Part Forty-Nine ~ Ninety-Eight Years Ago in Westport

Part Forty-Nine ~ Ninety-Eight Years Ago in Westport

Happenings in 1919 in the words of Nell McCann“Sister OHara Died at Philadelphia – with her her Sisters – & her Remains were brought to Kingston on Mar 12th accompanied By Margaret, Jenny & John & his Wife – Met in Kingston by Steve OHara & Wife...
Part Forty-Eight ~ Ninety-Nine Years Ago in Westport

Part Forty-Eight ~ Ninety-Nine Years Ago in Westport

Now that the New Year has arrived, let’s transport ourselves back ninety-nine years to 1918 when the Red Cross was first organized in Westport.  At this time, the village had been thrown into the devastation of The Great War, losses and injuries had begun to pile...
Part Forty-Eight ~ Ninety-Nine Years Ago in Westport

Part Forty-Eight ~ Ninety-Nine Years Ago in Westport

Now that the New Year has arrived, let’s transport ourselves back ninety-nine years to 1918 when the Red Cross was first organized in Westport. At this time, the village had been thrown into the devastation of The Great War, losses and injuries had begun to pile up,...
Part Forty-Seven ~ tensions in the Village

Part Forty-Seven ~ tensions in the Village

The holidays are a time to celebrate, be joyous, and be with family.  However, during the war years, the village was filled with the tensions of local boys preparing for battle and heading overseas.During the early days of World War I, parents, friends, and...
Part Forty-Seven ~ tensions in the Village

Part Forty-Seven ~ tensions in the Village

The holidays are a time to celebrate, be joyous, and be with family. However, during the war years, the village was filled with the tensions of local boys preparing for battle and heading overseas.During the early days of World War I, parents, friends, and relatives...