Irish Emigrants in North America

by David Dobson

Book Overview

Emigration from Ireland to the Americas can be said to have started in earnest during the early eighteenth century. In 1718, the first successful emigration from Ireland to New England took place, laying the foundation for the large-scale settlement of colonial America by the "Scotch-Irish." While details on emigrants of the 18th century are difficult to locate, emigration lists from the late 18th century, such as the Register of Emigrants maintained...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806346841
• ISBN13: 9780806346847
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Company
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"