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In the beginning when we could all fit it one room ...

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This is my best guess as to who's who,I'd appreciate any help I can get.

Back row holding the ceiling
Uncles Mike Ford (aka Buddy Holly),Jack Barry,Bernie Mathews, Gerald Beninger,nie Gallagher, Rudy Corsini , Pat Ford , Ed Ford , Bob Dean , Cousin's Ford Gallager,Pat Gallagher
2nd Row
Aunt Catherine,Margaret Ford , Mary Catherine Gallagher?, Vera Berry , Sean Berry?, Loretto Gallagher?, no idea , Loretto Berry /, Mike Ford , Brian Mathews ( he does in fact have an upper lip!) Aunt Loretto,
3rd Row
Aunt Milly ( aka Sally Fields)Possibly Brian Barry to her right ,Laura Ford on her lap , Aunt Marge with Brenda ? on her lap, Aunt Nora with John on her lap and Anna Marie to her left, Aunt Helen holding Karen ?,Granddaddy holding Peter Beninger?, Aunt Colleen holding Robbie the gas fitter, Aunt Jackie holding Bernie, Aunt Eleanor holding Danny, Aunt Maureen holding Mark?,

Front Row
Joe Gallagher?, Dan Gallagher?, Tim Mathews , Terry Gallagher,Colleen Barry, no idea , Louise Benninger , Mary Ford , Denis Ford , no idea , Kevin Ford, Fred Ford , Loretto Benninger, Loretto Ford

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Kevin Ford said…
Typo .. Nie is Uncle Bernie
18 January 2008 at 21:46
Kevin Ford said…
Is that Kevin Gallagher to the right of Aunt Milly?
18 January 2008 at 23:47
Debbie (Mathews) Marangoni said…
Full marks for the back row Kevin!
This picture was just a bit before my time but I think I can pick everyone out. I remember my mom going over the identities with me when I was little.

2nd Row: Catherine, Margaret, Mary Catherine, Vera, Dave Barry, Maureen, Loretta Gallagher, Loretta Berry, Mike, Brian Mathews and Loretto Ann.

3rd Row: Kevin Gallagher, Mildred with Laura, Marge with Pat, Nora with John, Anna Marie with the big eyes, Helen with Karen, Granddaddy with Peter, Colleen with Rob, Jackie with Bernie, Eleanor with Dan and Maureen with Kathy Dean

Seated: Joe Gallagher, Sean Barry, Tim Mathews, Terry Gallagher, Tim Gallagher, Colleen Barry, Brian Barry, Louise, Mary Ford, Denis, Danny Gallagher, Kevin Ford, Fred, Loretto Beninger, Loretto Ford

I haven't done this much typing in a long time.
19 January 2008 at 13:13
Kathleen said…
Well done Deb. She has a great memory for this kind of stuff as does her mom. Great picture Kevin. It bring back memories of my mom going over this with me. ..Oh and I can not leave with out commenting on the hair. BEAUTIFUL!!
19 January 2008 at 15:56
robbyblogger said…
I'm pretty sure his real name was Nie. By the end of the day with nine kids thats all Aunt Catherine could say "good night...nie.. snore."
Everyone was soooo suited up as well. Hairdos and suits my how styles have changed.
I know Aunt Millie liked the change from the floating tent to clothes that would move when she did.
20 January 2008 at 11:30
Loretto Woods said…
What a great picture that was. I especially like my Elvis curl. It brings back memories of when all of our parents were so young. I think Aunt Catherine would have been about 42 therefore Uncle Mike would have been about 22! I remember some things about that day. There were so many babies. I remember it being loud but fun with lots of laughing. I remember it was a big deal that all the Gallaghers and Berrys(Barrys?) were there together. It was a long trip for both families.
20 January 2008 at 17:06
colleen vennard said…
great job Deb. I sure see a strong resemblance of my boys!
CXolleen Vennard
21 January 2008 at 18:08
Kathleen said…
Now I do not remember this picture being taken but I do remember one that Uncle Al took at Granddaddy's. I remember running in and out of the Gallagher's picture. The older kids were grabbing at me,realizing later on in life they were trying to get me out of the picture. I thought they all loved me and were playing with me. I do remember alot of "Kathleen Loretta Dean.. get out of there." I really liked the sound of my name. Kind of musical!
21 January 2008 at 22:27
colleen vennard said…
Kevin,
My sister Loretta has asked if she could have a copy of the original of all the cousins by the dozens! That was part of our nightly prayer when we were little "bless our cousins by the dozens"!
I wouldn't mind a copy as well, of all the pics you posted. Is there some way we could get a clear copy off the net? Let me know,
Colleen
22 January 2008 at 11:58
Loretto Woods said…
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22 January 2008 at 17:15
Loretto Woods said…
I took a black and white photo that was sent to me by email, printed it on regular typing paper. It turned out sorta brownish/grey but it made it look old. I bought a frame to go with it and have had it hanging in my livingroom for about 5 years. It looks great! Try it with these pictures and see what you end up with.
22 January 2008 at 17:19
Kevin Ford said…
I scanned thse pics at Walmart.It's quite cheap and easy to do. If we get some more from others that would be great, they seem to be popular.Walmart also give you a disc so bring lots of photo's to get your moneys worth.I would be happy to send a copy as an attachement to whoever wants it, I will just need your emails.Colleen ,Ill try to send one on facebook if I can figure it out.
23 January 2008 at 00:41
Kevin Ford said…
Nice profile Colleen , I guess you've always been camera shy!And why does Grandaddy seem to be the only one looking AT the camera?
23 January 2008 at 00:49
Christy (Gallagher) Randall said…
I can help with the Gallaghers. Front row is Joe, and Kevin is right behind him. Terry is sort of in the middle with the cheesy smile. Timmy is directly on HIS left. Danny is further to the right with the checkered jacket.
24 January 2008 at 10:14
Paul B blogger said…
My mom (Aunt Maureen) says that the picture was taken at Christmas in 1965 (Pat Ford is newborn) at Robert's Restaurant at King St. E in Hamilton. My mom says she organized it, and my father took the picture as they were dating, and were married in June 66.
Paul
1 February 2008 at 19:21
robbyblogger said…
Well that would explain Mark's abscense.
2 February 2008 at 00:24
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