Well, I found a William who went to the U.S. on the St.Paul in 1896. He was married, gave his age as 22 years and 5 months [which is a little off], but if his brother was still in the U.S. then this appears quite reasonable.

Both boys were miners and if the life was good [as several of my ancestors found it to be] then he could send for Hannah and their son a couple of years later.

Checking it out before I posted would have been the right thing to do. Please disregard the above at present.