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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Wedding Wednesday – Our Lady Of Lourdes, Whitehouse Station, NJ
There is a concept in genealogy research called FANS - friends, associates, and neighbors of your family. Knowing the names can help find a family member on a census or other record. These wedding photographs were taken and saved by Mary Mirota, at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, of her friends and neighbors … Continue reading Wedding Wednesday – Our Lady Of Lourdes, Whitehouse Station, NJ
Six Word Saturday – James and John Doran Making Music
I love when there is a hand written caption with a date on the back of a cherished photograph. James Doran loved playing the piano, especially Dixie Land tunes. He was always happy to try and teach some songs to anybody that stopped by his house. His son, John, still enjoys learning new musical instruments, … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – James and John Doran Making Music
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