Emigration from the United Kingdom to America - by Ira A Glazier (Hardcover)

About the Book

This series on Emigration from the United Kingdom to America concentrates on U.K. emigration in the period 1870-1897, listing migrants from the U.K. who arrived in New York. The original passenger lists transcribed by shipping agents and ship's officers and filed by all vessel...

Book Synopsis

This series on Emigration from the United Kingdom to America concentrates on U.K. emigration in the period 1870-1897, listing migrants from the U.K. who arrived in New York. The original passenger lists transcribed by shipping agents and ship's officers and filed by all vessels entering U.S ports have been used in the preparation of Emigration from the United Kingdom to America. Presented in chronological order by each ship's date of arrival, these passenger lists provide the names of ships, ports of departure, and arrival and debarkation dates. The researcher can also locate data regarding a person's age, sex, and occupation, as well as village of origin and destination when reported.

Review Quotes

Glazier has an excellent track record for preparing indexes, many in collaboration with P. William Filby, one of the nations past leading genealogical/historical librarians and an avid indexer. Glazier's earlier series relate to passenger lists of immigrants from Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Russia. These volumes, along with the previous volumes, are recommended for reference collections serving family historians.

About the Author

Ira Glazier, who passed away in May of 2011, is the former Director of The Center for Migration Research at The Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies and Immigration, and the former director of castlegarden.org for The Battery Conservancy in New York.