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Josiah made ready to leave first FOR America with his nephew,
Robert (Curly Bob) and his family of wife and baby, in August 1874. Josiah had to earn money for the rest of the family to follow. Mary and their children and Gavin, a nephew, left in November 1874. Gavin Crosbie was 17 years old.
SHIPPING RECORDS:
S.S. Angelin out of Glasgow sailed 25 Aug 1874 with passengers:
Josiah Crosbie age 28 M Miner Scotland
Robert Crosbie age 22 M Miner Scotland
Helen “ age 21 F Wife of (Josiah) Scotland
Kate “ age ½ F Scotland
S.S. Victoria out of Liverpool England sailed 5 Nov 1874 with passengers:
Mary Crosbie 26 F Wife (of Josiah Crosbie) Scotland US
Mary “ 5 yr F Child “ US
Thomas “ 3 yr M “ US
Gavin Crosbie 21 M Lab Scotland US
Nellie says, "Then I remember that last walk with you to Aughenheath Station, your little Betsy in your arms and the other two trotting along, 30 years ago this autumn. I was twelve then."
Mary and children left their home in Hazelbank, Scotland, and all went well until they got to New York City. Little Tom Crosbie got lost. Gavin had forgotten his responsibility for a moment but he was soon located and they proceeded with their journey.
When passing through Chicago on the train, Mary was much impressed with the sight of the burned-out buildings of Chicago. The great fire had occurred only 3 years before. The entire downtown, which had been built of lumber, was completely destroyed. It was still in ruins.
