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To: Rebelbase

I recently learned that there were a lot of “indentured” Irish servants in Jamaica. Reportedly the Irish are the second-largest ethnic group there.

From Wikipedia:

“The first wave of Irish immigrants occurred in the early 17th century, Irish emigrant principally sailors, servants, and merchants. Many of the poorer emigrants were displaced Gaelic-Irish and Anglo-Irish Catholics, as well as convicts who were indentured servants. Many of the indentured servants were transported unwillingly. More than 2,000 children alone were sent on ships from Galway Bay[citation needed]. Of those surviving the long journey many more succumbed to disease, the harsh conditions and unfamiliar tropical conditions.”


44 posted on 02/10/2019 7:22:25 PM PST by EMI_Guy ("You have to slow down to go fast." - Kenny Roberts)
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To: EMI_Guy

I am a taxpayer for life.

What’s that make me??


119 posted on 02/11/2019 4:12:31 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: EMI_Guy
More than 2,000 children alone

WHAT??!!??

Damn that TRUMP!!!

120 posted on 02/11/2019 4:13:37 AM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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