I was about to delete this post having discovered that this lady is not my great, great grandmother as I had previously thought. A review of my research revealed that I had made a huge mistake in my research. But apart from the fact she is not my family her story is still true and, … Continue reading Mary Ann Helferty 1840-1884
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My Great Granny – Sarah Helferty 1867-1921
This is an update to a previous post about my maternal granny's mother, Sarah Helferty. I've found out a lot more about her and, after my recent visit to the church where she married my great grandfather, she's been on my mind. All the circumstances of her life suggest that she must have been tough … Continue reading My Great Granny – Sarah Helferty 1867-1921
Shaking The Branches 