Jacob Richard Ferreira was born on this day in Providence to Staci Fleury and Michael Ferreira. Jacob’s grandparents (on the Riley side) are Darleen and Richard (Rick) Fleury.

As a six year old, Jacob is probably not that interested that his Birthday is being acknowledged on the blog. Today his attention is most likely focused elsewhere on things like cake, ice cream, a party, a present or two and having a good time. After all, it is his special day.

It’s a great time for the Ferreiras and the Fleurys to celebrate, to look forward to what is to come and to review what has been. Also, this gives 19pondstreet the opportunity to introduce a new generation, a 6th generation of Americans. Jacob, his brother Zachary, and their four cousins can trace themselves back to May 28, 1862, when Pat Reilly and Rosa Kearnan walked down The Neptune’s gangplank and stepped out into New York City.

Here is the generational line:

1st gen – Patrick Leo Riley (1875-1955) – Patrick and Rosa’s son

2nd gen – Patrick Joseph Riley (1900-1985)

3rd gen – Barbara Hope Riley Fleury (1927-2015)

4th gen – Richard B. Fleury, Jr

5th gen – Staci Fleury Ferreira

6th gen – Jacob Richard Ferreira

Bet Patrick and Rosa would probably say those fourteen days spent in Neptune’s steerage was well worth it.