> Did ships stop at Ellis Island before they came to > Galveston then went to Indianola ... or did they come straight from Germany > to Indianola? > Most ships came directly from Bremen to Indianola. They also went directly to Galveston. During the time period you're referring to, I don't think Ellis Island existed yet. (could be wrong...check around). But I do KNOW that they would have sailed directly to Texas. Shelly Kelly Galveston TX