Ellis Island

[nigelrixson]

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

[aghadowey]

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.

[nigelrixson]

Thank you. Very useful information

[Genealiza]

Here is another website that might have listings:

http://immigrantships.net/