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

May 15, 2013May 16, 2013 Maryann Barnes

Workday Wednesday – Evelyn S. Barnes, Registered Nurse

This sweet photograph from November 1941 shows Evelyn Stewart Barnes (1919-2008) of Kingston, New Jersey, in her first nursing uniform. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Maude Eisenberger Stewart. Evelyn had graduated from Beaver College (now called Arcadia University) in 1941 with a B.S. degree in Home Economics. Loving school, she decided to continue … Continue reading Workday Wednesday – Evelyn S. Barnes, Registered Nurse

April 14, 2013April 15, 2013 Maryann Barnes

Sunday’s Obituary – Hazel May Stewart Herrman (1894-1995)

Hazel May Stewart Herrman's obituary, as published in The Princeton Packet, Princeton, New Jersey, Tuesday, September 12, 1995. Hazel May was the daughter of Benjamin and Olive Albert Stewart. The Albert family was from York Haven, York County, PA. Hazel's mother tragically died by drowning in York Haven (family lore is that Olive was murdered) … Continue reading Sunday’s Obituary – Hazel May Stewart Herrman (1894-1995)