Joseph Mirota was an avid letter writer during his three plus years in the 10th Special Services Company, U. S. Army during WWII. From his first day upon arriving at Fort Dix, New Jersey on August 24, 1942 through his final departure for home from San Francisco, California on December 26, 1945, Joseph wrote letters … Continue reading Joseph E. Mirota – The WWII letters
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Workday Wednesday: Barrett Nephews & Company
When the gate house of Barrett Nephews & Company collapsed from disrepair in 1939, the remaining brick walls of the 122 year old factory at 84 Broadway, West Brighton, Staten Island, NY had to be demolished. The attached article describes the final days of the old Barrett Nephews & Co. buildings and a little of its … Continue reading Workday Wednesday: Barrett Nephews & Company
Bridget Buckley Mahoney’s Death Record – 1895
Yesterday I received Bridget Mahoney's death record from the New Jersey Archives. I'm feeling very positive that she could be my 2nd great-grandmother, since her maiden name was listed as Buckley. She died relatively young at age 63 from pneumonia. She would have been born in the right time frame to have had sons, John … Continue reading Bridget Buckley Mahoney’s Death Record – 1895
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