What year did the first Irish immigrant pass though Ellis Island?
Answer: 1892.
Annie Moore was 17 years old. Traveling to America with her two young brothers. There is a statue of her on Ellis Island. Not only was she the first Irish immigrant to register at Ellis Island. She was the very first person ever to register. More than 12 million others from all around the world would follow her.
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