[[Category:United_States_Emigration_and_Immigration]] [[Category:United_States]] [[Category:Canada]] | [[Category:United_States_Emigration_and_Immigration]] [[Category:United_States]] [[Category:Canada]] | ||