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Sinead

Sinead Report 9 Oct 2003 09:58

Hello all, I have a query regarding ship's manifests on Ellis Island site. If a name is crossed through on the manifest,does this mean that the passenger in question died on route or did he miss the boat and not sail at all? Unfortunately I have no clue on this one and would be most grateful for any advice or ideas on how I can check this out.Many thanks,Sinead.

Maxine

Maxine Report 9 Oct 2003 11:54

Hi Sinead I think that you would probably need to contact the people at Ellis Island website to check that one out. Regards Maxine

Carol in Rochester, New York

Carol in Rochester, New York Report 9 Oct 2003 14:36

If a name is crossed through on the Ellis Island manifest, it usually means that the person either did not sail or was not allowed to disembark at point of entry.

Sinead

Sinead Report 9 Oct 2003 21:02

Thanks to both for replying,some serious rethinking to do-why didn't he sail or if not allowed to disembark,where did he go.My own life is complicated enough without dead rellies mucking it up further!!!!!!

Amanda

Amanda Report 10 Oct 2003 01:59

Hi Sinead Just to let you know "Your Family Tree" magazine has a good article all about Ellis Island in this months copy, I have not read it all through yet, but there maybe something there to help you. Amanda