Irish Staten Island

by Margaret Lundrigan Ferrer and Margaret Lundrigan

Book Overview

Since Thomas Dongan was appointed governor of New York by King James, the Irish have played an active role in shaping life on Staten Island. From the mid-19th century on, the Irish have comprised one of the largest ethnic groups in both New York City and Staten Island. The Irish have contributed to every facet of island life, including politics, religious and cultural affairs, finance, and athletics. Old place names such as Tipperary Corners and New...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738562793
• ISBN13: 9780738562797
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.5" x 9.1"