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.
638 Kislejko, Wasil
639 Kerlejko, Osip
640 Selionko, Pawel
641 Michwerczuk, Mitior
642 Kosowicz, Semen
643 Judezitz, Tomachfei
644 Michaluk, Moisei
645 Maxinuk, Anton
646 Krurczuk, Stefan
647 Selenko, Kondraty
648 Koloss, Iwan
649 Goworko, Iwan
650 Schirkza, Roman
651 Naumczik, Iwan
652 Tarasuk, Lawrenty
653 Daniluk, Anna
654 Piechacki, Andrey
655 Emerly, Josef
656 Emerly, Adam
657 Suliga, Jan
658 Aronczyk, Aron
659 Kamerdiner, Abram
660 Karp, Leah
638 Kislejko, Wasil; age: 31; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Pending, race or people: Pending;
last permanent address: Grodno, Russia; final destination: Norfolk, Va.;
has ticket to final destination: no; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 3;
in US before: no; Going to: friend L. Kauter, address: Main St., Norfolk, Va.,;
height: 5'5 1/2", complexion: dark, hair: brown, eyes: blue; 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 joined by a brkt. to the passenger below, w/what appears to
be "bro" written, even tho both names are spelled differently. Both have "SI" written
in front of their name. They were held for special inquiry. Click here for more information.
639 Kerlejko, Osip; age: 19; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
can 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? 4;
in US before: no; Going to: friend L. Kauter, address: Main St., Norfolk, Va.;
height: 5/ 5 1/2", complexion: dark, hair: brown, eyes: blue; 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 joined by a brkt. to the passenger below, w/what appears to
be "bro" written, even tho both names are spelled differently. Both have "SI" written in
front of their name. They were held for special inquiry. Click here for more information.
640 Selionko, Pawel; age: 30; 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: no; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 12.5;
in US before: no; Going to: friend L. Kauter, address: Main St., Norfolk, Va.;
height: 5'8", complexion: dark, hair: black, 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 also has "SI" written in front of his name. He was held for
special inquiry. Click here for more information.
641 Michwerczuk, Mitior; age: 33; 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: no; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 8;
in US before: no; Going to: friend L. Kauter, address: Main St., Norfolk, Va.;
height: 5'9", 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.
642 Kosowicz, Semen; age: 29; 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: no; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 7;
in US before: no; Going to: friend L. Kauter, address: Main St., Norfolk, Va.;
height: 5'4 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. Given name Nikolai lined out & Semen written abv. He has SI
written in front of his name. He was held for special inquiry. Click here for more information.
643 Judezitz, Tomachfei; age: 26; 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: no; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 7;
in US before: no; Going to: friend L. Kauter, address: Main St., Norfolk, Va.;
height: 5'9", complexion: dark, hair: black, 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 has SI written in front of his name. He was held for special
inquiry. Click here for more information.
644 Michaluk, Moisei; age: 18; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Grodno, Russia; final destination: Chicago, Ill.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: (not listed); in possession of: $50? 7;
in US before: no; Going to: friend W. Maxinuk, address: 212 W. 12th St., Chicago;
height: 5'6", complexion: dark, hair: brown, eyes: brown; marks of identification: none;
born in: Grodno.
645 Maxinuk, Anton; age: 19; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Grodno, Russia; final destination: Chicago, Ill.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: (not listed); in possession of: $50? 7.5;
in US before: no; Going to: cousin W. Maxinuk, address: 212 W. 12th St., Chicago;
height: 5'5", complexion: fair, hair: brown, eyes: grey; marks of identification: none;
born in: Grodno.
646 Krurczuk, Stefan; age: 39; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr.;
cannot read and write; nationality: Russia, 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? 1;
in US before: no; Going to: cousin A. Rewat, address: 212 W. 12th St., Chicago;
height: 5'3 1/2", complexion: fair, hair: brown, eyes: blue; marks of identification: none;
born in: Grodno.
647 Selenko, Kondraty; age: 44; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Pending, race or people: Pending;
last permanent address: Grodno, Russia; final destination: Norfolk Va.;
has ticket to final destination: no; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 5;
in US before: no; Going to: L. Kauter, address: Main St., Norfolk, Va.;
height: 5'3 1/2", complexion: dark, hair: black, eyes: brown; 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 has SI written in front of his name. He was held for special
inquiry. Click here for more information.
648 Koloss, Iwan; age: 42; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Grodno, Russia; final destination: Philadelphia;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: (not listed); in possession of: $50? 5;
in US before: no; Going to: friend D. Lipchutz, address: 218 Montrose St., Phila.;
height: 5'7 3/4", complexion: dark, hair: brown, eyes: blue; marks of identification: none;
born in: Grodno.
649 Goworko, Iwan; age: 42; 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: no; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 4;
in US before: no; Going to: friend L. Kauter, address: Main St., Norfolk, Va.;
height: 5'1 1/2", complexion: dark, hair: black, eyes: brown;
marks of identification: pock marked; born in: Grodno.
Note: This passenger has "Pending" written in the Nationality area, which may refer to a
political situation. He also has "SI" written in front of his name. He was held for
special inquiry. Click here for more information.
650 Schirkza, Roman; age: 27; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
cannot read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Grodno, Russia; final destination: Chicago Ill.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 88;
in US before: no; Going to: friend W. Jarasuk, address: 212 W. 12th St., Chicago, Ill.;
height: 5'7 1/2", complexion: fair, hair: light, eyes: blue; marks of identification: none;
born in: Grodno.
