• Mary and her son, James, arrived in New York on 5 July 1866 via the ship American Congress. (Her name is "Elizabeth" on the ship passenger list.) On overland company records, only her name is listed as head of household. However, the notation showing she purchased 1 1/2 adult food rations indicates that her young son was with her during this part of the journey as well.

Daniel Thompson Company (1866)

• Age at Departure: 20
• Head of Household

Sources

• “Captain Daniel Thompson, memorandum book 1, 1866.” In Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company church trains accounts 1861-1868, Captains’ accounts 1862-1868.
• Find a Grave (Website)
• New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957.
• Perpetual Emigrating Fund, Financial Account 1849-1886, Ledger B, p. 370.