Monthly Archives: May 2009

Frederick Shares Barnes Obituary – 22 Mar 1999

NEW SMYRNA BEACH Frederick Shares Barnes, 82, of North Causeway, a former electronics technician, died Friday at Ocean View Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Barnes, an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, was born in North Haven, Conn., and came to this area in 1981 from Atlanta. He was a member of

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The Brother’s 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

By |2009-05-29T06:08:21-04:00May 29th, 2009|Found Relatives, Found Treasures, Surname: Tierney|Comments Off on The Brother’s Tierney

Wylda Baron Designs Traveling Canine Kennel

I came across this vintage newspaper article about Wylda Baron, great, great aunt of Jean Yerks (Colleen's mom). It was published in the Chicago Tribune  on 7 March 1926. (Click to enlarge) "Windshield, shock absorbers and public attention are parts of this new type of traveling kennel designed by Wylda Baron of Long Island to conform with all state laws concerning

By |2009-05-28T04:26:46-04:00May 28th, 2009|Found Documents, Surname: Baron|Comments Off on Wylda Baron Designs Traveling Canine Kennel

Chief Quartermaster William Andrew Flaherty Died On the Submarine “Scorpion” in 1944

Chief Quartermaster William Andrew Flaherty, a cousin on the Roche (Roach) branch of our family tree gave his life in 1944 while serving in the US Navy. William was born in Port Chester, New York and is the son of David and Mae Flaherty.  He was assigned to the Scorpion, the fifth submarine to bear that name.  The Scorpion was laid down

By |2009-05-27T23:27:07-04:00May 24th, 2009|Bio's|Comments Off on Chief Quartermaster William Andrew Flaherty Died On the Submarine “Scorpion” in 1944

Thanks To Those Relatives Who Servered

Ralph Yerks b. 6 Apr, 1894, d. 13, Sep 1918 (Killed In Action) World War I, US Army, 9th Infantry, 2nd Division Killed in Action and is buried in Thiaucourt, France at the St. Mihiel American Cemetery. Genealogy Note: Colleens Great Uncle Lloyd W. Lewis b. 22, May 1928, d. 9 Mar 2000 Served with the

By |2009-05-23T22:49:38-04:00May 23rd, 2009|In The Military|Comments Off on Thanks To Those Relatives Who Servered

Jeanne Lewis Hayes Celebrates Her 84th Birthday With Her Grandchildren

Today we celebrated Jeanne Lewis Hayes' 84th birthday. Knowing that Mom is not the biggest fan of birthdays and birthday cakes, I think you will enjoy this one.  The children are Philip, Kevin, Ann and Kelly Hayes.

By |2009-05-11T04:55:30-04:00May 11th, 2009|Family Events, Immediate Family, Surname: Hayes, Surname: Lewis|Comments Off on Jeanne Lewis Hayes Celebrates Her 84th Birthday With Her Grandchildren

Could One Big Mystery Be Solved Concerning The Brother of Anna Roach?

We know that Anna Roach (b.abt 1838 in ireland) immigrated to and lived in New York City. She married Henry Lewis of Wales. Her mother lived with her for a while in the 1860’s, carefully caring for Thomas, Anna’s newborn 4 lbs. son and my great grandfather, by “putting him in a little cigar box

By |2009-05-01T15:04:18-04:00May 1st, 2009|Found Relatives, On The Genealogy Trail, Surname: Lewis, Surname: Roach|Comments Off on Could One Big Mystery Be Solved Concerning The Brother of Anna Roach?
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