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Jack Gilligan, taking it easy in Rockville Centre, Long Island, 1965.

Jack Gilligan, taking it easy in Rockville Centre, Long Island, 1965.

Jack Gilligan, taking it easy in Rockville Centre, Long Island, 1965. Jack was Elizabeth Gilligan’s son. She went to visit him and ended up staying. Album: Gilligan Family // New York & Dublin Categories: USA Tags: #1960s #black and white #garden #Long Island...
Rich’s great-grandmother, Elizabeth Gilligan, on the stoop at Rockville Centre, New York, 1965.

Rich’s great-grandmother, Elizabeth Gilligan, on the stoop at Rockville Centre, New York, 1965.

Rich’s father Gerry went to New York City to visit his grandmother, Elizabeth Gilligan, who had raised him during his primary school years. Elizabeth emigrated to New York City to be with her son, Jack. Here she is on the stoop at Rockville Centre, New York, 1965....
Coming in to New York City, 1965. The ship’s captain had let all the passengers know that the famous skyline was coming in to view.

Coming in to New York City, 1965. The ship’s captain had let all the passengers know that the famous skyline was coming in to view.

Coming in to New York City, 1965. The ship’s captain had let all the passengers know that the famous skyline was coming in to view. Album: Gilligan Family // New York & Dublin Categories: USA Tags: #1960s #black and white #landscape #New...
Gerry pictured by the ship’s photographer at dinner with his cabin companion and other passengers on board the Sitmar line to New York, 1965

Gerry pictured by the ship’s photographer at dinner with his cabin companion and other passengers on board the Sitmar line to New York, 1965

Gerry pictured by the ship’s photographer at dinner with his cabin companion and other passengers on board the Sitmar line to New York, 1965 Album: Gilligan Family // New York & Dublin Categories: USA Tags: #1960s #black and white #boat #dinner #group portrait...
Gerry Gilligan crossed the Atlantic again in 1965 to make a return visit to his cousins and his grandmother. This time he travelled from Southampton on the Sitmar line.

Gerry Gilligan crossed the Atlantic again in 1965 to make a return visit to his cousins and his grandmother. This time he travelled from Southampton on the Sitmar line.

Gerry Gilligan crossed the Atlantic again in 1965 to make a return visit to his cousins and his grandmother. This time he travelled from Southampton on the Sitmar line. Album: Gilligan Family // New York & Dublin Categories: USA Tags: #1960s #black and white...
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