In honor of St. Patrick's Day, I wanted to share the ancestor's behind my Irish DNA.
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Based on my Ancestry.com DNA results, I am 19% Irish.
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To honor my Irish ancestors, lets start with a traditional Irish blessing
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
I would like to introduce you to my Irish Ancestors:
Sarah Ann Healy - Paternal 2nd Great Grandmother
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Sarah Healy was born in Ireland between January 1st and June 15th 1851. She immigrated to the United States sometime been 1867 and 1871. Based on census records, both of Sarah's parents, my 3rd great grandparents were also born in Ireland.
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Richard Watchorn and Elizabeth Howley - Maternal 3rd Great Grandparents
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Richard Watchorn and Elizabeth Howley were both born in Ireland. Richard in 1824 and Elizabeth in 1825. They immigrated to Ontario, Canada sometime between 1841 and 1844.
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Frank Faught and Bridget Fogarty - Paternal 4th Great Grandparents
Frank Faught and Bridgette Fogarty were born about 1790 I Ireland. They immigrated to New York sometime before 1832. I haven't yet found out where Frank or Bridgette's parents, my 5th great grandparents were born.
Since we started with a Irish blessing, we will end with one as well. So, to all my friend, whether Irish or not:
May your glass be ever full.
May the roof over your head be always strong.
And may you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you're dead.
Thank you for following me on my journey!
Genealogist on a Journey
Rebecca J. Walbecq
Genealogist on a Journey
Rebecca J. Walbecq
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