William J. Donohue's Posts - The Wild Geese2024-03-28T10:20:15ZWilliam J. Donohuehttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/WilliamJDonohuehttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/68531191?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://thewildgeese.irish/profiles/blog/feed?user=3dk1bxkyx1xe8&xn_auth=no'Himself' Underscores All Our Ancestors' Journeystag:thewildgeese.irish,2017-03-20:6442157:BlogPost:2149082017-03-20T13:30:00.000ZWilliam J. Donohuehttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/WilliamJDonohue
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-5">T</span>he more presentations I make of my book, HIMSELF</strong>, A CIVIL WAR VETERAN'S STRUGGLES WITH REBELS, BRITS, AND DEVILS, the more readers and commentators lead me to read further and think deeper. If I were to rewrite this historical novel, I would include episodes depicting how poorly received were Northern veterans upon returning home, how much they were forced to turn to one…</p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-5">T</span>he more presentations I make of my book, HIMSELF</strong>, A CIVIL WAR VETERAN'S STRUGGLES WITH REBELS, BRITS, AND DEVILS, the more readers and commentators lead me to read further and think deeper. If I were to rewrite this historical novel, I would include episodes depicting how poorly received were Northern veterans upon returning home, how much they were forced to turn to one another to find solace and understanding for what they experienced, and what occurred nationally as a result. What I realize better too is the impact of my veteran great grandfather and great uncle on succeeding generations. It is now apparent that we lost at least a generation of progress toward the American dream because of the war and what these two men brought home with them. Some of my brothers and cousins are still dealing with the war's effects. Funny how behaviors traverse down the generations. This book helps readers to appreciate the impact of their ancestors on them. It is easy genealogical research, more than I imagined when I wrote it. If you are interested in getting a copy, email me at <a href="mailto:wdonohue1@verizon.net">wdonohue1@verizon.net</a>.</p>Bishop Timontag:thewildgeese.irish,2016-02-12:6442157:BlogPost:1825022016-02-12T00:28:22.000ZWilliam J. Donohuehttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/WilliamJDonohue
<p>His parents emigrated from County Cavan in 1796. Anyone have an opinion as to which port they might have used?</p>
<p>His parents emigrated from County Cavan in 1796. Anyone have an opinion as to which port they might have used?</p>Cork-Born MD a Hero, Patron for Buffalo's Laborers, Clergytag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-08-25:6442157:BlogPost:1688132015-08-25T15:00:00.000ZWilliam J. Donohuehttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/WilliamJDonohue
<p><a href="http://olmstedinbuffalo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Cronyn1.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="http://olmstedinbuffalo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Cronyn1.jpg?width=300" style="padding: 10px;" width="300"></img></a> <strong><span class="font-size-5">I</span> ran across a man and his daughter lost in the 19th century history of Buffalo,</strong> Dr. John Cronyn (pictured) and Juliana Cronyn. They were extraordinary people by any stretch of the imagination.</p>
<p>John Cronyn was born in Blackrock, a suburb of Cork City, in 1825 and moved with his parents to Toronto. He finished first in his medical…</p>
<p><a href="http://olmstedinbuffalo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Cronyn1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://olmstedinbuffalo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Cronyn1.jpg?width=300" width="300" class="align-right" style="padding: 10px;"/></a> <strong><span class="font-size-5">I</span> ran across a man and his daughter lost in the 19th century history of Buffalo,</strong> Dr. John Cronyn (pictured) and Juliana Cronyn. They were extraordinary people by any stretch of the imagination.</p>
<p>John Cronyn was born in Blackrock, a suburb of Cork City, in 1825 and moved with his parents to Toronto. He finished first in his medical school class but was denied his MD when he refused to swear an oath of allegiance to the Queen and the 39 Articles. Still he passed his Canadian boards and was entitled to practice medicine.</p>
<p>He received offers from all over North America but wanted to serve common folk. He set up practice in Fort Erie, Ontario, near the border and married Elizabeth Ann Willoughby, a Methodist. He also assisted in Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, just a few miles away.</p>
<p>Sisters Hospital, as it is now called, was founded by the Sisters of Charity from Maryland, brought there by Bishop John Timon, Buffalo's first and most outstanding bishop. He became Chief Physician at Sisters, head of the Buffalo Medical Society, and assumed numerous other posts throughout New York state. Nevertheless, Cronyn built his practice among Buffalo's large laboring class and the poor clergy who served them.</p>
<p>Cronyn treated Bishop Stephen Ryan for 25 years and was given credit by the Buffalo Evening News for keeping the bishop alive through years of fragile health. The bishop finally died in 1896, age 71. </p>
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<p>At Cronyn's death in 1898, his life was heralded by the total community and its newspapers on their front pages. When his estate was probated, it was valued at $17,000, enough to continue supporting the household of four children, his wife, his aunt and a niece that he had supported for much of his career. Obviously he treated many who could not afford to pay him. Famous and beloved he was, but rich he was not ... by design.</p>
<p><em>Pictured, Buffalo's second spiritual leader, Bishop Stephen V. Ryan. Source: Wikimedia (date unknown)</em></p>
<p>John recognized the unusual musical talent of his daughter Juliana and sent her to Italy for years of training. She returned touring North America with a famous European composer. With offers from many cities, she settled in Buffalo, became head organist and choirmaster at St. Joseph's Cathedral for 20 years and entertained widely throughout the western New York area and beyond. Lilke father, like daughter.</p>
<p>John and Juliana's talents would have taken them around the world, but they chose to enrich the local community struggling to emerge from its booming industrial economy and develop a broad quality of life for all its citizens. </p>Irish Tourism Boardtag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-03-26:6442157:BlogPost:1512012015-03-26T15:09:38.000ZWilliam J. Donohuehttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/WilliamJDonohue
<p>In 1983 I was New York Commerce Commissioner under the late Governor Mario Cuomo. In that post I also headed up the I LOVE NY campaign. 1983 was an anniversary year for I LOVE NY, perhaps its 10th, and I decided to visit the Irish Tourism Board in Dublin. They were the original consultants for the campaign and therefore the principal source of its success. What I found was that the Board had far surpassed the stage it was at ten years earlier and there was much to learn from this highly…</p>
<p>In 1983 I was New York Commerce Commissioner under the late Governor Mario Cuomo. In that post I also headed up the I LOVE NY campaign. 1983 was an anniversary year for I LOVE NY, perhaps its 10th, and I decided to visit the Irish Tourism Board in Dublin. They were the original consultants for the campaign and therefore the principal source of its success. What I found was that the Board had far surpassed the stage it was at ten years earlier and there was much to learn from this highly professional group, perhaps the best of its kind in the world. The Board's executive management could not have been more welcoming, hosting my wife and me for three days. I have been to Ireland four times, but never did I experience its history, culture, and beauty as I did with those affable giants. </p>Bill's Blogtag:thewildgeese.irish,2015-03-03:6442157:BlogPost:1477082015-03-03T15:32:17.000ZWilliam J. Donohuehttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/WilliamJDonohue
<p>Read about the great woman from Cork, Mary Nagle Donohue, who was buried unknown and unmarked in a pauper's grave in Lackawanna, NY: <a href="http://www.billdonohue.ws.%C2%A0">www.billdonohue.ws. </a>;</p>
<p>Read about the great woman from Cork, Mary Nagle Donohue, who was buried unknown and unmarked in a pauper's grave in Lackawanna, NY: <a href="http://www.billdonohue.ws.%C2%A0">www.billdonohue.ws. </a>;</p>