In a message dated 11/13/03 11:01:09 PM, PAERIE-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Are there any other researchers who have German immigrants who arrived in Erie in 1854? Have you had any luck with finding ship information? Where there ships coming from Bremen or Hamburg directly to Erie in 1854, or would they have stopped somewhere else first? >> Hello Lillian, While I cannot give you a direct lead to your information, you may find some leads by reviewing the pages of the Palmer Registry of Merchant Ships (<A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/mppraetorius/"> http://www.geocities.com/mppraetorius/</A>). This is not a searchable listing, but his work is extensive for this period and it often includes a photo or drawing of the ship. I found the ship that my ancestors sailed on from France in 1834 on this site with two photos of paintings. My ancestors were emigrating from Germany themselves. I never thought I would find this much information so easily anywhere. Of course, I had the name of the ship and nothing more. Good luck! Chuck Bliley Rochester, NY www.Bliley.net

Why don't this website come up for me? While I cannot give you a direct lead to your information, you may find some leads by reviewing the pages of the Palmer Registry of Merchant Ships (<A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/mppraetorius/"> http://www.geocities.com/mppraetorius/</A>). This is not a searchable listing, but his work is extensive for this period and it often includes a photo or drawing of the ship. I found the ship that my ancestors sailed on from France in 1834 on this site with two photos of paintings. My ancestors were emigrating from Germany themselves. I never thought I would find this much information so easily anywhere. Of course, I had the name of the ship and nothing more. Good luck! Chuck Bliley Rochester, NY www.Bliley.net