Check www.archives.gov I know the archives center in Chicago, Ford City, has microfilm records of ship's passenger arrivals. -----Original Message----- >From: DON R CAMPBELL <dcjefe@verizon.net> >Sent: Jun 6, 2010 5:25 PM >To: Irish-American-L@rootsweb.com >Cc: Amy Hess <amyr.hess@gmail.com> >Subject: [IRISH-AMER] County Clare Families Roney/Rooney and Torney > >I don't think we ever have all the facts. With each new bit of information >we can come to a different conclusion. > > > >I've been following the Roney/Rooneys for thirty years and, due to new >and/or conflicting information, have changed direction on several occasions. > > > > >I know Barney/Bernard Roney/Rooney was born in Ireland about 1798. >Elizabeth (Torney) Roney/Rooney was born in Ireland about 1807. Best >estimates would suggest they were married about 1829/30. Family tradition >has it that Elizabeth tried to hold the family in the Catholic Church during >her later years and was disappointed that the Orleans County area of New >York did not have a Catholic diocese. It is safe to assume, therefore, that >they were married in a Catholic ceremony. James was born in Ireland Jan 15, >1831. Patrick was born in Ireland May 1, 1833. I know they immigrated to >America about 1833/34 but I do not know the port of embarkation or the port >of entry. > > > >The 1910 census for James has a penciled in notation that would suggest his >place of birth was County Down, Ireland. The notation is, however, smudged >and the interpretation may not be correct. > > > >The death certificate for Henry (youngest son) clearly states the >"birthplace" of both Barney and Elizabeth as "Co. Clare, Ireland". The >document is signed by "Libby Roney",and, taking into consideration the >family connections at that time she would be knowledgeable of both >Elizabeth's maiden name and their place of origin (if not birthplace) in >Ireland. > > > >The other available (so far) death certificates for family members do not >give a County designation and only verify the country of birth (Ireland). > > > >The likely port of embarkation from County Clare would be Shannon. I would >like to develop a list of ships that may have left Shannon for America >during the period 1833/34. > > > >In addition, and likely more difficult, I would like to determine if any >records are available for that area regarding marriages, birth, baptism or >the like for any of the four that were born in Ireland. > > > >Thank you in advance for any assistance and/or suggestions anyone may offer. > > > >Don Campbell > >Palmetto FL USA > > > >dcjefe@verizon.net > > > > > > > > > > >====Irish American Mailing List===== >Add/check your surname to the Irish-American mailing list Surname Registry at: http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrishAmerican/ > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRISH-AMERICAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I don't think we ever have all the facts. With each new bit of information we can come to a different conclusion. I've been following the Roney/Rooneys for thirty years and, due to new and/or conflicting information, have changed direction on several occasions. I know Barney/Bernard Roney/Rooney was born in Ireland about 1798. Elizabeth (Torney) Roney/Rooney was born in Ireland about 1807. Best estimates would suggest they were married about 1829/30. Family tradition has it that Elizabeth tried to hold the family in the Catholic Church during her later years and was disappointed that the Orleans County area of New York did not have a Catholic diocese. It is safe to assume, therefore, that they were married in a Catholic ceremony. James was born in Ireland Jan 15, 1831. Patrick was born in Ireland May 1, 1833. I know they immigrated to America about 1833/34 but I do not know the port of embarkation or the port of entry. The 1910 census for James has a penciled in notation that would suggest his place of birth was County Down, Ireland. The notation is, however, smudged and the interpretation may not be correct. The death certificate for Henry (youngest son) clearly states the "birthplace" of both Barney and Elizabeth as "Co. Clare, Ireland". The document is signed by "Libby Roney",and, taking into consideration the family connections at that time she would be knowledgeable of both Elizabeth's maiden name and their place of origin (if not birthplace) in Ireland. The other available (so far) death certificates for family members do not give a County designation and only verify the country of birth (Ireland). The likely port of embarkation from County Clare would be Shannon. I would like to develop a list of ships that may have left Shannon for America during the period 1833/34. In addition, and likely more difficult, I would like to determine if any records are available for that area regarding marriages, birth, baptism or the like for any of the four that were born in Ireland. Thank you in advance for any assistance and/or suggestions anyone may offer. Don Campbell Palmetto FL USA dcjefe@verizon.net

