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{{US NARA HR Infobox | {{US NARA HR Infobox | ||
| CID = CID1921756 | |CID=CID1921756 | ||
| title = United States | |title=United States Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports, 1820-1874 | ||
| location = United States | |location=United States | ||
| LOC_01 = | | LOC_01 = | ||
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| start_year = 1820 | | start_year = 1820 | ||
| end_year = 1874 | | end_year = 1874 | ||
| micro_pub_nr = M334 | | micro_pub_nr = M334 | ||
| micro_pub_title =[https://www.archives.gov/files/research/microfilm/m334.pdf A Supplemental Index to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Atlantic and Gulf Coast Post(Excluding New York), 1820-1874] | | micro_pub_title =[https://www.archives.gov/files/research/microfilm/m334.pdf A Supplemental Index to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Atlantic and Gulf Coast Post(Excluding New York), 1820-1874] | ||
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| arrangement = Alphabetical | | arrangement = Alphabetical | ||
| NAID = | | NAID = | ||
| language = | | language = | ||
| FS_URL_01 | | FS_URL_01 = [[US Immigration Passenger Arrival Records]] | ||
| FS_URL_02 = [[Connecticut Emigration and Immigration|Connecticut Emigration and Immigration]] | |||
| FS_URL_03 = [[Rhode Island Emigration and Immigration|Rhode Island Emigration and Immigration]] | |||
| FS_URL_04 = [[Virginia Emigration and Immigration|Virginia Emigration and Immigration]] | |||
| | | FS_URL_05 = [[Delaware Emigration and Immigration|Delaware Emigration and Immigration]] | ||
| | | FS_URL_06 = [[Louisiana Emigration and Immigration|Louisiana Emigration and Immigration]] | ||
| | | FS_URL_07 = [[Maine Emigration and Immigration|Maine Emmigration and Immigration]] | ||
| | | FS_URL_08 = [[Florida Emigration and Immigration|Florida Emigraton and Immigration]] | ||
| | | FS_URL_09 = [[Alabama Emigration and Immigration|Alabama Emigration and immigration]] | ||
| | | FS_URL_10 = [[Mississippi Emigration and Immigration|Mississippi Emigration and Immigration]] | ||
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| RW_URL_01 = [https://www.archives.gov/research/immigration/port/atlantic-gulf-great-lakes.html NARA Atlantic,Gulf and Great Lake Ports,1820-1873] | | RW_URL_01 = [https://www.archives.gov/research/immigration/port/atlantic-gulf-great-lakes.html NARA Atlantic,Gulf and Great Lake Ports,1820-1873] | ||
| RW_URL_02 = [https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1998/summer/women-and-naturalization-1.html NARA Article Women and Naturalization, ca. 1802-1940] | | RW_URL_02 = [https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1998/summer/women-and-naturalization-1.html NARA Article Women and Naturalization, ca. 1802-1940] | ||
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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This is a card index to passengers arriving at 70 ports along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts for the years 1820 to 1874. New York City is excluded from this index. | This is a card index to passengers arriving at 70 ports along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts for the years 1820 to 1874. New York City is excluded from this index. | ||
States and portscovered by this collection include: | States and portscovered by this collection include: | ||
*Alabama:Mobile | *Alabama:Mobile | ||
*Connecticut:Bridgeport,Fairfield,Hartford,New Haven,New London,Saybrook | *Connecticut:Bridgeport,Fairfield,Hartford,New Haven,New London,Saybrook | ||
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*Georgia:Darien,Savannah | *Georgia:Darien,Savannah | ||
*Louisiana:New Orleans | *Louisiana:New Orleans | ||
*Maine:Bangor,Bath,Belfast,Frenchmen's Bay,Kennebunk,Passamaquoddy, Penobscot,Portland,Falmouth,Waldboro,Wiscasset,Yarmouth | *Maine:Bangor,Bath,Belfast,Frenchmen's Bay,Kennebunk,Passamaquoddy,Penobscot,Portland,Falmouth,Waldboro,Wiscasset,Yarmouth | ||
*Massachusetts:Barnstable,Beverly,Boston,Charlestown,Digton,Edgartown,Fall River,Gloucester,Hingham,Marblehead,Nantucket,New Bedford,Newburyport,Plymouth,Salem | *Massachusetts:Barnstable,Beverly,Boston,Charlestown,Digton,Edgartown,Fall River,Gloucester,Hingham,Marblehead,Nantucket,New Bedford,Newburyport,Plymouth,Salem | ||
*Maryland:Annapolis,Baltimore,Havre de Grace | *Maryland:Annapolis,Baltimore,Havre de Grace | ||
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*Texas:Galveston | *Texas:Galveston | ||
*Virginia:Alexandria,East River,Hampton,Norfolk,Portsmouth,Petersburg,Richmond | *Virginia:Alexandria,East River,Hampton,Norfolk,Portsmouth,Petersburg,Richmond | ||
Ship captains kept lists of passengers to manage their finances and prevent stowaways. Later, immigration laws increased the need for passenger lists, which grew in detail. Eventually the Federal Government began to store immigrant documentation. These lists were first created to keep track of a captain's shipment and paying passengers. Later, they became a means to document immigration to the United States. Although generally reliable, passenger lists were handwritten, causing possible spelling errors. | Ship captains kept lists of passengers to manage their finances and prevent stowaways. Later, immigration laws increased the need for passenger lists, which grew in detail. Eventually the Federal Government began to store immigrant documentation. These lists were first created to keep track of a captain's shipment and paying passengers. Later, they became a means to document immigration to the United States. Although generally reliable, passenger lists were handwritten, causing possible spelling errors. | ||
===To Browse This Collection=== | |||
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== What Can | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Image === | |||
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Image:Index to passenger lists of Vessels Arriving at Atlantic and Gulf coast ports 004882056 05185.jpg|Passenger List Index | |||
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== What Can This Collection Tell Me? == | |||
'''You will need to view the image to see all of the fields.''' | |||
*'''Information found passenger list index card:''' | |||
*Passenger's name [Given and Family Name] | *Passenger's name [Given and Family Name] | ||
*Accompanied by | *Accompanied by | ||
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*Name of Vessel | *Name of Vessel | ||
*Date of arrival | *Date of arrival | ||
=== | == How Do I Search This Collection? == | ||
To begin your search it is helpful to know: | |||
*The name of your immigrant ancestor. | |||
*The approximate age of your ancestor. | |||
*The date of arrival. | |||
*The port of arrival. | |||
*The names of other family members who may have immigrated with your ancestor. | |||
'''Search by Name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1921756?collectionNameFilter=false Collection Page]:'''<br>Fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. | |||
'''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1921756/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select the "Surname Range" which takes you to the images | |||
