This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Immigration to America Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5dV.2ACEB/58 Message Board Post: Has anyone ever heard of the John Sweetman colonization whihc brought the Irish out of Cty Meath/ Cavan to Currie MN with Bishop Ireland? This took place in the 1880's where Mr. Sweetman, who was quite wealthy, bought land along a RR line in MN. The catholic bishop assisted in bringing the Irish to the Prarie of MN where they wouldn't be exposed to alcohol and could farm. Barb