The following files are new for May. To save space on the list I am not including short files like obits and vital records. To see any of these - Go to  http://www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ Choose the County from the Table and then the subject heading. There is also a search engine on the main page. Enjoy! Christina IRELAND - GENERAL Miscellaneous Records -List of Insolvent Debtors - 1772 CORK Headstones -Kilcrea Abbey -Magourney Old Church (adjacent to Coachford Village) Newspapers -Dublin Journal 30 June 1730 -Prisoners for Debt (mostly Cork) DUBLIN Photos -Kilgobbin War Memorial Headstones Deansgrange Cemetery, St. Patricks Section, pt7 Kilternan Cemetery, Part 2, Dublin (Additions) Mount Jerome pt 8 FERMANAGH Church Records -Knockmanoul Methodist Church, Darling Street, Enniskillen, Births, 1823-1932 -Births recorded in St. Marys Church, Ardess, Pt 1 - 1760-1799 LAOIS (QUEENS) -Mount Mellick Parish Register, (RC) Baptisms 1837 - 1868 A-B LIMERICK Headstones -Tower Hill (R.C.) Cemetery, Cappamore - Pt 1 MONAGHAN Headstones -St. Sillian's (Co), Church of Ireland - Tyholland - (Additions) -Errigal Trough Graveyard - (Additions) Census Substitutes -Landowners 1870's M-Y WEXFORD Newspapers -Fugitives for Debt, Wexford 1739 WATERFORD Census Subsitutes -Landowners 1870's WICKLOW Photos -Castlemacadam Church -Castlemacadam Old Church =============================================== -- Christina http://www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/index.htm

Fabulous!!!!! Thanks. Beth On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 6:58 PM, Pat Connors <nymets11@pacbell.net> wrote: > The 1901 Ireland census just went online. Go to: > http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/search/ > In the Census Year box, chose 1901 > > -- > Pat Connors, Sacramento, CA > http://www.connorsgenealogy.com > > > ====Irish American Mailing List===== > Add/check your surname to the Irish-American mailing list Surname Registry > at: http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrishAmerican/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IRISH-AMERICAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Elizabeth W. Tordella, MS, RN ewtordella@gmail.com

The 1901 Ireland census just went online. Go to: http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/search/ In the Census Year box, chose 1901 -- Pat Connors, Sacramento, CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com

