kwheaton, 28 days ago

@genchat @genchat yes, chain migration! It led to thousands of descendants in the US who claimed they were related but there wasn't much proof. All surnamed MOSER and later MOSIER They came from small villages in Bavaria on 2 ships a couple of years apart in the early 1700's. I recount part of the story here. It is the classic 3 brothers story but there were 6 brothers and a sister! And these pre-date immigration records. https://wheatonwood.com/2024/01/05/the-three-brothers-story-retold-johan-martin-moser/ #chainmigration #immigration #bavaria #familyhistory #genealogy

RobertJackson58585858, 28 days ago

@genchat @genchat

Icebreaker ... I do not know.

The word "chain" attached to migration is new to me.

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genchat, 28 days ago

@RobertJackson58585858 @genchat Basically, it's when one person immigrates (or migrates) to an area, then others follow him/her because of the relationship. #genchat

RobertJackson58585858, 28 days ago

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Right!

In that case I suspect I haven't found any yet.

Most of our migrations seem to be as couples or groups.

Except one mildly scandalous one which turned to tragedy as a couple travelled from England to USA separately to elope secretly but later he brought back their child after she died & married her sister.

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genchat, 28 days ago

@RobertJackson58585858 @genchat That is definitely chain migration; a little scandalous, but chain nonetheless! #genchat

RobertJackson58585858, 28 days ago

@genchat @genchat

Ahah!

Thank you.

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