A Smörgåsbord of Stories
There is no blog post this week – I’m taking a little vacation. When traveling, one should heed local advice. Beware! Falling Coconuts No coconuts fell on me that day (or any other day). Sometimes my vacations are more unusual … read more
The Pike Hole Resort was the gathering place for a family reunion on June 15, 1941. Susan (Roy) Lydick had siblings from her mother’s first and second marriages. On that sunny day, they gathered together. 1941 Newspaper Clip Roy – Gamache Clan Gathered … read more
Over the last several weeks, we’ve been looking at the parents of Konstantin Nörenberg. His father, Michael, was first married to Louise Ziemer. Konstantin’s mother, Louise Schröder, was married first to Gottfried Richert. Gottfried Richert To date, not much is known about Gottfried … read more
Michael Nörenberg (c. 1840-1895) and Louise Schröder (c. 1845-1909) were the parents of Konstantin Nörenberg. Michael/Michał was first married to Louise/Ludwika Ziemer. Perhaps Michael’s marriage to Louise Ziemer will lead to a greater understanding of his early life. Michael’s First Marriage The first place … read more
One year ago, my mother, Marilynn Gentzkow Norenberg (1933-2023) passed from this earthly realm to heaven. During her lifetime, mom helped so many people: students, neighbors, family, friends, and those she happened upon. When she was 82-years old, the Duluth News Tribune printed a story … read more
Michael Nörenberg (c. 1840-1895) and Louise Schröder (c. 1845-1909) were the parents of Konstantin Nörenberg. In Polish records, their names may be spelling Michał and Ludwika. In Russian: Майкл and Луиза. What is known of their marriage? Marriage Michael Nörenberg and Louise Schröder’s marriage … read more
For the next few weeks, I’m going back to the beginning of my genealogy quest: my Germans-from-Russia family. My family spoke Deutsch, but they lived in areas controlled by the Prussian and Russian Empires. Michael Nörenberg (c. 1840-1895) was the father of Konstantin Nörenberg. Records … read more
Konstantin Nörenberg was born December 11, 1889 in Elisabethpol, Vladimir-Volhynia. Fortunately for us researchers, his baptism record survives on microfilm. See this blog post for details about Konstantin’s birth. Marriage From the church baptism record book of Elisabethpol, we know that Konstantin’s parents … read more
No new blog post this week because I’m on vacation. Here’s a snapshot from a previous road trip. (This is the same trip as the Watson Lake Signpost Forest.) Whistler’s Mountain, Jasper, Alberta Canada, 1984 Takeaway When a stranger offers to take your … read more
During World War II, 39% of the soldiers volunteered; the rest were drafted. Edward “Ed” Blees (1923-2019) enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943. During his service (over 2 years, 8 months), he received various qualifications, citations and awards. The National Personnel Records Center provided a … read more