Random thoughts and observations
Monday (October 13) was the 90th anniversary of the death of my great-uncle James Daniel Gorey. Jim was my grandfather Michael’s youngest brother. I’m disappointed with myself for missing the anniversary before now. With commemorations looming for the 90th anniversary of some famous battles on the Somme, and of course the Armistice, my mind is [...]
St Patrick’s Day came and went. Because of the early Easter, St Pat’s Day was actually moved to March 15 in many places. I don’t think many Aussies heard the official edict, because we still drank Guinness and green beer on March 17. Anyhow, it begs the question: how Irish am I? Gorey is an [...]
I’ve been browsing tonight for information about my grandmother’s family. She was a Zelen from Helden, Limburg, in the Netherlands. I haven’t been able to find much so far, I’m afraid. Please contact me if you can help. I did learn however, that this is the flag of the municipality of Helden. The municipality includes [...]
This is the story of Mary Gorey, a daughter of my great-great grandparents James and Elizabeth Gorey and sister of my great grandfather Edward Gorey. The story is taken from a book published by Dr John Gorey in 1991. Mary Gorey was born on March 5th, 1846, and according to family tradition, her life began [...]
This is the story of my great-great grandparents, James and Elizabeth Gorey, taken from a book published by Dr John Gorey in 1991: Both James and Elizabeth were born in Co. Kilkenny Ireland, but there are no records to hand certifying the exact dates or places of their births. At the time of James’ death, [...]
