• The Arrival of Ellen Hayes Hanley and Her Three Children

    By Published On: September 4th, 2008Categories: Bio's, Surname: Hayes (on Lewis Side)

    This is the story of Ellen Hayes Hanley, who came to America  from Ireland with her three children in 1870.  Ellen Hayes was apparently married to Daniel Hanley in Ireland, but did not come to America with him. Ellen and Daniel  had three children; Catherine/Kate (my great grandmother), William and Patrick.  I cannot yet determine

  • The Next Yerks Generation Has Been Discovered!

    By Published On: August 29th, 2008Categories: Bio's, Surname: Yerks

    After a series of sudden ideas and strange coincidences, the next generation of Yerks family unfolded before me within hours.  This generation has been troubling me for a long time, as I was unable to find the parents of George Oakley Yerks as listed on his death certificate.  I think the officials may have guessed

  • The Search For Ralph Yerks WWI Recognition Goes On

    By Published On: August 20th, 2008Categories: Bio's, In The Military, Surname: Yerks

    Ralph Yerks (born April 4, 1894 in Bedford Hills, New York) served and died for his country in World War I, yet we cannot find a memorial in Westchester County that recognizes him. Ralph Yerks, Private, U.S. Army 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division Entered the Service from: New York Died: September 13, 1918 Buried at: