T.A. (Grandpa Laverty) was born in County Antrim, near Galgorn, North Ireland on February 19, 1866 and came to U.S. with parents when under a year old.
They came to Philadelphia, then to Walcott near Davenport, Iowa then to Marengo. In 1873 his family moved to a farm approx. 2 1/2 miles south of Laurel, Iowa and he lived in immediate area until his death in 1950 on St. Pat's Day.
Grandpa loved his music, played fiddle, harmonica, juice harp, and accordion. Always played something when we went over. I especially liked "Irish Washer Woman." He never really went to church, but, always took Grandma and gave money to the church.
He was married to Clara Fagen first and they had a son who died and Clara died at an young age. Then married Grandma, Annie, in 1910 February 10th.
He farmed. Had Tommy (Thomas L.), on December 5, 1910, Johnny (William John) on February 9, 1912, and Paul Mac in February 1923. Lost one son between daddy and Paul.
He drove Chevrolets. Had Farmall machinery. He gardened and grew potatoes. He was a Mason, served on several boards, including People's Savings Bank of Marshalltown, Iowa. Member of the Grange. Grandpa's toes turned up on at least one foot. Said it was from wearing too tight of shoes. He got me a sled for Christmas one year.
***original notes from grandaughter of T. A. Laverty-Doris Yvonne Laverty Eddy.
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