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The first recorded Irish presence in the area of present-day Canada dates from 1536, when Irish fishermen from Cork traveled to Newfoundland. [citation needed]After the permanent settlement in Newfoundland by Irish in the late 18th and early 19th century, overwhelmingly from counties Waterford and Wexford, increased immigration of the Irish elsewhere in Canada began in the decades following ...
John Johnston (1762–1828) was a wealthy and successful British fur trader for the North West Company at Sault Ste. Marie when it was still Canadian territory before the War of 1812. After the border became redefined, Johnston was a prominent citizen and leader in the Michigan Territory of the United States, although he never became a US citizen.
Blairville, Michigan is a farming community in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was founded in 1880 by William H. Wise and named for his father-in-law, who settled there the following year. The founders were Irish-Canadian immigrants.
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The first Irish settlers arrived in Canada in the 17th century when the French began to arrive in present-day Canada and brought with them Irish soldiers. [3] In the 18th century, Irish fisherman would sail to Newfoundland and Labrador to fish off the coasts and many settled in the province. [ 3 ]
The Irish Hills Towers on US-12 west of Walter J. Hayes State Park. Irish Hills is an area of land located roughly in southeastern Jackson County and northwest Lenawee County in Southeast Michigan. It was named after the numerous Irish immigrants who settled there from 1830 until 1850. Today it is known throughout the state for its scenery ...
Today, nothing is left of the former townsite except for some old cement foundations near the old railroad grade. Disco ( 42°41′02″N 83°02′04″W / 42.68389°N 83.03444°W / 42.68389; -83.03444 ( Disco ) ) [ 1 ] was located at what is now the junction of 24 Mile Road and Van Dyke
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