SS Friesland
"Required by the regulations of the Secretary of Commerce and Labor of the United States under Act of Congress approved March 3, 1903, to be delivered to the United States Immigration Officer by the Commanding Officer of any vessel having such passengers on board upon arrival at any Port in the United states."
Columns represent:
1) Number on list (starts with 1 and goes to 32, i.e. each page has 32
lines). But each page does not have all 32 lines filled in and in this
transcription the numbers will be given consecutively starting with 1 on
the first page and continuing consecutively onto the next page.
2) Name in full, 2 sub columns headings- the left hand column says "Family
Name", the right hand column says "Given Name".
3) Age, 2 sub columns, left one says "Yrs.", right one says "Mos.", in this
transcription I will only have one entry and it will be in years unless
indicated otherwise.
4) Sex.
5) Married or Single.
6)* Calling or Occupation. The footnote reads: *Instead of showing occupation
of ? and aliens in transit, state in column 6 whether they are "tourists
or in transit."
7) Able to- with 2 sub columns, the left reads "Read" and the right reads
"Write". I will use the phrase "can read and write can't read or write"
rather than yes or no.
8) Nationality (Country of which citizen or subject.)
9)* Race or People. Footnote is not legible on most of the pages. On one page
some of this line can be seen to read: "Race of people is to be determined
by the stock from which aliens sprang? and the language they speak. List
of races will be found on back of this sheet."
10) Last Permanent Residence. Broken into 2 sub headings. The left one reads
Country, the right one reads City or town,
11) Final Destination (State, city or town if within the United States;
Country if outside the united states.
12) Whether having a ticket to such final destination.
13) By whom was Passage Paid
14) Whether in acquisition of $50, and if not, how much?
15) Whether ever before in the United States, and if so when and where. Three
sub columns: the left one says Yes or no. The right is divided into 2
more columns with the heading: If yes-, and under that two sub headings,
the left hand column headed "Years or part of years", and the right hand
column headed "Where".
16) Whether going to join a relative or friend; and if so what relative or
friend, and his name and complete address.
17)* Ever in prison or almshouse or institutions for care and treatment of the
insane or supported by charity. If so, which?
18)* Whether a Polygamist.
19)* Whether an Anarchist.
20)* Whether coming by reason of any offer, solicitation, promise or agreement,
expressed or implied, to labor in the United States.
21)* Condition of Health, Mental and Physical.
22)* Deformed or crippled. Nature, length of these and cause.
23) Height. Divided into two sub columns. One on the left is headed Feet, and
one on the right is headed inches. I entered the data as 5'6" or 5'6 1/2".
24) Complexion
25) Color of. Divided into two sub columns. One on the left is headed Hair
and column on right is headed Eyes.
26) Marks of Identification
27) Place of Birth.
608 Minenko, Iwan
609 Anisczenko, Parfan
610 Bespaly, Semon
611 Zipko, Adolf
612 Koschsluk, Timofei
613 Michnjuk, Ignati
614 Michnjuk, Semen
615 Maschlanczuk, Masej
616 Ostronet, Jefluchi
617 Baran, Demjan
618 Chamjako, Mikal
619 Sapezuk, Lasar
620 Tomaservitz, Grigor
621 Kusicx, Jefim
622 Tiservitz, Michael
623 Leskervitz, Danilo
624 Krawnosemes, Lukas
625 Korsun, Denis
626 Tiservitz, Seme
627 Geuruta, Ewa
628 Staknis, Josef
629 Glebus, Matwey
630 Bogadkewitz, Bronislaw
631 Bogadkewitz, Adam
632 Morowitz, Iwan
633 Lalojo, Achikam
634 Juskewitz, Wladamir
635 Danilowicz, Michalko
636 Lifkowitz, Ignat
637 Lifkotwitz, Michail
608 Minenko, Iwan; age: 17; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Tsernikow, Russia; final destination: Pittsburgh Pa.;
has ticket to final destination: no; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 6;
in US before: no; Going to: cousin A. Baljanak, address: 2844 Penn Ave., Pittsburg Pa;
height: 5'4 1/2", complexion: dark, hair: brown, eyes: blue; marks of identification: none;
born in: Tsernikow.
Note: "here 5 years" written after US address. Refers to cousin.
609 Anisczenko, Parfan; age: 20; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Tsernikow, Russia; final destination: Pittsburgh Pa.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 4;
in US before: no; Going to: bro-in-law J. Aussczenko, address: 2430 Dare St. Pittsburg Pa;
height: 5'5", complexion: brown, hair: brown, eyes: grey; marks of identification: none;
born in: Tsernikow.
