William John Doran was born on June 22, 1929, along with a twin sibling that died the same day. He was named after his father's brother. Billy was born in Harrison, Hudson County, New Jersey, to Bernard and Mary Mahoney Doran, and joined siblings - Bernard, James, Margaret, John, and Peter. In 1932, Elizabeth joined … Continue reading William J. Doran (1929-2004) – A Quiet Man
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Wasik Wedding Portraits – 1921 – Burgettstown, PA
This wedding portrait is of Stanislaus "Stanley" Wasik (1889 - 1969) and Jadwiga "Jennie" Stoklosa (1899 - 1996) - taken on November 26, 1921, in Burgettstown, Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was one of two beautiful wedding portraits from the Peter Biny Photograph Studio. In this one above the bride's face is slightly blurred, but it … Continue reading Wasik Wedding Portraits – 1921 – Burgettstown, PA
Entertaining at the Mirota Farm – Whitehouse, NJ – 1937
This picture gets me thinking back to the days when lawn furniture consisted of chairs and a table carried outside to entertain guests on a fine day. It was taken at the Readington Township farm my grandparents, Joseph and Zofia Sczcerba Mirota, owned in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It has 1937 written on the back. … Continue reading Entertaining at the Mirota Farm – Whitehouse, NJ – 1937