1 Reply Latest reply on Nov 14, 2019 11:04 AM by Lisha Penn

Seeking shipping lists for Jamaica to Panama

Tanya Edwards Nov 11, 2019 10:16 PM

My grandfather who was born in Jamaica and went to Panama 1910 and 1913. We've gone to Panama. Nothing! I don't think my grandfather was a laborer. He was a literate man. I have journal entries written by him as to how he traveled. I can't find the names of the ships either. I really need help finding out his travels to Panama from Jamaica. Thank you.

Re: Seeking shipping lists for Jamaica to Panama

Lisha Penn Nov 14, 2019 11:04 AM (in response to Tanya Edwards)

Dear Ms. Edwards,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

We suggest you search the National Archives of Panama to determine what types of passenger arrival and immigrant records may exist in Panama. It also may be worthwhile for you to check the Jamaica Archives & Records Department to ascertain if departure records exist for 1910 and 1913.

There is a NARA Prologue article Looking for an Ancestor in the Panama Canal Zone, 1904-1914 that may provide additional information.

We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your family research!

[Information provided by Elizabeth Burnes, Subject Matter Expert]

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