SS China
List or Manifest of Alien Passengers for the
United States Immigration Officer At Port of Arrival
All Aliens, in whatsoever class they travel, MUST must be fully listed and the master or commanding officer of each vessel carrying such passengers must upon arrival deliver lists thereof to the immigration officer. This (white) sheet is for the listing of STEERAGE PASSENGERS ONLY.
SS China, sailing from Nagasaki, 19 January 1915, sailing from Shanghai, 19 January 1915, sailing from Kobe, 24 January 1915,
arriving at Port of San Francisco February 9, 1915.
Coloumns represent:
1. Number on List
2. Name in full (Family name, given name)
3. Age in years and months
4. Sex
5. Married or Single
6. Calling or Occupation
7. Able to read and write
8. Nationality (Country of which citizen or subject)
9. Race or People
10. Last permanent residence (City or town and country)
11. the name and complete address of nearest relative or friend in country whence alien came
12. Final destination (Intended future permanent residence), city or town and state
13. Number on List (this coloumn was eliminated)
14. Whether having a ticket to such final destination
15. By whom was passage paid
16. Whether in possession of $50, and if less, how much
17. Whether ever before in the United States, if yes, when and where?
18. Whether going to join a relative or friend; and if so, what relative or friend,
and his name and complete address
19. Ever in prison or almhouse or institution for care and treatment of the insane or supported by charity? If so, which?
20. Whether a Polygamist
21. Whether an Anarchist
22. Whether coming by reason of any offer, solicitation, promise, or agreement, expressed or implied, to labor in the United States.
23. Condition of Health, Mental and Physical
24. Deformed or Crippled. Nature, length of time and cause
25. Height in feet and inches
26. Complexion
27. Colour of hair and eyes
28. Marks of Identification
29. Place of Birth
* Head Tax Exemptions and Head Tax Deposits. This coloum is between numbers 1 and 2, for Goverment use only (for the first 2 passengers on this page only).
292 Gojobori, Kiri
293 Furomoto, Chiharu
294 Hilms, Mr. Julius
295 Onaka, Hizo
296 Taniguchi, Miake
297 Mikuni, Hanroku
298 Okihara, Tomosaku
299 Ohta, ?aozo
300 Ohta, Kishino
301 Marimato, Juta
302 Shirai, Owasa
303 Fujita, Shunichi
304 Kamimura, Mitsuru
305 Takemoto, Yoshikad?
306 Kitaji, Masus
307 Wada, Kiyo
308 Wada, Tsunio
309 Sakauye, Toyakie
310 Sakauye, Misako
311 Uchida, Shigiyo??? Passengers from Nagasaki
292* Gojobori, Kiri; age: 19 years 10 months; sex: f; married/single: m; Occupation: Wife; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: Ohki Mura, Fuxuoka Ken; Nearest relative: Father-in-Law Shotaro Gojobori; Address: Ohki Mura, Fuxuoka Ken; Destination: Los Angeles, Cal.; Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: husband; In possession of $50^00; Ever been in US? no; Joining: Husband Ihulzo Gojobon; Address: 211 1/2 n. Re?rost, Lost Angeles; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 4' 11"; Complexion: dark; Hair: black; Eyes: dark brown; Marks of identification: none; Place of birth: Kusano, Fuxuono. Transcriber's notes: TAX is stamped in front of the name and 38341 handwritten. SI is written in front of the name, this means that this passenger was held temporarily for special inquiry. 1/6/15 is written in the Nationality coloumn.
293* Furomoto, Chiharu; age: 19 years 1 month; sex: f; married/single: m; Occupation: Wife; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: Higashitomochimura, Kumamoto Ken; Nearest relative: Brother-in-law Yasulzo Iuxomoto; Address: Higashitomochimura, Kumamoto; Destination: Santa Rosa, Cal.; Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: husband; In possession of $50^00; Ever been in US? no; Joining: husband Masuo Furomoto; Address: P.O.Box 333, Santa Rosa; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 4' 10 1/2"; Complexion: dark; Hair: black; Eyes: dark brown; Marks of identification: none; Place of birth: Higashitomochimura, Kumamoto Ken. Transcriber's notes: TAX is stamped in front of the name and 38342 handwritten. SI is written in front of the name, this means that this passenger was held temporarily for special inquiry. 1/6/18 is written in the Nationality coloumn. Passenger from Shanghai
294* Mr. Hilms, Julius; age: 36 yrs moths; sex: m; married/single: s; Occupation: Merchant; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Germany; Race: German; Last residence: Hong Kong, China; Nearest relative: Friend A. W. van der Star; Address: 70 Febren Rd., Hongkg.; Destination: San Francisco, Cal.; Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self; In possession of $50? yes; Ever been in US? yes, 1904, San Francisco, New York; Joining: none; Address: left blank; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 5' 8"; Complexion: fair; Hair: grey; Eyes: brown; Marks of identification: none; Place of birth: Lubeck, Germany Transcriber's notes: T is written in front of the last name and after the first name. The city of birth, Lubeck, is spelled with u Umlaut. Passengers from Kobe
295* Onaka, Hizo; age: 35; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Farmer; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: Hillrose, Colorado; Nearest relative: Wife Onaka Taki; Address: # 77 Yamaguchi Kawachi; Destination: Hillrose; Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self; In possession of $50; Ever been in US? yes, 1906-13, Hillrose, Cal.; Joining: R.D.W.; Address: Box 66, Melrose ????? Ret; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 5' 4"; Complexion: Dk; Hair: Blk; Eyes: Dk Brn; Marks of identification; Place of birth: Transcriber's notes: 62356 is written in the first coloumn. See further comments pertaining to all passengers at the end.
