Reconnecting: Carlingford Parish and Saint John, New Brunswick
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Page 1 Introduction
“The Unbroken Chain”
An introduction to the project, why it exists, what it covers, and an invitation to descendants on both sides of the Atlantic to explore their connections.Read more>>
Page 2 Life in Carlingford Parish
Early to Mid 19th Century
Background on the social, economic and political conditions on the Cooley Peninsula that shaped the decision to emigrate. Read more>>
Page 3 Chain Migration
How and Why It Happened
The story of the migration itself, the ports, the ships, the decades involved, and how one young man’s journey in 1820 set a chain in motion. Read more>>
Page 4 Life in Saint John, New Brunswick
What Awaited Them
The challenges and opportunities the Carlingford immigrants faced when they arrived in Canada. Read more>>
Page 5 The Families
A list of all families and individuals who emigrated between 1820 and 1870. Read more>>
Alphabetical Index of Immigrant Families Read More>>
Page 6 Personal Stories
Details of photographs used.Read more>>
Finding Roots in Carlingford Parish
