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The Shanachie, Volume 21, Number 2 Connecticut Irish-American T~e Historical Joclety 2009 Sbanacbie Vol. XXI, NO.2 www.CTIAHJ.com Historic men ofthe cloth Italian priest who spoke with a brogue was well-suited to be chaplain ofIrish regiment he presence of Father Leo Rizzo as chaplain of the Ninth Connecticut Volunteers T has been somewhat of a puzzle among those who have researched and studied the history of the regiment. How did a priest of obvious Italian descent find his way into a mostly Irish Civil War regiment from Connecticut? Where did he com'e from? How did he end up in Connecticut years before the large ltalian immigration of the late 19th century? Once here, how did he get involved with the Ninth Volunteers? Fortunately, the story of Father Leo is told in detail in a book titled The Firsl Bonaventure Men. And even that is puzzling: "Bonaventure men," after all, refers to St. Bonaventure University? And that Franciscan-run university is way out in the boondocks of southwestern New York state? How does St. Bonaventure University have anything to do with an ltalian priest signing on as chaplain of a Connecticut Civil Tips on oral history War outfit? The story begins with the crossing of paths of two early 19th century lrish­ Using tape recorders was one of the Americans: John Timon and Nicholas Devereux. Born in 1797 in Conewego, Pa., topics covered by Louise Fitzsimons, (Please turn 10 page 5) above, at the workshop on oral history techniques at the Irish-American Corrununity Center, Venice Place, East Scots-Irish preacher had to overcome Haven, on March 22. Among those skepticism ofVoluntown parishioners attending were Maureen Delahunt and Kathleen Traub, below. n the early years of the 18th century, Connecticut colony set aside a large tract of Iwilderness - 20 miles by four miles in size and lying on the Rhode Island border north ofStonington - for volunteer soldiers who had served in the colony's militia campaigns. Two decades later, setllers in that area took steps to organize a community to be known as Voluntown. In keeping with the Puritan origins of the colony, one of their first concerns was 10 bui Id a church and retain a minister of their choosing. Tn the autumn of 1720, a Rev. Wilson was secured, but by the following spring it was necessary to appoint a committee "to go to treat with ye Reverend Mr. Wilson ofye reason of his inclining to depart from us, and whether we can possibly keep him." His reason may have been that the residents were as yet unable to offer him a salary since they had not petitioned the colonial legislature for formal designation as a town with powers of taxation. A petition was then made. The legislature acceded to the request and on June 21, 1721, Voluntown held its first town meeting with the election of a town clerk, selectmen and a constable. (Please fum fO page 3) Page 2 _ Business meeting Joan Moynihan April 19 flag raising scheduled May 9 The annual raising of the The regular quarterly meeting Irish Historical Society loses Irish flag on the Green in New of the Connecticut Irish­ Haven is scheduled at 9 a.m. on American Historical Society will one ofits founding members Sunday, April 19. be at 10 a.m. on May 9 at the The event commemorates the Ethnic Heritage Center, 270 Fitch Easter Rebellion in Ireland on St., New Haven, on the campus Joan Seeley Moynihan, one of the founders of the Easter Monday 1916. of Southern Connecticut Slate Connecticut Irish-American Historical Society, and a leader in Raising of the flag will be University. the New Haven Irish-American community, died on March 13 in followed by celebration of Mass. Items on the agenda include: Hartford Hospital. Participation in the For information, contact: In 1988, when several ethnic historical societies were Connecticut Irish Festival on Margaret Prendergast, (203) 468­ working to establish a common ethnic heritage center in New June 27-28. The festival is held at 0245 or Joe Lynch, (203) 483­ Haven, Joan was instrumental in making sure that the city's the North Haven Fair Grounds on 4574. Irish, one of the largest minority groups in the city, would be Route 5. In the past several years, represented. the CTIAHS has set up a Exhibit items genealogy table which has been Along with George Waldron and the late Michael Lynch, she For upcoming exhibits at the very popular with festival goers. made contacts within the Irish community and laid the New Haven Ethnic Heritage Discussion on developing foundation for the establishment of an Irish historical society to Center, we are seeking several slide shows and speaker take its place along with the African-American, Italian, Jewish kinds of items depicting Irish programs. .and Ukrainian societies in the ethnic center organization. customs. Discussion on efforts to Starting with a very small nucleus, the Connecticut Irish­ One exhibit will feature access Sacred Heart Church American Historical Society quickly grew to several hundred typical items brought to America records. members. Within a very short time, it was up and running and by immigrants of different ethnic Report on participatIOn in able to take its place in the effort to organize the New Haven groups. Items might include Ethnic Heritage Center activities. Ethnic Heritage Center. shawls, tablecloths, rosary beads, Discussion of plans for a Joan remained a member of the Irish Historical Society, but tea kettles, etc. September bus trip to the stepped out of the limelight and let others take charge in Tenement Museum in New York developing its program and long-range objectives. That the The second will display City. society has grown and flourished for 20 years is a testament to typical wedding items from Report on genealogy sessions Joan and the other founders. various ethnic groups. Items and on oral history workshop. The leadership ability Joan demonstrated in playing a key might include gowns, shoes, Election of officers. role in organizing our society was evident in her other gloves, hats, pictures of brides All members are invited. endeavors. She was the first woman president of the New Haven and grooms, etc. Irish-American Community Center. She edited a booklet For information, contact Renewals published for the 50th anniversary of the center. Maureen Delahunt, (203) 272­ When the Sl. Patrick's Day Parade Committee wished to 7144. Or call the Ethnic Heritage Membership renewal commemorate the 50th anniversary of the revival of the parade Center, (203) 392-6126. envelopes were enclosed with the in New Haven, it called upon her again, and, working against a last issue of the newsletter. very tight deadline, she responded by designing, co-authoring If you have not done so yet, and producing the book, The History of the New Haven St. Irish pictures please take time now to fill out Patrick's Day Parade. the information on the envelope In her professional life, Joan was the managing editor of the For our website - www. and return it with your check. International Trade Show Magazine of the American Chemical CTIAHS.com - we are looking Society. Dues remain the same as they for more Irish stories and also for have been since our organization Joan is survived by her husband Finbarr, her son Patrick, and pictures of Irish events such as was founded in 1989: $10 for her daughters, Kelly Scirocco and Maureen Fortier. family reunions, sporting events. individuals and $15 for families. Finbarr is an active member of the Irish-American Historical theatrical presentations, dances, That's a bargain that we hope Society, and a year ago took on the task of designing and serving etc. in Connecticut or in Ireland. as webmaster for our website. will encourage everyone to We will welcome pictures that renew their memberships, and The Irish-American Historical Society owes a debt of have a story with them. Contact perhaps even convince others to gratitude to Joan. We extend our heartfelt sympathy 10 Finbarr Neil Hogan, [email protected]. sign up too. and the Moynihan family. Page 3 Scots-Irish pastor and settlers got chilly welcome in Voluntown (Continuedfrom page 1) the majority of townspeople that that would help Dorrance settle All seemed in readiness for the The first town meeting also in April 1723 townspeople issued among them: John Smith, 5,000 Oct. 23 ordination of Rev. voted to call a clergyman to a formal call for him to become shingles. Thomas Cole, three Dorrance. come and minister to the spiritual permanent pastor. "We the pounds money in shingle nails, But while no opposition was needs of the town's 37 residents, expressed initially, there a number that apparently meant apparently were misgivings on 37 landowners or heads of the part of some. To begin with, households. In October that year, tbe creed subscribed to by the the settlers voted, "To build a minister and townspeople on the meeting house 30 feet by 26 fast day was that of the feet ...." Thomas Cole, John Westminster Confession of Faith. Gallup and Ebeneezer Dow were In those days of very concisely appointed to supervise crafted views of faith the construction and find a suitable Westminster was a Presbyterian burying ground and secure not confession not pleasing to some less than three acres of land for of Voluntown's strict both purposes. Congregational settlers. Meanwhile, efforts to secure In addition those settlers a minister were unsuccessful. were concerned at the arrival in The Rev. Joseph Watson Voluntown of a number of Scots­ declined an invitation, a Mr. Irish families. Billings agreed to preach on The newcomers included Sabbath days during the winter several families of Campbells ­ months, but he then accepted a John, Robert and Samuel - who call from another parish.
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