Family legend has it that either Pierre DeLone, or his father, was a French Huguenot minister who was forced to flee for his life from France after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. The exact spelling of his surname is unknown; it could have been spelled DeLome, DeLon, or Delone. Seeking to avoid further … Continue reading Surname Saturday – Heal
In Memoriam – Joseph F. Zielinski (1909-1944), of Harrison, NJ – Lest We Forget
From: In Memoriam; published by the town of Harrison, NJ in 1947. Joseph F. Zielinski (1909-1944): "A veteran of action in the invasion of Normandy and the Battle of Cherbourg, Machinist Mate 2nd Class Zielinski was inducted into the naval service on August 23, 1943. He trained at Lido Beach, New York, and Norfolk, Virginia. … Continue reading In Memoriam – Joseph F. Zielinski (1909-1944), of Harrison, NJ – Lest We Forget
Family Friends Friday – The Mermon family of Cherry Valley, PA
My sister and I had always wondered who the people in this photograph were. Although they didn't look like anyone in our family, we kept the photo anyway. The family is dressed up in their good clothes and the pose is formal, yet was taken outdoors. The wind seems to be blowing the boys ties. … Continue reading Family Friends Friday – The Mermon family of Cherry Valley, PA
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