My journey as an Irish Imigrant

Birth Date

Nov 26, 1856

I was born in Ballina, Ireland. My family was poor with not much money at all. My mother fell ill and died when I was just four. I heard of the great stories about people going to America, When I was older I promised myself that I would move to the land of oppourtunity and make a better life for myself.

Death of my family

Jul 23, 1870

My mother and father died in a fire. I was at school when the house fire accured. No one ever knew how the fire started but it was one of the most tragic things that had ever happened to me. So after I was able to earn enough money to leave and start my journey to "The Land of Opportunity" I would.

Seeing the first glimpse of America

Mar 4, 1875

I arrived at the harbor and saw the gigantic Statue of Libery. The statue really repersented the land of oppourtunity that I had always heard about. I was 19 years old I finally did it I made it to America.

Inspection

Mar 4, 1875

A tour of what I had to go throughThe horrifying tool they used on us to open our eye lids was awful. The building was magnificent it was the biggest building I had ever seen. There were many blue uniformed officers shouting and blowing whistles, but none of us understanded what they were saying.

First Job

Mar 5, 1875

The job I was actually doingI was greeted outside buy this very wealthy man. He asked me to vote and work for a him. I asked what type of job and he told me a political machine . He offered me a home, he was very kind and seemed to be just a well spoke man. It was rough to see what I would have to do but It had its pros and cons. I got nice clothes homes and a car. But with my job I made enemies.

Rising up In Ranks

Jan 25, 1879

I was rising up in the ranks of my political machine. Now I was doing the bosses dirty work it may seem bad but it is worth the pay off. I had a lot of spare time since my boss called me when he needed me. So Im started to work on skyscrappers to earn some extra money on the side. The skyscappers were very dangerous I saw three good friends of mine die on the job.

Where I am now

Oct 18, 1883

I became the boss of our political machine. As I said earlier this job causes enemies. I was attacked or what you could say mugged by another gang trying to take over my buisness. I have been beaten very bad and am not sure how long I will make it if I do? I am now hospitialized until I recover, hopefully.