On May 11, 1936, four sisters got off the school bus that afternoon to the sound of a baby's cries. Each of them had been born in the hospital, but the final child of the family was born at home, at Hillcrest Farms at Whallons Bay in Essex, NY. That child, Barbara, was born … [Read more...] about Dr. John Stafford & The Birth of Barbara Irish
Remembering Hillcrest Farm
Here a photo of the house that I was born in, in 1936, when it was known as Hillcrest Farm. Now it is Frisky Irwin's place. This was the side not the front of the house—before the tree was removed. I remember swinging on that tree and the beautiful hollyhocks in that … [Read more...] about Remembering Hillcrest Farm
Barbara Irish Smith Shares Memories of Her Childhood in Essex
This picture was taken the day my oldest sister Helen Irish married John MacKenzie on August 30, 1943—so you can see how old this is! I was only seven. From this photo I have many memories to share. First of all, I must say my parents were amazing and complimented one … [Read more...] about Barbara Irish Smith Shares Memories of Her Childhood in Essex