Fwd'ng this in interest of not only the the Irish but all other ethnic or religious groups that immigrated here for whatever reason. Many ships can be found in the Olive Tree ships lists transcriptions http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/ships/ On the right you will see the US ports of entry - And below links for not only Irish - bo others from many countries - Philadelphia was a major port of entry for PA - and very good records were kept. - our ancestors - PIERCE arrived in Phila in 1820 then immed. on down to Susquehanna Cnty - [it was the oldest son who came to Centre Cnty after the Civil War [1866] and lived a HUGE lie ......... so much for that branch of the family - Mimi Taylor -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jean R. Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 9:33 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [IRELAND] Emigration for NY from Newry in Ulster - "Brothers" - May1848 SNIPPET: Those with the foresight and sufficient funds made their departure early in the trying years of the famine, immediately after the Famine struck. Many people, especially from the Protestant communities in the north, who had suffered no religious persecution in the previous two centuries and had managed to hold on to their farms and wealth, decided to sell up and emigrate not because they were hungry or destitute but because they could see that Ireland would take so long to recover from the Famine. Newry (Down) was a thriving town with a population of around 15,000 in 1845, and with daily departures of small ships for Liverpool 120 miles away, carrying agricultural produce, timber, leather, linen and Mourne granite, the inland port had long been important. It stands on the River Clanrye, 15 miles from the sea ... with its magnificent surrounding countryside. Rivers and streams wind through the valleys to fill Carlingford Lough, where purple hues of the granite slopes above contrast with the green and honey-coloured farmlands below and just as the song proclaims, the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea. To be forced to leave their homes, however small and cramped, in such a beautiful surroundings must have broken the hearts of many an emigrant as they boarded the big square-riggers moored on the lough at Warrenpoint, Newry's deep-water port. The Irish name for Newry is derived from the yew trees planted at the head of the strand in the 5th century to last for a thousand years, and of course, legend has it that the original yew, symbol of immortality, was planted by St. Patrick himself who is alleged to have landed in Ireland at this very spot, in 432. Also in terms of religious symbolism, it may be no coincidence that it was here in Newry that the first Protestant church in Ireland was built." The "Brothers" made the first of her ten Famine voyages early in 1846. The local newspaper, the "Newry Telegraph," advertised all through February. Below is an advertisement for a later sailing of the "Brothers," 'a well-known favourite packet ship.' In truth, per Edward LAXTON in his riveting book, 'The Famine Ships,' (NY/1996), she was a converted cargo ship. Advertisement read: Emigration FOR NEW YORK, the Packet Ship BROTHERS. Of Newry. 1,000 Tons Burthen, J. SULLIVAN, Commander. This well-known favorite Packet Ship is Coppered and Copper-fastened, and will sail for the above Port on WEDNESDAY, 10th May. She will proceed to Sea on her appointment day. The Owner will have her comfortably Berthed, and the same attention paid to the Passengers as formerly, which proved so fortunate last year in his Ships. No Fever or Sickness on Board. Plenty of Good Water and Breadstuffs will be put on Board, agreeable to Act of Parliament. A few Cabin Passengers will be taken at a Moderate Rate of Passage. For Freight and Rate of Passage - apply at once to FRANCIS CARVILL, 32, MERCHANT'S-QUAY. The sailing of the "BROTHERS" is POSTPONED until WEDNESDAY, the 17th May, inst. Newry, May 3, 1848. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message