Congratulations on being part of a family where patriotism, love of country and military service are held in such high esteem. My dad served in the Pacific during WWII and my husband in Korea. My son registered on his 18th birthday, but thank God, at that time there was no need for him to serve, although he would not have hesitated had the need arisen. My grandson is currently considering his options, and he is seriously thinking about either the Air Force or the Navy. You must be incredibly proud of your grandson being admitted to the USAFA. He must be quite a young man! Fran Weeks ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Buckley" <claddagh7@verizon.net> To: <irish-american@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 2:48 PM Subject: [IRISH-AMER] Memorial Day >I remember and miss the parades to the local cemetery, the speeches, Taps >and the gun salutes. Beginning with my father in WW1, his brother in WWII, >one of my brothers in WWII, two in Korea, my husband in Korea, my son in >the Gulf War and still serving in the Army, a son-in-law in the Gulf War >and now a grandson at USAFA our family has been blessed. They set an >example of patriotism for the extended family and I must say that we have >been most fortunate because none were injured. We keep them all in our >prayers. > > A. G. Buckley > > ====Irish American Mailing List===== > Add/check your surname to the Irish-American mailing list Surname Registry > at: http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrishAmerican/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > IRISH-AMERICAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thank you to all who have sent your Irish familys' veteran stories. They have touched my heart. You have reminded me of my Mom, Cecily McDermott (1932-1998) born in Paisley,Scotland to my Irish grandfather, Patrick McDermott (d.1942) and Flora Campbell (d. 1934-1935), from Benbecula. Dates and details are blurred since we never got them in writing from my Mom, but the stories were often told at family events and holidays such as today because my Mom and her family were storytellers and the memories of war was their childhood. Paisley, Scotland during World War II circa 1940-1941. When my mother, the second youngest in a family of 13, was a small girl, probably 8 or 9 years old, she remembers that her brother John had come home on leave from the British war. John was no stranger to calamities. As a small toddler, John survived the historic and tragic Paisley Glen Cinema fire when he was lost for more than a day, but found alive and well in the womens and girls hospital ward. Because of his long blonde curls, he was thought to have been a girl. As a young lad he survived losing one of his kidneys when he was punctured by a spiked ornamental iron fence when he slipped. John, now a British Army Infantry was home on leave and very sick. By the time he needed to go back he was extremely ill with fever, not even knowing where he was. He didn't show back at the barracks on time and the MP's came around for him. The situation was explained to them. My mom recalled the screaming through the house from her sisters when the doctor came out of the bedroom shutting the door with the prognosis of meningitis. It was a death sentence. My uncle was taken to the hospital and the family knew they would never see him again. When the family went to the hospital to see what happened, they were told by the doctors they were going to try something new, a new drug on him. Penicillin. Thankfully it worked and my uncle John recovered completely and lived a long life. Another uncle, Charley, My Aunt Cathy's first husband though was not as lucky. Captured in France, he was a prisoner of war but survived and returned home to Paisley. He was so emanciated and his system weak that despite having good food and loving care, he developed a huge carbuncle on the back of his neck and died. I don't know if they had developed penicillin then or if this happened before my Uncle John's meningitis. My Uncle Malcolm was also in the British Army and fought in Africa and Ethiopia. He would tell of one time where he and the troops were attacked as they approached a palm clustered oasis with short helmeted men marching, wild shooting, and guns being thrown, only to find when it settled down that they had been fighting with either baboons or orangutans who had gotten into an abandoned camp and were imitating the previous residents who must have left quickly. My mom grew up and at the age of 17 entered the Women's Royal English Navy as a cook. She traveled to Italy, Germany, and Trieste where she met my father who was in the United States Army Intelligence and fell in love. They married in Manchester, England and came back to the States. My father, grew up on his family's North Carolina tobacco farm and recalls the German soldiers who were prisoners of war who worked on the farm during the war, who appreciated the kindness of Americans. The stories they would tell were always breath-taking and interesting. My mom would always tear up at recalling her beloved brothers and brother-in-law who died too young. The hardships she and her family endured during the war and the bombing of ships in the Clyde River left deep impressions. She remembers hearing the buzz bombs, the food rationing, the oranges at Christmas time, and the blacked-out windows. It was a time when you didn't talk to strangers especially if they were asking for directions. But it was always with pride that the war stories were told to us as children. It was an important part of her life and we knew that we had a more fortunate childhood. We grew up knowing about the Home Guard, Rudolf Hess, what war really meant when war came to your shores. Our parents instilled in us a love of country and respect for the military. Thank you to all the brave soldiers, who have answered the call to serve and protect freedom around the world and who are fighting today. God bless you.

In a message dated 5/31/2010 1:07:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mawcee@mindspring.com writes: >On a similar topic, and a pictoral feast, may I invite you to view pics from >people all over who submitted under the grouping called: Coming Home. >There are 5 groups as of today, just keep scrolling down to see all 5. Get >your tissues ready ! http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/ Re the above, i'd just like to say "thank you" for the above info. The pictures are simply wonderful, Jack Langton

