I have had a lot of luck searching the WWI and WWII Draft Registration cards. These are now easily accessible in the Ancestry.com database and you can also go to your state library and look at these records on microfilm. I have found quite a lot of genealogical information on our family's fathers, uncles, grandfathers, … Continue reading WWI and WWII Draft Registration Cards
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Brooklyn-Eagle articles lead to more questions
One great resource for researching people who lived in Brooklyn in the late 19th century is the Brooklyn Eagle Newspaper. The Brooklyn Public Library has digitized over 60 years of this newspaper and made it available for (free) online viewing. The database includes articles, ads, and pictures that were published during the period from October 26, 1841 … Continue reading Brooklyn-Eagle articles lead to more questions
Moravian Cemetery – a walk in the park
This post was inspired by Geneabloggers event "Cemeteries - 52 Weeks of Abundant Genealogy". Moravian Cemetery (Richmond Road, New Dorp, Staten Island, NY) is one of the most beautiful parks I have ever walked in. Yes, in addition to being a cemetery, it’s a lovely place to take a stroll, especially on a warm spring … Continue reading Moravian Cemetery – a walk in the park
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