• A True Treasure Found!

    By Published On: August 5th, 2008Categories: Found Treasures, Surname: Lewis

    Last weekend, I took a trip to visit my Mom in Katonah, NY.  Every time I see my Mom, I interrogate her with questions about the family. Frankly, she should be pretty sick of me by now, but she keeps on entertaining me with a smile. So I decided to ask her about some jewelry

  • The Lewis Family In Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

    By Published On: July 18th, 2008Categories: Church's and Cemeteries, Surname: Lewis

    After my first experience at the New York City Records Archives, I took a short trip on the subway to Brooklyn where the Green-Wood Cemetery is. After a VERY LONG walk on a 90+ degree day, I found the area where the plot for ten lewis's was supposed to be.  It took me over 20 minutes to

  • First Trip To The New York City Archives

    By Published On: July 18th, 2008Categories: Surname: Beattie, Surname: Lewis, Surname: Tierney, Surname: Yerks

    Well, I made my first trip to the New York City Archives today, located in downtown Manhattan, next to City Hall.  I took the train in from Springdale, CT to Grand Central and then jump the 4,5,6 subway from Grand Central to Centre Street (City Hall area).  It was quick and easy trip without any trouble.