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GGrandmother, Mary B. Carr Doyle with her grandson Terry Bell

My grandmother, Margaret Doyle James -23 years old

Margaret Doyle 1917-18
My grandmother, Margaret Doyle with her second husband. Donald James
John Wesley Carr-Brother of Mary Doyle

Mary Belle Carr Doyle
Margaret Doyle James w/ sons Richard and John.

John Wesley Doyle-youngest brother of Margaret Doyle.

L to R. Margaret Doyle Bannarn James,her mother, Mary B. Doyle (Carr), Tony Bannarn. 1935

Gloria J. Bannarn 16 yrs.

Peter Doyle with daughter Rose.

My grandparents, Anthony Sherman Bannarn and Margaret Doyle.1935
Margaret Doyle James w/children.

L. to R. Unknown cousin, Peter Doyle (seated) Mary bell Doyle.

Margaret Doyle (standing) w/ siblings baby Esther, Sarah Edythe and Johnny.







Comments

  1. KristinSeptember 20, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Such wonderful photographs!

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  2. Denise MuhammadSeptember 20, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Thank you Kristin!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Awesome Stuff Auntie!! I'm going to use some of this for a "Family History Book" for Curtis - if thats ok..? :)

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  4. Denise MuhammadSeptember 28, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    Thanks Hun! yes, please do. That's why I'm blogging. So that everyone will know our history, especially the babies. :)

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  5. UnknownAugust 16, 2020 at 6:50 PM

    Great work on family history. Thanks for sharing, Darryl Roland

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  6. AnonymousApril 26, 2024 at 4:28 AM

    Thank you DENISE for all the beautiful pictures and information. My grandmother was Hattie Doyle, Turner what are the names of the four daughters of grandpa Doyles that are in the wagon and he’s standing beside the wagon I have been trying to guess but I would like to know for real I would truly love to know more……… Christine. Please notify me

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