tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post7066188769315958686..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: My IRISH ConnectionBetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-18587790189419676742009-03-18T13:34:00.000-05:002009-03-18T13:34:00.000-05:00Lucky you to have all these pictures and all this ...Lucky you to have all these pictures and all this information!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-18887718693506658782009-03-18T08:09:00.000-05:002009-03-18T08:09:00.000-05:00I love genealogy too! I was really into it a coupl...I love genealogy too! I was really into it a couple of years ago, but I ran into a into a "brick wall" of sorts and gave it a rest for a little while!<BR/><BR/>Love your pictures!<BR/><BR/>MandyMandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186808429759584284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-37914519793704383362009-03-18T03:53:00.000-05:002009-03-18T03:53:00.000-05:00Family history is fun and very complicated. One si...Family history is fun and very complicated. One side of my family was well-researched by one of my mother's brothers. He was smart enough to ask questions when some of the older generation were around. And that part of the family has been in North America since the 1630s, which makes the searching easier. <BR/><BR/>But my father's side of the family is a complete blank. Hmmm.EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-27208732813432665502009-03-18T00:59:00.000-05:002009-03-18T00:59:00.000-05:00What a cute baby picture! :-)What I notice most ab...What a cute baby picture! :-)<BR/><BR/>What I notice most about all of the old photos is how somber everyone looks. The women especially look very stern. Then look across the screen to look at you and George with BIG smiles on your faces. Hee, hee! How times have changed. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-1814243115441744782009-03-18T00:16:00.000-05:002009-03-18T00:16:00.000-05:00What great photos, and it is nice to have your fam...What great photos, and it is nice to have your family history go back to Ireland. I can trace mine that far too on my dad's side. His ancestors were ADARE (Adair) from my grandma (my dads mom) she is also the one I can trace my ADAMS family too. I meant to ask your husband if he has any TITTLE (last name) on his tree, that is who married the adams that I trace. I would love to compare notes (I can sent you a link to my family tree if you would like it)Just stop by my blog and let me know. I bet somewhere along the line we are related.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05840399136320094652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-608804064912992912009-03-17T20:44:00.000-05:002009-03-17T20:44:00.000-05:00Betsy, I forgot to say....There's an awrs waiting ...Betsy, I forgot to say....<BR/>There's an awrs waiting for you, over at my place :)<BR/>Hugs...<BR/>JosephineA Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-45049078002670988152009-03-17T15:20:00.000-05:002009-03-17T15:20:00.000-05:00These are absolutely BEAUTIFUL pictures and a fasc...These are absolutely BEAUTIFUL pictures and a fascinating family tree story! (And yes, I'm sure you were QUITE a surprise to your parents!!) I'm 41 and I think I would FAINT if I found out I was pregnant now.... but several decades ago, I'm sure it was really even more rare for a woman in her 40's to have a baby!<BR/><BR/>Betsy, you have done a fabulous job with collecting your family tree memorabilia! I'm really impressed! <BR/><BR/>Happy St Pat's to you!HWHLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07294913024458099382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-87251773665109312352009-03-17T14:52:00.000-05:002009-03-17T14:52:00.000-05:00Dear Betsy, I'd say you qualify to wear a shamrock...Dear Betsy, I'd say you qualify to wear a shamrock today. Great ancestral pictures, however that wonderful smile didn't appear until your mother. Happy St. Patrick's Day!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076978036919134529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-48530910832076966462009-03-17T14:27:00.000-05:002009-03-17T14:27:00.000-05:00You sure were able to get your family history from...You sure were able to get your family history from far back. I enjoy looking at these old photos. Most of the clothing, hairstyles and expressions, so different from today. The last picture, of you is precious!Diane AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304549124035767882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-48422060677668171542009-03-17T13:33:00.000-05:002009-03-17T13:33:00.000-05:00Happy St. Paddy's to you, too. Wow, you've obviou...Happy St. Paddy's to you, too. <BR/>Wow, you've obviously done lots of geneology, and you certainly have interesting ancestors. Love the old photos.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-79613183778129898752009-03-17T12:11:00.000-05:002009-03-17T12:11:00.000-05:00That is so awesome, that you can trace your family...That is so awesome, that you can trace your family back so far. I loved the picture with the hat. It makes me think of my 21 year old daughter Megan, who loves to wear big old fasioned hats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-90443100379873725582009-03-17T12:06:00.000-05:002009-03-17T12:06:00.000-05:00Hi Betty!Thanks so much for the wonderful comment ...Hi Betty!<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for the wonderful comment on my blog. It's so interesting that you posted these pictures today. Yesterday I was going thru some of my Mom's stuff and found one of my Grandmother's school pictures. It's from a little school house near the hollow and was taken in 1922. I'll probably do a post about it later on, but I was so happy to find she had written the names of the children on the back of it! I can pick out my grandparents and several aunts/uncles/cousins. Glad you are home safe and ice free! Have a great week!Margehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02687426202666732967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-37664572787643559652009-03-17T11:16:00.000-05:002009-03-17T11:16:00.000-05:00Love all the old pictures and the info that goes w...Love all the old pictures and the info that goes with them. I would like to know some family history but have never done it. <BR/><BR/>My mother's maiden name is Kelly, so I'm thinking I have some green in me. :)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03046185769415629274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-80689702576338317992009-03-17T11:08:00.000-05:002009-03-17T11:08:00.000-05:00I love old photos and yours are exceptional! What ...I love old photos and yours are exceptional! What a cute baby you were.