Articles related to "Irish Immigrants"
The Emigrant Savings Bank and Irish Immigrants
The Emigrant Savings Bank served Irish and other immigrants in the 1850s and later. Genealogy information may include hometown, parents names, and immigration date.
emigrant savings bank records • irish immigrants • irish ancestors • irish genealogy • emigrant savings bank test books
The Emigrant Savings Bank served Irish and other immigrants in the 1850s and later. Genealogy information may include hometown, parents names, and immigration date.
emigrant savings bank records • irish immigrants • irish ancestors • irish genealogy • emigrant savings bank test books
Castle Garden Immigration Station
Castle Garden is, geographically and historically, in the background of Ellis Island. Yet, as a New York City immigration center, it should be a main attention-getter.
castle garden immigration center • ellis island rival • 8 million immigrants • german immigrants • irish immigrants
Castle Garden is, geographically and historically, in the background of Ellis Island. Yet, as a New York City immigration center, it should be a main attention-getter.
castle garden immigration center • ellis island rival • 8 million immigrants • german immigrants • irish immigrants
Halloween Jack-o'-Lanterns
Jack-o'-Lanterns originated in ancient Celtic tradition, but carving these Halloween symbols continues to fascinate us.
halloween • jack-o’-lantern • samhain • celtic tradition • pumpkin carving
Jack-o'-Lanterns originated in ancient Celtic tradition, but carving these Halloween symbols continues to fascinate us.
halloween • jack-o’-lantern • samhain • celtic tradition • pumpkin carving
John Francis Fitzgerald
John Fitzgerald, the son of Irish immigrants, at age 22, leaves medical school to support his eight motherless brothers after their father dies.
john fitzgerald • honey fitz • harvard medical school • irish immigrants • ireland
John Fitzgerald, the son of Irish immigrants, at age 22, leaves medical school to support his eight motherless brothers after their father dies.
john fitzgerald • honey fitz • harvard medical school • irish immigrants • ireland
The Origin of the Jack-O'-Lantern
Do you know the legend behind this familiar Hallowe'en tradition?
paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • north america • irish
Do you know the legend behind this familiar Hallowe'en tradition?
paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • north america • irish
Cataraqui Cemetery, Kingston
Enlarged in 1850 due to the deaths of arriving immigrants, Cataraqui Cemetery in Kingston, Ontario became the resting place of both prestigious and ordinary Canadians.
canadian history • cataraqui cemetery in kingston ontario • village graveyard at cataraqui • queen's university purchased plots • irish immigrants dying of cholera
Enlarged in 1850 due to the deaths of arriving immigrants, Cataraqui Cemetery in Kingston, Ontario became the resting place of both prestigious and ordinary Canadians.
canadian history • cataraqui cemetery in kingston ontario • village graveyard at cataraqui • queen's university purchased plots • irish immigrants dying of cholera
Research Irish Ancestors
Another collection of handy and very useful genealogy resources, this time for anyone with Irish heritage. It can be hard to access original vital records from overseas.
irish genealogy • irish ancestors • ireland • history • genealogy
Another collection of handy and very useful genealogy resources, this time for anyone with Irish heritage. It can be hard to access original vital records from overseas.
irish genealogy • irish ancestors • ireland • history • genealogy
Rideau Canal, An Engineering Feat
Completed in 1832 by the bare hands of men with only rough tools, the Rideau Canal is an engineering achievement of glory. Locks permitted travel uphill and downhill.
canadian history • the rideau canal • eastern ontario waterway celebrates its 175th anni • waterway planned by lieutenant-colonel by in the m • construction of the rideau canal began in 1826
Completed in 1832 by the bare hands of men with only rough tools, the Rideau Canal is an engineering achievement of glory. Locks permitted travel uphill and downhill.
canadian history • the rideau canal • eastern ontario waterway celebrates its 175th anni • waterway planned by lieutenant-colonel by in the m • construction of the rideau canal began in 1826
The Origins of Halloween
The roots of Halloween run deep, all the way to the ancients Celts, and have been nurtured and altered by the Roman and Christian cultures.
connection halloween pomona samhain celtic new yea • astronomy celts or gauls • all hallows all saints 1 november pagan elements • christian religious cultural assimilation harvest • wicca neopagan wheel of the year
The roots of Halloween run deep, all the way to the ancients Celts, and have been nurtured and altered by the Roman and Christian cultures.
