Stair na hÉireann posted: "When Ellis Island officially opened on 1 January 1892, the first passenger processed through the now world-famous immigration station was an Irish girl named Annie Moore. The 17-year-old girl was travelling with her two younger brothers, Anthony and Phil" Stair na hÉireann | History of Ireland #OTD in 1892 – Ellis Island becomes reception center for new immigrants. The first immigrant through the gates is Annie Moore, 17, of Co Cork. Stair na hÉireann Jan 1 When Ellis Island officially opened on 1 January 1892, the first passenger processed through the now world-famous immigration station was an Irish girl named Annie Moore. The 17-year-old girl was travelling with her two younger brothers, Anthony and Phillip, on the S.S. Nevada. The ship had departed from Queenstown (now Cobh, Co Cork) on 20 December 1891, carrying 148 steerage passengers. The trio would spend 12 days at sea, including Christmas Day, arriving in New York on Thursday evening, 31 December. With Annie leading the way, they were processed through Ellis Island the following morning, New Year's Day. All three Moore children were soon reunited with their parents who were already living in New York City. Annie Moore's arrival record can be found in the Historical section of Ellis Islands' Famous Passengers page. Annie Moore is memorialised by bronze statues in New York Harbour and Cobh, Co Cork as well as cited in story and song as the first of 12 million immigrants to arrive at Ellis Island. Comment Manage your email settings or unsubscribe.

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