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1. Fenian Invasions of Canada, 1865-1870 [1]
Good morning, list. I'm a new subscriber, tracing Hanratty and Bulger families who lived in the Chateauguay Valley of Quebec, along the route of the Fenian invasions. I've been able to view MacDonald's "Troublous Times in Canada" briefly at the MT State Historical Society, and it seems that some of the Irish Canadian farmers along the route did aid the Fenians, supplying them with jackets to wear in place of their uniform jackets, hiding them in their barns and farmhouses, etc. My oldest g-g-uncle Ja
2. Re: Fenian Invasions of Canada, 1865-1870 [1]
In a message dated 01/17/2001 10:51:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, Evalou9999@aol.com writes: << I think your wish is that of most Irishmen. We all would like to think our families were patriots and maybe participated in the Fenians when they came to this Country. Evalou >> Hi, Evalou. :) Yes, it is my wish. I also wish to believe that my ancestors arrived in E. Galway from Athlone, following the devastating battle at Aughrim in 1691. My hope is to discover that I come from a long history of w
3. Re: List Participation [1]
General O'Neill started a couple of colonies in NE. O'Neill, in Holt County, is named after him. There is a bit of material re: this town and John O'Neill in the new issue of THE SEPTS (IGSI journal) which I just got in the mail today. He spent most of his personal fortune trying to help his countrymen resettle in the west and mid-west. He worked hard to get them out of the slums of the big eastern cities. O'Neill had ties to Thomas Francis Meagher, another Fenian and leader of the Irish Brigade during
4. Re: " donnybrooks" [1]
In a message dated 01/19/2001 6:20:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, Esco@cescoriza.freeserve.co.uk writes: << Would someone please explain what "donnybrooks" are.. Thank You Christine >> Rip-roaring fisticuffs.....Irish style...named after a town in Dublin county. It can also be a verbal.....lengthy....battle. Janice
5. Re: FENIANS-D Digest V01 #3 [1]
In a message dated 01/18/2001 2:37:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, Seamus_M_OTrehy@webtv.net writes: << Perhaps we could have a discussion on ways to increase participation? Assuming that it would be acceptable within the charter of the group, of course. Michael >> Sounds good to me, Michael. I'm on a few Irish lists and may generate some interest if I mention this list. I would only mention it off list to a selected few as there are frequently 'donnybrooks' on many of the Irish lists I've been
6. hello out there [1]
Hi Fellow Subscribers... Was enjoying the information I'd been receiving since subscribing to the list about 3 weeks ago. However, suddenly all correspondence stopped with "Nine Famous Irishmen" on 22 January. Just checking whether there's simply been a lull in the conversation or if I'm having technical problems with my system. Adding to my concern is that I've been unable to connect to the site http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index since Julie mentioned it - keep getting the message the site is unavail
7. Re: Activity on Fenian List [1]
In a message dated 01/17/2001 9:10:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, bradleyjp@worldnet.att.net writes: << Julie >> OK, thank you, Julie Janice
8. NINE FAMOUS IRISHMEN~~YOUNG IRELANDERS [EARLY FENIANS] [1]
I thought it might be of interest to the list: GEAD MILE FAILTE ~~~~~ A HUNDRED THOUSAND WELCOMES NINE FAMOUS IRISHMEN In the Young Irish disorders, in Ireland in 1848 the following nine menwere captured, tried, and convicted of treason against Her Majesty,the Queen, and were sentenced to death: John Mitchell, Morris Lyene, Pat Donahue, Thomas McGee, Charles Duffy, Thomas Meagher, RichardO'Gorman,Terrence McManus, and Michael Ireland. Before passing sentence, the judge asked if t
9. Activity on Fenian List [1]
Janice, To read recent posts to the list, click this URL, then type in FENIANS in the search box. http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index Julie
10. Re: Fenian Invasions of Canada, 1865-1870 [1]
In a message dated 01/13/2001 1:11:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, kathleenemerson@compuplus.net writes: << It has taken me several years research to piece together that much of the story. Does anyone else have similar stories in their family? Kathleen. >> Hi, Kathleen. I subscribed to this list a few months ago....and yours is the first message I've seen. I have not Fenian stories to share....am just hoping that my GF may have been an Irish Patriot/Fenian. Wonder where everyone is....and
11. Emmett Circle, Mineral Point WI [1]
Hello. I'm a new subscriber to the Fenians-L list and am seeking info about a Fenian group organized in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. The group was called Emmett Circle and according the the "History of Iowa County, Wisconsin," published in 1881, it was the only branch of the Fenian brotherhood operating in the state. It existed from 1870-1872 with a membership of 24 judging from the amount of money raised by a $5 poll tax reported in the volume, above. Its officers were John Commins, Center; Alex Hefferman
12. The Fenian's Escape - 1876 [1]
THE FENIANS' ESCAPE From Songs of the Irish in America, Meek -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Now boys, if you will listen, a story I'll relate I'll tell you of the noble men who from their foe escaped. Though bound with Saxon fetters in the dark Australian jail, They struck a blow for freedom and for Yankeeland set sail. On the seventeenth of April last the Stars and Stripes did fly On board the bark Catalpa, waving proudly to the sky; She showed the green ab
13. List Participation [1]