I agree. Memorial Day is about remembering our heros. My father and my uncle both served in WWII and my grandfather served in WWI. To the day my father passed away, it was his greatest honor to have served this country. We need to thank all of the men and women who so unselfishly give of their lives on a daily basis to preserve our freedom. Kait On May 30, 2010, at 3:14 PM, kennedd@aol.com wrote: > > For me Memorial Day is all about my military heros. My grandson in > the Middle East, my son for two tours in both gulf wars, my husband > in Vietnam, my father in WW11 and Korea, where he was awarded the > Distinguished Service Cross, my grandfather in WW1 and to the > others in my line who go back through the Revolution, I THANK YOU!! > Diane Arthur- Kennedy > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Pat Connors <nymets11@pacbell.net> > To: IRISH-AMERICAN <Irish-American-L@rootsweb.com>; ny irish <ny-irish-l@rootsweb.com > >; New-England-Irish@rootsweb.com; Irish-In-UK-L@rootsweb.com; Can-Ontario-Irish-L@rootsweb.com > ; cornish-american-l@rootsweb.com > Sent: Sat, May 29, 2010 2:07 pm > Subject: [IRISH-AMER] A time to remember....George James Connors > > > This week in the United States, we take the time to remember our > veterans, those still alive, those of our many war dead and/or those > injured. Those who gave their time and lives so we could be free. I > would like for all who would like to take the time out of their busy > lives and dedicate an email or emails to a relative or someone they > were > close to and tell our various readers from around the world about > their > contribution. > > I am going to start with my first cousin, George James Connors. It > is a > cousin I never met. He died December 14, 1944 in Antwerp, Belgium and > is buried there in Henri-Capelle Permanent Cemetery with many other > heroes. George was the oldest son of my father's brother and was in > the Navy and was attached to the USS Christopher Gadsen. The ship was > charged with bringing in supplies for the upcoming major Battle of the > Bulge. You can read about it here: > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Bulge > > The ship had just docked and unloaded and the crew were given liberty > and George and three others took off into the city of Antwerp and went > to a movie theater. The lights went out and movie was about to begin > when they were hit by a V-2 rocket. Over 600 died and only one of the > four sailors lived and is still alive and has written to me about my > cousin. > > I wish I had met, cousin George who was buried on my birthday. Maybe > someday I can get over to Belgium to pay my proper respects to our > family's hero. > > -- > Pat Connors, Sacramento, CA > http://www.connorsgenealogy.com > > > ====Irish American Mailing List===== > Add/check your surname to the Irish-American mailing list Surname > Registry at: > http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrishAmerican/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRISH-AMERICAN-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of > the message > > > > ====Irish American Mailing List===== > Add/check your surname to the Irish-American mailing list Surname > Registry at: http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrishAmerican/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRISH-AMERICAN-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message

I remember and miss the parades to the local cemetery, the speeches, Taps and the gun salutes. Beginning with my father in WW1, his brother in WWII, one of my brothers in WWII, two in Korea, my husband in Korea, my son in the Gulf War and still serving in the Army, a son-in-law in the Gulf War and now a grandson at USAFA our family has been blessed. They set an example of patriotism for the extended family and I must say that we have been most fortunate because none were injured. We keep them all in our prayers. A. G. Buckley

>From one O'Connor to another, have you checked the following website: http://fsbeta.familysearch.org/s/collection/list Go down to MA, they have deaths and marriages from 1841 to 1915 that you can search. Might find some info to help you. Mary, the first child of my great grandparents was born in Worcester, MA on > 10 Mar 1851 to Timothy O'Connor b. Ireland and Jane Crawford b. Scotland. I > have never been able to identify anything about their past. Of course the > big question is; Where were they married? > > > -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com

Ann, I agree, you have been blessed and it is good that none was injured. My husband was stationed in Germany during the early 60's but he was not engaged in war. My nephew, Jim, and his stepson, Matt, were both in Iraq. Matt is waiting for his new orders now. My husband and I were talking about his brother, Fred, who served in Korea as a medic in the front lines caring for the injured and shooting his M-1 rifle at the North Koreans until his rifle was too hot to hold. Due to the many casualties, he returned home an E-5 or E-6. Fred, in his 20's, returned home with white hair. He never talked about his experiences in Korea until a few years ago when he spoke to my husband. I wonder how many millions of stories have been left untold due to the pain of opening up those memories. Mary Ann Zeimet On May 31, 2010, at 12:48 PM, Ann Buckley wrote: > I remember and miss the parades to the local cemetery, the speeches, > Taps and the gun salutes. Beginning with my father in WW1, his > brother in WWII, one of my brothers in WWII, two in Korea, my > husband in Korea, my son in the Gulf War and still serving in the > Army, a son-in-law in the Gulf War and now a grandson at USAFA our > family has been blessed. They set an example of patriotism for the > extended family and I must say that we have been most fortunate > because none were injured. We keep them all in our prayers. > > A. G. Buckley > > ====Irish American Mailing List===== > Add/check your surname to the Irish-American mailing list Surname > Registry at: http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrishAmerican/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRISH-AMERICAN-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message

