Dong Ah Sin was born to Dong Ying Share (father) and Lee Shee (mother) in 1879 at Portland. He left for China on November 8, 1881 on the vessel Coloma. He returned on the steamship Oceanic and arrived in San Francisco on November 1, 1890. The Collector of the Port of San Francisco refused permission for his landing.Dong Ty Duck petitioned for a Writ of Habeas Corpus on November 7, 1890. A bond was posted.S.C. Houghton, Special Referee and Examiner, recommended Discharge on July 20, 1891. He was represented by Alfred Ricketts. On July 20, 1891, an Order of Discharge allowed him to remain in the country. You can view copies of his records at http://www.frederickbee.com/10133.html .
