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My great grandfather brought his family of 7 ,his wife and 5 kids age 1mo. to 7 to the usa in that time ,the voyage took 33 days ,they brought their food and water,the cost per child was approx.35 cents .he sold his 3 acre farm ,cattle,and all his clothes except the "Dungarees "he wore ,and he still had to borrow to make the voyage ,all survived the journey,even though the Death Rate on famine ships was 50%

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