Contentment grows at home – Joseph E. Mirota (1917-1981)

Joseph and Stephania (Mosch) Mirota only took one trip together and that was on their honeymoon in 1948 when they travelled to Washington, DC to see the sights in the nation's capitol. Joseph E. Mirota and Stephanie F. Mosch, wedding day. November 1948.It was probably Stephie's idea to go away for their honeymoon. Joe was more … Continue reading Contentment grows at home – Joseph E. Mirota (1917-1981)

August 14, 2013August 14, 2013 Maryann Barnes

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Margaret Doran and Friends

Shown here, third from the left, is Margaret "Margie" Doran of Harrison, New Jersey. This was from the World War Two era, and could have been taken in Coney Island, New York. Wordless Wednesday is a blogging prompt suggested by GeneaBloggers. “To participate in Wordless Wednesday simply create a post with the main focus being … Continue reading (Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Margaret Doran and Friends

August 10, 2013August 10, 2013 Maryann Barnes

Surname Saturday – Stewart Clan of NJ, PA, and MD

This charming portrait shows the Stewart children of Kingston, Mercer County, New Jersey, in 1930. Written on the back: Thomas - 19 months, Benj - 6 and 1/2 years, Evelyn - 10 1/2 years. We have two versions of this photograph, but I like this one best since Benjamin Richard "Dick" Stewart is turning towards … Continue reading Surname Saturday – Stewart Clan of NJ, PA, and MD