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Title: Ellis Island
Post by: nigelrixson on Tuesday 22 March 11 16:38 GMT (UK)

Hi,
Can SKS advise?

If Ellis Island didn't start recording emigres until 1st Jan 1892, what records would have been kept for those travelling before that date, if at all, through New York? And if those records were kept, is access to them allowed?

Thanks

Title: Re: Ellis Island
Post by: aghadowey on Tuesday 22 March 11 17:03 GMT (UK)

Earlier New York arrivals were processed through Castle Garden which has it's own website www.castlegarden.org. However, early manifests give little details- usually name, age, sex, occupation, country of origin.

Title: Re: Ellis Island
Post by: nigelrixson on Tuesday 22 March 11 17:07 GMT (UK)

Thank you. Very useful information

Title: Re: Ellis Island
Post by: Genealiza on Tuesday 22 March 11 18:58 GMT (UK)

Here is another website that might have listings:

http://immigrantships.net/