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Maine & Massachusetts, Case Files of Deceased and Deserted Seamen, 1873-1965
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Maine & Massachusetts, 
United States
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Record Description
Record Type Records of Seamen
Record Group RG 21: Records of District Courts of the United States
Collection years 1873-1965
National Archives Identifier 107971610773871096743
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection contains three NARA collections from Record Group 21 Records of District Courts of the United States:

The collections were filmed at the NARA Regional Facility in Waltham, Massachusetts. For the most part, the records are arranged numerically by case number and contain an assortment of details including personal information, death details, wages etc. about deceased and deserted sailors and others who worked on board ships.

Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

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To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Maine & Massachusetts, Case Files of Deceased and Deserted Seamen, 1873-1965.

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:

Case Files

  • Name of seaman
  • Death date and place
  • Burial date and place
  • Names of family members or next of kin
  • Financial statements
  • Dates of service

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • Maine and Massachusetts, Case Files of Deceased and Deserted Seamen

  • Court Order Regarding Seaman's Account

  • 1911 Statement of Seaman's Account

  • 1912 Seaman's Account Ledger

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Person's name
  • Date of death or desertion

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

This collection does not have a searchable index. Only images are available. See View the Images to access them.

View the Images[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select ARC Number and Title
  2. Select Case Number or Last Name to view the images
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I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

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I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

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  • Search the indexes of other port cities

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the states of Maine and Massachusetts.

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Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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