The Irish Family History Forum marched in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Wantagh, New York.
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TOURS / EVENTS
Civil War Headstone Dedication
Saturday, April 12 at 11 AM
Members can attend the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War headstone dedication at Calvary Cemetery for Civil War drummer boy, Joseph Mansfield, the son of Irish immigrants. This event has been arranged by our member Dennis Duffy.
More information can be found in the most recent Newsletter.
Irish-Themed Brooklyn Navy Yard Tour
Sunday, May 18 at 11 AM
The Forum will sponsor a walking tour of the Brooklyn Navy Yard that will highlight the yard’s Irish influence. This walking tour is for members and their guests and lasts about 2 hours with a guide for every 25 people. $30 per person. Click here to learn more and to register.
UPCOMING MEETING
NYC’s Emigrant Savings Bank Records
Saturday, April 19, 2025
At the Freeport Memorial Library
NYC’s Emigrant Savings Bank Records
Katherine R. Willson
Katherine Willson will discuss the reasons behind the formation of New York’s Emigrant Savings Bank, which was geared toward Irish emigrants. She will then talk about the valuable genealogy information recorded in the bank’s records, as well as where to find copies of these records both online and offline.
Willson has lectured at regional and national events, is a full-time researcher for clients, and has taught genealogy courses for over 25 years. She is a past president of the Michigan Genealogical Council and a past board member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.
The presentation will also be available on Zoom at 10:45 a.m. for those members who are unable to come to the library.