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"McMahon, Mathews and Biggs Family Histories of Brooklyn, New York, by Famous Author Barry Donadio

Barry Donadio does it again with releasing his 3rd book. Donadio just released a book that documents the history of three Brooklyn, New York families that ultimately connect to his bloodline.

This is an investigative report of family history investigation of the McMahon, Matthews and Biggs families of Brooklyn, New York.

Ultimately these families interlock into the Ford, Davis, Creeley, Pfaff, Shefar, Kurman and Donadio families. All of these are linked through blood or marriage to the first settlers of New York (New Amsterdam) through the Mathews family.

Information was compiled through multiple sources that includes word of mouth from credible informants, census documents, birth certificates, death certificates, cross reference historical documents, photos, and other means.

In the cases that we do not know information, a hypothesis was made. Use this information and clues to assist you in completing your family history.

This report was completed by prestigious Private Detective Barry Donadio (A descendant of the McMahon, Mathews and Biggs families of Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York).

Use this information to link your family tree.

Barry Donadio Just Released His 3rd Book | Mar. 15th 2023

Barry Donadio Appears In Recent Book​​

Barry Donadio is proud to be featured in this book "Military Police Regimental History 1941 to 2018 " noting his service in the U.S. Army Military Police and other military units. Donadio loves this book! This is a very well made hard cover book that documents the history of the U.S. Army Military Police . Don't let the title throw you off. The book documents the Military Police all the way back to George Washington who created them. The book offers many never before seen military pictures and loads of biographies of real life present and past Military Police Officers.

See Barry Donadio's bio on page 191.

Barry Donadio appears in "Military Police Regimental History" Hardcover book.

 

July 25th 2022

Pistol Instructor Barry Donadio Offering The 16 Hour Wear & Carry Training

The Founder of Public Security LLC, Barry Donadio is offering the 16 hour wear & carry training in Maryland for those seeking to obtain the legal right to carry a handgun in the state of Maryland.

Barry Donadio Pistol Instructor, Former United States Secret Service
Famous Author Barry Donadio has published 7 books and also appears in books writen by other Authors

Celebrity Author Barry Donadio To Hold Book Signing In Holtsville, New York on July 16th 2022

Celebrity Author Barry Donadio will be conducting a signing and book release for his second book “That Day When Hell Froze Over”. The event will take place on July 16th 2022 from 7pm to 9pm at the Holiday Inn located at 1730 North Ocean Ave.,Holtsville, New York 11742. All members of the public are welcome to attend and meet Barry Donadio.

Barry Donadio, United States Air Force Security Police

May 18th 2022


Barry Donadio Awarded Conspicuous Service Star By New York Governor

On May 18th, 2022, Barry Donadio was awarded New York State’s Conspicuous Service Star medal by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The Governor presented the medal to Donadio on behalf of Representatives in the New York legislature 20 years after he served in the military. The medal commemorates his honorable service in the Armed Forces and the State of New York.

An ongoing series of informational entries regarding Barry Donadio, celebrities and hot topics

Barry Donadio, Former Emergency Response Team ERT , United States Secret Service on the South grounds of the White House

April 17th  2022

   With the recent state of affairs moving into 2022 it may be time you consider getting legally armed in Maryland. Instructor Barry Donadio, a former member of the U.S. Secret Service can show you how. You may want to consider taking his Handgun Qualification License Class HQL in 2022.

 

 Pistol     ClassesTaught By Former Member  Of The Secret Service    In Maryland

Barry Donadio is an advocate for peace and has called for calm leading up to the January 20th 2021 inauguration

January 12th  2021

   Celebrity   Author    Barry Donadio called for peace, calm and no acts of violence leading up to the January 20th, 2021 inauguration ceremony. But will people listen?

Barry Donadio Is Calling For Calm & Peace Leading Up To January 20th, 2021 Inauguration

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SSgt. Barry Donadio, Former United States Air Force Security Police

Barry Donadio Reflects On Events Surrounding September 11th 2001

June 8th  2020

    An interview with U.S. Air Force Security Police Forces Officer Staff Sergeant Barry Donadio. What was it like during the September 11th 2001 attacks in New York?

Barry Donadio on the cover of Kent Island Neighbors Magazine in Maryland

Barry Donadio Featured In Kent Island Neighbors Magazine June 2020 Issue

June 2nd  2020

    On June 2nd 2020, Barry Donadio was described as a “pillar of pride” in the prestigious “Kent Island Neighbors Magazine in Maryland.

