"The Wexford Lodge named in honor of Co. Wexford, Ireland is located in the "Vicksburg National Military Park" and was built in the 1830's by Nicholas Gray, Jr. The stately house was used by General Grant as his…"
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"Decatur was named in honor of Stephen Decatur, a popular early-American naval hero. Stephen Decatur was born in 1779 in Maryland and was raised in Philadelphia. At the age of 19 he joined the newly formed U.S. Navy, and rose rapidly in…"
"Midshipman Henry Gray : The War of 1812 - Epic voyage of the USS Essex
Midshipman Henry Gray served on the Schooner USS Torch in Stephon Decatur Squadron during the Second Barbary War. The U.S. Schooner Torch along with the rest of the squadron…"
Thomas Freeman: Irish Surveyor for Washington, Jefferson and Hamilton
Thomas Freeman had a national reputation for precision and trustworthiness. He was a government surveyor, civil - topographical engineer and astronomer during the formative period of the Republic. Freeman was an Irish immigrant who caught the attention of master surveyor George Washington and Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton. As a result Freeman had a significant role in laying out the District of Columbia. Freeman was engaged in 1808 as the chief surveyor of the Mississippi…See More
" Kilmainham Gaol located in Dublin, Ireland
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"Henry Gray was the oldest son of United Irishman Nicholas Gray and Elinor Hughes Gray, of Wexford Ireland.
Midshipman Henry Gray : The War of 1812 - Epic voyage of the USS Essex
Midshipman Henry Gray served on the Schooner USS Torch in Stephon…"
Located in Weston, Missouri, Tin Kitchen Restaurant
The O' Malley family have the Tin Kitchen restaurant which serves great barbecue, in scenic Weston, Mo. Their dad's name Pat O'Malley, is inscribed on the bench to the right.This is the summary stated on their website: Located in Weston, Missouri, Tin Kitchen restaurant occupies the old Rumpel Hardware building on Main Street in the downtown historic district. Built…See More
Located in Weston, Missouri, Tin Kitchen Restaurant
The O' Malley family have the Tin Kitchen restaurant which serves great barbecue, in scenic Weston, Mo. Their dad's name Pat O'Malley, is inscribed on the bench to the right.This is the summary stated on their website: Located in Weston, Missouri, Tin Kitchen restaurant occupies the old Rumpel Hardware building on Main Street in the downtown historic district. Built…See More
Midshipman Henry Gray : The War of 1812 - Epic voyage of the USS Essex
Henry Gray was born in Wexford, Ireland and was the oldest son of United Irishman Nicholas and Elinor Hughes Gray. Ellen describes their trip to America as very dangerous. Nicholas Gray writes Mr. Patten “I must first tell you that my poor wife children arrived here safe after some narrow chances for their lives, and when they arrived I was gallivanting about two…See More
Irish Surveyor Nicholas Gray Jr.: The California Gold Rush
The Bear Flag Revolt, was from June to July in 1846. American settlers in California rebelled against the Mexican government and proclaimed California an independent republic. After the Bear Flag was raised, the U.S. military began to occupy California. In 1850 California joined the Union and in 1911 the Bear Flag became the official state flag. [1]GettyimagesNicholas…See More
Irish Surveyor Nicholas Gray Jr.: The California Gold Rush
The Bear Flag Revolt, was from June to July in 1846. American settlers in California rebelled against the Mexican government and proclaimed California an independent republic. After the Bear Flag was raised, the U.S. military began to occupy California. In 1850 California joined the Union and in 1911 the Bear Flag became the official state flag. [1]GettyimagesNicholas…See More
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Thomas Freeman: Irish Surveyor for Washington, Jefferson and Hamilton
Posted on March 8, 2024 at 10:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Thomas Freeman had a national reputation for precision and trustworthiness. He was a government surveyor, civil - topographical engineer and astronomer during the formative period of the Republic. Freeman was an Irish immigrant who caught the attention of master surveyor George Washington and Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton. As a result Freeman had a significant role in laying out the District of Columbia. Freeman was engaged in 1808 as the chief surveyor of the Mississippi…
ContinueLocated in Weston, Missouri, Tin Kitchen Restaurant
Posted on December 22, 2022 at 10:00am 0 Comments 1 Like
The O' Malley family have the Tin Kitchen restaurant which serves great barbecue, in scenic Weston, Mo. Their dad's name Pat O'Malley, is inscribed on the bench to the right.
This is the summary stated on their website:…
ContinueMidshipman Henry Gray : The War of 1812 - Epic voyage of the USS Essex
Posted on October 4, 2022 at 10:03am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Henry Gray was born in Wexford, Ireland and was the oldest son of United Irishman Nicholas and Elinor Hughes Gray.…
Irish Surveyor Nicholas Gray Jr.: The California Gold Rush
Posted on August 5, 2022 at 9:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Bear Flag Revolt, was from June to July in 1846. American settlers in California rebelled against the Mexican government and proclaimed California an independent republic. After the Bear Flag was…
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- At 7:17pm on July 17, 2013,
Séamas Ó Donnghaile said…
- Hi don.
Tá fearadh na fáilte romhat / you're more than welcome to WG ...talk again.
Séamas
- At 1:32pm on July 22, 2013,
Ryan O'Rourke said…
Hi, Don.
Just wanted to extend a bit of a belated welcome here to The Wild Geese. Hope you've had the opportunity to look around the site to see what's on offer. Of course, there is even more to come. It's a great little burgeoning community with loads of interesting folks enjoying the discussion of all-things-Irish.
Hope to hear more about your own Irish connections here in the days ahead.
Thanks, Don ... and welcome aboard!
~ Ryan
- At 4:28pm on September 2, 2014,
Lois Harrison said…
My email is loish63@hotmail.com.
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