Sheehan’s and Hayes’ At The Old St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Bedford, NH
By Philip HayesPublished On: November 21st, 2008Categories: Church's and Cemeteries, Surname: Hayes, Surname: SheehanWith the help of Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness Volunteer Jack Stanton, I was able to discover a treasure-trove of information about several Sheehan and Hayes relatives who are interned at the Old St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Bedford, NH. (see “Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness” – A Must For The Genealogy Toolbox!). I had contacted Jack by
James T. Tierney Killed In Horrific New York City Automobile Crash
James T. Tierney, son of Sarah and James F. Tierney, was killed on December 12, 1931 when the "hired automobile" he was driving went out of control on Edgecombe Avenue, 25 feet south of the Middle Bridge Viaduct. The car plunged 100 feet into Colonial Park, landing upright. Rescuers found him still sitting in the
Thomas F. Lewis And The Brooklyn City Building & Loan Association
At the turn of the Century, Thomas F. Lewis (b. 1858, d. 1924), president of the Brooklyn City Building & Loan Association Co-operative found himself in the middle of a major power struggle with other members of the board. The Association was organized on March 2, 1887 in the old hall at Third Avenue and
Walter M. Wowk
Walter M. Wowk, 83, of Liena Rose Way, Coventry, formerly of North Smithfield, died March 3 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Jane E. (McNeill) Wowk; they had been married for 60 years. Born in Woonsocket, a son of the late Wasyl and Frances (Serafin) Wowk, he had lived in
To My Relatives On Veteran’s Day…. Thank You!
By Philip HayesPublished On: November 10th, 2008Categories: Bio's, Surname: Condos, Surname: Hogan, Surname: Lewis, Surname: Sheehan, Surname: Tierney, Surname: YerksI know there are many relatives who served our country that are not yet on this list. By next year, I hope that I can find you and add you to our little tribute. From Philip Sr., Colleen, Philip Jr. and Kevin.... THANK YOU! On Veteran’s Day we honor Soldiers who protect our nation. For
The Musical Biography of Jeanne T. Hayes (Lewis)
Jeanne T. Lewis started to play the piano at age 7 in 1932. The base of what she learned and what she continues to pass on today to her students, comes from her first music teacher, Mrs. Charlotte Brush. Mrs. Brush had a little studio in a house located on Larchmont Avenue in Larchmont, New