IMMIGRATION RECORDS

IMMIGRATION RECORDSIMMIGRATION RECORDS

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DeAnne ShelleyDeAnne Shelley

MMigrationigration

IImmigration (Come mmigration (Come IIn)n)

EEmigration (migration (EExit)xit)

EEmigration & migration & IImmigrationmmigration

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GOALSGOALSReview some of the background and conditions Review some of the background and conditions under which immigration to the US took place. under which immigration to the US took place. Review some of the background and conditions Review some of the background and conditions under which immigration to the US took place. under which immigration to the US took place.

Remind you of some of the records on immigration Remind you of some of the records on immigration and emigration and where one finds information.and emigration and where one finds information.Remind you of some of the records on immigration Remind you of some of the records on immigration and emigration and where one finds information.and emigration and where one finds information.

See/tell a little about the type of data one typically See/tell a little about the type of data one typically finds.finds.See/tell a little about the type of data one typically See/tell a little about the type of data one typically finds.finds.

Review some methods/protocols for searching the Review some methods/protocols for searching the sources.sources.Review some methods/protocols for searching the Review some methods/protocols for searching the sources.sources.

CONDITIONS Why did they come?Why did they come?

– Own land, religious freedom, adventure, avoid persecution, home country Own land, religious freedom, adventure, avoid persecution, home country deported, better life. . . etc.deported, better life. . . etc.

How did they come?How did they come?– They came by ship.They came by ship.

What were conditions like?What were conditions like?– Often crowded, unsanitary, disease ridden, inadequate provisions and potable Often crowded, unsanitary, disease ridden, inadequate provisions and potable

water, poor ventilation, bad weather and poor navigation.water, poor ventilation, bad weather and poor navigation. »»From one European port more than 700 of the 1,267 persons From one European port more than 700 of the 1,267 persons

aboard one ship died from “Ship Feveraboard one ship died from “Ship Fever”.”.» In 1818, out of 5,000 passengers who sailed from Antwerp to America, about 1,000 died.In 1818, out of 5,000 passengers who sailed from Antwerp to America, about 1,000 died.

18200.65 M 1565-1820 10 M 1820-1880

25 M 1880-1920No US laws governing Laws passed governing E/I

Poor travel conditions Greed Long travel times Poor knowledge of food and water preservation.

Gradual Improvement Greed subverted by laws By 1869 Steamers cut time More time to get knowledge preserve food and water

Problems with Records Not Uniform No Repository Bars, Attics, Basements,

Museums,Scrapbooks, etc. Many Collected, Published INDEX - Filby Books

Records required General Uniformity U.S. Archives, FHL FHLC - Indexes

RECORDSRECORDSTHREE TYPES EMPHASIZED:THREE TYPES EMPHASIZED:THREE TYPES EMPHASIZED:THREE TYPES EMPHASIZED:

–Pre-1820Pre-1820»Many published sources - dedicated genealogistsMany published sources - dedicated genealogists»Filby indexed theseFilby indexed these

–Pre-1820Pre-1820»Many published sources - dedicated genealogistsMany published sources - dedicated genealogists»Filby indexed theseFilby indexed these

–Post-1820Post-1820»National Archives, FHLNational Archives, FHL»FHL Catalog provides indexesFHL Catalog provides indexes

–Post-1820Post-1820»National Archives, FHLNational Archives, FHL»FHL Catalog provides indexesFHL Catalog provides indexes

–LDS Immigration RecordsLDS Immigration RecordsMormon Immigration Index CD ($5)Mormon Immigration Index CD ($5)

–LDS Immigration RecordsLDS Immigration RecordsMormon Immigration Index CD ($5)Mormon Immigration Index CD ($5)

Filby, P. W. , Passengerand Immigration Lists Index, 18 vols.

Sets must be searched separately

An excellent index of over 2,500,000 names found in more than 2,500 published sources is:

Filby’s Passenger List Index Books--FHL

SOURCES & HELPSSOURCES & HELPSResearch OutlinesResearch Outlines

–Tracing Immigration OriginsTracing Immigration Origins–United States, p. 24-28United States, p. 24-28

Ethnic Special BooksEthnic Special Books–Germans, CD 356; Huguenots, CD 600; Irish, Germans, CD 356; Huguenots, CD 600; Irish, CD 257; Italian, CD 353CD 257; Italian, CD 353

LDS Emigration, CD 60; MormonLDS Emigration, CD 60; MormonImmigration Index CDImmigration Index CD

–Foreign Emigration Records - Foreign Emigration Records - HamburgHamburg

SOURCES & HELPS (cont.)SOURCES & HELPS (cont.)

WEB sites,WEB sites,– e.g. http://rootsweb.come.g. http://rootsweb.com

Filby - <1820Filby - <1820

FHLC - Archives, U.S. Passenger ListsFHLC - Archives, U.S. Passenger Lists–CDs for Boston and PhiladelphiaCDs for Boston and Philadelphia–CDs 590, 354, 350, 256, 170, and regular additionsCDs 590, 354, 350, 256, 170, and regular additions

EMIGRATION/IMMIGRATION RECORDSEMIGRATION/IMMIGRATION RECORDS1820 was an Important Transition 1820 was an Important Transition

YearYearRefer to your United States Research Outline pages Refer to your United States Research Outline pages 24 ‑ 2824 ‑ 28 and and read these few pages. They are valuable in read these few pages. They are valuable in getting started.getting started.

