This beautiful portrait is of Elizabeth Doran (1886-1933) and was most likely taken in Belfast, North Ireland when she was in her teens. Fond memories and stories came down through our family about how she loved singing and dancing, and also how she had won many musical contests back home in Belfast when she was … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Elizabeth Doran Rafferty
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Photograph of the Week – Doran Family of Hamilton Street, Harrison, NJ
In this lovely photo above, Bernard & Mary (Mahoney) Doran are posing for the camera on Hamilton Street, along with their eldest daughter Margaret, daughter Elizabeth, and son Joseph. They all look so happy, that I always smile when I look at this picture. Based on the apparent ages of their children, this picture was … Continue reading Photograph of the Week – Doran Family of Hamilton Street, Harrison, NJ
Photograph of the Week – Gold Star Family WWII – Harrison, NJ
During World War II the town of Harrison, in Hudson County, NJ, lost 64 young men in the conflict. Here is a photo of John J. Doran before signing up for service, while he was in the Civilian Conservation Corp in Montana. He looks so handsome, strong, carefree, and happy. And this is just the … Continue reading Photograph of the Week – Gold Star Family WWII – Harrison, NJ
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