Posted on Apr 17, 2016
NATIONAL ELLIS ISLAND FAMILY HISTORY DAY - April 17
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On April 17, 2001, the first National Ellis Island Family History Day was observed. It was by official proclamation of our nation’s governors that April 17 be designated as “National Ellis Island Family History Day.”
NATIONAL ELLIS ISLAND FAMILY HISTORY DAY - April 17
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Immigration
American History
Family
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Had many relatives come through those doors......! I need to go there. My wife's grandmother came through there in 1908 @ the age of 7 by herself.
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SGT John " Mac " McConnell
Wow ! Great story Alan.. I need to go their one day. 4 brothers of McConnell's came through them doors around 1835 from Ireland. when they got their they went in 4 different directions.. So I probably have family all over the US. I just know of the Texas ones...
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Ah, the good old days, when immigrants knocked on the door and requested entrance to our homeland. So passe'.
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