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.[1]

Notable members

  • Robert Field (painter)
  • John Albro
  • Richard Bulkeley
  • Joseph Howe
  • Edward Kenny
  • John George Pyke - childhood survivor of the Raid on Dartmouth (1751)
  • John Sparrow David Thompson - Prime Minister of Canada
  • Richard John Uniacke

See also

References

  1. ^ Image of Founding Society Members
  • Charitable Irish Society of Halifax - Official Website
  • Charitable Irish Society of Halifax - Nova Scotia Archives

External links

  • Gallery of Presidents
  • Constitution of the Charitable Irish Society of Halifax, Nova Scotia, as revised and amended in 1892 (1893)