John Costello
IrelandlabourerMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%John Costello was a laborer from Croagh, Co Limerick, who, in 1883, expressed a strong preference for working in America over returning to Ireland, highlighting the harsh labor conditions he sought to escape.
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John Costello wrote from the Pacific northwest in 1883 about his disdain for working for a farmer in Ireland.
‘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
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