Father’s Day is a time to honor our father. I wanted to share about my late father Martin J. Walsh Jr., (1924-2008), to honor him today on Father’s Day. My father spent his career working as a telegrapher and station manager for the Great Northern and Burlington Northern Railroad, 1943 to December 31, 1984.
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Story posted at Thousand Islands Life, search for Irish Canadian Ancestors!
Jannet L. Walsh
Monday, May 4, 2026
Murdock, Minnesota USA
My top viewed blog at my website is Top 10 pointers to launch Irish genealogy search, originally published June 22, 2022.
It’s the same story that’s been featured and republished a few times at IrishCentral online, most recently January 8, 2026.
Today I’m reposting my story with tips to help you search for your Irish family roots. Many of the tips I learned along the way trying to splice together my family’s lost history.
My dad’s 1953 vintage photos from Ireland are featured below. You view more photos of Martin J. Walsh Jr., 1953, online gallery, Flickr.
You can read the story below or directly at IrishCentral website.
My top 10 tips for beginning your Irish genealogy search by Jannet Walsh
Jannet L. Walsh
Monday, May 4, 2026
Murdock, Minnesota USA
My top viewed blog at my website is Top 10 pointers to launch Irish genealogy search, originally published June 22, 2022.
It’s the same story that’s been featured and republished a few times at IrishCentral online, most recently January 8, 2026.
Today I’m reposting my story with tips to help you search for your Irish family roots. Many of the tips I learned along the way trying to splice together my family’s lost history.
My dad’s 1953 vintage photos from Ireland are featured below. You view more photos of Martin J. Walsh Jr., 1953, online gallery, Flickr.
You can read the story below or directly at IrishCentral website.
Your Invitation to Author Fair, May 9, 2026, Wadena City Library, Minnesota
Jannet L. Walsh
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Murdock, Minnesota
You are cordially invited to attend the Authors Fair, posted by the Wadena City Library, Saturday, May 9, 2026, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, 210 1st St SW, Wadena, Minnesota, 56482. See location and hours for Wadenda City Library branch website.
Watch video from Zoom talk by Jannet L. Walsh – Migration to Wolfe Island and on to Minnesota hosted by Kingston Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS)
Jannet L. Walsh
Friday, April 17, 2026
Murdock, Minnesota
You are cordially invited to my online talk Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10 am Eastern, (9 am Central). This event is hosted by the Kingston Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS), This meeting is on Zoom and is open to all, 10 am to 11:30 am Eastern.
Invitation to Join Zoom April 18, 2026, 10 am Eastern with Jannet L. Walsh hosted by Kingston Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS)
Jannet L. Walsh
Friday, April 17, 2026
Murdock, Minnesota
You are cordially invited to my online talk Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10 am Eastern, (9 am Central). This event is hosted by the Kingston Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS), This meeting is on Zoom and is open to all, 10 am to 11:30 am Eastern.
Canada Day! Search for Irish Canadian ancestors, Irish genealogy tips
Jannet L. Walsh
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
77F, sunny
Murdock, Minnesota USA
Today is Canada Day, July 1, 2025. Canada’s national holiday is celebrated on July 1.
Canadians around the world show their pride in history, culture and achievements. Canada has been celebrating since 1868, with festivities are held across the nation. Learn more about Canada Day at the Government of Canada website.
I’m an American with Canadian heritage, very proud to say. My Walsh family from County Kilkenny, Ireland arrived in Canada as early as 1842 to Kingston and Wolfe Island, Ontario. They farmed and raised a family on Wolfe Island, staying 35 years, until departing in 1877, migrating south to Minnesota, joining an Irish Catholic colony started by the late Archbishop John Ireland in De Graff, Minnesota, a few miles from where I live today.
Honoring John “Johnny” Francis O’Shea, May 15, 1932 -September 11, 2023, Wolfe Island’s bard, storyteller
Tribute, poem honoring John “Johnny” Francis O’Shea, May 15, 1932 -September 11, 2023, Wolfe Island’s bard, storyteller by Jannet L. Walsh.
Writing grant ends, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Artist Growth Grant, McKnight Foundation, 2022-2024
Jannet L. Walsh
September 21, 2023
Murdock, Minnesota
Two round-trip from Murdock, Minnesota to Wolfe Island, Ontario, Canada now completed, about 4,800 miles.
I recently returned to Kingston and Wolfe Island, Ontario, Canada, August 28 to September 12. This is my second trip to Wolfe Island to explore my family roots on the largest island of the Thousands Island located in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, situated next to the international borders of Canada and the United States.
Higgledy-Piggledy Stones: Family Stories from Ireland and Minnesota published October 24, 2023!
Jannet L. Walsh
October 31, 2023
Murdock, Minnesota
I’m excited to announce my book Higgledy-Piggledy Stones: Family Stories from Ireland and Minnesota published October 24, 2023, by Shanti Arts Publishing.
As the book is just out, you can order it online directly at the publisher, and can also request at your favorite bookseller. View details at Shanti Arts Publishing.
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