On this All Souls Day or Day of the Dead, I take an in-depth look at what led to the demise of my direct ancestors.
Category: Walsh
Profile: William Patrick Walsh
My great-great-grandfather William Patrick Walsh was a Crimean War veteran who ended his days tragically in a veteran’s hospital.
Profile: Timothy & Johanna Walsh
On this St. Patrick’s Day, I look at the life of my 3G-grandparents Timothy Walsh and Johanna Power, both born in Ireland.
A marriage not made in heaven
Marriage certificates can reveal a wealth of information about each party to the marriage, although not the back story to their relationship, which can sometimes be quite surprising.