<BR/><BR/>Happy St Pats Day to you. Stay away from the green beer!Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05423544107731868219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-48783530183589547392009-03-17T10:34:00.000-05:002009-03-17T10:34:00.000-05:00I am Scotch Irish as well. I do not know my genea...I am Scotch Irish as well. I do not know my geneaology like you do though! Happy St Patrick's Day!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07064100581854048731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-9867814582479780342009-03-17T10:14:00.000-05:002009-03-17T10:14:00.000-05:00Love the 2 baby photos. Your mother's photo is cu...Love the 2 baby photos. Your mother's photo is cute. I am glad I never got hooked by the ancestery looking. I would have been obsessive about it just like I am at everything else I do, and I do <B>not</B> time for it.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://leedrasphotosforfun.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Leedra’s Photos For Fun</A><BR/><A HREF="http://leedrasgreetingcards.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow"> Leedra’s Greeting Cards</A><BR/><A HREF="http://photographybyleedra.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Photography By Leedra</A>Leedrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914177127665868671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-37792876061347167542009-03-17T10:12:00.000-05:002009-03-17T10:12:00.000-05:00Happy St. Patrick's Day back! D's got Scotch, Wel...Happy St. Patrick's Day back! D's got Scotch, Welsh and Irish in his background.<BR/><BR/>That baby picture of your Mither IS very cute. And you were pretty darn cute yourself.Cicero Singshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438108795744902961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-33636176523356607142009-03-17T09:47:00.000-05:002009-03-17T09:47:00.000-05:00Happy St. Patrick's Day to you. What an interestin...Happy St. Patrick's Day to you. What an interesting post. The pictures were so awesome!!!...m...Mary Isabella and Kiley too!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-75796430876112632932009-03-17T09:20:00.000-05:002009-03-17T09:20:00.000-05:00I love old portait photos - anybodys! Great famil...I love old portait photos - anybodys! Great family treasures you have!Deborah Godinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15175977572194074388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-80330751677282282802009-03-17T08:56:00.000-05:002009-03-17T08:56:00.000-05:00I love genealogy too! I have been at it for over ...I love genealogy too! I have been at it for over 15 years now. My interest (and available time) waxes and wanes - it is currently in waxing mode!!I Am Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103866761536902069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-86269544965427328612009-03-17T08:42:00.000-05:002009-03-17T08:42:00.000-05:00Betsy: What neat photos from your heritage. That g...Betsy: What neat photos from your heritage. That goes back to some famous heritage.<BR/>I went somewhere just because of your, check my post.This Is My Blog - fishing guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826128050970967135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-3099254464315794162009-03-17T08:35:00.000-05:002009-03-17T08:35:00.000-05:00Happy St. Patrick's Day to you! Christ be with me,...Happy St. Patrick's Day to you! <BR/><BR/>Christ be with me, Christ within me,<BR/>Christ behind me, Christ before me,<BR/>Christ beside me, Christ to win me,<BR/>Christ to comfort and restore me.<BR/><BR/>Christ beneath me, Christ above me,<BR/>Christ in quiet, and in danger,<BR/>Christ in hearts of all that love me,<BR/>Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Have an awesome day! I'm wearin' the green! I do have some lovely Irish friends here! Loved your post and all the pictures. No, they weren't allowed to smile on photos in those days! <BR/><BR/>I did some genealogy too for a bit, but our daughter is the one who showed greater interest. It's a very time consuming hobby. You've done a great job!<BR/><BR/>Lots of love,<BR/>KarinKarinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953073381987950597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-90971592559193001832009-03-17T08:34:00.000-05:002009-03-17T08:34:00.000-05:00I love the old photographs and the story about you...I love the old photographs and the story about your family. My mother's family were stoic Scots-Irish, early settlers of the NC mountains. Her maiden name was McFalls and her family had the red hair to prove it.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-72177346636220214722009-03-17T08:33:00.000-05:002009-03-17T08:33:00.000-05:00People who do this blow my mind! My cousin is nut...People who do this blow my mind! My cousin is nuts for this sort of thing, ya'll are a lot smarter than I am!! Good work Betsy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061146166736270529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-4277530278910105202009-03-17T08:28:00.000-05:002009-03-17T08:28:00.000-05:00I love old photos and seeing how people dressed an...I love old photos and seeing how people dressed and looked. The 1/8 of me that isn't German is Scotch-Irish, but I never knew what that meant exactly. I've never tried to trace beyond my great-grandparents who all came over from Germany.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890796903959709429noreply@blogger.com