Christine Cohen – Mysterious Codes: Passenger Manifests Letters and Numbers

Christine Cohen – Mysterious Codes: Passenger Manifests Letters and Numbers

Join us as Christine Cohen deciphers the mysterious codes hidden within passenger manifests using letters and numbers!

By Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society

Date and time

Saturday, October 4 · 7 - 10am PDT

Location

Online

About this event

What do those letters, numbers, stamps, and pencil marks mean on Immigration Passenger Manifests? Does your ancestor have the letter "D" or "X" next to their name? Do you know what V/L, #404, USB, Transit, CL, N.O.B, C/A, LPC, SI, NQIV, BSI, PV or C-XXXXX mean? You will learn if and when to contact the US National Archives or USCIS for more genealogical information from these codes. Plus, discover insights about your ancestors’ immigration experience based on these notations.

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Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society

Founded in 1977, the Northwest Suburban Genealogy Society (NWSGS) is based in Mount Prospect, Illinois, northwest of Chicago. Our members share a primary interest in family history and genealogical research.

While initially a local organization, our membership now extends across the United States and even overseas, bringing together individuals passionate about exploring their ancestral roots. The core purposes of NWSGS are:

Promoting the study of genealogy and history

Organizing educational programs and workshops

Contributing to the preservation and growth of genealogical and historical collections through collaboration with local libraries and institutions

Providing assistance to members in tracing their family histories

Our monthly meetings feature renowned speakers sharing their expertise on various genealogy-related topics. Members benefit from an informative monthly newsletter, opportunities to connect with fellow enthusiasts, and the potential to discover new relatives through our vibrant community.

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