Today I'm celebrating some of the remarkable women in my family tree. Women's History Month is celebrated in March, and since today is International Women's Day I'm remembering some very important women - grandmothers and great-grandmothers of my beloved children - trailblazing, funny, smart, beautiful, and amazing ladies, one and all. International Women's Day - … Continue reading Happy International Women’s Day!
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Mirota Sisters as George and Martha Washington – 1932
By George - it's Washington's Birthday! In this photo my sister recently sent me, Mary Mirota was dressed as George Washington, with her sister, Genevieve, dressed as Martha. The picture was taken at their farmhouse in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. They both were very handy with sewing machines, so most likely they made … Continue reading Mirota Sisters as George and Martha Washington – 1932
Those Places Thursday – 51 Lisburn Road, Belfast, Ireland
I received the death record for my great-great-grandmother, Ellen Little Doran from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency, after ordering it from NIDirect. The address given for her place of death was 51 Lisburn Road, Belfast, Ireland. A little bell went off in my head about having seen that address on other family records. … Continue reading Those Places Thursday – 51 Lisburn Road, Belfast, Ireland