610 Bespaly, Semon; age: 30; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Tsernikow, Russia; final destination: Pittsburgh Pa.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 11;
in US before: no; Going to: cousin Iwan Hristschenko, address: 257 Fifth Ave., Pittsburg Pa;
height: 5'2 1/2", complexion: dark, hair: brown, eyes: greu; marks of identification: none;
born in: Tsernikow.
Note: "here 2 years" written after US addres. Refers to the cousin.
611 Zipko, Adolf; age: 25; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Polish;
last permanent address: Wilna, Russia; final destination: Baltimore;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 13;
in US before: no; Going to: friend J. Koslowski, address: Corbut Baytuk St., Baltimore;
height: 5'3 1/4", complexion: light, hair: brown, eyes: blue; marks of identification: none;
born in: Wilna.
Note: "here 8 years. Heard ab. 4 mos." written after US address. Refers to the friend.
612 Koschsluk, Timofei; age: 22; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Wollynia, Russia; final destination: Baltimore;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 7.5;
in US before: no; Going to: friend I. Lesik, address: 34 London St., Sparrow Pt. Baltimore;
height: 5'6", complexion: dark, hair: brown, eyes: blue; marks of identification: none;
born in: Woltynia.
Note: "here 5 years" written after US address. Refers to friend.
613 Michnjuk, Ignati; age: 25; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr.;
cannot read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Grodno, Russia; final destination: Butler Pa.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 16;
in US before: no; Going to: friend T. Maker, address: Box 3 Lyndora Butler Pa.;
height: 5'6", complexion: dark, hair: black, eyes: grey; marks of identification: none;
born in: Grodno.
Note: "here 6 years. Heard ab 6 weeks" written after US address. Refers to person going to.
A bracket connect #614 & 615 w/ "cousins".
614 Michnjuk, Semen; age: 22; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr.;
cannot read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Grodno, Russia; final destination: Pittsburgh;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 10;
in US before: no; Going to: friend T. Maker, address: Box 3 Lyndora Butler Pa.;
height: 5'8 3/4", complexion: light, hair: brown, eyes: blue; marks of identification: none;
born in: Grodno.
Note: A bracket connects this passenger with the one above "cousins".
615 Maschlanczuk, Masej; age: 30; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr.;
cannot read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Wolinsk, Russia; final destination: Wilkes Barre;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 7;
in US before: no; Going to: friend I. Michujuk, address: Box 113 Butler Pa.;
height: 5'4 3/4", complexion: dark, hair: brown, eyes: brown; marks of identification: none;
born in: Grodno.
Note: "here 1 year" Refers to friend going to.
616 Ostronet, Jefluchi; age: 20; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Wollynia, Russia; final destination: Baltimore.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 8;
in US before: no; Going to: friend I. Lesik, address: Sparrow Point Baltimore;
height: 5'5", complexion: dark, hair: brown, eyes: brown; marks of identification: none;
617 Baran, Demjan; age: 22; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr;
cannot read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Grodno, Russia; final destination: Butler Pa.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 7;
in US before: no; Going to: Uncle A. Nestertschuk, address: Box 415 Butler Pa;
height: 5'3 3/4", complexion: fair, hair: brown, eyes: grey; marks of identification: none;
born in: Grodno.
Note: "8 y here, 3 years" refers to uncle going to.
618 Chamjako, Mikal; age: 28; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr;
cannot read or write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Grodno, Russia; final destination: Pittsburgh;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 7;
in US before: no; Going to: friend N. Trisewicz, address: Pittsburgh, Pa.;
height: 5'4", complexion: dark, hair: black, eyes: grey; marks of identification: none;
born in: Grodno.
Note: "here 3 years" written after US address. Refers to person going to.
619 Sapezuk, Lasar; age: 38; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Wolinsko, Russia; final destination: Wilkes Barre Pa.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 4;
in US before: no; Going to: friend S. Brister,
address: 770 Penna. Ave., Wilkes Barre, here 1 yr.;
height: 5'3 1/2", complexion: dark, hair: brown, eyes: blue; marks of identification: none;
born in: Wollinsk.
