Annie Moore

120 Years Ago: Ellis Island Opens Doors and Welcomes Annie Moore of Ireland

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 02.28.2012

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Jan. 1 has long been regarded as a day of fresh beginnings, and never was that more appropriate than 120 years ago in 1892 when Ellis Island first opened its doors to hopefuls from around the world.

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WWI Soldier Representative of Connection Between Ireland and America

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 05.25.2011

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With St. Patrick's Day looming, then, I hope you'll understand that I have no choice but to surrender to my genetic urges and write of yet another link between our two countries: Private Thomas D. Costello.

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Roots Travel In Ireland

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 09.19.2011

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On a recent trip to Ireland, I did something I've never done before: rented a private castle. I'm not kidding. 2010-08-25-castle.jpg

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Annie Moore and Bruce Springsteen: Living the Dream

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Annie Moore, American Dream, Immigration, Genealogy, Arizona, Arizona Immigration Law, New York, Bruce Springsteen, Ellis Island, Home News
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True, the event was several weeks ago, but if you haven't seen these video highlights yet, they're worth watching. I wrote about the annual Ellis Isla...

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This Is Annie Moore at Ellis Island: $1,000 If You Can Prove Me Wrong

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 05.25.2011

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It seems this story has finally come full circle. Annie Moore, the Irish teenager who was the first to alight at Ellis Island, came into my life back...

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Historical Photo? Is this Annie Moore Arriving at Ellis Island?

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 11.17.2011

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I wrote about the recent discovery of photos of Annie Moore, the Irish teenager who was the first to arrive at Ellis Island. Here is the second photo that has been verified.

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Photos of Annie Moore, First Ellis Island Immigrant: Help Solve a History Mystery

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 05.25.2011

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I'm hoping that someone reading this can help solve a history mystery in time for January 1 -- the 118th anniversary of the opening of Ellis Island.

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