To all you Irish and wanna-be Irish!!!!
Happy St. Patty's Day
Started by rockyptjoe · Mar 17, 2011 · 4 replies
http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/mex-war/mexico-ireland.htm So we deserted and fought against the US in this one battle but we also gave mexico Zorro (yep he was irish) and one of ours founded Tucson (The future capital of Baja Arizona)
"William Lamport, born in 1615, was one of many Irishmen who became famous in Mexico for his adventurous life. The story tells us that a scandalous love affair caused him to flee to Mexico (Nueva Espa ña), where he was moved by the poverty and degradation of Indians and Africans. Ultimately, he was accused of plotting a war of independence against the government, which led to his imprisonment. After ten years, he escaped and lived as a fugitive, continuing his life and love affairs in the New Spain. Eventually, he was captured and sentenced to death by the Inquisition, launching his name into legendary martyrdom. At the time, his adventurous and charitable lifestyle had such an impact, that citizens dubbed him the famous "El Zorro."(1)
Another prominent Irishman who had a hand in Mexican politics was Dublin-born Hugh O'Connor, who moved to Nueva Espa ña to escape the harsh conditions that reigned in Ireland at that time. In his adopted homeland, he became one of the most notable bureaucrats, taking office as governor of the region of Texas and commander of the northern frontier. He was also the founder of the town now known as Tucson, Arizona. In the18th century, several bureaucrats and officers who represented Spain in Mexico were either Irish, or of Irish descent. O'Connor was one of the most important and distinguished.(2)
"William Lamport, born in 1615, was one of many Irishmen who became famous in Mexico for his adventurous life. The story tells us that a scandalous love affair caused him to flee to Mexico (Nueva Espa ña), where he was moved by the poverty and degradation of Indians and Africans. Ultimately, he was accused of plotting a war of independence against the government, which led to his imprisonment. After ten years, he escaped and lived as a fugitive, continuing his life and love affairs in the New Spain. Eventually, he was captured and sentenced to death by the Inquisition, launching his name into legendary martyrdom. At the time, his adventurous and charitable lifestyle had such an impact, that citizens dubbed him the famous "El Zorro."(1)
Another prominent Irishman who had a hand in Mexican politics was Dublin-born Hugh O'Connor, who moved to Nueva Espa ña to escape the harsh conditions that reigned in Ireland at that time. In his adopted homeland, he became one of the most notable bureaucrats, taking office as governor of the region of Texas and commander of the northern frontier. He was also the founder of the town now known as Tucson, Arizona. In the18th century, several bureaucrats and officers who represented Spain in Mexico were either Irish, or of Irish descent. O'Connor was one of the most important and distinguished.(2)
One of my Irish ancestors (a McNeely) fought with Pancho Villa and is buried in Chihuahua - 
These were two postcards that my Great Aunt had - no writing on the back so must have been enclosed with a family letter.Awesome! Insurgent Mexico by John Reed covers the war in the North Villa stopped in Bowie on his way to a peace treaty meeting and was mobbed by ladies with food. They have a picture of the day at Fort bowie
El Gato said:
We love Ft. Bowie! Used to take the Grandkids hiking to the fort when they were just little kids. Chatty Chase got her nickname because we told them to make noise to let any rattlers get out of the way - she never stopped talking the whole 3 miles there and back! She was going to make sure they knew she was coming. Ft. Bowie is one of the little known places in AZ and is really beautiful.
jerry said:Awesome! Insurgent Mexico by John Reed covers the war in the North Villa stopped in Bowie on his way to a peace treaty meeting and was mobbed by ladies with food. They have a picture of the day at Fort bowie