Joseff Bistany Immigration Record

This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on October 30, 1912, sent to Bernard M. Sheriden, Superintendant of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies Joseff Bostani's [Bestany] arrival in the United States on October 15, 1912. It provides other information including his age, 16, and destination, Lawrence, Massachusetts to join his uncle. It also specififies his occupation as laborer and indicates that he was able to read and write. It includes that he traveled on the S.S. San Giorgio on the Sicula American line, listed on Manifest No. 22-10.

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