There is a concept in genealogy research called FANS - friends, associates, and neighbors of your family. Knowing the names can help find a family member on a census or other record. These wedding photographs were taken and saved by Mary Mirota, at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, of her friends and neighbors … Continue reading Wedding Wednesday – Our Lady Of Lourdes, Whitehouse Station, NJ
Blog Prompt Series
Series of blog prompts suggested by others, adopted by us.
Six Word Saturday – James and John Doran Making Music
I love when there is a hand written caption with a date on the back of a cherished photograph. James Doran loved playing the piano, especially Dixie Land tunes. He was always happy to try and teach some songs to anybody that stopped by his house. His son, John, still enjoys learning new musical instruments, … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – James and John Doran Making Music
Surname Saturday – Tierney Family of Northern Ireland
"Tierney is an Anglicized form of Irish Ó Tiarnaigh (male), Ní Thiarnaigh (female), also spelled Ó Tighearnaigh/Ní Thighearnaigh. It is derived from tiarna, the Irish word for lord or master." ~ Wikipedia. The motto is - By Serving I Govern. On top of the family crest is an oak tree. The shield has a red … Continue reading Surname Saturday – Tierney Family of Northern Ireland
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