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*A petition will give name, date and place of birth, occupation, date and port of arrival, and names of witnesses (frequently relatives). | *A petition will give name, date and place of birth, occupation, date and port of arrival, and names of witnesses (frequently relatives). | ||
*Starting in 1907, the information in the '''petition''' became much more detailed, including: | *Starting in 1907, the information in the '''petition''' became much more detailed, including: | ||
{{Block indent|Name}} | |||
{{Block indent|Date and place of birth}} | |||
{{Block indent|Spouses's name}} | |||
{{Block indent|Date and place of birth}} | |||
{{Block indent|Date of arrival}} | |||
{{Block indent|Port of arrival}} | |||
{{Block indent|Ship's name}} | |||
{{Block indent|All children's names and ages, and whether foreign born or U.S.}} | |||
*Information in early '''passports''' included the individual’s name, a description of the individual, and their age. Later passports included a birth place and birth date, naturalization information, and arrival information if foreign born. | *Information in early '''passports''' included the individual’s name, a description of the individual, and their age. Later passports included a birth place and birth date, naturalization information, and arrival information if foreign born. | ||
===Other Countries=== | ===Other Countries=== | ||
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