Hines Reunion Boston

Photo Confessional

Liz here, your friendly clan photo editor.

Family, I am so excited to see you on Saturday. 

In recent weeks, you all have been so generous about sharing family photos for all to enjoy.  I have especially enjoyed the time I was able to spend with Aunt Carol, Mary, and Peggy, who all shared valuable original photos and loads of family knowledge. Thanks to all of you who have sent images of emails too.

My hope was to digitize all these, share them via this site, AND be able to produce a photo disc in time for the event.

I have a confession to make. 

I think the odds of me getting through all these photos by Saturday are . . . uh, none!

Losing my computer for a week to the repair shop, travel, and life in general got me in a little over my head.

Here's what I am hoping to do.

I have a batch of photos already edited that I will upload shortly.

Many of you have sent or spoken to me with corrected information for some of these existing photos; I will try to get those updates made.

Then, at the event itself and after, I will find out if people are interested in a phase two, where we continue and expand a family photo archive! I'll bring a handy laptop with me to take notes or let you check out any pics etc.

Yours in imperfection,

Liz Hines Kelleher
lizkdc@gmail.com

Boston in Common - Your Favorite Places

Did you ride the Swan Boats as a kid? Tell us about your memories.

Just click on the Comments link on any post to type in your thoughts and questions.

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Images of Family

In honor of this year's reunion, we'd like to start assembling a family photo archive, with the goal of having some of the most memorable images on a handy CD to give out at the party or send to those who can't attend.

Along the way, thought we'd post some good ones here, to spark your creative and archival juices.

Image: Three generations at a Hurley family marriage

An old handwritten notes says:
Front,  Paul Hines Sr.; his father Peter Hines; Paul's brother George
Back row, standing: Joseph Hurley, Leo Hines, Walter Hines, Peter Hines jr, Paul Hines jr, Francis Hines (brother of Paul and George); and two more Hurley brothers (need names).

Do you know more? Let us know!

What's in a Name?

Marina provided the following info on the possible origin of the family name:

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hEidhin ‘descendant of Eidhin’, a personal name or byname of uncertain origin. It may be a derivative of eidhean ‘ivy’, or it may represent an altered form of the place name Aidhne. The principal family of this name is descended from Guaire of Aidhne, King of Connacht. From the 7th century for over a thousand years they were chiefs of a territory in County Galway.

Got more info, or want to propose an alternate theory?  We know people in this clan just *hate* to debate, but don't be shy.  Let us know (click on the comments link just below to add your ideas).

Waterslide fun

Hey kids (well, blog reading parents, anyway), bring your bathing suit and your outside voice, because there will be waterslide fun at the party.   Wheeeee!

Welcome!

Dear Hines Family Members,

It’s been a long time since there has been an opportunity for all of us to get together – too long.  You are cordially invited to a family reunion on Saturday, July 26, in Duxbury, Massachusetts. 

Please save the date, spread the word, and forward this message to other family members who we do not have e-mail addresses for yet.  Everyone is welcome.  We hope you can make this special event and look forward to seeing you this summer!

On this site you'll find the basic on location, hotels, and activities, but we're also hoping to add lots of fun stuff for partygoers and those who can't make it alike. So add this site (http://www.hinesfamilyreunion2008.com) and check back for more ways to  bring us all together.

David Hines

Hotels for Reunion

You know you want to come, so go on, book a room!  We've got info on several nearby hotels to get you started.  Click here for hotel info.