Paper 244
Lecture – 2004
Author – Bourke, Stephanie
Published : ISBN 0-9537503-2-9
This paper details the importance of the Hamilton family to Balbriggan from their arrival in the early part of the 18th century to the death of the last member of that branch of the family in 1901. The family were very active in politics and also responsible for the development of the community from a small fishing village to a thriving industrial town. (21 pages plus appendices)
Themes: Family History, Social History.