I didn't write this one, but it was too good to resist re-posting here:
Top Ten Reasons Our Ancestors Came to America
10. Took wrong turn at Bering land bridge.
9. Slavers seemed pretty insistent.
8. Sought religious freedom and the right to disembowel Quakers.
7. Nothing good to watch on BBC.
6. Took their orders from Neil Diamond.
5. Potato famine put big dent in profits from Irish fish-and-chip franchises.
4. To oppose anyone else being allowed to immigrate to America.
3. Sick of having unpronounceable names.
2. Wanted the right to vote on behalf of their wives.
1. Hoped to one day be listed on Ellis Island website.
I stole this (rather shamelessly) from The Genealogue, who publishes all kinds of other "Genealogy News You Can't Possibly Use". He has an excellent and highly entertaining blog filled with news that you can definitely use, or at least get a laugh from. Check him out at:
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Hi, I find your post very informative. Thank you for making this topic intriguing and enjoyable to read for everyone.
ReplyDeleteThank you Farrah. That's kind of you to say. Sorry for the late reply... Have been away from blogging for awhile but am back again and hope to start doing this more regularly. :)
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