On this date in 1914, Ernest Howard Barnes (1885-1951) married Helen Catherine Barnes (1881-1973) in New York City, NY. Their paths crossed in NYC when a mutual friend introduced them, because they shared the same surname. Very soon afterwards they married. In this lovely picture Helen is wearing a beautiful linen and lace wedding gown … Continue reading Photograph of the Week – Barnes Marries Barnes
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The Roving Irish
My two favorite avocations are genealogy and fiber arts. I could spend the rest of my life doing one or the other or both on any given day, interrupted only by a weekly game of golf in the warmer weather. Oh, and of course, I'd like to travel more. Though I knit nearly every day, … Continue reading The Roving Irish
Photograph of the Week – Joined in Marriage
Joined in marriage on 17 February 1909 were Jozef Mirota (1882 -1961), and Zofia Szczerba, (1879 - 1953). They were married in Carnegie, Allegheny County, PA, after meeting each other only two weeks before. I love how independent Zofia appears here. She looks to be holding a prayerbook, and is still keeping a bit of … Continue reading Photograph of the Week – Joined in Marriage
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