Charitable Irish Society of Halifax

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Charitable Irish Society Monument, Halifax, Nova Scotia

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.

Notable members

• Richard John Uniacke
• Richard Bulkeley
• Joseph Howe
• John George Pyke
• John Sparrow David Thompson - Prime Minister of Canada

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

Links

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