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Emigrant Aid Societies

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An Emigrant Aid Society was a charitable organisation that helped immigrants, usually of a particular nationality. They were particularly active in the United States

Examples include:

  • The New England Emigrant Aid Company
  • The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
  • The Hibernian Society for the Relief of Emigrants from Ireland
  • Charitable Irish Society of Boston

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    Emigrant Aid Societies Wikipedia
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