Regan Family News Vol 2 #11

Here is the link to RFN Vol 2 #11 January - February 1965

Today, on this autumnal equinox 2016, I write to share with you Ross' early 1965 edition of the Regan Family News. I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful summer and here's wishing all the best for a safe and productive fall. As the weather turns cooler, our thoughts turn toward sharing good times with family and friends. My thoughts are with you all and I look forward to reconnecting once again.

This issue contains a great cover from Barbara Regan with a wonderful personal note on page 2 from grandpa Ross. This 9 page issue also contains a note from the editor, family news, address changes, a vacation tip, and a 4 page story from Brother Dan on why monastic life was the right choice for him.

NEWS

The Hollis Regans

Ross reports on health concerns of the 4 surviving children of Peter Regan I. All are having difficulties as they neared the end of their days and Ross requested prayers for all.

The Harry Wellingtons

Slow progress with Joan's health issues

The Roy Johnstons and Ross Regans

They make winter plans for sunnier climes

From Helen Mulherin

Christmas travel news from the Mulherins'

The Vernon Lee Watts

Someone please tell me who this is!

John J Regan, Jr

News from California

Leddy Family News:

On our homefront there is not much new. Diane and I spent 2 weeks at Mount Tremblant north of Montreal with our good friends and traveling companions Ted and Nancy Smith. We hoped to escape the heat by traveling north but we had 90 degree temps the whole time!

I'm busy with my bar band, Gray Matters Band (like us on Facebook!), playing concert band gigs, and staying connected to the Stony Brook University Marching Band in my Emeritus position. Lot's of fun! Also, Hoptron Brewtique Running Club has become an important part of my life. Every Tuesday I drive to Patchogue to go for a 5k run and craft brew taste with new friends. We all seem to have a lot in common and it's a great hang for us all.

I sold the house I grew up in in Huntington, NY. It's still a beautiful town and we have many memories of such great times. It was difficult to say goodbye.

Maggie continues to work at Johnson Strings in Boston and study for her MBA at Northeastern University part time. It's a long haul but we're so proud of her progress.

James is living in Astoria, Queens and working at Bloomberg in Manhattan. Still living the good life in the city. Someone' got to do it! He plays occasional gigs on violin too, and of course, we're proud of him too!

If you have anything to share about your life, send it along to me and I'll be happy to include it in future blogs.

Bye for now!

Regan Family News Vol 2 #10

Here is the link to RFN Vol 2 #10 December 1964

Hi Family and Happy Summer 2016 to you all!

I know, you've been waiting for this post with baited breath since the most recent one posted back during the dark days of last winter. There are a couple of reasons why I've been on hiatus.

First, Diane and I spent 2+ months touring South America. We learned long ago that it's summer in the southern hemisphere when it's winter here, and I've finally gotten wise enough to take advantage of that fact. (Interesting tidbit: It's true!). Anyway, here's a photo of a penguin from the Falkland Islands: (To see more click here).

Also, this whole blogging business is a bit confusing to me. I got into this for the purpose of making this valuable document, The Regan Family News, available to my kids. Our paper copies are getting old and I fear they'll someday be lost. It's now nice to know they are preserved for future research, but I'm dismayed that they are, frankly, hard to find. The domain name is not memorable so I fear that these posts will also get lost. It's a dilemma and I'll continue to work to solve it.

Finally, I'm nearing the finish line in posting the RFN. There aren't many issues left and the remaining issues seem to be a bit dry and lacking in good information. Nevertheless, I'll soldier on and work to complete this project

As always, your opinions are valued so be sure to send them along.

This is the Christmas edition of the RFN 

and Ross goes all in. The cover is a simple, lovely drawing by Sarah Postier. Unfortunately, I had to use grey scale to upload this edition so the colors are not featured. I hope you have access to the original because it is beautiful

Ross takes the opportunity to write a Christmas message remembering a trip to the Holy Land and wishing peace to all. We're off to a happy, uplifting start!

