Charitable Irish Society of Halifax explained

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

• 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

• Charitable Irish Society of Boston
• North British Society, Scots of Nova Scotia

References

• Charitable Irish Society of Halifax - Official Website
• Charitable Irish Society of Halifax - Nova Scotia Archives

External links

• Gallery of Presidents
• Constitution of the Charitable Irish Society of Halifax, Nova Scotia, as revised and amended in 1892 (1893)

Notes and References

1. https://novascotia.ca/archives/cis/ Image of Founding Society Members