American Immigration


Port of New York Passenger Lists
Among the most significant of all immigration collections available for online research is the Ellis Island Passenger Arrivals Database for the years 1892 to 1924.

Orkney & Shetland American


This monthly newspaper, serving the expat community, was published in Chicago, Illinois, 1887-1895 (editor Magnus Flaws).
This newspaper did amalgamate with and become the "American Scotsman" in 1892.

The Birth, Marriage & Death notices published in the paper during the period 1889-1894 have been transcribed and are availble in PDF format.

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