Founder of Public Security LLC Barry Donadio

Barry Donadio Featured AT EASE Military Magazine   |   June 2020 Issue

May 20th 2020

    You’re in good hands with Barry Donadio the President of Public Security LLC, who is a former U.S. Secret Service tactical operator is featured in this   prestigious magazine.

Elisa Nahoum

Barry Donadio Endorses Elisa Nahoum For U.S. Senate in New York 2020

May 13th 2020

    Conservative Republican Politician Barry Donadio endorsed Elisa Nahoum For U.S. Senate in New York’s 11th district for the 2020 election.

Shannon Wright

May 11th 2020

    Conservative Republican Politician Barry Donadio endorsed Shannon Wright for Mayor of Baltimore, Maryland for the 2020 election.

Barry Donadio Endorses Shannon Wright For Mayor of Baltimore

Barry Donadio endorsed Congressman Jim Jordan in 2020

Barry Donadio Endorses Jim Jordan For U.S. Congressman in Ohio 2020

May 9th 2020

    Conservative Republican Politician Barry Donadio endorsed Jim Jordan for U.S. Congress in Ohio’s 4th district for the 2020 election.

Barry Donadio endorsed Congressman Lee Zeldin in 2020

Barry Donadio Endorses Lee Zeldin For U.S. Congressman in New York 2020

May 7th 2020

Conservative Republican Politician Barry Donadio endorsed Lee Zeldin for U.S. Congress in New York’s 1st District for the 2020 election.

Congressman Andy Harris, Nicole Harris and Barry Donadio

Barry Donadio Endorses Dr. Andy Harris For U.S. Congressman in Maryland 2020

May 3rd 2020

    Conservative Republican Politician Barry Donadio endorsed Dr. Andy Harris for U.S. Congress in Maryland’s 1st District for the 2020 election. Donadio also endorsed Mrs. Nicole Beus Harris for Alt. Delegate to the Republican National Committee in District 1.

Barry Donadio endorsed Donald Trump in 2020

Barry Donadio Endorses Trump For President 2020

May 4th 2020

     Conservative Republican Politician Barry   

 Donadio endorsed Donald Trump for President of the United States for the 2020 election.

Barry Donadio asks Long Island First Responders to save New York

April 28th 2020

    Barry Donadio a TWA Flight 800 First Responder and Former member of the U.S. Secret Service during the Bush and Obama administrations, thanked today’s First Responders and asked them to save New York from the Pandemic.

Barry Donadio To Long Island First Responders  "Save New York!"

Barry Donadio endorsed David Bossie in 2020

Barry   Donadio Endorses David Bossie for RNC Maryland National Committeewoman 2020

April 25th 2020

On April 25th 2020, Barry Donadio endorsed David Bossie for Republican National Committee Maryland’s National Committeeman. Bossie is up for re-election in May of 2020.

Barry Donadio endorsed Nicolee Ambrose in 2020

Barry   Donadio Endorses Nicolee Ambrose for RNC Maryland National Committeewoman 2020

April 17th 2020

On April 17th 2020, Republican Politician and Trump Advocate Barry Donadio endorsed Nicolee Ambrose for Republican National Committee Maryland National Committeewoman for the May 2020 election.

Barry Donadio To Conduct Book Signing

Barry Donadio conducted a book signing in Bohemia, New York on March 28th 2020

March 11th 2020

Celebrity Author Barry Donadio will have a public book signing event in Bohemia, New York on March 28th 2020 at 6pm.

Celebrity Author Barry Donadio will be conducting a book signing for his 2nd published book “That Day When Hell Froze Over” which was released in August of 2019.

National Security Consultant Barry Donadio warns that American Generals in the Middle East may be targeted by Iran.

December 6th 2020 

Barry Donadio, a former member of the U.S. Secret Service and Anti-Terrorist Consultant says that Iran’s next move may be to kidnap or kill an American General in the Middle East among other possibilities

American Generals In The Middle East May Be Targeted by Iran

Bsrry Donadio is seen with his P90 submachine gun while serving in the United States Secret Service

December 19th 2019

In 2020 Public Security LLC will host multiple Maryland Handgun Qualification License classes (HQL) in Queenstown, Maryland. Barry Donadio, a former member of the United States Secret Service will instruct the classes.

Barry Donadio, Ex-Secret Service, Will Provide Pistol Training In 2020

10 things you probably didn't knwo about Barry Donadio's first book

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Barry Donadio’s First Book About TWA Flight 800

August 24th ,2019

Here are 10 things you never knew about Barry Donadio’s First Book “TWA Flight 800 First Responder Witness Account”. This may shock you

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