Greener Pastures

by Patrick Quinn

It was a time of hardship, conflict, adventure, profound change, and great opportunity. Greener Pastures is the true story of Irish settlers from County Cork and their descendants. The first were part of a unique government sponsored settlement project, led by Peter Robinson, which relocated over 2,000 Irish paupers from County Cork to Ontario in the 1820’s. Their descendants immigrate to the state of Iowa in the 1870’s, as part of the great Westward Expansion. Follow the epic journey of the McAuliffes, Quinns, O’Briens, and many like them, as they make their way from Ireland to the new world.

115 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 12, 2017

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Reviews

[Loni DeRock · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was well written and researched. I too came from Irish and Scottish ancestors by way of Upper Canada and this book made me think. I never really considered before why my ancestors had left their homeland. I always assumed it was due to starvation and never considered other factors such as the ability to own land or worship as one pleased. I never knew a Catholic would be forced to pay a tithe to a Protestant church.

The author outlined the travel from Ireland to Upper Canada with details that I had never considered before. Not only did these emigrants have to suffer through a 30 day trip at sea, they also had to travel months over land and rivers to reach their destination.

The book follows the family through to Iowa into the 1900's with similar stories I remember my parents, aunts, and uncles talking about at various family get togethers.

[Tracy Rafferty · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of interesting historical facts, sometimes woven together, other times very disjointed. I loved the details of the Peter Robinson Settlers, following their movements and understanding the challenges they faced on their journey to Canada. Of particular interest to me because my husband is a direct descendent of one of the passengers, also on The Fortitude.

[Adam Mahler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cool family history

I think it was cool there was so much family history available to write this out. He old songs were a nice touch.