Mary, the first child of my great grandparents was born in Worcester, MA on 10 Mar 1851 to Timothy O'Connor b. Ireland and Jane Crawford b. Scotland. I have never been able to identify anything about their past. Of course the big question is; Where were they married? Tom O'Connor

I would like to remember my Father and Uncle who served in WW11, my husband and Uncle who served in VietNam, and my grandson who just joined the Air Force. All who are and were corageoue. On a similar topic, and a pictoral feast, may I invite you to view pics from people all over who submitted under the grouping called: Coming Home. There are 5 groups as of today, just keep scrolling down to see all 5. Get your tissues ready ! http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/

Thank you to those who have shared their military heroes with us. My stepfather was a railroad man on the trains in Germany during WWII. I was told that he had to jump off the trains when the Germans bombed them. I have not been able to locate my father, Paul Carmody, and his family so I don't know if he or anyone in the family served our country. If anyone can share stories of Carmodys serving our country, I would love to read the stories. Who knows? They may be my relatives. Thank you. Mary Ann Zeimet On May 30, 2010, at 1:14 PM, kennedd@aol.com wrote: > > For me Memorial Day is all about my military heros. My grandson in > the Middle East, my son for two tours in both gulf wars, my husband > in Vietnam, my father in WW11 and Korea, where he was awarded the > Distinguished Service Cross, my grandfather in WW1 and to the > others in my line who go back through the Revolution, I THANK YOU!! > Diane Arthur- Kennedy > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Pat Connors <nymets11@pacbell.net> > To: IRISH-AMERICAN <Irish-American-L@rootsweb.com>; ny irish <ny-irish-l@rootsweb.com > >; New-England-Irish@rootsweb.com; Irish-In-UK-L@rootsweb.com; Can-Ontario-Irish-L@rootsweb.com > ; cornish-american-l@rootsweb.com > Sent: Sat, May 29, 2010 2:07 pm > Subject: [IRISH-AMER] A time to remember....George James Connors > > > This week in the United States, we take the time to remember our > veterans, those still alive, those of our many war dead and/or those > injured. Those who gave their time and lives so we could be free. I > would like for all who would like to take the time out of their busy > lives and dedicate an email or emails to a relative or someone they > were > close to and tell our various readers from around the world about > their > contribution. > > I am going to start with my first cousin, George James Connors. It > is a > cousin I never met. He died December 14, 1944 in Antwerp, Belgium and > is buried there in Henri-Capelle Permanent Cemetery with many other > heroes. George was the oldest son of my father's brother and was in > the Navy and was attached to the USS Christopher Gadsen. The ship was > charged with bringing in supplies for the upcoming major Battle of the > Bulge. You can read about it here: > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Bulge > > The ship had just docked and unloaded and the crew were given liberty > and George and three others took off into the city of Antwerp and went > to a movie theater. The lights went out and movie was about to begin > when they were hit by a V-2 rocket. Over 600 died and only one of the > four sailors lived and is still alive and has written to me about my > cousin. > > I wish I had met, cousin George who was buried on my birthday. Maybe > someday I can get over to Belgium to pay my proper respects to our > family's hero. > > -- > Pat Connors, Sacramento, CA > http://www.connorsgenealogy.com > > > ====Irish American Mailing List===== > Add/check your surname to the Irish-American mailing list Surname > Registry at: > http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrishAmerican/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRISH-AMERICAN-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of > the message > > > > ====Irish American Mailing List===== > Add/check your surname to the Irish-American mailing list Surname > Registry at: http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrishAmerican/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRISH-AMERICAN-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message

