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28 March 2010

Hey,Hey,Paula's Challenge for the Week March 28, 2010:




I am going to challenge myself this week to do something kind for another person.

I challenge you to do the same!

It could be as small as picking up trash in your neighbor's yard to preparing a meal for someone who is ill.

Please return and report on how you met the challenge and the affect it caused!

21 March 2010

Hey,Hey,Paula's Challenge for the Week


I am going to challenge myself today to sit down and write at least one letter and at least one card and mail them the old fashioned way with a stamp and via the US Postal service!

I challenge you to do the same!

In this age of technology, letter writing is becoming a lost art. My elderly step-mother loves to get letters and so do I!

Please return and report on how you met the challenge and the affect it caused!

17 March 2010

My Irish Ancestry... So Far...


Christopher Columbus HALL and Mary Martha Ursula O'Bryan

My Great-Grandparents on my Mother's side:

Christopher Columbus HALL, "C. C." was born on11 Sep 1855 in New Haven, Nelson County, Kentucky. He died on 13 Dec 1920 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. He was buried in St. Catherine's Cemetery, New Haven, Nelson County, Kentucky.

He married Mary Martha Ursula O'BRYAN on 4 Feb 1883 in , Marion County, Kentucky.

Mary Martha Ursula O'BRYAN was born on15 Feb 1861 in New Haven, Nelson County, Kentucky. She died on 29 Jan 1919 in Highland Park, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The cause of death was Tuberculosis. She was buried on 31 Jan 1919 in St. Catherine's Cemetery, New Haven, Nelson County, Kentucky.
They had the following children:
1. Henry Bernard HALL was born on 10 Jan 1886 in Nelson County, Kentucky. He died on 4 Apr 1981 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Henry was employed as Farming and Laborer. He enlisted in the US Army, in WWI on 12 Sep 1918 in Gethsemane, Nelson County, Kentucky.
2. Sidney Monroe HALL was born abt. in New Hope, Nelson County, Kentucky. He died on 24 Nov 1913 in New Hope, Nelson County, Kentucky. He was buried in, New Hope, Nelson County, Kentucky.
3. Roxie HALL was born abt. in Nelson County, Kentucky.
4. John Raymond HALL was born on 8 Mar 1892 in New Hope, Nelson County, Kentucky. He died 1 on 15 Sep 1962 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky. He was buried in St. Catherine's Cemetery, New Haven, Nelson County, Kentucky.
5. Marion Joseph HALL was born on 3 Mar 1895 in New Hope, Nelson County, Kentucky. He died on 10 Nov 1975 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. He was buried in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky.
6. Martha HALL was born in in Nelson County, Kentucky.

My 2nd Great-Grandparents on my Mother's Side:
Henry Francis O'BRYAN was born in in , Washington, Kentucky. He was christened on 6 Jul 1832 in St. Rose Priory, Springfield, Washington County, Kentucky. He died on 10 Mar 1915 in , Nelson County, Kentucky. He was buried in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery, New Hope, Nelson County, Kentucky.

He married Theresa A. PEAKE on 16 Feb 1857 in , Nelson County, Kentucky.
Theresa A. PEAKE was born abt. in Kentucky. She died in in , Nelson County, Kentucky. She was buried in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery, New Hope, Nelson County, Kentucky.

They had the following children:
1. Pius Sidney O'BRYAN was born on 2 Oct 1857 in , Nelson County, Kentucky. He was christened on 9 Dec 1858 in St. Catherine's Church, New Haven, Nelson County, Kentucky. He died on 19 Sep 1933 in New Hope, Nelson County, Kentucky. He was buried in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery, New Hope, Nelson County, Kentucky.
2. Henry O'BRYAN was born on 2 Oct 1858 in , Nelson County, Kentucky. He was christened on 9 Dec 1858 in St. Catherine's Church, , Nelson County, Kentucky. He died before <1860> in New Haven, Nelson County, Kentucky.
3. Mary Elizabeth O'BRYAN was born on 14 Nov 1859 in , Nelson County, Kentucky. She was christened on 22 Jan 1860 in Holy Cross Church, Marion County, Kentucky.
4. Mary Martha Ursula O'BRYAN was born on 15 Feb 1861. She died on 29 Jan 1919.
5. Susan O'BRYAN was born on 26 Nov 1862 in , Nelson County, Kentucky. She was christened in Gethsemane Abbey, Nelson County, Kentucky.
6. Margaret Ann O'BRYAN was born on 5 Jan 1865 in Nelson County, Kentucky. She was christened on 1 Mar 1865 in Gethsemane Abbey, Nelson County, Kentucky.
7. Rosa Ann O'BRYAN was born on 15 May 1867 in Nelson County, Kentucky. She was christened on 14 Jul 1867 in St. Vincent de Paul Church, Nelson County, Kentucky.
8. Charles O'BRYAN was born abt. <1870> in , Nelson County, Kentucky.
9. Katherine O'BRYAN was born abt. <1873> in Nelson County Kentucky.
10. John P. O'BRYAN was born abt. in Nelson County, Kentucky.
11. Rosa Jane O'BRYAN was born on 5 Feb 1875 in , Nelson County, Kentucky. Rosa was baptized on 5 Apr 1875 in St. Vincent de Paul Church, Nelson County, Kentucky.
12. Rebecca O'BRYAN was born on 3 Oct 1876 in , Nelson, Kentucky. She was christened on 13 Nov 1876 in St. Vincent de Paul Church, Nelson County, Kentucky.
13. Mary O'BRYAN was born abt. <1879> in , Nelson County, Kentucky. 