connection halloween pomona samhain celtic new yea • astronomy celts or gauls • all hallows all saints 1 november pagan elements • christian religious cultural assimilation harvest • wicca neopagan wheel of the year
The Railroad, part 4
The Mississippi and Missouri Railroad is established to cross the Iowa plains between Davenport, Iowa and Council Bluffs, Iowa. Winning a fifty thousand dollar prize, it reaches Iowa City moments before church bells ring in New Year’s Day, 1856.
railroad • rock island • farnam • council bluffs • missouri
The Mississippi and Missouri Railroad is established to cross the Iowa plains between Davenport, Iowa and Council Bluffs, Iowa. Winning a fifty thousand dollar prize, it reaches Iowa City moments before church bells ring in New Year’s Day, 1856.
railroad • rock island • farnam • council bluffs • missouri
Antebellum Trivia
Interesting bits of history from everyday life in antebellum Louisiana.
antebellum • louisiana • slave • yellow fever • immigrants
Interesting bits of history from everyday life in antebellum Louisiana.
antebellum • louisiana • slave • yellow fever • immigrants
Immigration Patterns of the Early 19th Century
As the new nation came of age, discontent in Europe created immigrant patterns from Ireland and Germany that peaked in the 1850s with millions of new Americans.
irish and german immigration • 19th century immigration • immigrant contributions • irish potato famine leads to immigration • causes of immigration
As the new nation came of age, discontent in Europe created immigrant patterns from Ireland and Germany that peaked in the 1850s with millions of new Americans.
irish and german immigration • 19th century immigration • immigrant contributions • irish potato famine leads to immigration • causes of immigration
Irish Sayings
Irish sayings, blessings, toasts, wit, wisdom, humor, proverbs and much more.
irish sayings • irish proverbs • irish toasts • saint patrick • irish
Irish sayings, blessings, toasts, wit, wisdom, humor, proverbs and much more.
irish sayings • irish proverbs • irish toasts • saint patrick • irish
James Hoban Biography
Biography of James Hoban, the Irishman who designed the White House in Washington, DC.
james hoban biography • white house architect • who built the white house • irish american architects • american colonial architecture
Biography of James Hoban, the Irishman who designed the White House in Washington, DC.
james hoban biography • white house architect • who built the white house • irish american architects • american colonial architecture
Connie Mack Biography
Biography of Connie Mack, a Hall of Fame baseball legend and record-breaking manager of the Philadelphia Athletics for 50 years
connie mack biography • philadelphia a's • connie mack baseball • baseball hall of fame • famous irish americans
Biography of Connie Mack, a Hall of Fame baseball legend and record-breaking manager of the Philadelphia Athletics for 50 years
connie mack biography • philadelphia a's • connie mack baseball • baseball hall of fame • famous irish americans
Jack-O-Lanterns
Jack-O-Lanterns were first used in Ireland where a folktale tells how it all began. Read about the first Jack-O-Lantern and make a simple Jack-O-Lantern craft.
jack-o-lanterns • kid's korner • peggy hoehne • suite 101 • crafts
Jack-O-Lanterns were first used in Ireland where a folktale tells how it all began. Read about the first Jack-O-Lantern and make a simple Jack-O-Lantern craft.
jack-o-lanterns • kid's korner • peggy hoehne • suite 101 • crafts
Sarah Osborne of Salem Village
Sarah Osborne of Salem Village, having gone from prosperous to poverty is accused of witchcraft.
salem witch trials • sarah osborne • witchcraft • tituba • samuel parris
Sarah Osborne of Salem Village, having gone from prosperous to poverty is accused of witchcraft.
salem witch trials • sarah osborne • witchcraft • tituba • samuel parris
Top Six Cincinnati Attractions
Cincinnati, along the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio, has a character unlike other Ohio cities. The city has unique, walkable neighborhoods, museums, parks, and bridges.
cincinnati attractions • freedom center • findlay market • mount adams • cincinnati zoo
Cincinnati, along the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio, has a character unlike other Ohio cities. The city has unique, walkable neighborhoods, museums, parks, and bridges.
cincinnati attractions • freedom center • findlay market • mount adams • cincinnati zoo
Who Was Kansas Charley?
