The MyHeritage Blog has an article that will be of interest to many U.S. genealogists: If your ancestors traveled to New York from outside the United States during the years 1892–1954, there’s a good chance they passed through Ellis Island. On January 1, we’ll be celebrating the 130th anniversary of the day Ellis Island opened …
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Ellis Island: How to Research Ancestors Who Passed Through the Gateway to Freedom
The MyHeritage Blog has an article that will be of interest to many U.S. genealogists: If your ancestors traveled to New York from outside the United States during the years 1892–1954, there’s a good chance they passed through Ellis Island. On January 1, we’ll be celebrating the 130th anniversary of the day Ellis Island opened …
The Genealogical Forum of Oregon Hosts Talk on Early Chinese Women in Oregon
The following announcement was issued by the Genealogical Forum of Oregon: The Genealogical Forum of Oregon, a local genealogical library, is hosting a free talk focused on the lives of the first groups of Chinese women to immigrate to Oregon. This virtual event will occur at 2:30 pm Saturday, January 15; pre-registration is required Archaeologists …