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Potato Famine
Because a fungus poisoned our main potato crop,my family is forced to immigrate to America in order to make the money we need to survive. -
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Loading dock
Because of the potato fungus, many Irish were immigrating to America and the boats were very crowded. It was even harder because I was very pregnant. -
Baby Amelia is born
Because someone on board was a physician, both I and my baby survived. -
Arrive at Ellis Island
Because we had a new baby and there were a lot of people at the island, it was very hard to get through Ellis Island. My oldest son had trachoma and was sent back to Ireland. -
The struggle for land
Because there were so many people at the island, it was difficult to get the kind of land we wanted. Big enough for our animals and children but with fertile soil to plant our potatoes. -
The Homestead Act
Because of the Homestead act, my family is granted 160 acres of land for us to farm on in western Nebraska. -
Moving West
Because we have permission to settle, my family starts to make the long journey west. -
Arrive in Nebraska
Because we are Irish, it was hard to find a town where we are wanted. We finally find an Irish town and my husband gets a job as a cowhand. -
Successful business
Because my family and I are potato farmers and my husband is a cow hand, we are able to earn money and buy a house. -
Happy ending
Becuase we worked hard, my family is very successful and has our own potato business.
