I found 3 possibles under ESCH and ESCHE relating to Saxony. I hope they are of some help. Sandra in Oregon Passenger's Name: Heinrich Esch Age: 36 Gender: Male Occupation: Baker Last Residence: Saxony Weimar Eisenach Date of Arrival: May 27, 1867 Final Destination: United States Ship's Name: Ottawa Port of Embarkation: Antwerp Port of Debarkation: New York Passenger's Name: Michael Esch Age: 40 Gender: Male Occupation: Tailor Last Residence: Saxony Date of Arrival: May 2, 1884 Final Destination: Illinois Ship's Name: Berlin Manifest ID Number: 16004 Port of Embarkation: Bremen Passenger's Name: Otto Esche Age: 25 Gender: Male Occupation: Merchant Last Residence: Saxony Weimar Eisenach Date of Arrival: Apr 3, 1878 Final Destination: USA Purpose for Travel: Staying in USA but not a citizen Ship's Name: Holsatia Captain's Name: Brandt Manifest ID Number: 34718 Port of Embarkation: Hamburg & Havre Mode of Travel: Steerage ----- Original Message ----- From: "Glenn Rebholz" <eaglehawk757@msn.com> To: <CASTLE-GARDEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 2:17 PM Subject: [CASTLE-GARDEN] ESCHE from Germany ? If I remember correctly, Castle Garden was the precursor to Ellis Island. I think that one set of my maternal great-grandparents came from the Saxony (Sachsen) region of Germany. Could you please check the years (you'll probably check all) 1850-1890. Thanking you in advance, Glenn Rebholz, Charlottesville, VA