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Comment on Brief History of the Grand Hotel in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands by Ronnie Lockhart

Ronnie Lockhart — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:05:32 +0000

Gail here is the name of a book that was written by Maureen Lee that is written about one of those singers. The book is called Sissieretta Jones: “The Greatest Singer of Her Race,” 1868-1933

Comment on Brief account of the 1972 St. John Riot, US Virgin Islands by Dave

Dave — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 11:39:41 +0000

Things are no better now. These people are little better than wild dogs

Comment on Brief History of the Grand Hotel in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands by Donnamarie Barnes

Donnamarie Barnes — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:10:50 +0000

My Great grandfather Theodore O’Mahoney owned or managed the saloon in the Hotel in the late 1800′s until his death in 1906 and I am always looking for information about the origins of the Grand Hotel or about him. I know that Theodore also owned a cafe at one time at the location that is now the Post Office in Charlotte Amelia. In researching his parentage and origins I have hit a major wall so any mention of him oyu might have run across would be wonderful.

thanks,
Donnamarie Barnes

Comment on Brief History of the Grand Hotel in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands by Maureen Khan jr

Maureen Khan jr — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:05:56 +0000

My grandparents told me that my grandmother’s (Dana Taylor Khan)’s father , Lord Taylor ‘s mother owned the Grand Hotel and the 1829 from 1900-1920. Long ago I did an inquiry where one of past owners did confirm that was true and there were Taylor reunions over the years at the hotel. I also emailed the library on St. Croix where they were compiling information saved from the danish west indies and preserved. Come to find out that my grandmother’s brother , Bernardo was adopted by the Roebuck family due to my great grandfather’s doubting his being the real father and Bernardo moved with his adoptive family to New York City? I might be wrong -it was LONG ago and it had only been conjecture and not confirmed when I inquired. IF you find any information confirming or otherwise, would you please contact me through Brandygee@aol.com? Thank You kindly! Maureen J. Khan Jr.

Comment on Chinnery, Shennery, Shenery, Shinnery Families of the Virgin Islands by Elijah Chinnery

Elijah Chinnery — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:18:23 +0000

Mr. Paiewonsky, im trying to trace my lineage on my father’s side and my search brought me here to this article… i’ve always been told that my family is originally from the British Virgin Islands but i never looked into it. seeing as i didn’t grow up with my father i don’t have much to go on but his name was Lawrence, and his father (my grandpa) is Lincoln…both Chinnerys i would love it if anybody could tell me anything else about my father’s side because i’m most intrigued… and my curiosity grows by the day … thank you!

Comment on Facts about the St. Thomas Synagogue, US Virgin Islands by Dorothy Isaacs

Dorothy Isaacs — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:16:42 +0000

I am proud of my Sephardic heritage. my family, Cardoze, Athias, Robles, Sassa and DeCastro have been integral in maintaining a Jewish identity on St. Thomas for many generations. I am extremely pleased that the Synagogue was restored to it original splendor. I was not supportive of the plan in 1972 to remove the plaster from inside the synagogue but also from the beautiful columns on the outside. I could not understand what they were thinking!

Comment on Brief History of the Grand Hotel in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands by Patti Pitzer

Patti Pitzer — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:51:49 +0000

According to an article in the Daily News of the Virgin Island (August 24, 1956)http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4xNOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=460DAAAAIBAJ&dq=grand%20hotel%20hans%20christensen&pg=3187%2C972402
Hans Christensen bought and re-built the Grand Hotel in 1903 and Ludvig managed it for a period of time.

Comment on Brief History of the Grand Hotel in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands by Federico Bonnelly

Federico Bonnelly — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:15:42 +0000

I’m from Dominican Republic and want to know if there is any way to get Mr. Bonelly’s sons names ?? Thanks a lot.

Comment on Welcome to History-Corner.com by Dayan Paiewonsky

Dayan Paiewonsky — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:37:40 +0000

Hi Louis,
I’m currently doing a family tree for school and i was wondering if you had any info regarding Dominican Republic, which is where i live, because i thought it would be interesting to know how the Paiewonsky got here. Thnx

Comment on Brief History of the Grand Hotel in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands by Sharon Christensen

Sharon Christensen — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 21:41:42 +0000

My husband, Ludvig Christensen II, believes his grandfather Ludvig did own the Grand Hotel at one time.