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Supergeir
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Norway
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 Posted - 03/05/2016 : 22:18:31
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Originally posted by jwiborg
You will most likely not be able to find any record of his return from America to Norway. Such records are very rare. A possibility could be the UK, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960.
Already tried searching that source, but not been able to locate him in those lists. Nevertheless, I am so happy you - and other - helped me locate him in the US. |
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Supergeir
Starting member
Norway
18 Posts |
Posted - 22/05/2016 : 19:55:16
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Originally posted by jwiborg
The route he would have taken to Wilkin County would have looked something like this:
Prior to arrival in Quebec, the SS Mongolian would make a stop at the quarantine-station for a doctor exam of all passengers, before they were granted to go ashore.
When in Quebec, they would have to wait some days (up to a week), for the steamer that would take them on the St. Lawrence River to Montreal, a one day boat-trip.
From Montreal, they would take the train to Sarnia, a 2-3 days journey.
From Sarnia, crossing the St. Clair river on a ferry (the Canada/US boarder) to Port Huron.
Then train to Detroit, then change train to go to Grand Haven, and then a new steamer over Lake Michigan to Milwaukee.
And finally train to Minneapolis and further towards Fargo.
The total journey from the first day in Quebec until the final destination Wilkin county, could take up to 2 weeks.
Dear jwiborg, I really appreciated your sketched map. I would really like to include it in a family document. Apparently, what I have found is that my Great Grandfather most likely ended up in Fergus Falls, and not Wilkin County when he arrived in 1893. Fergus Falls was at that time already connected to Wadena by train.
Would it be possible for you to sketch a map like that ending up in Fergus Falls? Everything alike, but end stop Fergus Falls instead of ending up in Wilkin County. I can happily pay you for that job.
Best regards
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jwiborg
Norway Heritage Veteran
Norway
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Posted - 23/05/2016 : 17:44:03
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Originally posted by Supergeir
Would it be possible for you to sketch a map like that ending up in Fergus Falls? Everything alike, but end stop Fergus Falls instead of ending up in Wilkin County. I can happily pay you for that job.
Best regards
Geir
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JaneC
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
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Posted - 24/05/2016 : 05:12:12
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Norway Heritage Full Service Graphics
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Edited by - JaneC on 24/05/2016 05:13:04 |
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Supergeir
Starting member
Norway
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Posted - 26/05/2016 : 19:26:04
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| Thank you so much, jwiborg. Really appreciate it. |
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