The blessed Lord should help that we see each other soon in a good state.  I am kissing my dear grandchildren from afar. Kalman Besser- 1939 Fond memories of Warsaw and Otwock The date of Kalman Besser’s and Frayda Popaver’s wedding is not known but probably occurred around 1905.[i] Once married, they lived in a large apartment that sat atop their warehouse on Rymarska Street, in Warsaw Poland. All who were interviewed for this book made particular note of their very large dining room table. This table played host to their large family, many guests, and visiting Aleksander Rebbes.[ii] Thanks … Continue reading Chapter Eleven: Kalman and Frayda

Chapter Four: 1750-1840 – Our Earliest Known Ancestor        Lajzer Olej, Machel Olej/Liverand, Sura Warzawaska Łask, Poland  Around 1770 our earliest known ancestor, Machel Leyzer Olej was born in Łask Poland. He was your author’s 3rd great-grandfather.[i] Within the family he has been named both Machel Olej and Machel Liverand. To date, all official records refer to him as “Michal (or Michel) Leyzer Oli”. However, he did spend time as a Liwerant (a military supplier or delivery man), which likely accounts for the dual surnames.[1] It is possible that Machel’s father was named Leyzer (Eliezer) Oli (Olej). The only thing we … Continue reading Part 2: Olej & Levin in Poland

Post 12, Book 1, Part II, Chapter 9 Chapter Nine: Becoming Elizabeth Jackson part 2 Colonial Kentucky and Missouri 1750 – 1860 Brockmans:  John, Stephen and Marry Ann Brockman Embree: Joseph, Elizabeth and Mary Embree Jacksons:  Congrave, James, Caleb, and Elizabeth Jackson Bush:  Margaret Bush Burrus:  Thomas and Mildred Burrus Elizabeth’s Great Grandparents in Virginia As a refresher, because her parents were cousins, Elizabeth’s great grandparents are as follows: Congrave Jackson and Mary Margaret Bush; Joseph Joel Embree and Mildred “Millie” Burrus; John Brockman (Sr.) and Elizabeth Burrus. Mary Margaret Bush (who typically went by Margaret)[i] was born in 1735 … Continue reading Post 14, Book 1, Part II, Chapter 9

Chapter Ten: Becoming Menifee “Fee” Logan Missouri and California 1880 – 1919 Thomas J Logan, Maggie Van Schoick, Samuel Van Schoick, Mary Snead Menifee “Fee” Logan, Margaret “Peggy” Gard Introducing Thomas and Margaret Prior to exploring Elizabeth’s Ancestors, we closed chapter 7 with the birth of Thomas Jackson Logan in Richmond Township Missouri in 1864.[1][i]. At the age of 16, in 1880, Thomas was living with his stepsiblings, Lafayette “Fee” Jackson, Josephine Jackson and Elisa Jackson in Camden Township Missouri.[ii] All three were from Elizabeth Logan’s (Jackson) prior marriage to James Jackson. It is likely that Thomas made this move … Continue reading Post 13, Book 1, Part II, Chapter 10