John Doran, born 1838 – Belfast, Northern Ireland Clan

The baptism of John Doran, dated 10 March 1838, is shown on this record from St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland. This could be the record of my great-great-grandfather, with his parents listed as Bernard and Ann Smyth Doran [St. Patrick's, Belfast city; County of Antrim; Diocese of Down and Connor. Baptisms, … Continue reading John Doran, born 1838 – Belfast, Northern Ireland Clan

Remembering the Wedding of Victor Mirota and Bettyann Heiney – 1960

I'm remembering a wonderful couple today, Victor Joseph Mirota (1937-2015), and his beautiful bride of fifty years, Bettyann Heiney (1938-2010).  They were married in their home-town church, St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, on First Street, in Dunellen, New Jersey, June of 1960. Bettyann was the daughter of Elmer and Elizabeth Heiney. Victor was … Continue reading Remembering the Wedding of Victor Mirota and Bettyann Heiney – 1960