I save things - how about you? The prayer card above was saved by my grandfather, Joseph Peter Mirota (1882-1961). Now I'm the one saving it. It was tucked inside his prayer book - and yes, I'm saving that, too. I enjoy knowing that these items I have, were things my grandfather loved and cherished. … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – 31 May 2014
Sczcerba
Fearless Female – Zofia Szczerba Mirota (1879-1953)
This picture is of my Polish grandmother, called Bapcia by my family. She's working the fields of the family farm in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. I think the young man helping could be neighbor Edward DelCarlo. The photo is undated, but most likely was taken in the 1930s. I love this photo of … Continue reading Fearless Female – Zofia Szczerba Mirota (1879-1953)
Six Word Saturday – A portrait by Bachrach, but who?
This portrait is one of the "unknowns" from the collection of photographs belonging to my grandparents. The pretty lady looks somewhat like Genevieve Mirota Lubas. There is also a resemblance to her mother, Zofia Szczerba Mirota. There is a famous portrait studio chain, still in business, with the name Bachrach. Here's the code that was … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – A portrait by Bachrach, but who?
GenealogySisters 