Kansas Charley's parents were German immigrants. When Charley was five his mother died. His father, while bartending, was quickly becoming a drunk.
kansas charley • charley miller • new york city • german immigrants • cheyenne
Kansas Charley's parents were German immigrants. When Charley was five his mother died. His father, while bartending, was quickly becoming a drunk.
kansas charley • charley miller • new york city • german immigrants • cheyenne
A History of Pumpkin Carving
Carved pumpkins have become an important symbol of Halloween. How did this tradition begin and how has it evolved today?
history of pumpkin carving • pumpkin carving • pumpkin exhibits • stingy jack • history of jack-o-lanterns
Carved pumpkins have become an important symbol of Halloween. How did this tradition begin and how has it evolved today?
history of pumpkin carving • pumpkin carving • pumpkin exhibits • stingy jack • history of jack-o-lanterns
Character Development in Fiction Writing
Character sketches can be created using a variety of methods, including personal observation of others' mannerisms and behaviors.
how to create character sketches • different character structures • fiction writer • fictional characters • realistic character descriptions
Character sketches can be created using a variety of methods, including personal observation of others' mannerisms and behaviors.
how to create character sketches • different character structures • fiction writer • fictional characters • realistic character descriptions
DANNY BOY
The true origin of " Danny Boy ", has poised a very controversial question in the mind's of eminent Irish, Scottish and English Musicologists, who veritably, claim the air as their own.
danny boy • fredrick e.weatherly • alfred percival graves • would god i were a tender apple blossom • boosey and hawkes
The true origin of " Danny Boy ", has poised a very controversial question in the mind's of eminent Irish, Scottish and English Musicologists, who veritably, claim the air as their own.
danny boy • fredrick e.weatherly • alfred percival graves • would god i were a tender apple blossom • boosey and hawkes
Father Michael Joseph McGivney
Parish priest Michael McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in New Haven, Connecticut in 1882 and the organization has spread worldwide with over 1.7 million members.
father michael joseph mcgivney • knights of columbus • mcgivney • founder of knights of columbus • catholic
Parish priest Michael McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in New Haven, Connecticut in 1882 and the organization has spread worldwide with over 1.7 million members.
father michael joseph mcgivney • knights of columbus • mcgivney • founder of knights of columbus • catholic
Halloween Festivities in Ireland
Brazil has Carnival, America has Thanksgiving, England has Guys Fawkes and Ireland has... Halloween.
origins of halloween • halloween festivities in ireland • halloween in ireland • celtic practices • halloween party
Brazil has Carnival, America has Thanksgiving, England has Guys Fawkes and Ireland has... Halloween.
origins of halloween • halloween festivities in ireland • halloween in ireland • celtic practices • halloween party
History of Corned Beef & Cabbage
While many North Americans associate corned beef and cabbage with Ireland, this popular St Patrick's Day meal has roots in America, and is not traditional Irish food.
corned beef and cabbage • traditional irish recipes • corned beef • history of corned beef • st patrick's day
While many North Americans associate corned beef and cabbage with Ireland, this popular St Patrick's Day meal has roots in America, and is not traditional Irish food.
corned beef and cabbage • traditional irish recipes • corned beef • history of corned beef • st patrick's day
Make a Glass Jar Jack-O-Lantern
Children can make a whole family of pumpkins to brighten up a Halloween mantle or sidewalk with this easy paper mache craft.
make a glass jar jack-o-lantern • make a paper mache pumpkin • make a paper mache jack-o-lantern • halloween project • make pumpkin candle holder
Children can make a whole family of pumpkins to brighten up a Halloween mantle or sidewalk with this easy paper mache craft.
make a glass jar jack-o-lantern • make a paper mache pumpkin • make a paper mache jack-o-lantern • halloween project • make pumpkin candle holder
Medicinal Alcoholic Drinks: American Milk Punch
It is true that Cynar and some other artichoke-based liqueurs are taken to settle the stomach. But there are several other alcoholic concoctions to do the job.
irish whiskey • bovril • booze • kingsley amis • alcoholic drinks
It is true that Cynar and some other artichoke-based liqueurs are taken to settle the stomach. But there are several other alcoholic concoctions to do the job.
irish whiskey • bovril • booze • kingsley amis • alcoholic drinks
Newfoundland Pub Crawling
In St. John's, Newfoundland, dance, listen to great traditional music, and have fun getting Screeched-In on George Street, the place to party on The Rock
newfoundland pub crawling • avalon peninsula • the east coast • capital city of st. john's • george street
In St. John's, Newfoundland, dance, listen to great traditional music, and have fun getting Screeched-In on George Street, the place to party on The Rock
newfoundland pub crawling • avalon peninsula • the east coast • capital city of st. john's • george street
Nicole Kidman -- Starlet of Our Time
Acting and beauty are only a glimpse of this Hollywood's starlet.
