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Migration from China to California in the 19th Century

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8342tHnK4gg In the final part of this 2-part series, historian Brian Dillon details the experience of the Chinese immigrants who came to California in the 19th century.  Unlike the supportive and welcoming experience Chock Chin and other Chinese immigrants had in the Kingdom of [...]

By | 2021-08-25T10:30:46-06:00 August 25th, 2021|History, Migration|Comments Off on Migration from China to California in the 19th Century

Migration from Guangdong to Hawaii in 19th Century

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn9fjgBSCDY This is an outstanding presentation by historian Brian Dillon, recorded on August 14, 2021. It offers the historical context for the Chinese migration from Guangdong to the Kingdom, and later the Territory, of Hawaii.  This directly informs our understanding of Chock Chin's [...]

By | 2021-09-20T11:52:48-06:00 August 19th, 2021|History, Migration|Comments Off on Migration from Guangdong to Hawaii in 19th Century

Migrant Chinese burials in California and Hawaii

Chinese Migration to America,  historian Brian Dillon explained that only 10% of Chinese migrants to California who came in the 19th century to work on the railroad, search for gold, etc., can be found in California cemeteries. This is because Chinese who leave their [...]

By | 2021-09-28T12:28:13-06:00 August 19th, 2021|Ching Ming, Chock Chin's grave, Genealogy Research, History, Tang Clan|Comments Off on Migrant Chinese burials in California and Hawaii