
Ellen Rountree
Ellen Rountree was an emigrant who, in 1851, advised her family in Dublin against coming to America unless they could not live comfortably at home, reflecting the mixed feelings many Irish emigrants had about their new lives.
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Ellen Rountree advised against coming to America for those who could live comfortably at home.
‘I would not advise anyone to come here that can live comfortable at home’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-09-26











