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7. Same with my grandparents. Left Ireland for Nova Scotia in the early1900's.

Sun Mar 15, 2015, 01:27 PM

Mar 2015

Traveled from there to MA. They were always proud of the old country but the family could no longer survive.
I am proud of my mixed heritage.

Half Irish, half Italian. Both sides of my family came from the old country, one side through Canada, the other side through Ellis Island.

I think I'm a typical American. Mixed heritage, strong family ties, proud to be here and thank my brave ancestors. Can you imagine how much courage it took to pull up roots, risk everything and go to a new country to try and survive? I doubt I would be strong enough.

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