An Account Of John Charles Keating
There are two letters written by children of John C. Keating that helped me start my research. Though written many years after the events described, and I’ve since found that some of the details (such as dates) are not precise, they provide an interesting view on the life of my immigrant ancestors.
The following was first transcribed from the original letter by Michael J. Keating on 06/29/1980. I later re-typed it on 08/13/1996. This letter mentions all three immigrant Keating brothers, John, Patrick, and Simon. The story of the shipwreck still captivates me to this day. I’ll follow up on this letter with some anecdotes regarding the contents.
AN ACCOUNT OF JOHN CHARLES KEATING: A LETTER FROM HIS SON, THOMAS
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