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
Matrilineal Monday – Maria Carter Mahoney (1868-1933)
Maria Carter was born in Ireland between 1868 and 1872. She was called Mae by her family and friends for the month she was born in. I had always heard she was born outside Dublin City. I don't know if it's true. We have not been able to find a birth or baptism record for … Continue reading Matrilineal Monday – Maria Carter Mahoney (1868-1933)