Note: Name may be Schzirtza. After US address is "here 1 year", refers to person going to.
651 Naumczik, Iwan; age: 28; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Grodno, Russia; final destination: Chicago, Ill.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 11;
in US before: no; Going to: brother W. Naumczik, address: 212 W. 12th St., Chicago, Ill.;
height: 5'5 1/2", complexion: fair, hair: black, eyes: grey;
marks of identification: pock marked; born in: Grodno.
Note: The first letter of the surname is very uncertain, the character is repeated in
column 16 as the first letter of his brother's surname. It looks most like an "N" but it
is not like the "N" in the word Norfolk.
652 Tarasuk, Lawrenty; age: 30; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: labr;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Grodno, Russia; final destination: Chicago, Ill.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 9;
in US before: no; Going to: nephew W. Jarasuk, address: 212 W. 12th St., Chicago, Ill.;
height: 5'7 1/2", complexion: fair, hair: black, eyes: brown; marks of identification: none;
born in: Grodno.
Note: Name may be Jarasuk.
653 Daniluk, Anna; age: 18; sex: female; marital status: single; occupation: domestic;
cannot read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Wolinsk, Russia; final destination: Philadelphia;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: bro-in-law PP; in possession of: $50? 1;
in US before: no; Going to: bro-in-law K. Gulesky, address: 4748 Cambridge St., Phila,.;
height: 5' 7 1/4", complexion: fair, hair: brown, eyes: brown; marks of identification: none;
born in: Wolinsk.
654 Piechacki, Andrey; age: 17; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Polish;
last permanent address: Warschau, Russia; final destination: Shamokin;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: brother PP; in possession of: $50? 0.5;
in US before: no; Going to: brother A. Piechacky, address: Shamokin, Pa.;
height: 5'7 1/4", complexion: fair, hair: brown, eyes: brown; marks of identification: none;
born in: Warschau.
Note: Stamped Oct 24 1940 and written #'s 12-26958-226294-c/a are to left of passenger
name. This regards naturalization. Click here for more information.
After US address: "here 2 years", refers to brother.
655 Emerly, Josef; age: 22; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Polish;
last permanent address: Kadlubiske, Russia; final destination: Camden, NY;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: brother PP; in possession of: $50? 3;
in US before: no; Going to: brother K. Emerly, address: 1015 Yekemer, Camden, NY;
height: 5'4", complexion: fair, hair: fair, eyes: brown; marks of identification: none;
born in: Kadlubisk.
Note: This passenger & the next are brothers & are bracketed together.
656 Emerly, Adam; age: 16; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Polish;
last permanent address: Kadlubiske, Russia; final destination: Camden, NY;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: brother; in possession of: $50? $0 (w/bro);
in US before: no; Going to: brother K. Emerly, address: 1015 Yekemer, Camden, NY;
height: 5'2", complexion: fair, hair: fair, eyes: brown; marks of identification: none;
born in: Kadlubisk.
Note: This passenger & the one above are brothers & are joined by a bracket. Also date
Jan 27 1936 stamped & #'s 108181-3-1211532 are written above his name. These refer to the
citizenship process. Click here for more information.
657 Suliga, Jan; age: 36; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Polish;
last permanent address: Rachow, Russia; final destination: Phila;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: brother PP; in possession of: $50? 0;
in US before: no; Going to: brother A. Suliga, address: 4695 Stilles, Phila., Pa.;
height: 5'3", complexion: fair, hair: brown, eyes: brown; marks of identification: none;
born in: Rachow.
658 Aronczyk, Aron; age: 22; sex: male; marital status: single; occupation: labr.;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Hebrew;
last permanent address: Lachowice, Russia; final destination: Phila.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: self; in possession of: $50? 21;
in US before: no; Going to: Step-brother L. Rubin, address: 533 S. 11th St., Phila., Pa.;
height: 5'2 1/2", complexion: dark, hair: brown, eyes: brown; marks of identification: none;
born in: Lachowice.
Note: After US address: "here 21 years. Citizen. Will take care", refers to step-bro.
659 Kamerdiner, Abram; age: 27; sex: male; marital status: married; occupation: tinsmith;
can read and write; nationality: Russia, race or people: Russian;
last permanent address: Odessa, Russia; final destination: Phila.;
has ticket to final destination: yes; paid by: father PP; in possession of: $50? 2;
in US before: no; Going to: Father I. Kamerdiner, address: 609 Sears St. Phila., Pa.;
height: 5' 5", complexion: fresh, hair: fair, eyes: blue; marks of identification: none;
born in: Odessa.
Note: Stamped date Nov. 18 1915? (blurred) & #'s 1600c/14182 are above passenger's name.
These refer to the citizenship process. Click here for more information.
660 Karp, Leah; age: 45; sex: left blank; marital status: left blank; occupation: left blank;
can read/write: left blank; nationality: left blank, race or people: left blank;
last permanent address: left blank, left blank; final destination: left blank;
has ticket to final destination: left blank; paid by: left blank;
in possession of: $50? left blank;
in US before: left blank; Going to: left blank left blank, address: left blank;
height: left blank, complexion: left blank, hair: left blank, eyes: left blank;
marks of identification: none; born in: left blank.
Note: NOB (not on board) is written in front of this passengr's name and the info has
been lined out.
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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