Family History of the Ulster-Scots Dennistons
George Dennison Ellis Island 1897
George Dennison emigrated to the US in 1897 and probably stayed there until at least 1911. This is the Ellis Island record from the Ship's Manifest on his arrival.
"List or Manifest of Alien Immigrants for the Commissioner of Immigration Required by the regulations of the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, under Act of Congress approved March 3, 1893, to be delivered to the Commissioner of Immigration by the Commanding officer of any Vessels having such passengers on board upon arrival at a port in the United States"
Anchor Line
S.S.Furnessia
Sailing from the Port of Londonderry
15th October 1897
Arriving at Port of New York
1897
Col No
Question
Response
1
No. on List
13
2
Name in Full
George Dennison
3
Age
Yrs
38
Mos
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4
Sex
Male
5
Married or Single
Married
6
Calling or Occupation
Farmer
7
Able to -
Read
Yes
Write
Yes
8
Nationality (Country of which citizen or subject)
Irish
9
Last Residence
Donegal
10
Seaport for Landing in the United States
New York
11
Final Destination in the United States (State, City or Town)
Phila, PA
12
Whether having a Ticket to such final festination.
Yes
13
By whom was passage paid
Sister (?)
14
Whether in possession of money. If so, whether more than $30 and how much if less $30 or less.
10- (also has 1- written above)
15
Whether ever before in the United States; and if so, when and where?
No
16
Whether going to join a relative, and if so, what relative, their name and address.
4 Sisters 3922 Haverford Ave, Phila
17
Ever in Prison or Almshouse or supported by charity. If yes, state which.
No
18
Whether a Polygamist.
No
19
Whether under Contract express or implied, to labour in the United States.
No
20
Condition of Health, Mental and Physical
Good
24
Deformed or Crippled. Nature and cause.
No
25
Contract Ticket No.
63