Information, tips, and other interesting finds on this personal journey
Anyone following the latest research into my ZALEWSKI line knows that I've run across the GWIAZDOWSKI surname on a few occasions. They have something to do with my ZALEWSKI family, but I'm still not 100% sure what it is. Research points to many conflicting options: These are Frank ZALEWSKI's … [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...]
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...]
A photo of my great-grandmother, Agnes (BRAATZ) CORRIGAN. If I had to take a guess, I'd say the photo was taken around 1904-05 since she looks to be about 1-2 years old. … [Read more...]
This is a photo of my wife's great-great-grandparents, Charles & Emma (DIETER) MORAN, and three of their children. The child on the left is her great-grandfather, Fred MORAN, born in 1891. Basing the date off of the children, this photo was probably taken in about 1900. The other two children … [Read more...]
I probably didn't pick the best day to do some more research at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee today. A wonderful "spring" day in Wisconsin, a windy 23 degrees with snow flurries. I also should have probably worn more than a sweatshirt, but it wasn't all that bad. I did have a knit cap on. Last … [Read more...]
For years I had lost track of my 3rd-great-grandfather, Peter MUHM. He and his wife, Ida (SCHAVANDIE) MUHM, lived in Wisconsin for many years. I tracked Ida to Langlade County, Wisconsin in 1934 where she finally rests at Elmwood Cemetery in Antigo. Where was Peter? Good question. I also couldn't … [Read more...]
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