The Evolution of the Irish from Biblical times
The United Irishmen knew, from the evidence of some of their members, that William Orr had not administered the oath on the occasion alleged. They also had the evidence of another eye-witness, Jamie Hope. The soldier witness, Hugh Wheatly, perjured himself and it was proved he was of bad character. The person who did tender the oath was a well known member of the Society, William McKeever, who subsequently escaped to America.















