Category Archives: Welch-Harris

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

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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

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In the News – Francis Welch Celebrates

This “In the News” clipping is from the Biddeford Saco Journal dated February 24, 1922. It celebrates Master Francis Welch’s fourth birthday party at the home of his grandparents. The table was decorated in pink and white, and Master Francis received many nice gifts. Continue reading

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Ancestor Sketch – Harriet Marilla Robinson [Welch]

Welch-Harris Project Welch-Robinson Line By Don Taylor When Harriet Marilla Robinson was born on 20 December 1861 in Limington, Maine, her father, David, was 24, and her mother, Malinda, was 23. She married Albert Wesley Welch in 1876. They had … Continue reading

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Ancestor Sketch – Albert Wesley Welch

Welch-Harris ProjectWelch LineBy Don Taylor Albert Wesley Welch was born on 5 March 1847 in Raymond, Maine. His father, John, was 47 and his mother, Mary, was 40. He married Harriet Marilla Robinson in 1876. They had ten children in … Continue reading

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