Comments - The Irish 'Backbone' of the Erie Canal - The Wild Geese2024-03-29T13:40:36Zhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=6442157%3ABlogPost%3A125003&xn_auth=noA little more detail on my an…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2016-08-14:6442157:Comment:1976412016-08-14T09:27:14.245ZBeth Goldenhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/BethGolden
<p>A little more detail on my ancestors involvement. My 2nd great grandparents, David and Elizabeth (Martin) LITTLE arrived in Castle Garden, NY in November 1856 from County Down. In researching them, I discovered that they spent a few years in NYS before joining Elizabeth's MARTIN family in Garrett County, MD in 1863 and wondered why. That led me to exploring the Erie Canal System still being developed at that time. Although I've not found actual employment records, I did find that it was…</p>
<p>A little more detail on my ancestors involvement. My 2nd great grandparents, David and Elizabeth (Martin) LITTLE arrived in Castle Garden, NY in November 1856 from County Down. In researching them, I discovered that they spent a few years in NYS before joining Elizabeth's MARTIN family in Garrett County, MD in 1863 and wondered why. That led me to exploring the Erie Canal System still being developed at that time. Although I've not found actual employment records, I did find that it was likely David worked as a mason (occupation listed on ship's manifest) and blacksmith (occupation listed on marriage certificate) in the development of the NYS canal system and the railroads. In 1857 - 58 they lived in Ithaca which is along a canal. In 1858 - 1863 they lived in Jamestown and Watertown. The Watertown and Rome Railroad which became the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg RR in 1861 runs through where they lived. Glad to share other research.</p> You're most welcome! glad tha…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-03-12:6442157:Comment:1490452015-03-12T09:50:10.833ZBeth Goldenhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/BethGolden
<p>You're most welcome! glad that the links were helpful. If you do find a list of workers, please let me know.</p>
<p>You're most welcome! glad that the links were helpful. If you do find a list of workers, please let me know.</p> Thank you, that is what I end…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-03-11:6442157:Comment:1487942015-03-11T11:44:27.612ZAnn L Maddenhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/AnnLMadden
<p>Thank you, that is what I ended up doing. The links were excellent. I am going to keep searching to see if somewhere there is a list of workers, but it did lead to a few new locations to search for the family in NY!</p>
<p>Thank you, that is what I ended up doing. The links were excellent. I am going to keep searching to see if somewhere there is a list of workers, but it did lead to a few new locations to search for the family in NY!</p> you're most welcome! thanks f…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-03-11:6442157:Comment:1487892015-03-11T08:47:10.790ZBeth Goldenhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/BethGolden
<p>you're most welcome! thanks for the article!</p>
<p>you're most welcome! thanks for the article!</p> Yes, I'm not sure how that li…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-03-11:6442157:Comment:1488992015-03-11T08:09:05.966ZRyan O'Rourkehttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/RyanORourke
<p>Yes, I'm not sure how that link became broken. Thanks for troubleshooting that, Beth!</p>
<p>Yes, I'm not sure how that link became broken. Thanks for troubleshooting that, Beth!</p> Ann, I had the same problem w…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-03-11:6442157:Comment:1488982015-03-11T07:30:39.816ZBeth Goldenhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/BethGolden
<p>Ann, I had the same problem with the link. So just googled the title and found it in 2 locations:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/ohio/labor.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/ohio/labor.pdf</a><br></br><a href="https://archive.org/stream/irishimmigrantpa00svej/irishimmigrantpa00svej_djvu.txt" target="_blank">https://archive.org/stream/irishimmigrantpa00svej/irishimmigrantpa00svej_djvu.txt</a></p>
<p>This appears to be a great resource -…</p>
<p>Ann, I had the same problem with the link. So just googled the title and found it in 2 locations:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/ohio/labor.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/ohio/labor.pdf</a><br/><a href="https://archive.org/stream/irishimmigrantpa00svej/irishimmigrantpa00svej_djvu.txt" target="_blank">https://archive.org/stream/irishimmigrantpa00svej/irishimmigrantpa00svej_djvu.txt</a></p>
<p>This appears to be a great resource - well-documented history of the Erie Canal's beginnings. I saw a few names, mostly of those 'in charge', but there are so many references that might lead to actual laborer's names.</p>
<p>What's really interesting to me as that my 2nd great grandfather sailed from Liverpool on the DeWitt Clinton and DeWitt Clinton, the man, was Governor of NYS (1817- ) and instrumental in the creating the Canal. According to this book, "We should also remember that Governor De Witt Clinton was a supporter of the Irish and enjoyed considerable support from them, and he courted their votes."</p>
<p>Hope you find some treasures!</p>
<p>Beth</p>
<p></p> I clicked the link for Irish…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-03-10:6442157:Comment:1490072015-03-10T21:53:34.826ZAnn L Maddenhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/AnnLMadden
<p>I clicked the link for <a href="http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/ohio/labor.pdf" target="_blank">Irish Immigrant Participation in the Construction of the Erie Canal</a> and it didn't work. Do you know of any documents that show workers names? I am pretty sure my husband's Irish immigrant 2nd gr grandfather came from Ireland to work on that. Some of the children were born in NY some in Canada!</p>
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<p>I clicked the link for <a href="http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/ohio/labor.pdf" target="_blank">Irish Immigrant Participation in the Construction of the Erie Canal</a> and it didn't work. Do you know of any documents that show workers names? I am pretty sure my husband's Irish immigrant 2nd gr grandfather came from Ireland to work on that. Some of the children were born in NY some in Canada!</p>
<p></p> thanks! do you have info on t…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-03-10:6442157:Comment:1487572015-03-10T14:46:41.898ZBeth Goldenhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/BethGolden
<p>thanks! do you have info on the group pic? My 2nd great grandfather was most likely a blacksmith or laborer with the NYS canal system and I've never seen a picture of him.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>thanks! do you have info on the group pic? My 2nd great grandfather was most likely a blacksmith or laborer with the NYS canal system and I've never seen a picture of him.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p> THE IRISH NAVVYtag:thewildgeese.irish,2014-11-25:6442157:Comment:1292342014-11-25T02:38:13.819Zpeadar MacGhabhainhttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/peadarmacgabhann
<p>THE IRISH NAVVY</p>
<p>THE IRISH NAVVY</p> No one works harder than the…tag:thewildgeese.irish,2014-10-29:6442157:Comment:1248522014-10-29T14:19:47.919ZJane Reynoldshttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/JaneReynolds
<p>No one works harder than the Irish or the Irish American.</p>
<p>No one works harder than the Irish or the Irish American.</p>