Family Stories
Alice Elizabeth Harte
On October 5, 1904, 21-year-old Alice Elizabeth Harte (Peggy’s great-aunt) arrived in New York City with five dollars in her pocket and one suitcase. Like so many other young female Irish immigrants, she became a “nurse” (what we would call a nanny) to many wealthy families. She is pictured here with the McKelvy children in Easton, PA.
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Follow Peggy on her journey as she uncovers her Irish-Italian family’s place in history. She will explore their challenges and opportunities, along with what they passed on to their descendants—like certain personality traits, such as resilience—in addition to genetics. Her story will make us think beyond genealogical facts, leading us to a more nuanced understanding of our ancestors’ historical context. Read more about the project.