Louisa Jane, wife of Patrick Smith, Sr.

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Louisa Jane Smith

Our Scottish Cousin

Immigration Documents 

Introduction 

Louisa Smith was related to the Irish John Smith family of Kimball, South Dakota.  In 1908 Irish John and Susan Smith visited relatives in Scotland.  Several years later Louisa made her way over to America leaving her family behind.   

From old census records we knew the following Smith relatives left Scotland for America:  Thomas, Patrick, James, Bridget and Louisa.  Louisa was mother to the other four.  What we did not know was that Louisa’s husband, Patrick, also traveled to America.  We have found all immigration documents for these travelers except for Patrick Jr. 

Smith Family 

In 1908 Irish John visited this family in Scotland.  Within a couple of years members of this family began to move out of Scotland to America.  We have immigration records for four of the five who made the trip overseas:  Bridget Smith, Louisa Smith, Patrick Smith Sr., and Thomas Smith.  We do not have immigration records for Patrick Smith Jr., and he is the person who lived with the Irish John Smith family in the early part of the twentieth century.  We continue to search for Patrick Junior’s immigration documents. 

Of these five who made the trip, only one went back to Scotland.  Patrick Sr. did not stay in Wisconsin, but went back home to Scotland.  Louisa, his wife, stayed with her children in America.  Several of Louisa and Patrick’s children did not make the trip to Wisconsin. 

SS. Caledonia 

Ship Manifest Information for Louise (Louisa) Smith (Line 16) 

Form 500 11; Department of Commerce and Labor; IMMIGRATION SERVICE 

SALOON, CABIN, AND STEERAGE ALIENS MUST BE COMPLETELY MANIFESTED.

LIST OR MANIFEST OF ALIEN PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION OFFICER AT PORT OF ARRIVAL

Required by the regulations of the Secretary of Commerce and Labor of the United States, under Act of Congress approved February 20, 1907, to be delivered to the United States Immigration Officer by the Commanding Officer of any vessel having such passengers on board upon arrival at a port in the United States.  S.S. CALEDONIA sailing from GLASGOW,  8^th Feb 1913, 19     Arriving at Port of NEW YORK, 17 Feb 1913, 19 

Column 1:  (NAME IN FULL) – Family Name - Smith

Column 2:  (NAME IN FULL) -  Given Name –  Louisa

Column 3:  Age  (Yrs., Mos.) – 50

Column 4:  Sex – F

Column 5:  Married or Single - M

Column 6:  Calling or Occupation - Housewife

Column 7:  Able to Read - Yes

Column 7:  Able to Write - Yes

Column 8:  Nationality. (Country of which citizen or subject - Britain

Column 9:  Race or People - Scotch

Column 10: Last Permanent Address – Country - Scotland

Column 10: Last Permanent Address – City or Town - Portobello

Column 11:  The name and complete address of nearest relative in country whence alien came

• Husband Patrick Smith
• 68 High St Portobello, Edinburgh

Column 12:  Final Destination (intended future permanent resident.) – State - Wis

Column 12:  Final Destination (intended future permanent resident.) – City or Town -  Sandusky Near Lone Rock Wis

Column 13:  No. on List.  - 0016

Column 14:  Whether having a ticket to such final destination - Yes

Column 15:  By whom was passage paid? - Self

Column 16:  Whether in possession of $50, and if less, how much? –  $30

Column 17:  Whether ever before in the United States; and if so, when and where – Yes or No -  No

Column 17:  Whether ever before in the United States; and if so, when and where – If Yes – Year or period of years –

Column 17:  Whether ever before in the United States; and if so, when and where – Where?

Column 18:  Whether going to join a relative or friend; and if so, what relative or friend, and his name and complete address.

• Son Thomas Smith
• Sandusky, Wis

Column 19:  If pauper, lunatic or disabled? no

Column 20:  Whether a Polygamist  no

Column 21:  Whether an Anarchist  no

Column 22:  Unreadable  no

Column 23:  Condition of Health, Mental and Physical - good

Column 24:  Deformed or Crippled.  Nature, length of time and cause

Column 25:  Height – Feet - 5

Column 25:  Height – Inches - 6

Column 26:  Complexion - dark

Column 27: Color of –  Hair - dark

Column 27: Color of – Eyes - grey

Column 28:  Marks of Identification –

Column 29:  Place of Birth – Country – Scotland

Column 29:  Place of Birth – City of Town – Dalkeith 

Page One of the Alien Manifest (Line 16) 

Page 2 of the Alien Manifest (Line 16) 

Manifest from Caledonia

Date of Arrival:  February 17, 1913

Port of Departure:  Glasgow 

I believe this is a list that shows the total number of aliens traveling onboard during this trip