Coming to America and moving West by Thomas Mincey

By thomas min
  • Period: to

    immigration

  • Potato Famine

    Potato Famine

    Crops are ruined. We call the shortage the Potato Famine. Effect is moving America.
  • In Dublin boarding a steamship to America

    In Dublin boarding a steamship to America

    Potato famine causes Tom Mannse to move to America.
  • Arrive in New York Harbor

    Arrive in New York Harbor

    I can see the Statue of Liberty. What a beautiful sight!
  • Two year anniversary of arrival in America

    Two year anniversary of arrival in America

    Cause: Able to apply for US Citizenship
  • Apply for U.S. citizenship

    Apply for U.S. citizenship

    Effect: Passed two year anniversary a couple of years ago. Need to apply for citizenship.
  • Last tie of Transcontinental RR hammered in

    Last tie of Transcontinental RR hammered in

    Cause: Now I can get my land.
  • Claimed my land two miles outside of town

    Claimed my land two miles outside of town

    Effect: Railroad finished.
  • Married my sweetheart, Candace

    Married my sweetheart, Candace

    Cause: new baby
  • First child born

    First child born

    Effect: getting married.
  • Tom Mannse dies at 79

    Tom Mannse dies at 79

    Cause: Tom is old, Effect; He dies