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Re: Death certificate says Calvary but he's not listed - help!

greenweedz — 2009-11-28 05:02:05Z

The family story is that he was buried alone in Calvary because he was the only Catholic in his family, having converted late in life after his wife had passed away and his children were grown. However it's worth a shot and I'll try this path. Thank you for the suggestion!

Re: Death certificate says Calvary but he's not listed - help!

greenweedz — 2009-11-28 04:56:05Z

Sorry - I meant 1947 as the birth year, not 1948... I'm losing it.

Re: Death certificate says Calvary but he's not listed - help!

greenweedz — 2009-11-28 04:54:33Z

Thanks, but that's not him. I've seen that one. It's the wrong birth year.

I had found that in one of the grave search sites online. I contacted the submitter to see if I could find out whether he might have input the birth year in error, but the submitter hasn't gotten back to me.

It stands to reason that there would be innumerable Smiths at a cemetery as big as Calvary, a fair number of which would be named Henry, and apparently more than one who died in 1948.

When I contacted Calvary I gave them not just the birth year of 1948, but the exact date of death (Feb 13), and they did not find him.

Yes, the funeral home is listed on the death certificate and I have contacted them, too; but so far they haven't responded to my inquiry. I will try them again, though.

Thanks for your input!

Barbara

Re: Death certificate says Calvary but he's not listed - help!

pfagan1 — 2009-11-26 01:06:40Z

This is a laborious solution, but if Calvary has misfiled or misspelled Henry's dated burial record, this could be your best bet: look for other deaths in his immediate family -- spouse, siblings, offspring. Once you find one with a Calvary burial, call the office.

If Calvary has an alternative name/date of burial, they have a way to locate the a plot card. This will list all burials in that plot by date and name. Henry may or may not be among those on that list.

Re: Death certificate says Calvary but he's not listed - help!

pfagan1 — 2009-11-26 01:05:38Z

Miss NELLIE HIGGINS, Brooklyn, NY, 1927

kinhunter25 — 2009-11-25 15:44:02Z

"Miss NELLIE HIGGINS of Brooklyn, NY...expects to visit several western cities before returning home." Article dated Aug 1927.

This is now the only lead I have to finding my HIGGINS relatives who live/lived in the NYC area at least as far back as 1860s.

Re: Best place to look for 1997 obituary?

greenweedz — 2009-11-25 02:45:55Z

Thank you, Nancy! I will contact the library, and that's a great site!

Barbara

Re: Best place to look for 1997 obituary?

witz1 — 2009-11-24 20:09:30Z

Hi
Since she lived most of life in Far Rockaway you might want to call the Far Rockaway Public Library 1637 Central Ave
718-327-2549 and see it they can look up a obit for her in any newspapers or they own town paper

And again since she had children check this site out
http://www.farrockaway.com/
it has a list of names of people who went to scool in Far Rockaway

Nancy

Re: Death certificate says Calvary but he's not listed - help!

SuGenClayFL — 2009-11-24 14:11:55Z

He's listed under Calvary, Woodside, Queens
Double check with funeral home records. Funeral home should be listed on his death certificate.

Smith, Henry, b. 1888, d. 1947

Best place to look for 1997 obituary?

greenweedz — 2009-11-24 06:37:58Z

Looking for Rose Lasser's obituary. She died Aug 1, 1997 in Far Rockaway. She lived in Rockaway or Far Rockaway all her adult life. She had a lot of children and grandchildren, so I'm sure her obituary would give me a lot of information. Where do you think I should start looking? (nothing on legacy.com, obituaries.com, or genealogy bank; also, neither Historical Newspapers nor Obituaries in Ancestry.com turned up anything). Thank you!

Death certificate says Calvary but he's not listed - help!

greenweedz — 2009-11-24 06:33:58Z

My grandfather-in-law, Henry C. Smith, died Feb 13 1947 and his death certificate says he was buried in Calvary a few days later. I called Calvary to find the plot, and was told they have no listing. I called a second time a few weeks later, thinking perhaps the first time was a fluke, and got the same answer. I thought I'd try a few other cemeteries in Queens, just in case the death certificate was wrong, but the first one I called (St Michael's) told me in no uncertain terms that if it's listed on the death certificate, that's where he is. Plus, my husband had always been told he's in Calvary. How can I find out where he's buried? Thanks.

