May I ask if there is a way to solve this family story that has been passed down through the generations? In 1855 the RHYASON family sailed from Ireland to New York. The father died on the voyage. The mother carried on & their child was born in New York state & named Parker Rhyason. A date of the birth is given as 18 May 1855 in Utica, Oneida, New York..... some records say 1856 was the birth year. What was the ship¹s name and would the death of the father have been recorded? Thank you for any information that might be available. Mrs. P. Lindsay plindsay@islandnet.com