History and demographics of the irish coming to america the. Joseph was arrested for possession of betting slips and was placed in new jersey state prison. I was for us, the irish catholics and their italian, slovak, greek, polish, hungarian and jewish allies, against. In 1888, a fire house with a proper tower for hanging up hoses to dry out was built just north of city hall, about where the john harms theatre now is. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Patricks old cathedral, which is at the corner of mulberry and read more. While atlantic city s irish population has dwindled with time to 3 percent in 2012 south jersey is home to many irish enclaves in places such as brigantine, ocean city and the wildwoods. Northern ireland history, irish history, books barnes.
This years irish march in downtown newark is scheduled for friday, march 16 at 1. This web site will attempt to identify all printed, microfilmed, and online directories, and their repositories, for the united states. Patricks day parade, the oldest irish american march in new jersey 1936present, interrupted only by wwii 194346. Since 1870 there has been heavy immigration to urban centers, including newark, hoboken, jersey city, paterson, passaic, trenton, and camden. Hague, frank 18761956 jersey city past and present library. Eamon nally obituary jersey city, nj the jersey journal.
Irish roots run deep in new jerseys southern counties. This compact history explains why new jersey is a natural nexus for the mob, beginning with. He came to the united states in june of 1959 and settled in jersey city. Americas golden door living in jersey city 19971998 a publication by ruby press, inc. Frank hague was born on january 17,1876, to irish immigrants margaret. Former jersey city mayor, frank hague plays a prominent role in several. Jul 18, 2011 anyone familiar with hoboken knows that the city has a long history of welcoming immigrants. You called a lake next to your family home by one name, and the occupiers gave it another.
Curley osb, new jersey catholic historical records commission this gem of a book is far from being either simple ethnic celebration or uncritical local history. The book does read a lot like a college textbook, and i can easily see it being used as such. The germans were the largest group from 1870 to 1900. Photographer dan mcnulty was a jersey city resident who spent most of his time working in his familys funeral home. Jersey history is influenced by its strategic location between the northern coast of france and the southern coast of england.
Until the 1840s, as long as protestants held the majority, irish immigrants were simply classified as irish. As of the 2010 united states census, the city s population was 11,456, reflecting a decline of 28 0. Thomas fleming jersey cityborn historian and novelist get nj. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center for hightech industry and invention throughout its existence. Ie is an irish based online bookstore offering a wide diverse range of books, new releases, bestsellers, bargains and rare books, with worldwide delivery. Mar 14, 2019 devilsnew jersey devils news and updates.
He was raised in jersey city s second ward, an area known as the horseshoe due to its shape which wrapped around a railroad loop. Frank hague had grown up in the horse shoe section in jersey city s old second ward an area of tenements and railroad yards, with a bar on almost every corner. South jersey celtic society is with john adams and 3 others. Step right on to main street at any point in history, and be immersed in the wonder and unique flavor of life in your town, or any town in america. The horse shoe, section was mainly irish, catholic and working class. New jerseys irish american leaders 2018 insider nj. It is the seat of hudson county as well as the countys largest city. The english, scots, and welsh also came in significant numbers until about 1890. St agnes interment book 2 troy irish genealogy society. S census bureau calculated jersey city s population at 265,549, with the largest population increase of any municipality in new jersey since 2010, an increase of about 9.
The irish have a long and proud history in america, and new jersey is no exception. Free ships passenger lists, orphan records, almshouse records, jj cooke shipping lists, irish famine immigrants, family surnames, church records, military muster rolls, census records, land records and more are free to help you find your brickwall ancestor. Cities with the highest percentage of irish in new jersey. Hartnett said he always knew his hometown was destined to be more than a railroad junction. A history of the tailteann games historical monarchies that ruled ireland in ancient times the worlds first suburban commuter railway and many more this delightful book is the perfect gift for anyone planning a visit to ireland, with an interest in irish history, or with a drop of irish blood. While he was in prison on july 2, 1962, two day laborers, who were fixing a garage came across his 1947 plymouth at 47 oxford avenue in jersey city. For the better part of seven centuries, to be irish in ireland was to live in a land not your own. In its heyday before world war ii, german, irish, and italian immigrants found work at colgate, chloro or dixon.
Before world war ii, german, irish and italian immigrants easily found work at the many manufacturing companies located here in jersey city. The following is a list of notable people from jersey city, new jersey. Inventory and appraisement of property of the city of hoboken, nj, 511916. The scotchirish in america tells the story of how the hardy breed of men and women, who in america came to be known as the scotchirish, was forged in the north of ireland during the seventeenth century. What many people fail to recall is so called forgotten era of irishamerican history, or the first wave of irish protestant and catholic immigrants that started coming since the early 18th century. The 20 books every irish american should read the new. Penned by local experts, each images of america book weaves the history of a community in stories and rare photos, from its beginnings to today. Jersey city is the secondmost populous city in the u.
