Yearly Archives: 2009

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?

Jim Hayes And The Reason Campaign

I found this interesting video on Cousin Jim. A lifelong Republican, Jim has had a long and successful career in magazine publishing, including Fortune. A traditional conservative believing in small government and fiscal responsibility, Jim has also been deeply concerned about the deep polarization in America over the last couple years even as the problems

By |2009-04-17T17:12:37-04:00April 16th, 2009|Bio's, Surname: Hayes (on Lewis Side)|Comments Off on Jim Hayes And The Reason Campaign

Cousin James (Jim) B. Hayes To Receive The Ellis Island Medals of Honor Award

Who: James B. Hayes What: Ellis Island Medals of Honor When: Saturday, May 9, 2009 The Ellis Island Medals of Honor are presented to Americans of diverse origins for their outstanding contributions to their own ethnic groups and to American society. Honorees typically include U.S. Presidents, Nobel Prize winners, leaders of industry, and gifted artists,

By |2009-04-16T22:11:06-04:00April 16th, 2009|General News, Surname: Hayes (on Lewis Side)|1 Comment

Found the Descendants of Patrick & Kate Hayes

This week’s genealogical success was with the Hayes branch on the Lewis side of the family. In the recent months I had found many articles that mentioned James V. Hayes, but lacked concrete evidence to link them to the descendants of Patrick Hayes and Johanna Cowhey.

By |2009-04-15T15:29:10-04:00April 15th, 2009|On The Genealogy Trail, Surname: Hayes (on Lewis Side)|Comments Off on Found the Descendants of Patrick & Kate Hayes
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