Greencastle in County Down, Northern Ireland
Well, it looks like I'm a Northern Ireland girl. Some genealogical evidence my sister found suggests that our ancestor, James Edward Miskelley (1720-1803) migrated to York, South Carolina (the county to which we've traced our Miskelley line) in 1767 aboard the ship Hillsborough from either County Atrim or County Down. Edward was my great great great great grandfather. I've been looking for passenger lists for the Hillsborough, this morning, but so far haven't found the correct one.
Dunluce Castle, County Atrim, Northern Ireland
I have plenty of time to research ancestors and castles and what-have-you. My daughter Andy has said that in order for my back to improve, I must "lay around lay around lay around." I'm really really trying to do that, but it isn't easy. Oh, I have nothing against laying around, there are just other things I'd rather be doing right now--like painting, organizing, and all that good stuff.
I learned that the doctor that I had planned to see does not do backs. So I've made an appointment with the orthopedic surgeon who has done all my surgeries (shoulder, cervical spine, and knee). He's a great doctor; the problem is, it takes a while to get an appointment. I'll see him on April 8.
Thanks to everyone who made suggestions about what to do with the backs of my shelves. I loved all the suggestions. In the end, I'm probably going to decide to leave the shelves plain in order to show up whatever is sitting on the shelves.
While thinking about Ireland, I remembered this lullaby (I think it's just called "An Irish Lullaby") that my mama or somebody used to sing. Maybe my grandma. I've always known it, though. I sang it to my babies too. Did you (do you) sing lullabys to your babies? If so, what do you sing?
Over in Killarney,
Many years ago,
My mother sang a song to me
In words so soft and low.
Just a simple little ditty,
In her good old Irish way,
And I'd give the world if she could sing
That song to me today.
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ra,
Too-ra-loo-ra-li,
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ra,
Hush, now don't you cry!
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ra,
Too-ra-loo-ra-li,
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ra,
That's an Irish lullaby.
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On 03/25/2010, Mandi said ...
I want to research my family history one day. Not sure when I will get the chance though.
The lullaby that my grandmother sang to my mother, my mother sang to me and I sang to my kids was...
Rock a bye your baby
with a Dixie melody
soft and low
just as though
you had me on your knee
A million baby kisses
I'll deliver
as soon as they play that
Swanee River
So Rock a bye
your rock a bye baby
with a Dixie Melody
I'm not sure those are the actual words of the song, but that is how my grandmother sang it, and my mom, so that is how I sang it. :)
On 03/25/2010, KAI said ...
I sang the Beatles' song, "I WILL" to my daughter before she was born and for years after. I wanted her to know that even before I ever saw her, I loved her with all my heart.
Who knows how long I've loved you.
You know I love you still.
Will I wait a lonely lifetime?
If you want me to, I will.
For if I ever saw you,
I didn't catch your name.
But it never really mattered.
I will always feel the same.
Love you forever and forever!
Love you with all my heart.
Love you whenever we're together,
Love you when we're apart.
And if I ever find you,
Your song will fill the air!
Sing it loud so I can hear you!
Make it easy to be near you!
For the things you do endear you to me!
Ah, you know I will! I will!
Incidentally, I ALWAYS get teary-eyed when I hear Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ra! I 'see' lil' Barry Fitzgerald greeting his 90+ year old mom while Bing Crosby hums the song in the background! Sigh ...
On 03/25/2010, Ramey Channell said ...
My grandbaby Reed's favorite was "Uncle Joe"
Would you like to go to meetin',
Uncle Joe, Uncle Joe
Would you like to go to meetin',
Uncle Joe, Uncle Joe
Would you like to go to meetin',
Uncle Joe, Uncle Joe?
Don't mind the weather when the wind
don't blow.
It's much longer with several verses and a chorus.
On 03/25/2010, Barbara Anne said ...
What an interesting way to spend required down time! Hope you can locate the passenger list that has your g-g-g-g-grandfather's name on it.
I'm glad you're on the track of a doctor who can help you or perhaps direct you to treatment or another doctor who can help relieve your pain. Gentle hugs!
The song I sang to our sons was from Peter Pan, and starts
"Once upon a time and long ago,
I heard someone singing soft and low.
Now when day is done and night draws near,
I recall the song I used to hear."
It's a piece I had during piano lessons that were inflicted on me as a child. Sadly, I never enjoyed the lessons.
Hope you feel lots better soon.
More hugs!
On 03/25/2010, Ramey Channell said ...
This looks like and interesting website for County Antrim genealogy.
http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/ireland/antrim/
On 03/25/2010, Judy said ...
My father used to sing Too-ra Loo-ra Loo-ra to my sister and I when we were babies and toddlers, and my grandmother used to sing or hum it whenever she felt like it as I was growing up. I then sang it to both my boys, and in the last 5 years to my grand-daughter. It is a very special song to me. Bing Crosby sang it as well.
On 03/25/2010, Allyson in Alaska said ...
What a gorgeous place to hail from. While I have not done any of my own geneology, I think it is interesting and I am happy to hear you're delving into yours. I wish you luck!
Hope you're just as lucky finding a suitable doctor for your back. Enjoy the down time. Catch up on your reading. :)
On 03/25/2010, Sandy said ...
Well howdy neighbor! I live in Rock Hill SC in York County. The town of York is about 10 miles away and is our county seat. A great place to live. I can see why your ancestor chose to live here. Best place on earth in my opinion.
On 03/26/2010, Rian said ...
Susan, I am sorry to hear of your back troubles. I hope your doctor is able to fix you up right as rain, and I hope you do not have too much pain. Get well soon, my friend.
On 03/26/2010, Helen in Switzerland said ...
Hello Susan,
I've read your blog for quite a while now - and really enjoy seeing what you are up to. Would it be OK if I added you to the blogroll on my blog? I just thought I should ask before I do anything!
Many thanks and happy blogging
On 03/26/2010, Beverly said ...
My husband and I both love genealogy research. Good luck.
I sang Amazing Grace to my grandson when he was a baby. As he got older, he called it his night-night song. He is eleven now, and he knows it is my favorite song. Whenever he hears it, he looks at me and smiles.
On 03/26/2010, Dee Brownfield said ...
I FOUND MYSELF HUMMING, THEN SINGING TO WHAT YOU HAVE POSTED!!! OH HAPPY DAY!!!!
PINK HUGS,
DEE
On 03/26/2010, Diva Kreszl said ...
oh my how interesting, how did you manage to find this interesting geneology??? Ireland, hmm, I think you need to plan a trip!
On 03/26/2010, Karen S. said ...
Susan, I am so sorry to hear that your back is giving you such a hard time. I sincerely hope you are better real soon. When my children were small we used to sing along to those tapes that had all the silly songs on them like "Little bunny foo foo". One day when my daughter was about 8 I was singing "You are my sunshine" to her and she said "Oh mommy use your good voice" I told her I was and she said "Oh Mommy please don't sing any more!" haha I still like to sing her that song (she's 20) but I now use the most screechy voice I can, and we have had many laughs about it over the years...
On 03/26/2010, Julie in WA said ...
Would you like one more idea for the back of the shelves? Here is a link to a woman who used fabric to back her hutch!
http://freshpoppydesign.blogspot.com/2010/03/270-dresser-and-hutch-makeover.html
On 03/28/2010, Kerrie said ...
Oh I just loved this post! I, too have Irish Roots but have never found the link to the past as you have, how wonderful. And my Dad used to sing that song to us when we were little all the time. God Bless, hope you are not so sore now from your painting! hugs, Kerrie
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