Grandchildren are such a joy and a blessing. My Polish grandmother, with her hands resting on her daughter's shoulders, was called Bapcia. I'm not sure what Mary Lubas was called, but you can see she is beaming, too. Paternal grandparents, John and Mary Lubas, were from Montgomery Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. All four grandparents … Continue reading (Almost) Wordless Wednesday – First Grandchild
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Surname Saturday – Tabiś and Tabis Family of Małopolska, Poland
The Tabiś or Tabis surname comes from my Polish grandfather, Josef Mirota's, side of the family. His mother was Margaretha Tabis (1844-1927). She was born in Zborowice, Poland to Antoninus and Agnes Gucwa Tabis. Our Tabis family lived in Zborwice for over two hundred years - possibly longer. Here from Wikipedia is a description of the … Continue reading Surname Saturday – Tabiś and Tabis Family of Małopolska, Poland
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Looking at Photos
I love this picture of four pretty ladies relaxing on the lawn, looking at photographs, eating bananas. Most likely it was in 1933, after Genevieve "Jean" Pucilowski married Stephen Mirota on August 26th. I don't know how long it would have taken to have the photos from the wedding developed, so it could also be … Continue reading (Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Looking at Photos
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