This photograph from 1951 shows Thomas Mahoney (1931-2002) with his arms around his wife, Sheila Joyce Lewis Mahoney, and also his mother, Mary Dorothy Zielinski Mahoney (1906-1985). On the far left, family friend and honorary auntie, Lilly Flaherty Bannon (1895-1976) sits. I always remembered Lilly's name because she had lily white hair. All of these folks had … Continue reading Surname Saturday – Mahoney Clan
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Surname Saturday – Our Doran Clan
March is Irish-American Heritage Month, so for the next four weeks my blog postings will be about different branches of our Irish roots. Our Doran Clan comes from West Belfast, Northern Ireland, in a section that at one time was on the outskirts of the city, called Springfield Village. This photo that I took, shows … Continue reading Surname Saturday – Our Doran Clan
Tuesday’s Research Tip – Free BDM Index for the UK
When searching for Birth, Death, and Marriage Records in the United Kingdom the Free BDM index is a good place to start for vital records. You can begin by typing in names, places, and dates or you can go to the page "How best to Search" for some helpful hints before wasting too much time … Continue reading Tuesday’s Research Tip – Free BDM Index for the UK
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