They Came in Ships: A Guide to Finding Your Immigrant Ancestor's Arrival Record

by John Philip Colletta

Book Overview

Chances are excellent that your ancestors came to America from somewhere-England, Spain, Germany, China, Africa. Can you imagine how they felt as they left their homes, what they left behind? Do you want to know? Would you know where to even start looking for the details? Author and genealogist John P. Colletta prepares you to undertake the search. He tells you not only what fundamental facts you need to know about your immigrant ancestor before beginning,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 091648937X
• ISBN13: 9780916489373
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Ancestry.com
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

They Came in Ships

This book is a must for anybody working on their genealogy. It is packed with information and is easy to read. Dont let the size of this book fool you! The author explains everything perfectly. There is so much information that you will have a hard time putting this book down. I recommend it for all, novice and professional genealogist.

Excellent Information

This is an excellent book for find passenger lists that are not at the National Archives.A must have for finding them.

They Came In Ships

There is an unbelievable amount of information packed into this book and it is organized in a way that works for both the experienced and new genealogist. I had almost given up finding my immigrant ancestors in several lines I'm researching until I discovered this gem. By following the step by step information given here, I was able to find them all! Don't overlook the bibliography. The information in it alone is well worth the price of the book. Thank you, Dr. Colletta!

An Excellent Resource

Concisely summarizes the methods by which passenger lists can found. Highly recommended.

Invaluable Genealogical Tool!

If you are, as I was, baffled by the maze of microfilm and sources involved in trying to track down your ancestors' ships lists, you need this book!! The author very clearly explains the how the films are indexed, the exceptions to the rules, etc. Perhaps the most useful aspect of this book is the way the author walks you through various examples of how to take whatever information you have about your ancestor and how to use the indexes to track down where to start searching for your ancestor's ship. I read this book cover to cover twice, then tackled the library, and finally accomplished something! I recommend it VERY highly.