Category Archives: Welch-Harris Project
Charles B Hazelton (1890-1951)
Welch-Harris ProjectWelch-Hazelton Line — Ancestor #10By Don Taylor Charles Bernard Hazelton was born on 13 December 1890 in Biddeford, York County, Maine.[1] He was the son of Thomas Hazelton and Margaret Clare. The family surname appears in early records as … Continue reading
Mary Eliza (Lyons) Daly (1862-1940)
Welch ProjectWelch-Daly-Lyons LineAncestor #19 SketchBy Don Taylor Mary Eliza Lyons was born in County Cork, Ireland, likely between April 16 and May 10, 1865. She immigrated to the United States in 1884 or 1885. She married Timothy Daly on November … Continue reading
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Tagged Ireland, Welch, Daly, Lyons, Maine, Biddeford
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Remembering Mary (Lyons) Daly (1866-1940)
Today, we remember Mary (Lyons) Daly who died 84 years ago today. – Welch-Harris Project. Continue reading
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Tagged Biddeford, Ireland, Welch, Daly, Cork
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Timothy Daly (1867-1923)
Timothy Daly, born in 1867 in County Cork, Ireland, arrived in Boston in 1882 at the young age of 15. This emigration was part of a larger wave following the Great Famine (1845-1851) and the Land War, which created harsh economic conditions in Ireland. Like many others, Timothy sought opportunity in the United States. He eventually settled in Biddeford, Maine, where he would live the rest of his life. Continue reading
What is Timothy Daly’s Birthdate?
There are conflicting records regarding Timothy Daly’s birthdate. I look at which date, March 1866 or 21 February 1867, is correct? Continue reading