Charitable Irish Society of Halifax
The Charitable Irish Society of Halifax is a historic society in Halifax, Nova Scotia which was established in 1786. The Society assists those on low-income and holds other charitable events. Many of the most prominent members of Nova Scotia have been members of the Society.[1]
Notable members
[edit]- Robert Field (painter)
- John Albro
- Richard Bulkeley
- Joseph Howe
- Edward Kenny
- John George Pyke - childhood survivor of the Raid on Dartmouth (1751)
- John Sparrow David Thompson - Prime Minister of Canada
- Richard John Uniacke
See also
[edit]- Charitable Irish Society of Boston
- North British Society, Scots of Nova Scotia
References
[edit]- Charitable Irish Society of Halifax - Official Website
- Charitable Irish Society of Halifax - Nova Scotia Archives