620 Tomaservitz, Grigor; age:; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
cannot read or write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Grodno, Russia; final destination: Princeton, W. Va.;
has ticket to final destination: no; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 8;
in US before: no; Going to: uncle K. Temaicwicz, address: Box 208, Princton, W.Va.;
height: 5'7", complexion: dark, hair: black, eyes: brown; marks of identification: none;
born in: Grodno.
Note: This passenger has SI written in front of his name. He was held for special inquiry.
Click here for more information.
621 Kusicx, Jefim; age: 22; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr.;
cannot read or write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Wolinsk, Russia; final destination: Wilkes Barre, Pa.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 3.45;
in US before: no; Going to: bro-in-law S. Sabtschuk?, address: Penn Ave., Wilkes Barre;
height: 5'5", complexion: fair, hair: brown, eyes: gray; marks of identification: none;
born in: Wolinsk.
622 Tiservitz, Michael; age: 18; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
cannot read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Minsk, Russia; final destination: Pittsburg, Pa.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 3;
in US before: no; Going to: brother V Tesowicz,
address: 15 S. S. Str, Pittsburg Pa (also: 521 Cabotway Str);
height: 5'6 1/2", complexion: dark, hair: black, eyes: brown; marks of identification: none;
born in: Minsk.
Note: "here 2 years" written after US address.
623 Leskervitz, Danilo; age: 22; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr.;
cannot read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Minsk, Russia; final destination: Pittsburg, Pa.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 5;
in US before: no; Going to: friend V. Tesowicz,
address: 15 S. S. Str, Pittsburg Pa (also: 521 Cabotway Str);
height: 5'4", complexion: dark, hair: black, eyes: grey; marks of identification: none;
born in: Minsk.
624 Krawnosemes, Lukas; age: 23; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr.;
cannot read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Lithuanian;
last permanent address: Grodno, Russia; final destination: Pittsburg, Pa.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 5;
in US before: no; Going to: friend V Tesowicz,
address: 15 S. S. Str, Pittsburg Pa (also: 521 Cabotway Str);
height: 5'5 1/4", complexion: dark, hair: black, eyes: brown; marks of identification: none;
625 Korsun, Denis; age: 24; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr.;
cannot read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Lithuanian;
last permanent address: Minsk, Russia; final destination: Pittsburg, Pa.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 5;
in US before: no; Going to: friend ?V Tesowicz,
address: 15 S. S. Str, Pittsburg Pa (also: 521 Cabotway Str);
height: 5'7 1/2", complexion: dark, hair: brown, eyes: brown; marks of identification: none;
born in: Minsk.
626 Tiservitz, Seme; age: 28; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr.;
cannot read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Lithuanian;
last permanent address: Minsk, Russia; final destination: Pittsburg, Pa.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 5;
in US before: no; Going to: friend V. Tesowicz,
address: 15 S. S. Str, Pittsburg Pa (also: 521 Cabotway Str);
height: 5'8 1/2", complexion: dark, hair: brown, eyes: gray; marks of identification: none;
born in: Minsk.
627 Geuruta, Ewa; age: 19; sex: single; marital status: female; occupation: domestic;
cannot read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Lithuanian;
last permanent address: Wilna, Russia; final destination: Phila.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 5;
in US before: no; Going to: cousin S. Staknes, address: 2850 Winton St., Phila., Pa.;
height: 5'5 1/2", complexion: fair, hair: light, eyes: blue; marks of identification: none;
born in: Wilna.
628 Staknis, Josef; age: 28; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Polish;
last permanent address: Wilna, Russia; final destination: Phila.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 9;
in US before: no; Going to: bro S. Staknes, address: 2850 Winton St., Phila., Pa.;
height: 5'4 1/2", complexion: dark, hair: black, eyes: brown; marks of identification: none;
born in: Wilna.
Note: Stamped date Jun 29 1931 and written number 90385/3-60204
629 Glebus, Matwey; age: 17; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
cannot read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Lithuanian;
last permanent address: Wilna, Russia; final destination: Phila.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 6;
in US before: no; Going to: friend S. Koslowsky, address: 2836 Winton St., Phila Pa;
height: 5'2", complexion: fair, hair: brown, eyes: blue; marks of identification: none;
born in: Wilna.
630 Bogadkewitz, Bronislaw; age: 35; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Polish;
last permanent address: Wilna, Russia; final destination: Chicago, Ill.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 10;
in US before: no; Going to: friend F. Kasimirsky, address: 728 Canal St., Chicago, Ill.;
height: 5'6", complexion: dark, hair: black, eyes: grey; marks of identification: none;
born in: Wilna.
