Ancient Order of Hibernians Boston chapter is established.

1857

Originally called Division One, the Boston chapter is subsequently named the James Michael Curley Division. Founded in New York on May 4, 1836, the national organization is the oldest Irish Catholic fraternal organization in North America. The Boston branch incudes some 8,000 members by 1900.

Sources
  • Boston Globe
  • & Ryan, Dennis P.
  • Ancient Order of Hibernians