296* Taniguchi, Miake; age: 18; sex: m; married/single: s; Occupation: Farmer; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: Imuromura, Hiroshima; Nearest relative: Mother Taniguchi, Hisa; Address: # 38 Hiroshima Imuromura; Destination: Sonoma, Cal.; Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: Father; In possession of $50; Ever been in US? no; Joining: Father Tanigucki, Itsunojo; Address: P.O.Box 206, Sebastopol, Sonoma, Cal.; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 5' 1 1/2"; Complexion: Dk; Hair: Blk; Eyes: Dk Brn; Marks of identification: scar on back of left finger near 2nd joint; Place of birth: Imuromura, Hiroshima. Transcriber's notes: 62358 is written in the first coloumn. See further comments pertaining to all passengers at the end. "will join father" is handwritten in the Occupation coloumn. C/A 5/9/47 1300-K-11853 illegible initials is written above the name. Most likely this pertains to naturalization, click here for more information.
297* Mikuni, Hanroku; age: 17; sex: m; married/single: s; Occupation: Farmer; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: Kaminoserka, Yamaguchi; Nearest relative: Mother Mikuni, Taki; Address: # 108 Kaminoserka, Yamaguchi; Destination: Salinas, Cal.; Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: Father; In possession of $50; Ever been in US? no; Joining: Father Miraini Chusura; Address: P.O.Box ?, Salinas, California; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 5' 4"; Complexion: Dk; Hair: Blk; Eyes: Dk Brn; Marks of identification: scar on back of right index finger near nail; Place of birth: Kaminoserka, Yamaguchi. Transcriber's notes: 62357 is written in the first coloumn. See further comments pertaining to all passengers at the end. "will join father" is handwritten in the Occupation coloumn. ?R2302147 is written above the last name. This might pertain to Naturalization, click here for more information.
298* Okihara, Tomosaku; age: 5?; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Boarding House Keeper; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: Oakland, Cal.; Nearest relative: Wife Okihara, Waki; Address: # 68, Hiroshima Misasamura; Destination: Oakland, Cal.; Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self; In possession of $80; Ever been in US? yes, 1907-13, Oakland; Joining: Friend Takata, Kiochi; Address: 7th St., Oakland, California; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 4' 11 1/4"; Complexion: Dk; Hair: Blk; Eyes: Dk Brn; Marks of identification: mole on left cheek near center; Place of birth: Nishikara, Hiroshima. Transcriber's notes: 62359 is written in the first coloumn. See further comments pertaining to all passengers at the end.
299* Ohta, ?aozo; age: 26; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Farmer; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: Tehama, California; Nearest relative: Father Ohta, Yasuzo; Address: # 174 Hiroshima Misasamura; Destination: Tehama, California (Red Bluff, Cal.); Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self; In possession of $145; Ever been in US? yes, 1904-14, Tehama; Joining: Uncle Ohta, Octorcictu; Address: Redbluff, Tehama, California; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 5' 2 1/2"; Complexion: Dk; Hair: Blk; Eyes: Dk Brn; Marks of identification: scar on 2nd joint of left middle finger; Place of birth: Tosaka, Hiroshima. Transcriber's notes: 62360 is written in the first coloumn. See further comments pertaining to all passengers at the end. 631-533609-9-17-29 is written in the name coloumn, this pertains to naturalization, click here for more information. 631-899486-3-21-33 is written in the occupation coloumn, click here for more information.
