Immigrants From Cornwall, Great Britian, In Marquette County

Having completed a review of this table it is obvious that these English-speaking immigrants were able to go into many occupations that demanded an education and knowledge of the English language. There were also a number of them who had gained access to government positions such as lighthouse keeper of the National Life Saving Office, U.S. postal worker, Marquette city clerk, and president of Northern State Normal School. Other position such as nurse, insurance and travel agents, and architect were occupations demanding special education and possibly state certification. Others were businessmen and women who needed not only expertise in their field but also the capital to get the business started. The Englishmen found a certain amount of fraternal security and solace at the Order of the Sons of St. George. This organization had been established in Scranton, Pennsylvania around 1875. It quickly spread across the United States and there were numerous chapters in Negaunee, Ishpeming and Marquette. The clubs played league cricket, watched Cornish wrestling, and usually celebrated St. George’s Day, April 23. All of these groups celebrated the 4th of July in grand style. The various English groups went their spate ways in terms of religion. The English usually became members of the Episcopal Church, while the Welsh and Scots joined the Presbyterian Church and the Cornish were staunch Methodists. The latter were excellent singers and were known for their ability at religious services.