Tag Archives: Grace Desmond

Part 2: When History and Family History Intersect

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Patricia Desmond Biallas

In my last post I shared a fascinating newspaper tidbit from 1901 from the Jackson (Michigan) Patriot on my aunt Grace Desmond (1891-1972). It mentioned that she was a “child wonder” and “musical prodigy” at the age of 8 who … Continue reading →

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When History and Family History Intersect

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Patricia Desmond Biallas

Over a year ago, GeneaJourneys readers were introduced to Grace Desmond (1891-1972)–a  gifted pianist at the turn of the last century, who just happens to be my  aunt. Our family knew nothing of Grace’s fascinating past which I was fortunate … Continue reading →

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A Chautauqua Serenade to Some Early 20th Century Ancestors

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Patricia Desmond Biallas

About a year ago I was contacted by Jay Sherwood, a retired school librarian and teacher who hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but who has lived in Canada for the past 40 years. He had some startling information for me about my … Continue reading →

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