The S.S. Columbia is the ship that my grandfather, Bernard Doran, came over from Northern Ireland to America in 1910. I found a really interesting webpage with vintage brochures from some of the ships that sailed back and forth from Europe to the United States. This ship was part of the Anchor Lines fleet. Here … Continue reading Coming to America – Bernard Doran – 1910
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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