nicole kidman • australian tv series winners and vietnam • married tom cruise • dead calm 1989 • days of thunder 1990
Acting and beauty are only a glimpse of this Hollywood's starlet.
nicole kidman • australian tv series winners and vietnam • married tom cruise • dead calm 1989 • days of thunder 1990
Old Cornelius
Cornelius Whalen was the last survivor of the Jarrow March. He also played the mandolin.
irish • jarrow • march • crusade • mandolin
Cornelius Whalen was the last survivor of the Jarrow March. He also played the mandolin.
irish • jarrow • march • crusade • mandolin
Origin of Football Club Nicknames
A brief examination of the history of nicknames given to clubs in the English Football League.
origin football team nicknames • english football nicknames • arsenal • afc bournemouth • peterborough united
A brief examination of the history of nicknames given to clubs in the English Football League.
origin football team nicknames • english football nicknames • arsenal • afc bournemouth • peterborough united
Recommended St. Patrick's Day Picture Books
Children will enjoy reading books about the history of St. Patrick's Day and how different people celebrate this Irish holiday, especially with St. Patrick's Day parades.
st. patrick's day • st. patrick's day picture books • st. patrick's day history • st. patrick's day celebrations • st. patrick's day parade
Children will enjoy reading books about the history of St. Patrick's Day and how different people celebrate this Irish holiday, especially with St. Patrick's Day parades.
st. patrick's day • st. patrick's day picture books • st. patrick's day history • st. patrick's day celebrations • st. patrick's day parade
Scotland During The French Revolution (Part Two)
The urbanisation and industrialisation of Scotland as capitalist ideas become popular. The consequent growth of a class war and political reform movements, dealt with ruthlessly by the government.
capitalism • industrialisation • urbanisation • revolution • reform
The urbanisation and industrialisation of Scotland as capitalist ideas become popular. The consequent growth of a class war and political reform movements, dealt with ruthlessly by the government.
capitalism • industrialisation • urbanisation • revolution • reform
St. Patrick's Day Worksheets, Stories, and Ideas
St. Patrick's Day is a burst of difference for students as winter drags on. Teachers can can help students see the meaning behind the parades with worksheets and stories
st patrick's day worksheets • short stories for st. patrick's day • st. patrick's day lessons • making st. patrick's day meaningful classroom • why is st. patrick's day important
St. Patrick's Day is a burst of difference for students as winter drags on. Teachers can can help students see the meaning behind the parades with worksheets and stories
st patrick's day worksheets • short stories for st. patrick's day • st. patrick's day lessons • making st. patrick's day meaningful classroom • why is st. patrick's day important
The Church of Scotland: The Kirk
The Presbyterian Church was a republican inspiration for revolutionary American political values that caused King George to call the Revolution a Presbyterian War.
presbyterian church • the church of scotland • religious causes of the american revolution • the kirk • presbyterian war
The Presbyterian Church was a republican inspiration for revolutionary American political values that caused King George to call the Revolution a Presbyterian War.
presbyterian church • the church of scotland • religious causes of the american revolution • the kirk • presbyterian war
The Infamous Burke and Hare
The story of mass murderers Burke and Hare, who sold bodies to Dr. Knox for dissection in his anatomy classes.
burke • hare • knox • murder • edinburgh
The story of mass murderers Burke and Hare, who sold bodies to Dr. Knox for dissection in his anatomy classes.
burke • hare • knox • murder • edinburgh
The Origins of Halloween
Halloween, with its roots in the Celtic Samhain (sah-win), has undergone various modifications and has been redefined into the modern holiday observed today.
origins of halloween • history of halloween • celtic influence • roman influence • christianity and catholic church and halloween
Halloween, with its roots in the Celtic Samhain (sah-win), has undergone various modifications and has been redefined into the modern holiday observed today.
origins of halloween • history of halloween • celtic influence • roman influence • christianity and catholic church and halloween
The Road to Tara
Marietta, Ga. has a related museum; original costumes from the movie are in Texas; but only Jonesboro, Georgia has been recognized as Home to Gone With the Wind.
gone with the wind • margaret mitchell • road to tara • jonesboro • civil war
Marietta, Ga. has a related museum; original costumes from the movie are in Texas; but only Jonesboro, Georgia has been recognized as Home to Gone With the Wind.
