Re: McKenna family in Providence, R.I.
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McKenna family in Providence, R.I.
1/18/02
Lots of McKennas in Prov city directories in mid-late 1800s. Mid 1800s was early industrial revolution in new england. Many textile mills, iron and machinery works in 30 mi radius around Providence thus jobs for immigrants. Area had rivers, water power for mills before steam power. Irish came to escape conditions in Ireland via british rule and of course the famine of 1845-49.
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Re: Lawrence McKenna family in Providence, R.I.
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