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Anniversary – Month 7 of 12 Ancestors in 12 Months

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Jacque

Happy Semiquincentennial A boy, an Irishman, a pacifist, a patriot who went AWOL, and a private whose family suffered great tragedy after the war…it took all kinds to have a successful rebellion that turned into a revolution.  As we celebrate … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Jacque

Paying Homage to my Irish Ancestors While St. Patrick’s Day was originally celebrated in Ireland as a religious holiday, today it’s a holiday where everyone claims to be Irish, wears green, drinks green beer, bakes Irish soda bread, and has … Continue reading →

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