Death certificate for my great grandmother: VitalChek orders

I received the death certificate for my great grandmother from New York City via VitalChek.

Herman family photographs

These photographs of the Herman family are courtesy of Shari Berman Landes.

Berman family photographs

These photographs of the Berman family were provided by Shari Berman Landes and Joel Landes.

Reach out to relatives to reconnect and discuss family history

I spoke with my great aunt (or grand aunt — the terminology can be confusing — my mother’s mother’s sister) over the phone a few days ago, and by asking a few specific questions I was able to correct some errors and fill some holes in the family tree.

Sorting out the Herman kids

Personal stories from my close relatives leave many questions about my maternal grandmother’s family.

Marriage certificates received: Berman/Neckameyer, Lustig/Sturmwald, and Klein/Herman

My family history research continues with the first records received from the New York City Department of Records.