Many people use the term “It’s A Small World”; have you ever stopped to think about HOW small our world really is? You may run into someone at a ball game that you hadn’t expected to see and say, “Oh, … Continue reading
When starting my journey back in time I wasn’t prepared for, nor had I expected it to be, an emotional trip! In fact, I hadn’t even considered it. Of course while collecting photos of my family who were more recently … Continue reading
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Have you ever heard the story of how Ireland got its name? I’ll tell you so you’ll understand from whence old Ireland came. No wonder that we’re proud of that dear land across the sea, For here’s the way me … Continue reading
In my 2012 trip “back home” I amassed a large number of documents, some dating back to the late 1700s; old photographs (some still unnamed); and many photos of family headstones from a variety of cemeteries. One of the documents … Continue reading
Growing up and even into my adult hood I have often been referred to as one of the “Black Irish”; my father calling me his “Black Irish Rose”! Where did the term come from; or more importantly who am I … Continue reading
Another beautiful Church my family is affiliated with. This stunning church is located on the outskirts of the City of Lisburn in County Antrim. My Scott, Berry, Waring & Hendren families are connected with this beautiful Church. The name of … Continue reading
James Berry (my great grandfather) was born on 18 Jun 1864 in Lagan Village, Ballymacarret; which is in the Belfast area. He married Mary Agnes Scott (known as Mary) on 25 Feb 1893 in the Willowfield Church of Ireland, Belfast. … Continue reading
Definition of the “The Inner Circle”: http://dictionary.reference.com defines the Inner Circle as “an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose”; http://www.collinsdictionary.com says, “a clique or a group of people or who share a common interest, aim or purpose”; whereas … Continue reading
The Dark Hedges, near Armoy and Ballymoney, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. The Dark Hedges is a relatively short avenue (about half a mile long) in Northern Ireland’s county Antrim, and about two centuries old. The 150 trees – beech trees … Continue reading
When researching ancestors a great resource are burial records. The records tend to show date of death, burial date, residence at time of death, grave number and often the proprietor of the grave. They also show all occupants of the … Continue reading
“There are two lasting bequests we can give our children: One is roots, the other is wings.” Teaching children values and giving them the opportunity to excel is essential to good parenting. However, I feel I must also provide my children (and myself) insight into the ones who came before us: our ancestors whose lives and stories have shaped us into who we are. This is my journey; these are their stories…
Unforgetting family
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"There is no king who has not had a slave among his ancestors, and no slave who has not had a king among his." -- Helen Keller
Cemeteries & Genealogy
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