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This branch of the Holper family arrived in America through Ellis Island on June 26, 1923 aboard the SS Laconia from Hamburg, Germany.

John F. Holper Pictured here is Johann Holper (ca. 1945). Born in Vienna, Austria, it is Johann (John) who came to America at the age of 18 to start his new life.  The following information is obtained from the SS Laconia's manifest (manifest page 1 and manifest page 2). 

Johann is listed on the ships manifest as a laborer. Georg Schwarz of Gaas, Austria is listed as Johann's grandfather.  Passage was paid by Johann's uncle George Schwarz of 339 East 10 Street, Northampton, PA.  The final destination is listed as Northampton, Pennsylvania.