This photograph was taken in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, when Stephen Mirota was 17 years old. It was taken at his family's farm. That is Pickle's Mountain in the distance. Steve is the handsome lad in the middle. The two other young men look very dapper. They could be friends from Readington Township, … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday – Stephen Mirota and Friends, 1928
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Remembering the slow time of childhood ~ Six Word Saturday
Remembering the slow time of childhood. Right around now, someone would comment about how summer was half over. When I was a child, back to school was always after Labor Day. Until then, the days seemed endless and time slowed down. Here in this photo I'm the little one standing with my siblings, waiting for … Continue reading Remembering the slow time of childhood ~ Six Word Saturday
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Elizabeth Doran Rafferty – Irish Beauty
One of the joys of doing genealogy is connecting with cousins. Sometimes these cousins have photographs of family to share, and I feel like I have just hit the lottery. This delightful photo was sent to my sister and I in 2003, from our second cousin Robin Rafferty Benesh. She in turn had obtained the … Continue reading (Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Elizabeth Doran Rafferty – Irish Beauty