Charitable Irish Society of Halifax
Charitable Irish Society Monument, Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Charitable Irish Society of Halifax is a historic society in Halifax, Nova Scotia which was established in 1786. The Society assists those on low-income and holds other charitable events. Many of the most prominent members of Nova Scotia have been members of the Society.
Notable members
- Richard John Uniacke
- Richard Bulkeley
- Joseph Howe
- John George Pyke
- John Sparrow David Thompson - Prime Minister of Canada
See also
- Charitable Irish Society of Boston
- North British Society, Scots of Nova Scotia
References
- Charitable Irish Society of Halifax - Official Website
- Charitable Irish Society of Halifax - Nova Scotia Archives
Links
- Gallery of Presidents
- Constitution of the Charitable Irish Society of Halifax, Nova Scotia, as revised and amended in 1892 (1893)
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