Whatever Floats Your Riverboat
Q. My German ancestors arrived at New Orleans in 1853 and traveled to Ohio by river boat. I’ve found their passenger list to New Orleans, but how can I find record of the next segment of their journey? A. Congratulations on finding your ancestors on a New Orleans passenger list! “It was pretty much a […]
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