Robert Beattie Cathcart was born on October 2, 1820, in Rocky Creek, South Carolina. He was my great great grandfather. Robert Beattie Cathcart was one of nine children born to John Cathcart (1789-1864) and Mary Harper (1789-1873), who were each born and raised in County Antrim, Ireland. The couple and their two small children immigrated… Continue reading On This Day: Birth of Robert Beattie Cathcart
On This Day: Birth of Omar Weldon Laney
Omar Laney was born October 1, 1911, in Joplin, Missouri. He was my paternal grandfather. Omar Laney was the only child of Ernest Arthur Laney and Norma Ethel Lewis, both natives of Missouri. He attended Joplin High School, where he was a member of the ROTC. He was married for a few years to Juanita… Continue reading On This Day: Birth of Omar Weldon Laney
On This Day: Marriage of David Williamson and Anna Young
David Williamson and Anna Young were married on September 26, 1872, in Perthshire, Scotland David and Anna Young Williamson were my great great grandparents. Scotland as it would have looked at the time of my great great grandparents’ births.Map of Scotland - Tallis, John & Frederick (fl. ca. 1846-1850); drawn & engraved by J. Rapkin… Continue reading On This Day: Marriage of David Williamson and Anna Young
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