Popular Occupations in Ireland 1800-1900

“Tinker, tailor, soldier, sailor, rich man, poor man, beggar man, thief” This schoolyard rhyme reflects the limited choices of occupations available to the average Irish person during the 1800s. We’ll look at some of the popular and more noteworthy occupations of that time. Sponsored by the St. Louis Genealogical Society Irish Special Interest Group. Featured Speaker: Gabrielle Ni Mheachair Woeltje. Adults. No registration required.