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James Francis Smith's Blog – July 2014 Archive (9)
Mary Carr only fictional character in "Irish in the American Revolution"
Linkedin Long-Form Post #8
James Francis Smith
Irish in the American Revolution’s only Fictional Character
I decided to create fictional Mary Carr in order to smoothly include such historical characters as Patrick Carr, Benjamin Franklin, and Paul Revere.
There wasn’t much I knew about Patrick Carr, except he emigrated from Ireland only to be killed in the Boston Massacre. By providing a fictional sister, I described in depth the massacre, had Paul Revere befriend…
Added by James Francis Smith on July 29, 2014 at 3:31pm — No Comments
Fictional Characters in Druids, Celts, and Romans
Linkedin Long-Form Post #7
Why Make Use of Fictional Characters?
James Francis Smith
Instead of the omniscient approach of most historians, Druids, Celts, and Romans invites its readers to enjoy learning about their ancestors. Fictional characters transform what would otherwise be a bland recitation of…
ContinueAdded by James Francis Smith on July 23, 2014 at 3:26pm — No Comments
Irish-American of Renown Tommy Loughran – Year 1927
The undefeated Light- Heavyweight Champion before he stepped up in class.
This post from The O’Donnells of Philadelphia, Chapter 5, “A typical Year in the Life of the O’Donnells,” takes the reader back to a time when we listened to sports on the radio and used our imagination. It’s a time to be savored. The…
ContinueAdded by James Francis Smith on July 14, 2014 at 3:34pm — No Comments
A British Tradition—Purchasing Rank
Excerpt from his book, Irish in the American Revolution
By James Francis Smith
Author of the “Irish-American Story”
In this day with Social Security, pensions, etc, many may find it impossible to grasp the British officers’ retirement pay—there wasn’t any.
The tradition at the time was called for an officer to purchase a promotion. Here’s the bind they found themselves in. If they didn’t come from money, they had to either borrow… Continue
Added by James Francis Smith on July 11, 2014 at 4:38pm — No Comments
An Irish-American of Renown - General Richard Montgomery
Brigadier General Richard Montgomery – died during the
campaign for Quebec - County Donegal.
He was the 2nd of eight Brigadier Generals appointed by the Continental Congress
An Excerpt from James Francis Smith’s Irish in the American Revolution
Brigadier General Richard Montgomery
As he gazed at Fortress Quebec,…
ContinueAdded by James Francis Smith on July 11, 2014 at 4:30pm — No Comments
Linkedin Long-Form Posts
I've been invited to publish Long-Form Posts on Linkedin & decided to share them with my readers on Wild Geese. Here are my first posts. Hope you enjoy them.
Linkedin Long-Form Post #1
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ContinueAdded by James Francis Smith on July 9, 2014 at 1:06pm — No Comments
IListing of I-A of Renown
I began to assemble this to keep me on track as I research and assemble their exploits.
Luke Ryan’s name is first on the list because he fought for our country’s independence but never set a foot on our soil. Should viewers desire other names added, send to (236sulis@gmail.com) their names and exploits. Revolutionary War & Continental Congress
Luke Ryan – • Exploits posted to www.irishamericanstory.com & to Gerry Regan’s,…
ContinueAdded by James Francis Smith on July 7, 2014 at 5:54pm — No Comments
IListing of I-A of Renown
I began to assemble this to keep me on track as I research and assemble their exploits.
Luke Ryan’s name is first on the list because he fought for our country’s independence but never set a foot on our soil. Should viewers desire other names added, send to (236sulis@gmail.com) their names and exploits. Revolutionary War & Continental Congress
Luke Ryan – • Exploits posted to www.irishamericanstory.com & to Gerry Regan’s,…
ContinueAdded by James Francis Smith on July 7, 2014 at 5:54pm — No Comments
Brigadier John Sullivan
This son of Irish indentured slaves, one of the first generals named by Congress, became the governor of New Hampshire.
Condensed excerpts from James Francis Smith’s Irish in…
ContinueAdded by James Francis Smith on July 3, 2014 at 6:50pm — No Comments
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