• The Brother’s Tierney

    By Published On: May 29th, 2009Categories: Found Relatives, Found Treasures, Surname: Tierney

    Several weeks ago, I received a phone call from Lynn Williams in response to a letter I had sent her, telling her that I believed we were cousins through the Tierney branch of our family tree.  She confirmed that she was the granddaughter of Irene Tierney.  Irene is the daughter of Thomas W. Tierney.  Thomas W. Tierney

  • Unbelievable Twist In The Story of William B Yerks

    By Published On: February 8th, 2009Categories: Found Treasures, Surname: Yerks

    Tonight, while doing some random research on the web, I came across the most incredible story about the William Yerks, brother to James Leroy Yerks I and Ralph Yerks.  James L Yerks I did not serve in World War I, but William and Ralph did.  Ralph Yerks was killed in action in France on 13 Sep

  • A True Treasure Found!

    By Published On: August 5th, 2008Categories: Found Treasures, Surname: Lewis

    Last weekend, I took a trip to visit my Mom in Katonah, NY.  Every time I see my Mom, I interrogate her with questions about the family. Frankly, she should be pretty sick of me by now, but she keeps on entertaining me with a smile. So I decided to ask her about some jewelry

  • A New Found Picture Of A Tierney (or Beattie) Ancestor

    By Published On: July 29th, 2008Categories: Found Treasures, Surname: Beattie, Surname: Tierney

    This picture comes to us from the estate of Virginia Tierney Bishop, my Mom's first cousin.  She died in April of 2008 and left us quite a bit to investigate.  This picture is a scan of the original that I found in a little protective picture frame, stashed away in her desk.  A little note