"Tierney is an Anglicized form of Irish Ó Tiarnaigh (male), Ní Thiarnaigh (female), also spelled Ó Tighearnaigh/Ní Thighearnaigh. It is derived from tiarna, the Irish word for lord or master." ~ Wikipedia. The motto is - By Serving I Govern. On top of the family crest is an oak tree. The shield has a red … Continue reading Surname Saturday – Tierney Family of Northern Ireland
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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
Six Word Saturday – 26 March 2016
Thinking of cuddly stuffed bunnies today! I love this photograph of two-year old Evelyn Stewart. She was born in 1919 in Kingston, New Jersey. Her mother, Maude, wrote the short caption on the back. The bunny looks like it was well loved, and cuddled. I know Evelyn Stewart Barnes was beloved by many! For more … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – 26 March 2016
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