My Fermanagh (as well as my Scottish) ancestors came via the St. Lawrence River to St. Lawrence and Jefferson counties. That would have been one of the shortest sailing distances from either Scotland or Ireland to North America. It seems to have been a common pattern for those who ended up in the "North Country." Unfortunately there are few ships records easily available for those who immigrated via Quebec (Port of Entry) and then across the river to New York. If I remember correctly, O'berg was a common point of entry for those who came up the St. Lawrence. -----Original Message----- From: Susan Merkley [mailto:norval@magma.ca] Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 8:37 AM To: FERMANAGH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [FERMANAGH] Immigration Patterns/Mealey Dear Shelle: I haven't got a clue how she got to Ogdensburg but I suspect she may have come through New York City. I know early patterns (i.e. my Scottish ancestors who came to St. Lawrence County) may well have come through Canada, although at least one branch did come through New York City. I haven't explore how Isabella got to the Ogdensburg area as I just found out about her. My genealogical research had the wrong set of parents for my gr.grandfather but an old obituary found in a pile of photos by my mother's cousin in California has sent me off in a flurry of excitement. If I find out anything re: immigration patterns, will let you know and thank you for your offer to "keep your eyes peeled" for Isabella. For now Sue