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*Harris, Ruth-Ann M., and Donald M. Jacobs, eds. ''The Search for Missing Friends: Irish Immigrant Advertisements Placed in the "Boston Pilot."'' 3 vols. Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1989-93. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974.461+H29s book Ref 974.461 H29s].) These volumes list more than ten thousand Irish immigrants to the United States and their places of origin. The information is based on advertisements run between 1831 and 1856. | *Harris, Ruth-Ann M., and Donald M. Jacobs, eds. ''The Search for Missing Friends: Irish Immigrant Advertisements Placed in the "Boston Pilot."'' 3 vols. Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1989-93. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974.461+H29s book Ref 974.461 H29s].) These volumes list more than ten thousand Irish immigrants to the United States and their places of origin. The information is based on advertisements run between 1831 and 1856. | ||
Lists of passengers arriving at most U.S. ports after 1820 are available at the Family History Library. Many are indexed. For more information on these lists and indexes, | Lists of passengers arriving at most U.S. ports after 1820 are available at the Family History Library. Many are indexed. For more information on these lists and indexes, read [[Portal:United States Emigration and Immigration|United States Emigration and Immigration]]. To learn more about the emigration process and life on board an American-bound emigrant ship, see the following book: | ||
To learn more about the emigration process and life on board an American-bound emigrant ship, see the following book: | |||
*Coleman, Terry. ''Going To America.'' New York, New York: Pantheon Books, 1972. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=25638&disp=Going+to+America%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 973 W2cg].) | *Coleman, Terry. ''Going To America.'' New York, New York: Pantheon Books, 1972. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=25638&disp=Going+to+America%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 973 W2cg].) | ||
To find United States immigration records at the Family History Library, look in the | To find United States emigration and immigration records at the Family History Library, look in the Place Search of the catalog under: | ||
UNITED STATES - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION <br> | UNITED STATES - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION <br> | ||
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From 1815 to 1850, Canada was the primary destination of Irish emigrants. Until 1900, the major ports of immigrant arrivals were Quebec City and Halifax. After 1900, arrivals were more widespread. Canadian passenger lists are rare before 1865. Those from 1865 to 1900 are available at the Family History Library. Indexed Passenger lists from 1890-1960 are available at [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/migration.jsp www.findmypast.com]. | From 1815 to 1850, Canada was the primary destination of Irish emigrants. Until 1900, the major ports of immigrant arrivals were Quebec City and Halifax. After 1900, arrivals were more widespread. Canadian passenger lists are rare before 1865. Those from 1865 to 1900 are available at the Family History Library. Indexed Passenger lists from 1890-1960 are available at [http://www.findmypast.co.uk/migration.jsp www.findmypast.com]. | ||
'''Australia''' | '''Australia''' | ||
Starting in 1788, thousands of convicts were sent to Australia. They were first sent to Tasmania and New South Wales. Along with the convicts were those who supervised the prison system and their families. By the early 1800s, many more free and assisted emigrants were arrived in various states. Learn more about Australia emigration and immigration by [[Finding an Irish Ancestor Using Australian Records|clicking here.]] | Starting in 1788, thousands of convicts were sent to Australia. They were first sent to Tasmania and New South Wales. Along with the convicts were those who supervised the prison system and their families. By the early 1800s, many more free and assisted emigrants were arrived in various states. Learn more about Australia emigration and immigration by [[Finding an Irish Ancestor Using Australian Records|clicking here.]] | ||