I am a third generation Valentine on multiple sides! I have a fairly well-rounded amount of research for my Great Grandfather Balint (Valentine) Taraczkozy. I would
Tag: Personal History
Genealogy: Bernard Contorchick / Kantorczyk / Kandorchack aka Pap
It is truly fascinating to me how one letter changed can make the world of difference in researching a unique surname. But more fascinating is
Genealogy: Thinking About Nanner
The past month or so I have been thinking a lot about my Nanner (Daddy’s Mom), Susie Seletyn. Today’s photos were dedicated to her and
Genealogy: Shirley Donnelly on The Seletyn Brothers
I love reading through all of the old Shirley Donnelly historical pieces. There really are quite a few of them. One of my all time
Genealogy: DNA
When asked about my nationality, as a kid I would say “Hungarian, Cherokee and some Polish”. I have not been able to find the Cherokee
Genealogy: What’s Left Behind
I had a few conversations this week with my Aunt regarding items left behind after the death of someone we loved. My Ma’s family always
Thoughts and Ponderances 