Yesterday I celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. A little. Although I am about 75% German, I believe I have a few Irish ancestors. Most of my ancestors were not O’Millers or O’Schumms.
But there is one side of my family, through my Grandma Miller, nee Brewster, that brings Hueys and Bryans into my family tree. I suspect that the Hueys had Irish origins and the Bryans may have had as well.
So, this past weekend was The Wearing of the Green for me.
My 5th great-grandmother Hannah Huey (1773-1850), the daughter of James and Elizabeth Huey, married Christian Whiteman (1762-1827). Hannah was probably born in Pennsylvania and is buried in Cheshire Cemetery, Berlin Township, Delaware County, Ohio. Her remains were removed from Berlin Township House Cemetery to the current location around the 1940s.
Hannah (Huey) Whiteman, Cheshire Cemetery, Delaware County, Ohio. (2002 photo by Karen)
My 4th great-grandfather Peter Bryan (1796-1854) is buried in Pingry Cemetery, Bear Creek Township, Jay County, Indiana.
Peter Bryan, Died Aug 14, 1854, age 57y, 11m, 17d; Pingry Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana
Peter Bryan married Mary Huey (1799-1864), who is also buried in Pingry Cemetery. They were probably from Pennsylvania, too.
Mary, wife of Peter Bryan, Died 10 Nov 1864, Aged 64y, 10m, Pingry Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana (2001 photo)
The Hueys and Bryans intermarried, so there is some pedigree collapse in this branch, making fewer ancestors in my tree. For example, Mary Huey’s brother Isaac Huey (c1801-aft 1870), my 4th great-grandfather, married Mary Whiteman (c1810-1855), daughter of Christian Whiteman.
Yes, it is complicated.
Joe is much more Irish than I am, with ancestors named Milligan, Cain, Monroe, and Lee.
For the day after St. Patrick’s Day, here are a few Irish sayings and blessings:
May your troubles be less and your blessings be more,
And nothing but happiness come through your door.
If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough.
May you be in Heaven a full half hour before the devil knows you are dead.
May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live.
May the good Lord take a liking to you, but not too soon.
May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future.
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be at your back
May the sun shine warm upon our face.
The rains fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Happy belated St. Patrick’s Day.