NEWS

Rosemary T. Bohm

Peter lost his sister-in-law (Vera's sister) Rosemary. The funeral Mass was at St. Anselm's Church, 4th Avenue Brooklyn, a longtime parish of the Regan Family.

Joan Wellington

There is an update on Joan's condition. She was struggling mightily at this time. I had little contact with Joan, Harry, and Brian through the years. If anyone is able to tell more of Joan's story I would welcome the input on these pages.

From the Manhassett Peter Regans
There was a nice reunion if the Peter Regan family in Buffalo! Again, I have no contact with Peter's progeny so I welcome any contact information of stories anyone might have.

The Roy Johnstons
Lot's of talk of Thanksgiving and hunting! Tis' the season!

From Helen Gundersen
Good to read and hear the voice of my godmother, Helen. She and Ray were very close to our family and this was a nice report to review.

The final page is devoted to Ross explaining some new editing procedures and telling the story of Sarah's cover.

Regan Family News Vol. 2 #9

Here is the link to RFN Vol. 2#9 October-November 1964

Well, nearly three four(!) months have passed since I last posted so I presume you are all waiting with baited breath for this latest edition of the Regan Family News blog! I appreciate your sitting quietly on your hands and passing the time with nary a compliant. A demonstration of extraordinary patience and understanding, I must say! (Or else no one noticed?)

Not to fear, I'm back for our ninth installment of the second volume of the old RFN. Perhaps my lapse in posting reflects Ross' diminishing interest in publishing this august old rag. I sense a lack of direction and interest on his part and the fact is that we are nearing the end of the publications.

I write this in early January, 2016 so my thoughts are with you all as we head into a new year together. I hope you and yours are all well and happy and I wish everyone the best in 2016!

Diane and I will be traveling in South America for the next two months (it's summer there!) so I may be out of touch again, though I will make an effort to stay on top of the RFN publications!

On to the news:

This issue has a cover page, and what a cover it is! Take a close look (I won't describe it here). I'd like to know your thoughts. Actually, I'd like to know Ross' thoughts as he prepared this edition, though perhaps he is abundantly clear? But, on to the...

News

• The Ross Regans suffer a loss
• There is room for optimism concerning Joan Wellington's health
• Something about a certain Daniel Johnston Mulherin entering the world? Anyone know anything about this? Anyone?
• Seven paragraphs of news from the John Leddys, including word of my upcoming tests for admission to one of our fine Catholic high schools! Spoiler alert: I didn't pass! Much to my mother's chagrin...
• The Robert Postiers move to Greenwood Lake
• The Senior John J Regans played hosts...
• As do the Thomas Regans (pinochle all around)
• And there's more news from Ross' family

Our Covers

Ross addresses the fact that the holiday issues covers are spoken for and he then asks us to "ponder" the cover with this, the Thanksgiving issue. He acknowledges that it is not "apropos of Thanksgiving at all".

That's it! Happy days to all!

For those interested in genealogy, a final note: my own...

Things Everyone Should Know

We know from Vol 1 #1 that Nellie (Mom) Regan was born Helen Broderick in 1870 and that her parents died when she was an "infant".  I have found a John and Mary Ann Broderick buried in Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn. Mary Ann died in 1871 and John died in 1873. That fits the narrative that Nellie lost her parents while she was a baby. Also buried in that grave is Elizabeth, and again, the RFN references a sister Elizabeth (as well as a brother Thomas). Is this the burial place of our ancestors? It's not definitive, but that is a coincidence.

And related: the 1870 census lists a Broderick family in New York Ward 6 with Elizabeth and other siblings included (Nellie isn't born until after the census, so she is not listed). The previous page lists a Russell family with Ann as matriarch. They appear to be neighbors of the Brodericks. Is this the Ann Russell who is Nellie's godmother and future guardian? Again, more research needed. 

Any comments? Please feel free to add them!