Today I'm celebrating some of the remarkable women in my family tree. Women's History Month is celebrated in March, and since today is International Women's Day I'm remembering some very important women - grandmothers and great-grandmothers of my beloved children - trailblazing, funny, smart, beautiful, and amazing ladies, one and all. International Women's Day - … Continue reading Happy International Women’s Day!
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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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