This photo shows James F. Doran, from Harrison, NJ, at age 23, looking young and handsome while in basic training for the Army in 1943. He was in the 4th "Ivy" Division, at that time called the 4th Motorized Division. On the back is written: Camp Gordon, Co. I, 12th Inf., August, Ga. After training … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Camp Gordon, GA, 1943
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The Family Tree Grows in Brooklyn
We have been trying to find Mary Mahoney's birth or baptism record for over 15 years. At one time, a step-cousin told us he had Mary's birth certificate but then said he didn't after all. And we've searched every database, book, file that we could find for Brooklyn. And we've sent in enough paid requests … Continue reading The Family Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Photo of the Week – Making Babka like Bapcia
Like most genealogy fanatics, my sister and I have been engrossed in the 1940 Federal Census release this week. My husband is getting used to seeing me in front of the computer browsing through images, looking for family. Sometimes results come easy, and sometimes . . . . well, some I think I'll have to … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Making Babka like Bapcia
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