Below is a passport application of Nathan Meyer from May 23, 1892, Number 39381 in St Louis, Missouri for himself, his wife, and 3 children. Listed on the application is his wife, Rosa born in Prussia on March 22, 1868 and their children Freda ( 5 years old), Milton (2 years old), and Sophia (2 months old).
Nathan was born in Slungwr, Prussia on June 8, 1855 and emigrated to the US on May 16, 1868 from Hamburg. He was naturalized in White Plains, NY on October 25, 1876. He was a merchant at the time of the application. As part of the process, his description was recorded:
Age: 37 years
Stature: 5 feet, 8 inches
Forehead: Medium
Eyes: Gray
Nose: Small
Mouth: Small
Chin: Oval
Hair: Dark Brown
Complexion: Dark
Face: Oval
An additional document of interest is New York Passenger List of the Bavaria (noted as Steamer Bavaria on Nathan's passport application) from May 17, 1869 from Hamburg, Germany. The list has recorded Nathan as 14 years old.
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