George Dennison emigrated to the US in 1897 and probably stayed there until at least 1911. This is the Ellis Island record from the Ship's Manifest on his arrival.
"List or Manifest of Alien Immigrants for the Commissioner of Immigration Required by the regulations of the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, under Act of Congress approved March 3, 1893, to be delivered to the Commissioner of Immigration by the Commanding officer of any Vessels having such passengers on board upon arrival at a port in the United States"
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S.S.Furnessia
Sailing from the Port of Londonderry
15th October 1897
Arriving at Port of New York
1897
| Col No | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No. on List | 13 |
| 2 | Name in Full | George Dennison |
| 3 | Age (yrs) | 38 |
| Age (Mos) | <blank> | |
| 4 | Sex | Male |
| 5 | Married or Single | Married |
| 6 | Calling or Occupation | Farmer |
| 7 | Able to - Read | Yes |
| Able to - Write | Yes | |
| 8 | Nationality (Country of which citizen or subject) | Irish |
| 9 | Last Residence | Donegal |
| 10 | Seaport for Landing in the United States | New York |
| 11 | Final Destination in the United States (State, City or Town) | Phila, PA |
| 12 | Whether having a Ticket to such final destination. | Yes |
| 13 | By whom was passage paid | Sister (?) |
| 14 | Whether in possession of money. If so, whether more than $30 and how much if less $30 or less. | 10- (also has 1- written above) |
| 15 | Whether ever before in the United States; and if so, when and where? | No |
| 16 | Whether going to join a relative, and if so, what relative, their name and address. | 4 Sisters 3922 Haverford Ave, Phila |
| 17 | Ever in Prison or Almshouse or supported by charity. If yes, state which. | No |
| 18 | Whether a Polygamist. | No |
| 19 | Whether under Contract express or implied, to labour in the United States. | No |
| 20 | Condition of Health, Mental and Physical | Good |
| 24 |
Deformed or Crippled. Nature and cause.
|
No |
| 25 | Contract Ticket No. | 63 |