Immigrants from Ireland in the 1700’s #5

Irish Immigrant Ancestors: Who, What, When, Where and Why? Review of last post:  I described and discussed the conditions in Ireland under which the Irish Catholics and Scottish Covenanters left the country.  This included the nature of English governance, including the Penal Laws; religious issues; discontinuance of education; food deprivation, both manmade and natural; and…

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