Irish Community in Fulton Co.
Upon a visit to Canton in Fulton County in 1998, I noticed during my research that a large Irish community was established by at least 1873.
If one tours the Greenwood-St.Mary's Cemeterys, one will find an incredible store of Irish names. Many of these names are from Donegal and Limerick Counties in Ireland.
If you are a local historian in Fulton County or in Canton City, I would like to know why there was such a great influx of Irish to this area in the time mentioned.
Canton was a large tobacco and cigar making community.
both my grandparents were cigar makers from the time they were children.
Any information about the ethnology of this area would be greatly appreciated.
Patrick McFadden
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