But even the most accomplished historian can still be surprised when learning about the topic. Mar 15, 2020 in timothy egans book, the immortal irishman, about the life of thomas meagher, he describes life for the irish in their own country. Dont leave without searching for your ancestors on olive tree genealogy. Despite my high level of interest in the topic, the book was hard to sink into, and certainly required breaks to cleanse the palette. Born in ballina, county mayo, ireland, eamon served in the irish defense forces in finner camp in ireland. The bible of irish history, providing facts and concise accounts of just about everything you ever wanted to know about ireland, from the earliest. How the irish ruled jersey city new jersey history. History the small soap and candle business that william colgate began in new york city early in the 19th century is now, more than 200 years later, a truly global company serving hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The death and life of jersey city the new york times. He goes beyond the stereotypes and offers a history of the irish in new jersey that will provide new information even to those who think they know the story already. Dermot mcevoy was born in dublin in 1950 and immigrated to new york city four years later. Jersey citys history is topic of new photo book by.
There is no doubt that frank hague is jersey citys most famous mayor. List of people from jersey city, new jersey wikipedia. Hidden history of the irish in new jersey by thomas fox. Nov 02, 2018 and so, black tom is a novel set in jersey city and new york city in the years before the u. The mayors tenure is known as the hague era in jersey city history and is identified with bossism in american politics. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
Larry kirwans new musical ireland a history in song headed. Michael shaara 19281988, author of the civil war book, the killer angels b philip van doren stern 19001984, author, editor. Jersey city history irish in the american civil war. Hidden history of the irish of new jersey by tom fox the. He is a graduate of hunter college and has worked in the publishing industry for his whole career. Arcadia publishing local and regional history books.
Why i was glad to be born an irish american in jersey city historians history. Jersey city past and present new jersey city university. Kellys tavern is located at 43 nj35 south in neptune city. This was the englewood fire association station number one with all volunteers. Percentage of irish in the united states by zip code. The irish in newark and new jersey newark public library. The occasion was immigrant heritage week celebrated yearly in new york city a great time to remember and honor our immigrant forebears. If you care about what it means to be an irish american, or about new jersey political history, or about the relationships between fathers and sons, or about wonderful writing, rundont walkout to buy tom flemings mysteries of my father. Be sure to check out our main website for more information about the history of jersey city jersey city past and present. Jul 15, 20 if youre looking for a good bar to have a drink in atlantic city, then the irish pub has got to be your destination.
Local history book collection hoboken public library. A crooked family history by helene stapinski, the author details her life growing up in tough jersey city, new jersey. He is the author of terrible angel, our lady of greenwich village, and the little green book of irish wisdom. Frank hague was born on january 17, 1876, to irish immigrants margaret. Originally settled by native americans, new jersey has welcomed waves of immigrants, from the dutch and english in the 1600s to. In its 26year history, it was new jerseys largest parade and drew. While every effort was made to transcribe the data accurately and true to its original spelling, some errors may appear. Cover of the new book by cynthia harris and leon yost on the history of jersey city told in photographs. Dean of american historians allan nevins said flemings second history book.
Ellis island is a historical site that opened in 1892 as an immigration station, a purpose it served for more than 60 years until it closed in 1954. He has quite an encyclopedic knowledge on the topic of irish america, and this time he chose to present 20 books that he considers to be required reading for irish americans. At the main library, the new jersey room contains historical archives and photos. Additional history of jersey city more history of jersey city. Join facebook to connect with patrick campbell and others you may know. Our lady of victories parish in jersey city is calling home the flock, past parishioners and their descendants for events marking the 100th anniversary of its first mass on april 22, 1917 in what. The new york irish history roundtable is cosponsoring a mass in the irish language on saturday, march 14, 2020.
A history of hobokens immigrants hoboken, nj patch. This is the illustrated history book we have been waiting for. Jersey city history skip to main search results amazon prime. Exploring irish heritage in new jersey the journal publications. Most irish immigrants came from the west coast of ireland and they settled throughout. Jersey city, the second largest city in new jersey, is the site of the first permanent european community in the state. An urban sophistication exists in the downtown area, from the waterfront landmark colgate clock through the powerhouse arts district, home to some of the city s many talented artists. Beginning with the first irish immigrants who settled in every corner of the state, this vital ethnic community has left an indelible mark on all facets of life in the garden state. Why i was glad to be born an irishamerican in jersey city. The death and life of jersey city the downtown boom, visible in the new nightlife scene along newark avenue, poses a threat to the urban pioneers from the city s grittier days. She despises teddys political world, especially the man at the top in jersey city, frank hague. Its the story of an irishamerican family profoundly affected by the infamous explosion, she said.
