Ed There are lots of vital records for you to get in New York: marriage certificate and death certificate. He arrived in time for the 1920 census, which you can look at too. Then there are city directories for the early 20th century. I assume you know where he is buried and have that data. And aren't you lucky you have a place of origin in Cork, unlike most people just beginning. He will have a birth record in Ireland (they began in 1864) and a baptismal record. I assume you know his religion. And you can probably get the same data for his parents. You can never bring back the past and a childhood with your father, but you sure can re-create the past through doing family history. Best of luck. Elizabeth Knowlton not the author of the query--see below Message text written by INTERNET:CountyCork-L@rootsweb.com > I have recently begun to research my family history. It has been frustating and more difficult than I imagined it would be. The Ellis Island Passenger Record lists a Daniel Barry arriving in New York City on Nov. 23, 1919. It indicates that he was 21 years of age and sailed on the Adriatic out of Southampton, Southamptonshire, England. Since I figure that my father was born in County Cork circa 1898, the age and dates listed for Daniel Barry fit. My father was one of 13 children. The record also indicates that Daniel's destination was 132 E. 24th St, NYC, NY, the residence of a Mr. H. Barry. Daniel Barry lists his mother as Mrs. E. Barry of Ballymoney (This is the spelling in the ship's manifest.), Rostrevor, Ireland. My father met and married Beatrice McGrevey in New York City. They resided in Manhattan and produced eight children. He passed away in 1947 when I was 7 years of age so I have fleeting memories of him and no vital records. If the Daniel Barry listed in the ship! 's manifest is indeed my father, it fills me with feelings of joy and sadness. If someone can provide me with any additional facts re; the above Passenger Record information it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ed Barry edbarry@optonline.net<