and we haven't crossed the waters yet... 
 


15 March 2010

The Eternal Family through Christ





When you walk into the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, the first thing you see is a huge mural of the Lord Jesus Christ surrounded by a multitude of families. Seven feet by twenty-three feet, the oil and gold-leaf painting covers one entire wall. The Eternal Family through Christ, by Judith Mehr, reflects the main theme of family history—families are forever—and its primary call: come unto Christ through genealogical and temple work.

Lower left side: Individuals in the pre-earth life press forward, anticipating mortal life. In fulfillment of prophecy, Elijah the prophet extends his hand to confer power upon the Prophet Joseph Smith. (See D&C 110.) The keys Elijah holds symbolize priesthood keys. Joseph, in turn, shares his vision of an eternal family with a contemporary family. The books near the Prophet represent the worldwide interest in family history resulting from Elijah’s visit.

Upper left side: Deceased ancestors, who abide in the spirit world after their earthly lives, look forward to the modern-day work of salvation. Like the living, they are moving from darkness to light because of Christ and his gospel. Through faith in the Savior’s plan of redemption for them, they reach out joyfully to a contemporary family to form lasting relationships.

Left center: The contemporary family is gathered together, rejoicing in their ancestral heritage. Their interest in family history has brought parents, children, and grandchildren together. The family reaches out to those who have gone before and to Christ, forming a link between them and him. The continents behind the family suggest the spread of the gospel to all the world.

Right center: Jesus Christ, with the temple behind, stands at the intersection of two circles, symbolizing mortal and heavenly worlds joining together. His saving power extends to all generations of time. The temple and its holy ordinances, which he, the Redeemer, established for the exaltation of both the living and the dead, enable family units to continue eternally. Throughout the painting, the light that penetrates the darkness emanates from the Savior.

Right side: In the hereafter, the Lord’s disciples continue to progress in family groups. The window patterns and mirrors extending from the temple suggest the temple’s influence on the eternities. The Savior holds his hand out to those in the spirit world, linking them with the families in mortality.

The painting contains seventy-four figures, and much of it is overlaid with gold leaf to enhance its richness and warmth. Sister Mehr spent two and a half years painting the mural.

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02 March 2010

A Journal Entry: Genealogy... Do it... now!

2 Mar 2002

Genealogy... Do it... now!
About 1 1/2 years ago, I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. I have since learned that heart disease is pretty rampant on my father's side of the family. Something I would not have learned without the records of my ancestors. My father, at 81, has been such a strong inspiration and driving force for me to live and do better. He loves that I am a member of "my church" and admires what he has seen the church do for me in my life. 



This past year, time has started to take a toll on his vigor and vitality and I see him rely on others more and more for answers and direction. No longer can he remember his great-grandparent's names. Him and my mother, who passed away in 1988 of cancer, while living in Nauvoo, IL, always shared stories of their growing up years with us children. 


My oldest recently said, "genealogy is fine, but I want to hear the stories." So, now as I research and fill in the boxes I make sure that I add the stories I have heard or experienced first hand. Then, the names and dates come alive and become our family; not just a name and a date, but people that we love or learn to love. 


Genealogy! I'm Doing It! 
Paula TOMEY Allen 
My Dad's family: Tomey (IN), Whitacre (MO) 
My Mom's family: Hall (KY), Warren (KY)


Max Howry Tomey 
18 Jun 1920 - 25 Feb 2007