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Melvins of Annapolis, MD

Supporting Documentation for William Yerks (b. 10 Apr 1725, d. BEF 1785) Application for Patriot Status with the DAR

Souvenir of the Revolutionary Soldiers’ Monument Dedication, at Tarrytown, New YorkBy Tarrytown (N.Y.). Monument Committee, Marcius Denison Raymondpg. 42 & pg. 44 The name of William Yerks appears on the Muster roll of Capt. Gabriel Requa’s Company of Militia of East Philipsburg, now in the position of Professor Beckford, Dean of Columbia College. New York State Comptroller’s Office Revolutionary War […]

The Search For the Parents of James Oakley Yerks, Died at Harpers Ferry, 1863

There are several James Yerks born around the same time. They are: James Yerks BIRTH 16 AUG 1823 • Ossining, Westchester, New York, United StatesDEATH 9 OCT 1880 • Chappaqua, Westchester, New York, United StatesThis James died in the Civil War and is buried at the old Saint Mark’s Cemetery in Mount Kisco (Next to Chappaqua). He is the son […]

The Baroni Family Of Mantua, Italy

We don’t know much about the Baroni Family of Mantua right now, but the story is beginning to unfold. We recently learned that Angelo Antonio Baroni and Giaele Botolli, great x2 grandparents of Colleen Hayes, were married on 27 June 1895 in Rivarolo Fuori (aka Rivarolo Mantovano), Mantova, Lombardia, Italy. Mantua is 32 km (32 minutes) Northeast of Rivarolo Mantovano. According […]

Where Is Catherine Yerks’ Farm?

This is a 1840 Map of the Yerks farm, overlaid on today’s Google Map. Move the slider to change the view.

The Baroni Family History Timeline

This timeline features the Baroni Family of Northern Italy including, Angelo Antonio BARONI, Giaele (Jean) BOTTOLI, Michael Alexis BARON, Marie Athalie BARON, Jean Louise BARON, Stephanie Irma BARON and Yolanda Ofelia (Waddy) BARONI. You can also play this timeline is full screen by clicking here.

The History of The Sheehan Branch Of My Family

JEREMIAH D SHEEHAN & FAMILY Jeremiah D Sheehan was born March 17, 1827 in County Kerry, Ireland. According to immigration records Jeremiah arrived in Boston on June 7, 1846 and applied for naturalization on January 18, 1859. He was married to Mary Sullivan, who was born circa 1829 in Ireland. There is no indication as to whether they were married […]

Marriage Certificates Reveal Additional Information About Birkenhead Beattie’s

Recently received Marraige Certificates reveal some missing information from the Beattie’s who move to the Birkenhead area.

Grandpa & Grandma’s “Time” With Us

Note: The following Hayes Family Genealogy Treasure was found by Jerry Hayes, grandson of Harry and Isabelle Lewis. His write up about it first appeared in his personal blog, “Finding A Voice For My Thoughts” on March 26, 2011. In one or two other posts here I have mentioned this box of stuff I found in the basement that was […]

The Sad Tale of Two Yerks Brothers, As Told By Area Newspapers, Postcards, Photos & Genealogy

Isaac Yerks was born circa 1823 to John Van Tassel and Fanny Yerks in New Castle, New York. He was the first of nine children born to them. Somewhere in the mid-1850s, Isaac married a woman by the name of Elizabeth and began their family, living in the town of Mount Pleasant near other Yerks relatives. Ezra Yerks, Isaacs younger […]

The Beattie Mini Reunion of March 2009

On Sunday we attended the first “Beattie Mini-Reunion” in Manhasset, NY at the home of Patricia Celmency, my third cousin. Myself, my wife Colleen, Philip Jr, Kevin, my brother Jerry and mother Jeanne all headed down to Pat’s house which is just 50 minutes away from mothers house in Katonah, NY. We arrived at 1 PM and were warmly greeted […]

Philip Hayes - April 16, 2009:
Congratulations Jim. What an honor this must be. I look [...]