I'm in the process of transcribing a handwritten family recipe journal into digital format. The recipe journal was given to Mildred Horn by her grandmother Augusta Hosmer Heal (Mrs. John B. Dakin). The paper has become very fragile and stands a good chance of disintegrating in a few years. The binding is broken. Gussie's handwriting is … Continue reading Gussie H. Heal’s Recipe Journal: not just a cookbook
Staten Island
Picture postcards (1919-1926) of the Horn children
This week's photo log is a collection of picture postcards taken between 1919 and 1926 of the four children of Cornelia Heal Dakin and Harry Milton Horn, Sr. of Staten Island, NY. Embossed on the 1920 postcard is the photographer's name and address: "Reilly, Port Richmond, SI". The other postcards are unmarked. The last four … Continue reading Picture postcards (1919-1926) of the Horn children
Moravian Cemetery – a walk in the park
This post was inspired by Geneabloggers event "Cemeteries - 52 Weeks of Abundant Genealogy". Moravian Cemetery (Richmond Road, New Dorp, Staten Island, NY) is one of the most beautiful parks I have ever walked in. Yes, in addition to being a cemetery, it’s a lovely place to take a stroll, especially on a warm spring … Continue reading Moravian Cemetery – a walk in the park