The baptism of John Doran, dated 10 March 1838, is shown on this record from St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland. This could be the record of my great-great-grandfather, with his parents listed as Bernard and Ann Smyth Doran [St. Patrick's, Belfast city; County of Antrim; Diocese of Down and Connor. Baptisms, … Continue reading John Doran, born 1838 – Belfast, Northern Ireland Clan
Six Word Saturday – 26 March 2016
Thinking of cuddly stuffed bunnies today! I love this photograph of two-year old Evelyn Stewart. She was born in 1919 in Kingston, New Jersey. Her mother, Maude, wrote the short caption on the back. The bunny looks like it was well loved, and cuddled. I know Evelyn Stewart Barnes was beloved by many! For more … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – 26 March 2016
Who Are These People?
Who are these people? That is often the starting point for doing research with my sister, when we look at family photographs. Here we have Mary Mirota sitting on the banks of a lake. She has her hands clasped together. The woman next to her looked very familiar. The women in the swim-cap is a … Continue reading Who Are These People?