'An tOcras Mór' The Great Hunger.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. My Dad was Irish, hence my last name,  and my Mother Polish.   Deeply interested in the Genocide, its impact on Ireland, and those who were lost.  Just a beginner, so please bear with my ignorance.. 

As far as I can find out, my great, great Grandfather James was born in Dublin in 1807 and died in West Meath in 1877.  I am very interested in how he lived through the Genocide and what happened to my family.