On Memorial Day Weekend here in the United States we remember those that served and died for freedom. A few years back while in France, I went to the Brittany American Cemetery to honor my uncle, John Doran, by visiting his grave. It is very sobering to see the rows and rows of simple white … Continue reading Honoring Those That Died For Freedom
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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
Surname Saturday – Carter Clan
The surname Carter is an occupational one meaning carter of goods, or one who builds carts. It is thought to be from the Celtic work "cairt" and it is a very common surname. According to Wikipedia it is the 44th most common surname in the United States. My Irish Carter roots are from my father's … Continue reading Surname Saturday – Carter Clan
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