An advertisement written in Polish and published in the Polish weekly newspaper caught our grandfather's attention. Farms in Readington Township, New Jersey were being subdivided into smaller, more affordable parcels of farm land. More importantly, you could buy a farm with a dollar down and a balloon mortgage that would not be due for about … Continue reading The Mirota Farm – Readington Township, NJ
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Featured Funeral Card: Bernard Doran Sr.
Bernard Doran Sr. "The funeral of Bernard Doran Sr., will be held tomorrow from the Bert M. Fay Funeral Home, 332 Harrison avenue, Harrison, to Holy Cross Church, that town, where a high mass of requiem will be offered at 9 A. M. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Doran died Friday … Continue reading Featured Funeral Card: Bernard Doran Sr.
Photo of the Week – Ellen “Nellie” Doran Pearson and Family
This photograph came from the Rafferty family, and the words "Mother with Ruth and Helen" are written on the bottom. After some discussion as to who exactly "Mother" was, my sister and I think it is Ellen "Nellie" Doran Pearson (1884-1932). Although the Rafferty family had the picture with their collection, there isn't enough of … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Ellen “Nellie” Doran Pearson and Family
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