This photograph from 1951 shows Thomas Mahoney (1931-2002) with his arms around his wife, Sheila Joyce Lewis Mahoney, and also his mother, Mary Dorothy Zielinski Mahoney (1906-1985). On the far left, family friend and honorary auntie, Lilly Flaherty Bannon (1895-1976) sits. I always remembered Lilly's name because she had lily white hair. All of these folks had … Continue reading Surname Saturday – Mahoney Clan
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Matrilineal Monday – Maria Carter Mahoney (1868-1933)
Maria Carter was born in Ireland between 1868 and 1872. She was called Mae by her family and friends for the month she was born in. I had always heard she was born outside Dublin City. I don't know if it's true. We have not been able to find a birth or baptism record for … Continue reading Matrilineal Monday – Maria Carter Mahoney (1868-1933)
The Family Tree Grows in Brooklyn
We have been trying to find Mary Mahoney's birth or baptism record for over 15 years. At one time, a step-cousin told us he had Mary's birth certificate but then said he didn't after all. And we've searched every database, book, file that we could find for Brooklyn. And we've sent in enough paid requests … Continue reading The Family Tree Grows in Brooklyn