In 1945 a newspaper in Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, reported the death of John T Heenan, “one of the most outstanding figures” in the settlement of Treverton. According to the lengthy report, he was born in Ireland but settled in … Continue reading →
More than 3,500 people lost their lives as a result of the conflict in Ireland between 14 July 1969 and 31 December 2001. Among them was Eugene “Paddy” (Patrick) Heenan, who was killed when a hand grenade was thrown into … Continue reading →
A report of a funeral in Newcastle on Tyne has filled in a few gaps about a family from that area that I’ve been researching . The text is rather distorted so I’ll give the key information here Funeral … Continue reading →
Some exciting news to share about Claude Rigby Heenan, a war hero whom I featured in a post earlier this year. He was given the Distinguished Service Order for his services in France during World War 1. Claude is one of … Continue reading →
Obituaries can be treasure troves of information to the genealogy researcher. Take this announcement from the Richwood Gazette, Ohio in October 1946. It’s a short piece but packed with factual information: her date and location of birth date and … Continue reading →
The reporters on the Journal Herald in Dayton, Ohio must have been in mischievous mood one Tuesday morning in May 1946. When they heard a police report that William Heenan had been taken to hospital after a road accident, they … Continue reading →