Hi Tom, I would think that there would have been few ships coming in to Galveston in 1863 because there was quite a bit of activity in that area during the War Between the States. I am not an expert, only an amateur historian, but I think this a fairly accurate statement. If the ancestors you are looking for were of German descent there is a book called "New Homes in a New Land" that lists many. I can look up names for you in that book. Many of the Galveston papers published lists of passenger arrivals. They would be microfilmed at the Rosenberg Library in Galveston. They do research by mail only, but I'm not sure what the fee is. There is also a book of Czech arrivals written by Leo Baca if you are looking for Czechs. If I can look at something at Clayton for you (I live in Houston - more than willing to help). There is a computer database at the museum in Galveston that has lots of records too. If you are trying to make ties by looking to see who traveled together none of this info may help you. >From: BerthaElen@aol.com >Reply-To: TXGALVES-L@rootsweb.com >To: TXGALVES-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [TXGALVES-L] Port of Galveston, Ship passenger arrivals, >1845-6, 1863, 18... >Date: Mon, 7 Jun 1999 09:47:01 EDT > >In a message dated 6/7/99 8:30:13 AM Central Daylight Time, >TCozz57795@aol.Com writes: > ><< Next, Tax lists and/or voter lists 1847-50? > 1905? >> >Tom >I forgot to mention the TAX LIST there is a book that I have seen located >at >CLAYTON LIBRARY/5300 Caroline/Houston,TX. >Am not sure about a Voters list. >Sincerely >Bertha Ellen > _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com