Monthly Archives: October 2008

Henry William Lewis Witnesses The Start Of The Civil War

  Many years ago, my Uncle told me a story of my Great, Great Grandfather Henry William Lewis and how he had witnessed the beginning of the Civil War.   This  story was always very interesting to me so I decided to do some research into the events of that day. There are actually many

By |2011-04-12T12:40:29-04:00October 28th, 2008|In History, Surname: Lewis|Comments Off on Henry William Lewis Witnesses The Start Of The Civil War

New York Police Officer Patrick Hanley Shot, Son of Ellen Hayes Hanley

Police Officer Patrick S. Hanley, the son Ellen Hayes and Daniel Hanley and a New York City Patrolman for almost 25 years was shot in the back while trying to apprehend a man who had “shot another brother officer just moments before”.

By |2009-04-30T23:16:28-04:00October 26th, 2008|Bio's, Surname: Hanley, Surname: Hayes (on Lewis Side)|Comments Off on New York Police Officer Patrick Hanley Shot, Son of Ellen Hayes Hanley

The (Other) Hayes’ Arrive In Amerca From Limerick, Ireland

This is the story of how the “other” Hayes’ arrived in the United States.  The other Hayes’ meaning on the Lewis side.  Yes, I have Hayes’ from both my mother and father.  The information is compiled from many sources, including: Census Records: 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930. A letter From Grace Lewis telling

By |2009-04-30T23:17:42-04:00October 26th, 2008|Bio's, Surname: Hanley, Surname: Hayes (on Lewis Side)|Comments Off on The (Other) Hayes’ Arrive In Amerca From Limerick, Ireland

Frank A. Tierney – New York City Police Inspector

While doing some casual family genealogy research using Google's new Newspaper Archives, I stumbeled accross one of the greatest finds yet....  A New York Times obituary with a picture of New York City Police Captain Frank A. Tierney.  He was 68 year old when he died of heart disease in Brooklyn, New York.  Frank was

By |2009-02-25T14:00:06-05:00October 23rd, 2008|Bio's, Surname: Tierney|Comments Off on Frank A. Tierney – New York City Police Inspector

The Lewis Reunion – October 2008

This last weekend, Mom, Colleen, Philip Jr., Kevin and myself all piled into the Trailblazer and headed south to Pennsylvania.  The drive down was without incident and allowed me some quality time to gather more family insight from my Mom.  She told me lots of new things, but unfortunately, I was driving and was unable

By |2009-02-25T20:26:06-05:00October 21st, 2008|Family Events, Surname: Lewis|Comments Off on The Lewis Reunion – October 2008

Part Of The Beattie Mystery At Holy Cross Cemetery Is Solved

After studying the information provided to me in the Internment Report and comparing it to my uncle Lloyd’s notes and census records, I have identified several people buried at the Beattie plot at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn. First, I believe “Mary Beattie & Infant” (b 1864, d. 1904) may be the wife of John

By |2009-02-25T20:26:28-05:00October 13th, 2008|Church's and Cemeteries, Surname: Beattie|Comments Off on Part Of The Beattie Mystery At Holy Cross Cemetery Is Solved

The Holy Cross Internment Report Has Arrived!

After waiting close to eight weeks, my long awaited Internment Report has arrived for the Beattie’s and Tierney’s buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York. After paying $75 for the report, I find it raised more questions than it really resolved. Back in July 2008, I made a trip to Holy Cross after

By |2009-02-25T20:27:06-05:00October 10th, 2008|Church's and Cemeteries, Surname: Beattie, Surname: Tierney|Comments Off on The Holy Cross Internment Report Has Arrived!
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