I am a descendent of the famous Irish rebel leader Robert Emmet
It has been a long time since 1803 but the rebellious streak has clearly not left my family!
Like him I have broken free from the control system and apathy of life to become a part of the current r-evolution.
Thankfully I am unlikely to be executed for my desire to live in a better world unlike Emmet whose life was taken from him at the end of a rope in 1803.
http://www.newhistorian.com/robert-emmet-leads-the-1803-irish-uprising/4390/
Robert Emmet (4 March 1778 – 20 September 1803)
http://www.newhistorian.com/robert-emmet-leads-the-1803-irish-uprising/4390/
My grandmother's maiden name was Emmet.
It is her side of the family which can be traced back to this man.
An original painting of him hung proudly in her home.
And why not?
I too feel proud to be a descendent.
I can feel his rebellious blood flowing through my veins!
Only now it is a DIGITAL REVOLUTION and every one of us is a leader.
And all we need is access to a computer and Steemit to be a part of this r-evolution!
The History of a man who believed in FREEDOM for all!
Emmet witnessed first hand the treatment of his fellow Irishmen by the British after the 1798 rebellion. Many were forced into exile or imprisoned & the British government launched a new period of repression, embittering Emmet and paving the way for a second rebellion, this time lead by him.
http://www.newhistorian.com/robert-emmet-leads-the-1803-irish-uprising/4390/
As I said, I am proud to be a descendant of this man and I look forward to a life of pushing in the direction of TRUTH & LOVE!
No need for any slaughter quite yet.
Many thanks to @isacoin for giving me the idea to write about this subject. It had not crossed my mind for many years and I am happy to be reminded of my heritage.
Great post @samstonehil
I had heard a bit about Robert Emmet but didn't know his exploits to that extent.
He was an inspirational figure and key to inciting many to be heard and you can be sure that without his valiant efforts we would still be "bending the knee" to the monarchy.
P.S did you know that Irish diaspora develop stronger Irish DNA than the Native people themselves!
Very informing!
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I have never introduced this side of my family history before. And those 9 times you mention were all in my first month on this platform when I was still trying to figure everything out!
Regardless, I have replaced this tag now. Thanks for your auto message :)
the brits tried to rule over our turf, we kicked their arses
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That's actually really cool!! Too bad you don't get some power out of it right?? XD I don't even think that I have anything that cool in my ancestry!!
Nice, a new Steemian, more or less ^^ Hi Samstonehill I hope you have fun here. feel free to contact or follow me at any time :-) Greetings @chrisx
Welcome to steemit! Upvoted and followed (y) Check my profile, there are lots of guides and hacks for newbies ;)
My name is Finnian, and I would have been a Fenian. It's a pleasure to meet you.
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nice post, interesting your history, thank you for sharing, up vote me, good luck.