New York Ports of Entry

Q. Were there New York-area ports of entry other than Ellis Island during the late 1890s and early 1900s? If so, please provide their identity and how I may contact them.

A. For New York, Ellis Island was the only port of entry during this time period. If you’re having trouble locating someone who supposedly came through the Port of New York (Ellis Island) on the Ellis Island online database, it may be simply because the name wasn’t transcribed correctly.  

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