Be aware that with either search you may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | |||
Keep in mind: | |||
*If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names. | |||
*Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | |||
{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1921756 United States Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports, 1820-1874]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}} | |||
== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s in the index to passenger arrivals to the Atlantic and Gulf Ports, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. | |||
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Continue to search the index and records to identify other relatives. | |||
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | |||
*You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination. | |||
* | *Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur. | ||
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=== | === I Can't Find Who I'm Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names. | |||
*Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records. | |||
*Search the indexes and records of other ports such as New York or Boston. | |||
*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals with the same family number. | |||
==Known Issues== | ==Known Issues== | ||
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== Citing This Collection == | {{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[United States, Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | ||
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==Citing This Collection== | |||
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. | |||
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Record Type | Card Index to Passenger Arrivals |
Record Group | RG 36: Records of the United States Customs Service |
Collection years | 1820-1874 |
Microfilm Publication | M334. A Supplemental Index to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Atlantic and Gulf Coast Post(Excluding New York), 1820-1874. 188 rolls |
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This is a card index to passengers arriving at 70 ports along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts for the years 1820 to 1874. New York City is excluded from this index.
States and portscovered by this collection include:
- Alabama:Mobile
- Connecticut:Bridgeport,Fairfield,Hartford,New Haven,New London,Saybrook
- Delaware:Wilmongton
- District of Columbia:Georgetown
- Florida:Key West,St. Augustine,St. Johns
- Georgia:Darien,Savannah
- Louisiana:New Orleans
- Maine:Bangor,Bath,Belfast,Frenchmen's Bay,Kennebunk,Passamaquoddy,Penobscot,Portland,Falmouth,Waldboro,Wiscasset,Yarmouth
- Massachusetts:Barnstable,Beverly,Boston,Charlestown,Digton,Edgartown,Fall River,Gloucester,Hingham,Marblehead,Nantucket,New Bedford,Newburyport,Plymouth,Salem
- Maryland:Annapolis,Baltimore,Havre de Grace
- North Carolina:Beaufort,Edenton,New Bern,
- New Hampshire:Portsmouth
- New Jersey:Bridgetown,Cape May,Little Egg Harbor,Newark,Perth Amboy
- New York:Oswegatchie,Rochester,Sag Harbor
- Ohio:Sandusky
- Pennsylvania:Philadelphia
- Rhode Island:Bristol,Warren,Newport,Providence
- South Carolina:Charleston,Port Royal
- Texas:Galveston
- Virginia:Alexandria,East River,Hampton,Norfolk,Portsmouth,Petersburg,Richmond
Ship captains kept lists of passengers to manage their finances and prevent stowaways. Later, immigration laws increased the need for passenger lists, which grew in detail. Eventually the Federal Government began to store immigrant documentation. These lists were first created to keep track of a captain's shipment and paying passengers. Later, they became a means to document immigration to the United States. Although generally reliable, passenger lists were handwritten, causing possible spelling errors.
To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]
You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for United States, Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports, 1820-1874. |
Collection Content[edit | edit source]
Sample Image[edit | edit source]
What Can This Collection Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
You will need to view the image to see all of the fields.
- Information found passenger list index card:
- Passenger's name [Given and Family Name]
- Accompanied by
- Age in years and months
- Occupation
- Country of origin [Nationality]
- Last Permanent Residence [Town,Country,etc.]
- Destination
- Port of Entry
- Name of Vessel
- Date of arrival
How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
To begin your search it is helpful to know:
- The name of your immigrant ancestor.
- The approximate age of your ancestor.
- The date of arrival.
- The port of arrival.
- The names of other family members who may have immigrated with your ancestor.
Search by Name by visiting the Collection Page:
Fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person.
View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page:
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:
⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page
⇒Select the "Surname Range" which takes you to the images
Be aware that with either search you may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.
Keep in mind:
- If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names.
- Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned.
Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at United States Index to Passenger Arrivals, Atlantic and Gulf Ports, 1820-1874. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images. |
What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]
When you have located your ancestor’s in the index to passenger arrivals to the Atlantic and Gulf Ports, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Continue to search the index and records to identify other relatives.
- When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
- You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination.
- Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.
I Can't Find Who I'm Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names.
- Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records.
- Search the indexes and records of other ports such as New York or Boston.
- Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals with the same family number.
Known Issues[edit | edit source]
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Problems with this collection? See a list of known issues, workarounds, tips, restrictions, future fixes, news and other helpful information. |
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For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached Wiki article. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to support@familysearch.org. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image.
- Collection Citation
Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection. |
Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information. |
Image Citation: When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen. |
How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki?[edit | edit source]
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