gone with the wind • margaret mitchell • road to tara • jonesboro • civil war
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
The Unsinkable Molly Brown, passenger and survivor of the Titanic and resident of Denver, Colorado, led a colorful life filled with good luck and a fair amount of drama.
unsinkable molly brown • denver colorado • leadville • titanic • carpathia
The Unsinkable Molly Brown, passenger and survivor of the Titanic and resident of Denver, Colorado, led a colorful life filled with good luck and a fair amount of drama.
unsinkable molly brown • denver colorado • leadville • titanic • carpathia
Visiting Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone
One of Ireland's most important attractions, the Blarney Castle and kissing the Blarney Stone is tops on most visitor's list of things to see and do while in Ireland.
blarney castle • blarney stone • kissing blarney stone • blarney village • cork county
One of Ireland's most important attractions, the Blarney Castle and kissing the Blarney Stone is tops on most visitor's list of things to see and do while in Ireland.
blarney castle • blarney stone • kissing blarney stone • blarney village • cork county
What Labor Day Means To Us
Labor Day serves as a respite from the stressful environment of work. For Filipino Americans, this holiday is truly meaningful upon deeper reflection.
filipino immigrants • lifestyle • american industry • work
Labor Day serves as a respite from the stressful environment of work. For Filipino Americans, this holiday is truly meaningful upon deeper reflection.
filipino immigrants • lifestyle • american industry • work
COAL: fame, infamy (and Irishmen) in the history of coal.
A look at the history of coal and labor
coal • molly mcquire • appalachia
A look at the history of coal and labor
coal • molly mcquire • appalachia
Creating a Full Service B&B
Hugh and Debra didn't know what they were getting into, but now they have wonderful plans for the B&B they purchased a year ago.
bed and breakfast • millisle • gourmet meals • full service b&b • historical
Hugh and Debra didn't know what they were getting into, but now they have wonderful plans for the B&B they purchased a year ago.
bed and breakfast • millisle • gourmet meals • full service b&b • historical
Father Michael J. McGivney
Father McGivney is on his way to possibly becoming the first American born priest declared a saint. Here is a brief look at his life.
venerable fr. michael mcgivney • prayer for the canonization of fr. mcgivney • history of the knights of columbus • 19th century abstinence societies • st. mary's parish new haven
Father McGivney is on his way to possibly becoming the first American born priest declared a saint. Here is a brief look at his life.
venerable fr. michael mcgivney • prayer for the canonization of fr. mcgivney • history of the knights of columbus • 19th century abstinence societies • st. mary's parish new haven
Finley Peter Dunne Biography
Biography of Finley Peter Dunne, aka Mr. Dooley--America's Beloved Irish Barroom Philosopher
finley peter dunne biography • mr. dooley biography • aka mr. dooley • famous irish americans • irish barroom philosopher
Biography of Finley Peter Dunne, aka Mr. Dooley--America's Beloved Irish Barroom Philosopher
finley peter dunne biography • mr. dooley biography • aka mr. dooley • famous irish americans • irish barroom philosopher
Gene Tunney Biography
Biography of Gene Tunney, world heavyweight boxing champion known as "The Fighting Marine".
gene tunney biography • tunney dempsey fight • dempsey famous fights • gene tunney heavyweight champion boxer • the fighting marine
Biography of Gene Tunney, world heavyweight boxing champion known as "The Fighting Marine".
gene tunney biography • tunney dempsey fight • dempsey famous fights • gene tunney heavyweight champion boxer • the fighting marine
Historical Mail-Order Nurseries
Now we take garden catalogs for granted. Yet there was a time when they weren't around. Eventually mail-order nurseries came into existence. Some of the historical ones have been around for hundreds of years.
historical nurseries • mail-order catalogs • lewis & clark expedition • bernard mcmahon • john bartram
Now we take garden catalogs for granted. Yet there was a time when they weren't around. Eventually mail-order nurseries came into existence. Some of the historical ones have been around for hundreds of years.
historical nurseries • mail-order catalogs • lewis & clark expedition • bernard mcmahon • john bartram
HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
From Halloween to the New Year, there are so many holidays to celebrate. Each holiday has its own traditions.
halloween • christmas • new year's • all souls day • winter solstice
From Halloween to the New Year, there are so many holidays to celebrate. Each holiday has its own traditions.
halloween • christmas • new year's • all souls day • winter solstice
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