... fled Cavan County Ireland in the mid-1800's, with a posse on his tail. Something to do with a horse or horses that didn't belong to him. His neighbors took exception and here I am, 150 years later, collecting casino chips! <g>

You have heard of the Irish Mafia, right? I think maybe he was one of the founders.

My maternal grandfather vacationed in Saratoga every year during the horse racing season. But, as far as I know, never preserved any gambling chip history. ----- jim o\-S