Alphonsus Iascairí Feirmeoir, a 45 year old male Christian immigrant from Ireland that came to settle in Canada to start up a farming business. Alphonsus migrated to Canada due to the potato famine in Ireland. But, what was the cause of the potato famine? The great famine or the Ireland potato famine was caused by a potato disease; Phytophthora infestans better known as potato blight. This infection damaged crops throughout Europe during the 1840s to around the 1860s. However Ireland was the most affected as one third of the population relied on potato as their main dish. Alphonsus family suffered for months until they saw an advertisement from British North Americans saying that they are accepting new settlements in the upper north (Canada). This was the first time Alphonsus and his family have left the country and were scared to see what awaited them upper north in Canada.
The famine migration (1847‒52) marks the last large movement of the Irish to Canada. The famine immigrants favoured the towns and cities; and by 1871, the Irish were the largest ethnic group in every large town and city of Canada, with the exceptions of Montréal and Québec City. Upon arriving in British North America through the Canadian ports because of the cheaper passage, the newer and …show more content…
They all had a really close relationship with each other, whatever area a person was weak in, another person maked up for it. For example when Alphonsus had a social drawback, John was able to make up for that with his charming persona. Overall they were all an encouraging family who never let each other down. While in the Newfoundland, Alphonsus joined a community called SIE (Support Irish Entrepreneurship) who motivated other youths of the Irish origin to speak up for themselves and become a successful entrepreneur. Unfortunately for Alphonsus, he died when sailing with his family and a storm hit. Sadly everyone on the boat died. However, no bodies were ever
The famine migration (1847‒52) marks the last large movement of the Irish to Canada. The famine immigrants favoured the towns and cities; and by 1871, the Irish were the largest ethnic group in every large town and city of Canada, with the exceptions of Montréal and Québec City. Upon arriving in British North America through the Canadian ports because of the cheaper passage, the newer and …show more content…
They all had a really close relationship with each other, whatever area a person was weak in, another person maked up for it. For example when Alphonsus had a social drawback, John was able to make up for that with his charming persona. Overall they were all an encouraging family who never let each other down. While in the Newfoundland, Alphonsus joined a community called SIE (Support Irish Entrepreneurship) who motivated other youths of the Irish origin to speak up for themselves and become a successful entrepreneur. Unfortunately for Alphonsus, he died when sailing with his family and a storm hit. Sadly everyone on the boat died. However, no bodies were ever