Re: Calvary Cemtery - Queens - Lookup

ziggysprints1 — 2009-11-14 09:13:16Z

Email me: Ziggysprints@Yahoo.com

VFW Post 536 Flushing Queens, N.Y. re old members

dng1943 — 2009-11-12 21:48:50Z

I am trying to verify if my two Great Uncles, Matthew J. Cornetta and Andrew Cornetta, belonged to Post 536 in Flushing. I know they belonged to a Post in Flushing but not sure which one. They were both Commanders of the Post they belonged to at different times. I have written the Post several letters and called and tried to leave message. I am writing History of my family and information on them would really be appreciated. If any one belongs to this post or knows anyone that does maybe they could contact me and I could get information for my history. D.G.

Italian Genealogical Group Meeting

al11795 — 2009-11-12 11:53:17Z

The Italian Genealogical Group will meet at the Bethpage Public Library, 50 Powell Ave, Bethpage, NY, on Saturday, November 14th at 10:30 AM. Featured speaker will be Toni McKeen. Toni’s lecture is entitled “Immigration Records and Ellis Island.” Guests are welcome to this FREE lecture.

The IGG meets the second Saturday of each month at the library to discuss a wide range of genealogical topics. New members and guests will find instruction and support for their research endeavors at the meetings. Visit our website. http://www.italiangen.org/ for further information about our group and for access to our FREE naturalization and vital records databases.

Angela LaGiglia

Re: 1941 envelope sent by S MUNCRON(?) to Geestacht, Germany from Woodside, Queens

JimMiller599 — 2009-11-11 08:13:35Z

Hi pfagan1,

Thanks for your reply and for the link to Stephen Morse. Using the information that you sent, a new search on Ancestry turned-up a MUNCHOW Siegfried, who filed a declaration of intention in the US District Court, Southern District of New York, #364260, on 14 May 1935. The information that you sent has been added to the envelope's posting on Philgen.org.

Thanks again,
Jim Miller

Re: 1941 envelope sent by S MUNCRON(?) to Geestacht, Germany from Woodside, Queens

pfagan1 — 2009-11-11 01:24:14Z

There is a 1948 death index entry for
Munchow, Siegfrie, age 46y, died Mar 1 1948, Queens certif# 2068.

Unfortunately, the name on the death certificate may also have been misread. I don't see that surname (or variant) in census in Queens.

Try this search tool if you'd like to look yourself.
http://www.stevemorse.org/vital/nydeath.html

Re: St. Michael's Cemetery [Queens] query

jnrollberg_1 — 2009-11-10 02:27:28Z

Thanks ever so much for your help and advice.
Ericka has been kind enough to provide assistance.

Jeannie

William Joseph Roller ca 1911 to 1951 - Obituary Lookup

tamiami777 — 2009-11-10 02:11:42Z

Looking for an obituary for William Joseph Roller, died May, 1951, buried St Michael's Cemetery, May 29, 1951. Daughter is looking for exact dob, dod, marriage info. William's father was Anton Roller (10/14/1886-10/4/1946) and mother was Anna (no info available). He had siblings who married. Daughter is looking for contact with any cousins.

Re: St. Michael's Cemetery [Queens] query

tamiami777 — 2009-11-10 01:36:30Z

I sent an email with just name and possible year of death. They are in the process of putting their records on computer. If your target person is on their computerized list, a phone call follow up to the email can be helpful. Ericka (think that was her name) is the administrative assistant, so is normally very busy. If she has to go back to the microfiche/microfilm records, there is a $25 research fee. She is very helpful considering how busy she is.

Re: Calvary Cem.; where is section 41?

pfagan1 — 2009-11-08 19:50:43Z

Section 41 is in Second Calvary at the junction of Borden Avenue and 58th Street. You can find maps at the URL below. (You would need the left and center panels of Calvary 2-3-4.)

http://www.pefagan.com/gen/astmaps/calvarymaps.html

Re: Calvary Cemetery-where is section 41?

