Way Back Wednesday

Zalewski Wedding

This is from my grandparent's wedding, Richard & Mary Jane (CORRIGAN) ZALEWSKI on October 11, 1947 at St. Gall's Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I particularly enjoy the two kids on the sides of the church. I'm not even sure if they're part of the family. Click the photo for a larger version. … [Read more...]

Surname Saturday: LAURENT

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The LAURENT surname is from my maternal grandmother's side of the family. This is the side with the most French/Belgian ancestry. The surname first appears in my family tree with my great-great-grandmother, Mary Philomene LAURENT. Mary married Joseph DEBROUX on 8 Sep 1891 in Langlade Co., … [Read more...]