They may have entered the country via Canada. A British Subject could
freely travel, without a passport, to any British Territory. Many of our
ancestors entered the US by way of Canada. With proof of employment in
the US, Canada would give them Canadian Passports.
Don't just check New York as port of entry. There were lots of ports of
entry in those days. Philadelphia, Boston, Virginia had ports.
Good luck,
Arlene
Antony,
Thanks very much or looking. I should have told the List that Walter
had two older siblings, James B, b. Sept., 1864 (source, US census
1900), and Ada Louise, b. 1861 (source, obit, 20 March, 1881. Age 20
yrs). Perhaps one or both were also born in Wales.
Their father was J.R.C (believe it stands for James Robert Chapel)
WILSON, b. 1826 (source Obit, d. 13 Feb, 1879. age 53). His obit says
he was from Bristol, England. Their Mother`s name was was Carrie
(Catherine). b, d dates and maiden name unknown.
All five emigrated in April, 1873. We`ve already searched the
Gloucester mail list, the port of NY ship list records and other US
sources, without finding anything about this family before they arrived
here.
Hopefully there will be other sources in Wales or other WILSON searchers
that can help.
Thanks,
Chuck Scarborough
In a message dated 9/13/03 3:02:42 PM Central Daylight Time,
antonylambert(a)certificates.fsnet.co.uk writes:
<< There is sadly no Walter H Wilson on the GRO Index for Sept Q 1868
anywhere at all in England & Wales.
The only Welsh connection would appear to be a Walter Lloyd Wilson in
Salford.
Antony >>