BobNY — 2009-11-08 15:31:50Z

It is in Second Calvary in the extreme southeast corner, just north of Borden Ave. and the Expressway and just west of 58th St.

http://www.pefagan.com/gen/astmaps/maps/cv234_left.gif

Calvary Cemetery-where is section 41?

ziggysprints1 — 2009-11-08 09:18:27Z

The only map I can find is for "Old Calvary" and it does not have section 41. Does anyone know what part of "New Calvary" section 41 is?

Calvary Cem.; where is section 41?

ziggysprints1 — 2009-11-08 04:08:58Z

I have only the map of "Old Calvary" and Section 41 is not there. Does anyone know which part of the cemetery Section 41 is located?

Calvary Cemtery - Queens - Lookup

HeatherLea10 — 2009-11-02 19:27:15Z

If anyone is planning to go the Calvary, I would very much like information on a headstone for Alex Sherrin(Sheerin).Burial 6 Aug. 1917)
Section 41, Range 332, Lot J - Plot #1. Cemetery office gave me this information and was told there are two other persons buried in this plot, and, unfortunately, I cannot afford the $75 to find out who they are. Can someone help!!! It would be gratefully appreciated!!! A picture would be wonderful - but will settle for info only.

Heather

Looking for my Son's Father Name Stone

michellevaughn_1 — 2009-10-30 01:03:29Z

My name Michelle and
I am looking for Stone,
we met long time ago in 1991
in Spanish Town, Jamaica,
We lost contact when I move
back to St.Mary. He lived in
Queens New york, 1992 I called
but a friend of his told me
he had move to Miami. I would be really happy if someone see my message and pass it on

Re: Grace McLean Obit

KDELUISE — 2009-10-28 20:49:15Z

WHAT You need to do is use the ssdi index and narrow down date of death to atleast month and year.
Also you could use telephone directories to see when she stops appearing.
You could try cemeteries where other family members are buried.
you could try other funeral homes that the family has used in the past.

goodluck
kristina
www.nyvagenealogy.homestead.com/newyorkrecords.html

Grace McLean Obit

ef252 — 2009-10-28 20:30:36Z

Looking for an obit for Grace P. McLean or MacLean. Died between 1957 and 1974 probably in Queens. She lived in Jackson Heights and was born c. 1910. Survived by 2 daughters and grandchildren. Any info is appreciated.

1941 envelope sent by S MUNCRON(?) to Geestacht, Germany from Woodside, Queens

JimMiller599 — 2009-10-26 16:57:47Z

I recently found a photograph of an old envelope that was sent by S MUNCRON(?) to Geestacht, Germany from Woodside, Queens in 1941. You can see the envelope on http://philgen.org (search on MUNCRON, click on View, and scroll to the bottom of the page), or click on the link below. I am unable to find an S MUNCRON in a census or similar source and wondered if someone more familiar with Queens can find him/her or correctly decipher the spelling of the name. I believe that Geestacht may be his/her or his/her parents' birthplace and this envelope will be helpful to someone in their genealogical research. The reason I have a photo of the envelope is because of my interest in using old envelopes and postcards in genealogical research. I have an article in the spring 2009 issue of New England Ancestors entitled Philatelic Genealogy (viewable at the philgen website) and have started the philgen website.

Here is a direct link to the photo of the envelope: http://philgen.org/index.php?option=com_fabrik&c=form&am...

Re: Mary Page dau of Benjamin Page and Bridget Doyle

pfagan1 — 2009-10-23 19:06:32Z

1871 is too early for civil records. Church records will be your most likely resource. Unfortunately, the 1870 census failed to identify smaller subdivision within the rather large town of Oyster Bay, but you can find a good series of 1873 maps at this location.
http://www.bklyn-genealogy-info.com/Map/Maps.Main.html

Another suggestion: while Oyster Bay was part of Queens County in 1870, it's now in Nassau County. You might find someone more knowledgeable about extant church records on the Nassau County message board.

Mary Page dau of Benjamin Page and Bridget Doyle

jimwrt1 — 2009-10-22 14:24:07Z

Seeking birth record of Mary Page b. abt. 1871, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Parents on 1870 census for Oyster Bay, L.I. with siblings.
Family later moved to Pelham, Ma. where Mary married John Bennet Moulton July 1888. Mary Page Moulton divorced and married a second time to Richard L. Roberts Nov. 1905.
Further information about her parents also appreciated.
Thank you. Jim JimWrt@aol.com

Re: DICKINSON, ZEBULON

marian4549 — 2009-10-19 05:14:10Z

It's been 8 years since you wrote; hope you see this. My ggrandfather, Charles B. Dickinson, b. NY 1806, had a store in Newark NJ (listed in 1840 City Directory); his clerk was Zebulon Dickinson. Charles moved to Mobile Al where he opened a store, and Zebulon was also listed in the Mobile Directory.

