This photograph was given to our family after our father died, by our "Uncle" Augie. Augie had been a good friend of his from when they were growing up in Harrison, NJ. We were comforted by Uncle Augie at the afternoon wake for our father, and then surprised when he pulled out copies of this … Continue reading Photograph of the week – Mother’s Day, 1939
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Chasing Pancho Villa
The Genealogy Sisters started to do family research in New Jersey in the late 1990s. At the time, online resources were not as prevalent as they are now, so we spent a good deal of time rummaging around libraries, historical centers, archives, and the local Family History Centers of the Latter Day Saints. Online research … Continue reading Chasing Pancho Villa
Photograph of Week 2 – Harrison Chow Hounds
Chow Hounds was a bowling league that William Doran (1929-2004), belonged to in Harrison, New Jersey. He's the skinny one standing in the middle of the back row, looking like he didn't get as much chow as his buddies. Bowling was one of his passions. Billy had a twin that died at birth, and he … Continue reading Photograph of Week 2 – Harrison Chow Hounds