Genealogical research is frustrating, isn’t it? You come across an individual whose life story sounds fascinating. You want to know more. So you dig and dig and dig.for documents and records that help you fill in the blanks. At first … Continue reading →
It’s a while since I did an update on the progress of my research activities on the Heenan surname. But that certainly doesn’t mean I have been lax in that department. Making connections Down Under In February while on holiday … Continue reading →
It’s the Memorial Day weekend in the United States, a federal holiday intended to remember and honour people who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Although I’ve done extensive research on Heenan soldiers from England, Wales, … Continue reading →
In the latest article for the A to Z Blogging Challenge 2019. we look at a man who was part of what I’ve labelled the Hammersley Heenan dynasty. This is a family originating from Birr (Parsonstown) in King’s County, Ireland … Continue reading →
In the latest blog post for the A to Z Blogging Challenge 2019. we look at a man who may have been involved with campaigns to improve the lot of mine workers in the United States. Patrick Heenan 1872-1937 I … Continue reading →
Another episode in a series of blog posts as part of the A to Z Blogging Challenge for 2019. I’m using this to write about some of the thousands of people with the Heenan surname that I’ve found in my … Continue reading →