THE LAST LIGHTHOUSE LEAVING IRELAND

        The following accounts are from a diary (day 1 thru 7) kept by Samuel A.Paul on his journey, along with his mother and possibly his sister, Mary to America from County Antrim, North Ireland. The journey by the ship, Tripoli, began from Liverpool, England to New York City beginning the 9th of November, 1867, on to Philadelphia and arriving in Walcott, Iowa November 29, 1867.

      Samuel A. Paul (1840-1919) was the son of John and Margaret Buick Paul. Another sister was also named Margaret who was married to Thomas M. Laverty and great-grandfather of Dennis M. Laverty. This account is of great importance as it represents the first hand written account from my family and demonstrates the importance of family writings.

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