Introduction to the O'Brien famehouse, reported by Newfoundland TV Topics

Built by John O'Brien in 1850, the O'Brien farmhouse survived a fire in 1975. Brothers John,Michael and Aloysius spent their lives on the farm. Aloysius introduced the farm and life in the past and today. Two photos included in this report: one was the fireplace in the house and the other...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mannion,Maura
Other Authors: O'Brien Aloysius, 1915-2008, was born in St. John's, NL and the last descendant of the O'Brien Family. His mother's family came from Waterford and his father's family from Kilkenny in Ireland. He was a farmer and also taught himself the Irish Gaelic and botany. During his life, He was active in preserving and promoting the Irish-Newfoundland culture and traditions.
Format: Journal/Newspaper
Language:unknown
Published: 1981
Subjects:
Migration/settlement
Farming
Houses
O'Brien
Aloysius
1915-2008
O'Brien Michael
1912 -2005;O'Brien
John
1910-1998
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_avalon/id/6037
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Summary:Built by John O'Brien in 1850, the O'Brien farmhouse survived a fire in 1975. Brothers John,Michael and Aloysius spent their lives on the farm. Aloysius introduced the farm and life in the past and today. Two photos included in this report: one was the fireplace in the house and the other was Aloysius standing in front of the house.

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