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Photographer: Kevin W.
Taken: June 20, 2010
Caption:
Hibernian Memorial Plaque near the old prison entrance | Additional Description: In honor of our Hibernian brothers,
leaders of the local Irish Catholic community
and the fledgling labor movement.
Executed by hanging in this place
as alleged members of the Molly Maquires
June 21, 1877
Alexander Campbell •
John Donahue •
Michael J. Doyle •
Edward Kelly
March 18, 1878
Thomas P. Fisher
January 14, 1879
James McDonnel •
Charles Sharp
and the 13 additional alleged Molly Maguires who were hanged in Bloomsberg, Pottsville, and Sunbury.
Your dedication to the improvement of working conditions in the coal mines and your work for your fellow man has earned you a place in history and our eternal gratitude.
Placed in their memory this 21st day of June, 1999 by their bothers in friendship, unity, and Christian charity.
The Alec Campbell, Mauch Chunk Division #1, Carbon County, the Pennsylvania State Board, the National Board, Ancient Ordre of Hibernians in America
May they rest in peace
Submitted: June 22, 2010, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p114087
File Size: 4.133 Megabytes
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