This is a continuation of the last post about Michael and Ann Carew. They moved their family from Ireland to Canada. After the children were grown, most of them moved with Michael and Ann to Wisconsin. Here is a summary of the children. Bridget 1812-1891 Born in Ireland died in Canada, she stayed in Canada … More Children of Michael and Ann Carew

As a continuation of my past 3 posts about the two branches of my family that immigrated with the Peter Robinson Settlers, this post is focused on the Carew family. Michael and Ann brought their 5 children from Ireland to Canada in 1825 on the ship Fortitude. The list below shows the family and the … More Michael Carew, Ann and Children

Continuing on from the previous two posts, two branches of my family were part of the Peter Robinson Settlers. This post will focus on the Sullivan family.  According to the ages on the ship’s list an estimate can be made as to when the members of the Sullivan family were born. All except one were … More Bartholomew Sullivan, Mary and Children

From the previous post, two branches of my family were brought to Canada from Ireland as part of an emigration program to relocate pauper farmers. These farmers would rent small plots of land from wealthy British landowners and would try to eke out a living. There was a lot of political unrest in Ireland at … More Carew and Sullivan Families Homestead in Canada

It is May 10, 1825 and the Carew family is boarding the ship Fortitude in Cork Harbor, Cork, Ireland. Six days later, the Sullivan family is boarding the ship, Amity. These are two of nine ships that are sailing to Canada as part of an emigration known as the Peter Robinson Settlers. A total of … More The First of My Carew and Sullivan Ancestors in North America