For Pre‑1820 immigration, For Pre‑1820 immigration, the most convenient and the most convenient and widely used reference is the widely used reference is the FILBY Index. FILBY Index. William William Filby has indexed over 2500 publication on books Filby has indexed over 2500 publication on books written to document the many passenger lists which written to document the many passenger lists which were badly scattered in the early days. All the Filby were badly scattered in the early days. All the Filby sets must be searched. Remember, prior to 1820 there sets must be searched. Remember, prior to 1820 there were no laws governing immigration, and no official were no laws governing immigration, and no official records were required. His index (alphabetical) will records were required. His index (alphabetical) will refer you to a specific book where these lists were refer you to a specific book where these lists were published or discussed.. published or discussed..

EMIGRATION/IMMIGRATION RECORDS (cont.)EMIGRATION/IMMIGRATION RECORDS (cont.)

For Post‑1820 immigration. there were now laws in place, and it was required to have official passenger lists.

Many foreign ports have quite good EMIGRATION passenger Many foreign ports have quite good EMIGRATION passenger lists. Many of these are in the FHLC. e.g. the Hamburg lists are lists. Many of these are in the FHLC. e.g. the Hamburg lists are in printed formin printed form..

The five major ports for the immigration during the post 1820 period were New York, Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia. and New Orleans. There were about 150 ports total which were used.

The five major ports for the immigration during the post 1820 period were New York, Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia. and New Orleans. There were about 150 ports total which were used.

The Family History Library Catalog can be used in Locality Search mode to search the various ports. Most have index films and then films containing the actual passenger lists. Many of the indexes are Soundexed.

USING THE FILBY INDEXESUSING THE FILBY INDEXESFilby sets must be searched independently.1. Search alphabetically for ancestor. In addition to name, find date of immigration to help identify individual.2. Record name, port of entry, immigration date, Filby reference number and page number.3. Look up reference number in front of book, and find author and title.

a desperate condition, known to history as the "Starving Time." Their rations had been used to the extent that all of thelivestock and been eaten and they had to resort to horsemeat and mice . Even their guns were traded to the Indians for food.

WILLIAM CAPPS, PLANTER

William Capps, who was to play a significant role in the development of the colony, left Englandon the flagship Sea Venture with a fleet of nine ships - the largest expedition ever sent to Virginia by theLondon Company. They departed Plymouth in Devonshire 1 June 1609 with a total of 500 men,women, and children.

The ships were: The Diamond, The Falcon, The Blessing, The Unity , The Lion; The Swallow,a catch, a boat build in the North Colony, and The Sea Venture.

The Sea Venture was the flagship, aboard were 150 persons including the following:Admiral Sir George Somers, Sir Thomas Gates, Captain Christopher Newport, Mr. and Mrs. JohnRolfe, William Capps, Rev. and Mrs. Richard Buck, Richard Frobisher, a ship's carpenter, ThomasPowell, Sir George's cook Elizabeth Parson, Mrs. Horton's servant William Strachey.

Admiral George Somers was their captain and was a well-experienced navigator. His orderscontained directions for methods that would promote cleanliness for all aboard. The decks were to beswabbed daily by the quartermasters with vinegar. In good weather the bedding was brought from below toair in the shrouds in the wind and the sun. This had a deodorizing and germicidal effect, and aided in theprevention and spread of disease. Each person received two biscuits and a can of beer each morning. As aresult of these precautions no deaths occurred among the 150 passengers en route to Jamestown.This was in spite of the loss of the ship itself.

In the vicinity of 62 degrees West Longitude and 35 degrees North latitude a hurricane separatedthe ship from the others in the group and was wrecked on a reef in what is now known as theBermuda Islands. This was on the 28 day of July 1609.

On the island were wild hogs that had increased many fold from a few that had been left by theSpaniards. Many of these were butchered and used to extend their food supply.

Sir Thomas Gates and Admiral Somers directed the construction of two vessels in which tocontinue their Journey. Timbers were cut from trees and many parts were salvaged from the SeaVenture for use in this project.

After nine months the "Patience" and the "Deliverance" were completed. They set sailreached their destination in two weeks on the 10 of Mate 1610.

They found the inhabtants of Jamestown only sixty in number and in a desperate condition,known to history as the "Starving Time." Their rations had been used to the extent that all of the livestockand been eaten and they had to resort to horsemeat and mice. Even their guns were traded to the Indiansfor food.

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Review of Em & ImmigrationReview of Em & Immigration

1. Check the FHLC for your locality1. Check the FHLC for your locality

2. Check the Web2. Check the Web

3. Check FILBY’s Index to Passenger 3. Check FILBY’s Index to Passenger ListsLists

» Use the index on CD, and Ancestry.com Use the index on CD, and Ancestry.com

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