Hello, TSL Listers: I just found information that my emigrant ancestor, Nicholas FORD[E] came to the US "on a cattle boat" around 1844. The info says he came from "Kings [Offaly] and Dublin." I'm thinking that he may have come "from" Offaly but left Ireland from Dublin. I haven't been able yet to find his naturalization papers, though I know he was naturalized. My question is whether there is any place where I could find out more about "cattle boats" as a way for emigrants to work their passage. I'm thinking this might either be a "fourth class" booking--one below steerage or a "working" ticket--some sort of "water cowboy" who minds transported cattle????? Any thoughts would be appreciated. TIA Cheers, Jude