300* Ohta, Kishino; age: 20; sex: f; married/single: m; Occupation: Wife; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: Hesaka, Hiroshima; Nearest relative: Father Ohta, Yasuzo; Address: # 174 Hiroshima Misasamura; Destination: Tehama, California (Red Bluff, Cal.); Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: husband; In possession of $50; Ever been in US? no; Joining: none; Address: (going with husband); Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 4' 10 1/2"; Complexion: Dk; Hair: Blk; Eyes: Dk Brn; Marks of identification: mole on right side of neck below below ear. Place of birth: Tosaka, Hiroshima. Transcriber's notes: 62361 is written in the first coloumn. See further comments pertaining to all passengers at the end. 631-533610-9-17-29 is written in the name coloumn, this pertains to naturalization, click here for more information. 631-899487-3-21-33 is written in the occupation coloumn, click here for more information.
301* Marimato, Juta; age: 29; sex: f; married/single: m; Occupation: Housewife; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: Okimura, Hiroshima; Nearest relative: Brother Marimato, Kenichi; Address: # 18 Hiroshima Okimura; Destination: Walnut Grove, Cal.; Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: husband; In possession of $50; Ever been in US? no; Joining: Husband Marimato, Noritaro; Address: R.F.D. 17, Walnut Grove, Cal.; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 4' 10"; Complexion: Dk; Hair: Blk; Eyes: Dk Brn; Marks of identification: scar on center of forehead; Place of birth: Oki, Hiroshima. Transcriber's notes: 62362 is written in the first coloumn. See further comments pertaining to all passengers at the end.
302* Shirai, Owasa; age: 20; sex: f; married/single: m; Occupation: Housewife; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: Furuta, Hiroshima; Nearest relative: Shirai, Nobutaro; Address: # 1155 Hiroshima Furutamura; Destination: Riverside, Cal.; Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: husband; In possession of $50; Ever been in US? no; Joining: husband Shirai, Santano; Address: R. I. Box 42, West Riverside, Cal.; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 5' 1"; Complexion: Dk; Hair: Blk; Eyes: Dk Brn; Marks of identification: mole on center of chin; Place of birth: Koi, Hiroshima. Transcriber's notes: 62363 is written in the first coloumn. See further comments pertaining to all passengers at the end. 631-676589 - 12/8/30 is written in the name coloumn, this pertains to naturalization, click here for more information.
303* Fujita, Shunichi; age: 30; sex: f; married/single: m; Occupation: Housewife; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: Los Angeles, California; Nearest relative: Father Fujita, Shintaro; Address: # 135 Hiroshima Wadamura; Destination: Los Angeles, Cal.; Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self; In possession of $50; Ever been in US? yes, 1905-14, Los Angeles; Joining: left blank; Address: R.D.D.-6-Box 86, Newmark Ret.; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 5' 1/2"; Complexion: Dk; Hair: Blk; Eyes: Dk Brn; Marks of identification: scar on left index finger near nail; Place of birth: Wada, Hiroshima. Transcriber's notes: 62364 is written in the first coloumn. See further comments pertaining to all passengers at the end. SEE FILE is written above the name.
304* Kamimura, Mitsuru; age: 26; sex: f; married/single: m; Occupation: Housewife; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: Kawanchi, Hiroshima; Nearest relative: Mother Kamimura, Shitsu; Address: # 315 Hiroshima Kawanchi; Destination: Corina, Cal.; Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: husband; In possession of $50; Ever been in US? no; Joining: husband Karimura Jorcichi; Address: P.O.Box 203, Corina, California; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 4' 10 1/2"; Complexion: Dk; Hair: Blk; Eyes: Dk Brn; Marks of identification: scar on left hand near back of wrist; Place of birth: Ochiai, Hiroshima. Transcriber's notes: 62365 is written in the first coloumn. See further comments pertaining to all passengers at the end.
305* Takemoto, Yoshikad?; age: 15; sex: m; married/single: s; Occupation: Farmer; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: Toyajo, Wakayama; Nearest relative: Mother Takemoto, Tatsuye; Address: # 275 Wakayama Toyajomura; Destination: Biggs, Cal.; Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: father; In possession of $50; Ever been in US? no; Joining: Father Takemoto, Yasumatsu; Address: Biggs, California; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 4' 9 1/2"; Complexion: Dk; Hair: Blk; Eyes: Dk Brn; Marks of identification: scar on left little finger near nail; Place of birth: Toyajo, Wakayama. Transcriber's notes: 62366 is written in the first coloumn. See further comments pertaining to all passengers at the end. "will join father" is written in the occupation coloumn.
306* Kitaji, Masus; age: 19; sex: m; married/single: s; Occupation: Farmer; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: Shinyu, Wakayama; Nearest relative: Uncle Hashiguchi, Torazo; Address: # 5650 Wakayama Shinyu; Destination: Watsonville, Cal.; Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: father; In possession of $50; Ever been in US? no; Joining: Father Kitaji, Kikumaton; Address: # 154 Main St., Watsonville, Cal.; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 5' 1"; Complexion: Dk; Hair: Blk; Eyes: Dk Brn; Marks of identification: Scar on left upper eyelid; Place of birth: Shingu, Wokayama. Transcriber's notes: 62367 is written in the first coloumn. See further comments pertaining to all passengers at the end. "will join father" is written in the occupation coloumn. AB-3830403 is written in the name coloumn, this might pertain to Naturalization, click here for more information.
