| Dear Fellow Genealogist,
On August 5, 1884, the cornerstone for the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty was laid. A little over two years later, in October 1886, the completed monument became a welcome site for the many thousands of immigrants seeking a new life in America.
In today’s newsletter, we share three articles to help you lay the cornerstone of researching in your immigrant ancestor’s country of origin – finding their hometown. Some of the best sources for finding an ancestor’s hometown are the documents created when they arrived or departed the United States.
A curated Q&A provides expert tips on identifying your ancestors in passenger lists and researching arrivals at Castle Garden and Ellis Island. A look into the Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital uncovers untold stories. A case study demonstrates how a passport application was used to find a birthplace and direct future research.
Wishing laying cornerstones didn’t have to come first,
— Amanda, eLearning Producer of Family Tree University
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