Surname: Klein
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Ancestry DNA finally comes through with the discovery of Steckler cousins
Thanks to Ancestry.com DNA matches, artful sleuthing on FamilySearch, and a bit of luck, I’ve discovered dozens of “new” cousins, descendants of my third great grandparents, Wolf Steckler and Pearl.
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New York City marriage affidavits and licenses
Order marriage licenses and affidavits from New York City, not just marriage certificates using new online indexes.
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Death certificate for my great grandmother: VitalChek orders
I received the death certificate for my great grandmother from New York City via VitalChek.
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Herman family photographs
These photographs of the Herman family are courtesy of Shari Berman Landes.
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Klein family photographs
These photographs of the Klein family are courtesy of Shari Berman Landes.
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Berman family photographs
These photographs of the Berman family were provided by Shari Berman Landes and Joel Landes.
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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.
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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.