Family A
A visit to Grosse Ile.
Short video of one Irish immigrant's story.
The Callaghan Family
Back: Owen (father), Colleen (mother)
Front: Jack, Henry, Emma, Ted
Arrived in Canada: 1893
Homeland: Ireland
Father's occupation: Farmer
Why did they come to Canada: Good farmland was difficult to find in Ireland. The family had relatives living in this region, who had written that there was good farmland, freedom and a chance for a better life in Canada.
Use these websites to find out more information on your region and family group:
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http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/articles/irish (Info on your family group)
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http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/settlement/kids/021013-2131-e.html (Info on your family group)
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http://www.whitepinepictures.com/seeds/i/2/history2.html (Info on your family group)
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http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/phillie/InternationalExchange/Canada/Physical%20Regions/Physical_Regions/atlantic.htm (Info on your region)
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http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/atlas/themes.aspx?id=atlantic&sub=atlantic_basics_introduction&lang=En (Info on your region)
Settling Canada