307* Wada, Kiyo; age: 34; sex: f; married/single: m; Occupation: Housewife; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: Ninato, Wakaijama; Nearest relative: Brother Wada, Yoshitaro; Address: # 1522 Wakaijama Ninato; Destination: Folsom, Cal.; Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: husband; In possession of $75; Ever been in US? no; Joining: husband Wada, Tamekichi; Address: R.F.D. 1., Box 87, Folsom, California; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 5' 0"; Complexion: Dk; Hair: Blk; Eyes: Dk Brn; Marks of identification: mole on right side of forehead above eyebrow; Place of birth: Tukujegawa, Osaka. Transcriber's notes: 62368 is written in the first coloumn. See further comments pertaining to all passengers at the end.
308* Wada, Tsunio; age: 16 years 2 months; sex: m; married/single: s; Occupation: Farmer; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: Ninato, Wakaijama; Nearest relative: Uncle Wada, Fusanosuko; Address: # 1870 Wakaijama Ninato; Destination: ??idley; Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: father; In possession of $50; Ever been in US? no; Joining: Wada, Tumorkusu; Address: R.F.D. 12, Box 30, ??dl??, Cal.; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 5' 1"; Complexion: Dk; Hair: Blk; Eyes: Dk Brn; Marks of identification: scar on back of right thumb near ????; Place of birth: Minato, Wakayama. Transcriber's notes: 62369 is written in the first coloumn. See further comments pertaining to all passengers at the end. The original destination is illegible, ??idley has been written over it with a thick felt pen. The town for the address in the US has been overwritten with a thick felt pen as well and is illegible.
309* Sakauye, Toyakie; age: 36; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Housework; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: San Francisco, Cal.; Nearest relative: Brother Sakauye, Nasurichie; Address: # 237 Wakayama Kokava; Destination: San Francisco; Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self; In possession of $50; Ever been in US? yes, 1899/1914, San Francisco; Joining: Friend N.W. Devamato; Address: # 2604 Gough St., San Francisco, Cal.; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 4' 8"; Complexion: Dk; Hair: Blk; Eyes: Dk Brn; Marks of identification: scar on back of left hand near wrist; Place of birth: Kogawa, Wakayama. Transcriber's notes: 62370 is written in the first coloumn. See further comments pertaining to all passengers at the end. 631-143921 and 503-502/458 - 7/6/34 is written in the name coloumn, both pertain to naturalization, click here for more information.
310* Sakauye, Misako; age: 24; sex: f; married/single: m; Occupation: Wife; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: Kokava, Wakayama; Nearest relative: Brother Sakauje, Masuxichi; Address: # 237 Wakayama Kokava; Destination: San Francisco; Ticket to final destination: yes; Paid by: husband; In possession of $50; Ever been in US? no; Joining: none; Address: going with my husband; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 5' 0"; Complexion: Dk; Hair: Blk; Eyes: Dk Brn; Marks of identification: Mole on center of forehead; Place of birth: Tanaka, Wakayama. Transcriber's notes: 62371 is written in the first coloumn. See further comments pertaining to all passengers at the end. 631-143920 is written in the name coloumn, this pertains to naturalization, click here for more information.
311* Uchida, Shigiyo???; age: 31; sex: m married/single: m; Occupation: Restaurant; read/write: yes; Citizen of: Japan; Race: Japanese; Last residence: Palo Alto, California; Nearest relative: Father Uchida, Moxich?; Address: # 2594 Tottori Kamixoxomo; Destination: Palo Alto; Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self; In possession of $50; Ever been in US? yes, 1906-1913, Palo Alto; Joining: Friend Takahashi, Aizo; Address: # 735 Ramona St., Palo Alto; Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist; Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US, Intends to become citizen; Not coming to US with offer of work; Health: good; not deformed or crippled; Height: 5' 2"; Complexion: Dk; Hair: Blk; Eyes: Dk Brn; Marks of identification: scar on left thumb near base; Place of birth: Nimamitari, Totto??. Transcriber's notes: 62372 is written in the first coloumn. See further comments pertaining to all passengers at the end. 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. ^ A ^ followed by a letter indicates that the letter was superscripted. * Names were transcribed as seen regardless of spelling. Passengers are numbered starting at 1 on each page. They where numbered consecutively by the transcriber for ease of referencing. There is no sworn statement by the Captain, the Captain's name is not listed. All passengers have TAX stamped above their first name and the date "1/20/15" written in the Nationality coloumn.
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