Irish arts center giving away thousands of books ahead of st. During the 1640s, england, ireland and scotland were embroiled in the war of the three kingdoms. Centenary college professor james patterson receives rave. An urban sophistication exists in the downtown area, from the waterfront landmark colgate clock through the powerhouse arts district, home to some of the citys many talented artists. Hudson county new jersey genealogy ancestry research. Immigration has been the lifeblood of jersey citys history, and through the.
Gloucester city is a city in camden county, new jersey, united states. The updated list is compiled to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the newark st. Jersey city images of america and millions of other books are available for. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution, in which the state played a pivotal role. During the two decades of mcnultys work, jersey city experienced many changes. This years irish march in downtown newark is scheduled for. Oct 28, 2008 a detailed study of the history of prominant irish americans, this book is a mustread for any irish american. Because of its many opportunities, jersey city has always been a destination for new immigrants coming to the united states. This is long before jersey city s recent revitalization efforts. Today, jersey city still reflects the flavors and influences of the international populations that call the city home.
Throughout this history, colgate people and colgate values have been at the heart of our success. Love, king of the hill and rulers of the city about the collapse of an irishamerican. New jersey county histories accessible archives inc. Past and present website is a digital project of new jersey city university njcu. Immigration has been the lifeblood of jersey citys history, and through the images.
This compact history explains why new jersey is a natural nexus for the mob, beginning with its prized geography between new york and. Find best sellers about civil war, american legends, breweries and wineries, and more. By 1870 newark was the largest city, followed by jersey city. Growing up in jersey city s old irish neighborhood, the horseshoe, mr. Irish miscellany book by dermot mcevoy official publisher. As of the 2019 census estimate, hudson county was the fastestgrowing county in new jersey compared to 2010. Founded in 1984, the new york irish history roundtable promotes interest in and research on the. New jersey genealogy resources in hudson county, new jersey research in new jersey can be an exciting and rewarding experience. This work is of particular significance to undergraduate and postgraduate students and lecturers of irish history. Patricks day parade throughout the city from 1986 to. A historical discourse, newark, new jersey, 1878 ancestry. Francis frank hague, born in jersey city, was the fourth of eight children to john d. If you are looking for a comprehensive, singlevolume survey of irish history, i can recommend thomas bartletts ireland. Eamon nally eamon nally of jersey city passed away at jersey city medical center on march 15, 2018.
The librarys exhibition, the irish in newark and new jersey, will illustrate the history of the irish in new jersey and the cultural and civic contributions the irish have made to our city and state from colonial times to the present. Im just from jersey city a fun composition book for a native jersey city, nj resident and sports fan. The american irish historical society is hosting a book talk. City directories, arguably one of the most overlooked resources by genealogists, have been around since the 1700s. Unprecedented in its scope, rainbows end provides a bold new analysis of the emergence, growth, and decline of six classic irish american political machines in new york, jersey city, chicago, san francisco, pittsburgh and albany. It is located directly across the delaware river from philadelphia and the port of. His father worked as a blacksmith and a bank guard.
Kirwans bestselling book, the history of irish music, irelanda history in song is a magnum opus that has emerged as an amalgamation of mr. With records available for almost 400 years of the states history, your family is sure to be found in a variety of records available online and at the many archives and libraries located throughout the state. Immigration has been the lifeblood of jersey city s history, and through the images selected here we witness how jersey city sprang to life with the influx of immigrants between 1830 and 1920at first, irish, german, and british, and, later, immigrants from southern and eastern europe, including italians, poles, russians, and slovaks. As stated in the book, immigrants in hoboken by christina a. The information in this database, name, date of death and age, was copied from interment book 2 at st. Mcnultys photography was a mere sideline, but this fact did not affect the high artistic quality of the images of the city that he produced during the 1940s and 50s.
Local history collection books categorized by subject. Jersey city economic development corporation in partnership with the 504 company is conducting its second round of the jersey city business acceleration program, a privatelyfunded grant competition for jersey city small businesses that demonstrate distinct potential for growth. He writes in a breezy, readable style and covers the subject thoroughly. The scotchirish in new york and the jerseys scotchirish. Graduate studies in 2009, fleming recalled the ethos of jersey citys irish dominated. American civil war correspondence in irish newspapers a letter from america, the waterford news and general advertiser, 14th february 1862 the war in.
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