We're finally going to get a male WALSH in December to continue our line which started in Dublin before 1860. As far back as I have been able to go was James Walsh who fathered Thomas Walsh in 1860 in Georges Quay, Dublin IRE ; who had William Patrick Walsh in CT, USA in 1891 ; who had James Donald Walsh in 1930 in CT ; who had James Donnelly Walsh in 1962 in CT. Now after 6 girls in the next generation, there is to be a boy (Ian Patrick) in December and as the grand aunt I would like to give the baby a gift which is associated with the name WALSH. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks Maureen

Hi Maureen - Your new little one will have a exceptionally beautiful name - Ian Patrick Walsh! I believe that WALSH has historical roots to include Wales, Ireland, England, and France. Why not purchase a quality blue baby blanket and/or hooded sweater locally or from Dublin for cold weather (CT?) and have baby's full name embroidered on it? Some have little shamrocks as detailing. You could also consider purchasing a quality "baby's first Christmas" type ornament, if the parents plan to decorate Christmas trees annually, or have a quality Christmas stocking inscribed with the child's name. (I gave one of my granddaughters a Hallmark Christmas ornament of an old-fashioned wicker baby carriage, one year). I also saw some really beautiful photo picture frames on the Internet where the decoration (made to order) is lovely cursive writing of the child's name, blue for a boy. Jean ---- Original Message ----- From: "Maureen Payton" <mrshugs5@comcast.net> To: <Irish-American-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 1:02 PM Subject: [IRISH-AMER] Looking for WALSH Baby Gift associated with the name > We're finally going to get a male WALSH in December to continue our line > which started in Dublin before 1860. As far back as I have been able to > go was James Walsh who fathered Thomas Walsh in 1860 in Georges Quay, > Dublin IRE ; who had William Patrick Walsh in CT, USA in 1891 ; who had > James Donald Walsh in 1930 in CT ; who had James Donnelly Walsh in 1962 > in CT. > Now after 6 girls in the next generation, there is to be a boy (Ian > Patrick) in December and as the grand aunt I would like to give the baby a > gift which is associated with the name WALSH. Does anyone have any ideas? > Thanks > Maureen