Information, tips, and other interesting finds on this personal journey
I had a Thursday off this past week, so I decided to visit one of the local Family History Libraries in the area. The last time I went I ordered some microfilm from the area that I had hoped my ZALEWSKI family originated. I was confused since they told me that it takes about six weeks for the … [Read more...]
I was put in charge of creating the memorial video that was to be played at my Grandmother's funeral today, so that everyone could remember her through the years. I assume this is due to the fact that I seemed to have inherited the title of "Family Historian" which I have no problem with. I love … [Read more...]
With apologies to Monty Python for using their famous catchphrase, I present something to make my family smile during a sad week. Classic Dad. I was converting old home videos awhile back and also playing around making some animated GIFs, so I made this. … [Read more...]
Mary Jane (Corrigan) Zalewski April 27, 1926 - August 10, 2011 Today we lost my grandmother, Mary Jane Zalewski, one of the world's biggest fans of Irish heritage. Born in Ashland, Wisconsin on April 27, 1926 along with her twin brother, Tommy, to Maurice & Agnes (Braatz) Corrigan. Story … [Read more...]
I've been a customer of Netflix for many years now. Back when I first signed up, it was only DVDs by mail. Now you get instantly streaming shows and movies into your living room through a PC or an XBox or a Wii console and it's glorious. I've run across a bunch of different history and genealogy … [Read more...]
With the change in the way I built my "Everything I Know" sites, I added a new one. This one is about my maternal great-great grandfather, Johann THIELKE. This is the first one I've done on my maternal line. It's also actually the first one I've done with not a lot of information. The first two I … [Read more...]
It seems I've been away for almost two months. Sorry about that. I just haven't had the time I'd like to do any genealogy research. Though, I've been able to do some stuff recently. I ran across more information and was also able to add more generations to my paternal line. Thanks to … [Read more...]
Happy Father's Day to both of our dads! My wife posted a more personal entry about her father over at Tales From the Nursery. I've known my dad for 31 years and he still has the greatest mustache in the world. … [Read more...]
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