The so-called Ellis Island database was donated to the EI Foundation by the LDS Church. What the volunteers actually extracted were the immigration manifests for the port of New York, "only" for the pre-quota peak years of 1892-1924.
That means the database includes hundreds of thousands of U.S. citizens, stowaways, crew, and even those who never sailed. The manifests were originally created at the port of departure.
Such a shame that most of the original manifests were destroyed after being microfilmed by the government; the indexers had to use microfilm copies. And you know how many intricacies there are in the passenger's names and in the ever-changing federal manifest forms.
Good hunting!

Robyn thank you so much for that information it is greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the friend add :D

Hi Robyn!

Thanks for the info on the Pilchers. There are a whole lot of Pilcher lines that get pretty murky in the 1775-1810 range coming out of that area of Virginia. My line actually goes back to a Daniel Pilcher who was born around 1786, possibly in Stafford. He spent the bulk of his life in Fauquier County, and died there in 1854. Unfortunately, I have no information on any siblings or parents of Daniel, and so am trying to identify them by means of eliminating other Pilcher families as contenders - though most of them probably are related, going back a little farther. At any rate, that's why I'm trying to learn about sources I might not have thought of.

Again, thanks :)

Hi Robyn, which name are you referring to? Thanks for the ad by the way. Nice to meet you!

Robyn, could you tell me what was on the WW1 draft and 1930 census Gena sent you, or send me copies? I'm finding SOME of the people Arline's looking for but need to verify some things etc. THANKS!!

Groom's name: Horace Mccray
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 52 years
Groom's birth year: 1873
Groom's birthplace: Alabma
Bride's name: Addie Evans
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 33 years
Bride's birth year: 1892
Bride's birthplace: Alabma
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 01 Jun 1925
Marriage place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Groom's father's name: Blunt
Groom's mother's name: Lizzie Pryor
Father of bride's name: Thomas
Mother of bride's name: Matilda Norman
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342772
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4001716
Image number: 133
Reference number: v 11 p 56 rn 290617
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925

I must be dense tonight, but I looked at the website. What do you want me to do with it?

thanks.

I could not find any Mark Green who lived in Fremont, Wayne County, NC. He was born in Pitt County and he was married to Ann Roundtree. Their children were, Sallie, Fannie, Willie and Nelly. He was born around 1843 and I last found him on the 1920 census,

Robyn just wanted to tell you that I recieved the Obit from Ca that you helped me with a few weeks ago. got a lot of good information to follow up with so my thanks again
kathryn brannigan walizer

Thanks for the information- I actually already have this- They didn't get married in Rhea County,TN- I have looked for the marriage and found nothing- and the fact that the oldest son was born in 1829 NC made me wonder- my guess is that they stayed in NC

Robyn, I see you are interested in the research of the Mickens surname. I am a mickens, Father was James, grandfather Dock, grandmother, Charolette. My father was born in Tipton county TN. Would you have any information on this family. My father had an older brother Doc who moved to and lived in Ohio for many year until his death.
Would appreciate any information you could help me find.
Janet M. Mickens

Glad to hear from you. My father was James Thomas Mickens son of Dock (Doc) and Charlotte Mickens (Jones) was born Aug. 1899. There were 14 children in the family, my father the youngest, his brother Doc the oldest. I believe the Senior Dock was born in virginia, I found a census that stated his birth place. He and Charolette married in March of 1886. Each had children prior to their marriage, her older children were Harveys. I have small bits of informtion but would like to learn more about my father's people.I've found that that are numerous Mickens out there, many with a connection to Virginia.
Thanks in advance for any information or help you might have.
Janet Mickens

Anyway, Matilda Pilcher married William Halbert, who inherited plantation land and slaves (HORRIFIC!!) in VA but sold it and supposedly freed slaves and moved to Athens Co, OH. The Halberts, Pilchers and Beans made the journey together. IDK if Pilchers and Beans freed slaves. Sorry!

Hi Robyn

I didn't know if you already had a copy of Mac(k) Trice's WW I registration card. Mack was, of course, Walter's father.

Sorry, that should be World War II. not I.

Hi Robyn

Here's the enlistment card for William Trice (born about 1837) of Louisa county, VA. As you can see he was originally with the 88th Colored Infantry before transfer to the 3rd Colored Heavy Artillery.

88th Regiment Infantry (New)

Organized at Memphis, Tenn., February 20, 1865. Attached to Post and Defenses of Memphis, Tenn., District of West Tennessee, to July, 1865. 2nd Infantry Brigade, District of West Tennessee, to September, 1865. Dept. of Tennessee to December, 1865.

SERVICE.--Duty at Memphis, Tenn., and in the District of West Tennessee until December, 1865. Consolidated with 3rd United States Colored Heavy Artillery December 16, 1865.

i found a document for a MC Trice - which i think might be your McClellan but have lost your email addy.
rosie

Thanks for friending me, I good intell that you are THE ONE who can help, such as I, in answering questions. I'm taking notice of your e-mail. It's comforting to know that I know some one who KNOWS!!!!

Here's a request for your recommendation: When I get ready to spend money on a site, having an outlet for research for records in foreign countries, Europe, in particular, what would it be? I'm only extending my present lineage recording by three names, but have to search England, France and Holland and possibly some others. Where can I spend me money to get the best deal? There is no hurry to answer. Thank you.

I already own this book, but thank you for thinking about me!

Robyn: I found Mack's WWII draft registgration.

 

Hi Robyn,

What Loudermilks are you looking for? I'd be happy to help out. My mother was a Loudermilk, long line of them, even with there different spelling. I am also on facebook, and there are family pictures there.

Thank you for your time, Gail               

wow, finally dufus got in