Note: "here 2 years" written after US address. Refers to person going to.
Stamped date May 25 1922 written number 1660e/??1049. These refer to the citizenship
process. Click here for more information.
631 Bogadkewitz, Adam; age: 22; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
cannot read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Polish;
last permanent address: Wilna, Russia; final destination: Chicago, Ill.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 10;
in US before: no; Going to: friend F. Kasimirsky, address: 728 Canal St., Chicago, Ill.;
height: 5'8 1/2", complexion: dark, hair: black, eyes: brown; marks of identification: none;
born in: Wilna.
Note: Stamped date May 15 1922 written numbers 41902 & then stamped Feb 11 193?, written
125508/11-146256. These refer to the citizenship process. Click here for more information.
632 Morowitz, Iwan; age: 18; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Polish;
last permanent address: Wilna, Russia; final destination: Chicago, Ill.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 10;
in US before: no; Going to: brother A. Wozonetz, address: 169 Liberty St., Chicago, Ill.;
height: 5'5 1/2", complexion: fair, hair: light, eyes: blue; marks of identification: none;
born in: Wilna.
Note: Stamped date Jun 17 1917 written number1600?/7965. These refer to the citizenship
process. Click here for more information.
633 Lalojo, Achikam; age: 19; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Persian, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Langar, Russia; final destination: Chicago, Ill.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 15;
in US before: no; Going to: brother A. Lalojo, address: 172 Antoine St, Chicago, Ill;
height: 5'4 1/2", complexion: dark, hair: black, eyes: brown; marks of identification: none;
born in: (Written over - illegible).
634 Juskewitz, Wladamir; age: 26; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Persian, race or people: Polish;
last permanent address: Grodno, Russia; final destination: Chicago, Ill.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 8;
in US before: no; Going to: friend (or cousin) A.vi?? Woronitz,
address: 169 Liberty St., Chicago, Ill;
height: 5'6 1/2", complexion: fair, hair: light, eyes: blue; marks of identification: none;
born in: Grodno.
635 Danilowicz, Michalko; age: 38; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr;
cannot read and write; nationality: Pending, race or people: Pending;
last permanent address: Grodno, Russia; final destination: Norfolk, Va.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 3;
in US before: no; Going to: friend L. Kauter, address: Main St., Norfolk, Va.;
height: 5'6 1/2", complexion: dark, hair: brown, eyes: brown; marks of identification: none;
born in: Grodno.
Note: This passenger has "Pending" written over the Nationality box, which may concern a
political situation at the time. SI written in front of his name. He was held for special
inquiry. Click here for more information.
636 Lifkowitz, Ignat; age: 19; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Pending, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Grodno, Russia; final destination: Norfolk, Va.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 5;
in US before: no; Going to: friend L. Kauter, address: Main St., Norfolk, Va.;
height: 5'5 1/2", complexion: dark, hair: brown, eyes: grey; marks of identification: none;
born in: Grodno.
Note: This passenger has "Pending" written in the Nationality area, which may refer to a
political situation.
637 Lifkotwitz, Michail; age: 19; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Pending, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Grodno, Russia; final destination: Norfolk, Va.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 7;
in US before: no; Going to: friend L. Kauter, address: Main St., Norfolk, Va.;
height: 5'5 1/2", complexion: fair, hair: brown, eyes: grey; marks of identification: none;
born in: Grodno..
Note: This passenger has "Pending" written in the Nationality area, which may refer to a
political situation. He is connected to the one above by a bracket and the word "cousins".
He has SI written in front of his name. He was held for special inquiry.
Click here for more information.
Transcriber's Notes:
* An asterisk indicates an error on the part of the original recorder, not
the transcriber, or is used to call your attention to additional information
in the transcriber's notes.
? Indicates a letter or number which could not be determined due to the
condition of the manifest or handwriting of the original recorder.
* There is no sworn statement from the vessel's captain on any of the pages of
the manifest that I've received.
* Entries for columns 17 through 22 were always the same-
the answers were: no, no, no, no, good, no. Therefore they where left out.
* Information recorded on the original manifest for U.S. Citizens was minimal.
This transcription contains all recorded information.
* Passengers were numbered consecutively by the transcriber for ease of referencing.
* Names were transcribed as seen.
National Archives and Records Administration: Film M840, Reel 57, Vol 99.
Transcribed by Harry Green a member of the
Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild
26 October 2001
Reviewed by Ines Mannhardt, a member of the
Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild
July 2008
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