Glaisdale to Sacramento 1891
The narrative of a journey from Glaisdale to Sacramento was written by Joseph Readman and later transcribed by his great niece Elizabeth Ann Readman in 1977. This story has been laid dormant, amongst my uncle Joseph Leslie O'Connor's archives. A hundred and thirty-two years have passed – now it's time to retell the story. The Readman family set sail on the 14 th of May 1891 from Liverpool on the SS Polynesian, bound for Quebec. Mother, Elizabeth Readman was 62 years old and a widow. Her Husband was Francis Readman 1826 – 1887. Mother's maiden name was Harrison, child of Robert Harrison & Elizabeth (Swales). Daughter Elizabeth Harrison born in 1851 was also a widow. Her late husband, John Harrison born 1845 – died 22 nd of Feb 1889. Their children Charles Louis born in 1887 and Mary Beatrice born in 1889 were all onboard SS Polynesian. Incidentally, John Harrison was brother to my paternal great-grandmother, Agnes Harrison 1856-1948 who married Thomas Philip Ly...