New Ellis Island site

[Genealiza]

I just ran across the new www.ellisisland.org site.  Does anyone know how you are supposed to find an individual, once you have found a manifest?

[aghadowey]

Looks like the same site that's been online for years. All you need to do is put in a name and search. To view manifest details you'll need to register (free).

[Genealiza]

Yes it looks the same now, but this morning, there was a Beta test screen up.  You put in the first name initial of the person you're looking for, then the last name.  It is really different.  I tried looking for the Agnes Laurie and it gave about 10 Agnes entries.  Then when you click on the manifest, everything was different.  Hopefully they'll get it all worked out.

[heywood]

It does seem to be a new site - a combined site - libertyellis foundation and the login doesn't work either for me as that was just a Ellis Island.

At the moment it looks complicated so we will just have to see and hopefully get used to it.


Heywood

[aghadowey]

Well, have just gone back to www.ellisisland.org, searched for 'Agnes Laurie', got 6 results, clocked on one and got manofest after signing in with my usual log-in details. Was also able to view manifest as usual.

[heywood]

  I tried and can't put a full name in just an initial, which seems to be the same experience as G.
Righto- will now persevere! 


Tried signing in with user name and password- says it's wrong. Tried 'forgotten password' says my email is not in the system 

I have re-registered 

[heywood]

It says there will be more records which is great.
It also says you have to change your password if you are a returning customer but it wouldn't accept my email anyway.

I now see where I can put a first name in - hooray - but it isn't obvious at all. However, I am ok now. 

[redcatlmf]

Is there anyway to print the manifests in the beta or are we forced to order copies?