I, too, would like to know how my HART Irish ancestors arrived in Galena/New Diggings. I know they were in New York City for a while (1834-1844)--but how they got to Galena remains a mystery. They arrived in Galena about 1845. From dates in the family Bible I know that the last child born in New York City was in 1844 and the next child was born in 1845 in New Diggins. Perhaps they traveled by river transport and then overland by coach or by supply wagontains? Any help would by appreciated. Susan Hart -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Susan Hart San Francisco State University Internet: [email protected] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- On Tue, 5 Dec 2000, Paul & Cathie CycleBuddies wrote: > I am looking for travel routes in the early 1800's. > Would like to know if any one has any ideas of the ports that Irish immigrants would have arrived at for getting to Illinois. Also, what were the routes they would have taken to arrive in Jo Davies County. The time period that I am looking at is the 1820's and 1830's. Any suggestions? > > Thank you, > Paul Campbell > >