New York City and the History of Ellis Island

Jun 15, 2018 | Genealogy 101

Located where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Hudson River, Ellis Island was the perfect place to stop and process boats entering the United States; Thus Ellis Island opened as a federal immigration station in 1892. All immigrants would wait in long medical and legal...

Finding Your Family from Ship’s Passenger Lists

Jun 15, 2018 | Genealogy 101

When exploring genealogy, research may include poring over ship passenger lists to find names of ancestors who immigrated to the United States generations ago. Passenger arrival lists are an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn about family history....