Yes, I don't care for "revisionist" history either, nor do I like harangues from Irish people living in Ireland who call themselves "experts" but really don't want to know anything about the Irish-American, Irish immigrant experience. History didn't stop when our people left the Irish shores. I am much more interested in learning about the eras when my people lived, and what influenced them, than in "getting to know" the Irish people of today. Kathleen. ----- Original Message ----- From:
14. Re: List Participation [1]
What eventually happen to General O'Neill? Jack Manxxxkit@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 01/20/2001 4:54:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, > Seamus_M_OTrehy@webtv.net writes: > > << > The U.S. Fenian movement went in another direction, so to speak; Canada. > At Cincinnati, In 1865 a convention decided that an invasion of Canada, > would be a formidable move in the ultimate goal of freeing Ireland from > English tyranny. June 1866, found Gen. John O'Neill and 800 men > crossing the Niagara and captur
15. O'Neill [1]
My great grandparents emigrated from Tipperary in the early 1860s and eventually moved to O'Neill, Nebraska in the 1870s to live the rest of their lives there and are buried in the O'Neill Catholic cemetery. I recently learned that the ambassador to Ireland, Mike Sullivan, is also descended from Irish immigrants who came to O'Neill. His great grandfather left Cork around 1861 and were in upper peninsula Michigan as miners, then, according to the publication, "Irish Roots" 4th Quarter, 2000, p. 8,
16. hello! [1]
Look how we're all coming out the woodwork! Thanks for the wake up call. I've been on the list for a few months, and still hadn't gotten around to check the archive for what I'd missed. I'll do that now. I live in the Washington, DC, area and am greatly interested in all things Fenian, particularly if it involves my hero, General John O'Neill (and particularly if it's any remembrance of him from someone, Canadian, American, Irish or even British!!, who actually met him.) yours in greater communicatio
17. The Fenian's Escape - 1876 [1]
Hello everyone! Hope someone will find this interesting, although you have probably already read it. Just joined Fenians-L. Deb Article from Military History: http://www.thehistorynet.com/MilitaryHistory/articles/03963_text.htm INTRIGUE Combining Yankee grit and Irish pluck, the Fenians sent a whaling bark to rescue political prisoners from Australia. By George Skoch By all appearances, there was nothing unusual about the departure of the 200-ton whaleship Catalpa from the harbor at New Bedford, Massac
18. Re: My Fenian [1]
In a message dated 01/20/2001 8:45:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, bradleyjp@worldnet.att.net writes: << It is all so intriguing. I look forward to anyone's comments on My Fenian. Julie >> How lucky you are, Julie, to have so much documentation on your Fenian. His story sounds somewhat like John Boyle O'Reilly who was transported to Australia as a Fenian and aided in escaping by a Roman Catholic priest there. He was smuggled out on a trading ship and landed in the Carolina's. He travelled from there
19. Re: hello out there [1]
In a message dated 01/30/2001 10:13:25 AM Eastern Standard Time, ironbrigade2wisc@juno.com writes: << Anybody out there? Cathy >> Hi, Cathy.....we are 'at rest' I guess. Do you have a fenian ancestor to share with the group? What do you know of your ancestors? BTW, welcome to the group. :) Janice Boston
20. My Fenian [1]
Hi List, Thanks for the summary, Michael. My great-great grandfather's obituary states that he was "compelled" to leave Ireland in 1848 because of his involvement in the Young Ireland Rising. Can anyone tell me more about what "compelled" might have meant. Did he have to hide in the woods and sneak aboard a ship - in fear for his life? Would his wife have been able to travel with him? He was from County Kilkenny. What port would he have run to? He immediately shows up in 1848 in Charleston, South Caro
21. Invasion of Canada [1]
Is there a good text dealing with the invasion of Canada by the Fenians? Luke
22. Re: FENIANS-D Digest V01 #3 [1]
Hello, I too have been subscribed for several months. How many people are currently subscribed to the list? Perhaps we could have a discussion on ways to increase participation? Assuming that it would be acceptable within the charter of the group, of course. Michael
23. Re: List Participation [1]
In a message dated 01/20/2001 4:54:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, Seamus_M_OTrehy@webtv.net writes: << The U.S. Fenian movement went in another direction, so to speak; Canada. At Cincinnati, In 1865 a convention decided that an invasion of Canada, would be a formidable move in the ultimate goal of freeing Ireland from English tyranny. June 1866, found Gen. John O'Neill and 800 men crossing the Niagara and capturing Fort Erie. This force was soon routed by U.S. troops, and the force retreated in the
24. Re: Fenian Invasions of Canada, 1865-1870 [1]
Hi Kathleen and Janice This list has very little activity. I tried to promote some about a year ago but didn't have much luck. There was activity for a few days but then it died out. I am of the understanding that the list was started as a place for people with interest in the Fenian's to post and share information. I posted a couple of notice of Fenian Meetings from the old San Francisco Papers. I think your wish is that of most Irishmen. We all would like to think our families were patriots and maybe
25. List Participation [1]
It's good to hear that there are many other lists which discuss aspects of Irish history, past or modern. Please use them for that purpose. This list is for people with an interest in the Fenian movement, as a very narrow special interest group. Let's keep it that way.
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