THOMAS A. LAVERTY/B-DAY SALUTE

       My grandfather, Thomas A. Laverty( only middle initial) was born this date, February 19, 1866 and passed away on "St. Patrick's Day," March 17, 1950. He was one of nine children born to Thomas M. and Margaret Paul Laverty. Thomas A. was born in County Antrim, North Ireland. His family came to America that same year.