For me Memorial Day is all about my military heros. My grandson in the Middle East, my son for two tours in both gulf wars, my husband in Vietnam, my father in WW11 and Korea, where he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, my grandfather in WW1 and to the others in my line who go back through the Revolution, I THANK YOU!! Diane Arthur- Kennedy -----Original Message----- From: Pat Connors <nymets11@pacbell.net> To: IRISH-AMERICAN <Irish-American-L@rootsweb.com>; ny irish <ny-irish-l@rootsweb.com>; New-England-Irish@rootsweb.com; Irish-In-UK-L@rootsweb.com; Can-Ontario-Irish-L@rootsweb.com; cornish-american-l@rootsweb.com Sent: Sat, May 29, 2010 2:07 pm Subject: [IRISH-AMER] A time to remember....George James Connors This week in the United States, we take the time to remember our veterans, those still alive, those of our many war dead and/or those injured. Those who gave their time and lives so we could be free. I would like for all who would like to take the time out of their busy lives and dedicate an email or emails to a relative or someone they were close to and tell our various readers from around the world about their contribution. I am going to start with my first cousin, George James Connors. It is a cousin I never met. He died December 14, 1944 in Antwerp, Belgium and is buried there in Henri-Capelle Permanent Cemetery with many other heroes. George was the oldest son of my father's brother and was in the Navy and was attached to the USS Christopher Gadsen. The ship was charged with bringing in supplies for the upcoming major Battle of the Bulge. You can read about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Bulge The ship had just docked and unloaded and the crew were given liberty and George and three others took off into the city of Antwerp and went to a movie theater. The lights went out and movie was about to begin when they were hit by a V-2 rocket. Over 600 died and only one of the four sailors lived and is still alive and has written to me about my cousin. I wish I had met, cousin George who was buried on my birthday. Maybe someday I can get over to Belgium to pay my proper respects to our family's hero. -- Pat Connors, Sacramento, CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com ====Irish American Mailing List===== Add/check your surname to the Irish-American mailing list Surname Registry at: http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/IrishAmerican/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IRISH-AMERICAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Edna, you have and had some wonderful brothers! Thanks for sharing and give Gene my regards. -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com

What a nice thought, Pat. Here is my contribution: My brother, Oren Hensley Kelley, served in the Air Force, and gave his life when his plane went down over the English Channel in WWII. He is buried in the Cambridge cemetery, England. A sister- in-law and two sisters have visited the cemetery and gave me pictures for my family history. I was the baby of the family and Oren's "pet" - maybe. I remember clearly him singing the then popular songs (1830s) and dancing me around the room! My brother, Elmer Ferdinand Kelley, deceased, served in the Marines during WWII and saw battles in Guadalcanal. He didn't talk much about it though. My brother, Edward Martin Kelley, deceased, was a military man, serving in the Army for many years and retired as a Commissioned officer. My brother Gene (Maurice Eugene) Kelley is still going at the ripe old age of 92!! He served in the Navy during WWII. It was a bit unusual we thought, to have a brother in each branch of the service. Now we must remember those serving now in such a dangerous situation. God bless all! Edna Kelley Burns

This week in the United States, we take the time to remember our veterans, those still alive, those of our many war dead and/or those injured. Those who gave their time and lives so we could be free. I would like for all who would like to take the time out of their busy lives and dedicate an email or emails to a relative or someone they were close to and tell our various readers from around the world about their contribution. I am going to start with my first cousin, George James Connors. It is a cousin I never met. He died December 14, 1944 in Antwerp, Belgium and is buried there in Henri-Capelle Permanent Cemetery with many other heroes. George was the oldest son of my father's brother and was in the Navy and was attached to the USS Christopher Gadsen. The ship was charged with bringing in supplies for the upcoming major Battle of the Bulge. You can read about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Bulge The ship had just docked and unloaded and the crew were given liberty and George and three others took off into the city of Antwerp and went to a movie theater. The lights went out and movie was about to begin when they were hit by a V-2 rocket. Over 600 died and only one of the four sailors lived and is still alive and has written to me about my cousin. I wish I had met, cousin George who was buried on my birthday. Maybe someday I can get over to Belgium to pay my proper respects to our family's hero. -- Pat Connors, Sacramento, CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com

For those who have submitted a name or two on the various Surname Registries on my website, if your email address has changed, don't forget to submit a new form. All you have to do is put your name, email address and the surname on the form and put CHANGE in the email address box so I will see why you submitting a new form. I will pick up the change when I do my next update which will be in June. I get emails all the time from people who are disappointed when they can't contact some because the old email address doesn't work anymore. You never know if the person who is trying to contact you, may be related or just may have some info that will help you with your family research. -- Pat Connors, Sacramento, CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com