My ancestors moved to the U.S in the early 1900's?

Question

I have no idea at all how to trace their movements, can anyone help, One of them had a daughter who lived in Bradford, Pennsylvania at the time of her death. I don't know when they emigrated or where they went but would love to. I live in England and my ancestors were from Leeds in the north of England.

Thanks to anyone who can help.

Answer 1

Hi

I Am from Halifax, England, both the the Ellis island and findmypast web sites are wonderful, With the Ellis island web site, register, it's free and the amount of data is wonderful, also try www.rootsweb.com which is part of the ancestry.com group but free to use.

Good luck and good hunting

Answer 2

UK answer.

Why don't you try posting the names and and what ever details you have of the ancestors who are no longer with us. Its considered unethical to post information relating to living people.

There are lots of excellent researchers that frequent the genealogy forum both here in the UK and in the USA.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

You have received some really great answers – all of which have provided you with valuable information.  If you have information you wish to have researched and wish to post, others will gladly help with research or you can email.  If you have or wish to purchase an Ancestry.com account, you will most likely find it to be of great assistance – it’s my favored site for on-line research.  There are many genealogical sites that are free.  One thing you should remember about the information you find that others have compiled is – you must research the historical records for yourself for accuracy.  The compilers’ may have just copied what others have found.  Make sure the information is correct by viewing official documents, i.e., marriage, birth, census records, etc. yourself.  Here are some very good free sites:

http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default....  FamilySearch.org is a non-profit service sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  You can also download free software that will help you keep your family tree organized.

http://usgenweb.org/.  This site has been created by a group of volunteers that are committed to keep genealogy free and have provided a website for genealogical research in every county and state in the United States.

http://rwguide.rootsweb.ancestry.com/.  RootsWeb is also a great site.  It’s funded by Ancestry.com.  It provides links to ton’s of additional sites as well.    

http://www.ellisisland.org/genealogy/ind... . Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.  Genealogy Learning Center.  This site has also has some great getting started tips and free downloadable charts and forms.  

http://www.cyndislist.com/.  Cindy’s List has just about everything from A to Z.  I would highly recommend visiting this site.  

http://www.myheritage.com/. Is free, private and secure.  You can create a web site, build and save a family tree, share photos and videos and much more.

http://www.geni.com/home. You can build your family tree and invite others to join via email and expand your tree.  You can add photo’s and video’s.  

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi...  You can search for cemetery records.  Pictures of actual headstones with names and burial dates are available for numerous cemeteries. Additional information is often provided.

https://www.virtualgumshoe.com/resources... Many public records for various counties are available.  I’ve been able to obtain copies of actual documents (without visiting the courthouse or paying a fee) for my tree.  Even my marriage record is listed on my county site!

Answer 4

You can go to the EllisIsland.org website and search for your relatives' names and then, on the part that shows the ship that they travelled upon's manifest, click on the little square that enlarges the image, you should be able to find info of who they went to be with and then go from there.

EllisIsland.org is a free website.  You can also try to search the US Census from the late 1800s and early 1900s to see if you can find any information or even try to get copies of her birth/death certificates.

Answer 5

Findmypast has passenger lists leaving the UK 1890 - 1960

It's a pay to view site, but you can buy 60 units for 6.95 pounds

http://www.findmypast.com/passengerListP...

You can can also download the original entry.