We haven't found any of Charles' ancestry, though we know a lot about his wife, Maria Mundy.

I'll be glad to share what I have.

Re: Families of Dominick and Frank Miranda

Gerd_Hemminger — 2009-10-17 19:44:41Z

Bob, thanks for the reply. I don't know how old Antonio was at death. He was born 21 Aug 1869 in Italy and was living in Accadia at the time he immigrated to NYC in 1899. Most of his children were born in West Virginia except his oldest who was born in Italy. But Antonio mysteriously disappeared sometime between 1910-1920 leaving his wife Anna and children in Seattle. His wife was living with another man in Seattle by the time of the 1920 census but the wife and children were always very careful about how they described Antonio's disappearence, as if to say he did not die but rather left the family. They all died without revealing the true story. The current generation is trying to solve the mystery. I am working on the theory that he returned to the NYC area where his brother Luigi (Louis) and family lived. I found several Antonio (or Anthony) Lanzas who died in NYC and based on their age at death they could be the right person. I am hoping to get some more difinitive info before ordering death certificates. I was hoping that some descendants of Frank and Dominick Miranda might have some useful information. They might also be interested to learn that they have many relatives in the Seattle area.

Re: Families of Dominick and Frank Miranda

BobBokken — 2009-10-17 17:19:13Z

You are looking for a death but you dnt say hw old
Antonio Lanza is nor is it possible if he is buried with his brther Luigi r his marital status which may lead you to moore information about his passing.........

I am researching the families of brothers Frank (Francesco) and Dominick Miranda of Accadia, Italy. They immigrated to NYC in the 1890's and married sisters Isabella and Maria Teresa Lanza. Frank and Dominick Miranda were barbers in Queens and their families lived in the same house at 239 Pacific St. in Jamaica at the 1920 US Census. My son-in-law is descended from Antonio Lanza an uncle of Isabella and Maria Teresa and brother of their father Luigi (Nicholas?) Lanza. I am trying to locate any information about the death of Antonio Lanza. I would appreciate help from anyone familiar with these families.

Re: St. Michael's Cemetery [Queens] query

jnrollberg_1 — 2009-10-17 15:12:58Z

Thanks so much. Jeanne

Families of Dominick and Frank Miranda

Gerd_Hemminger — 2009-10-17 14:53:50Z

I am researching the families of brothers Frank (Francesco) and Dominick Miranda of Accadia, Italy. They immigrated to NYC in the 1890's and married sisters Isabella and Maria Teresa Lanza. Frank and Dominick Miranda were barbers in Queens and their families lived in the same house at 239 Pacific St. in Jamaica at the 1920 US Census. My son-in-law is descended from Antonio Lanza an uncle of Isabella and Maria Teresa and brother of their father Luigi (Nicholas?) Lanza. I am trying to locate any information about the death of Antonio Lanza. I would appreciate help from anyone familiar with these families.

Re: St. Michael's Cemetery [Queens] query

Erica1686 — 2009-10-17 12:13:17Z

I am in charge of reseach At st
ichEl 's cemetery in queens there is Fee
718-278 -3240

City Directory/phone book lookup, 1951 for HELEN DRAKE

kinhunter25 — 2009-10-16 17:28:51Z

Is there someone on the Board that could find the party below in a City Directory or phone book and/or could do a lookup for the address given in 1951?

Looking for a Helen Drake living at 138-48 231st Street, Laurelton, Long Island, New York in 1951. She would have been about 64 at the time. She was born in Illinois and lived in Chicago from sometime after 1910 to at least 1930. I have no idea when she would have moved to NY.

Re: St. Michael's Cemetery [Queens] query

jnrollberg_1 — 2009-10-16 13:52:08Z

Nancy-- You're a peach. Thanks so much! Jeannie

Re: St. Michael's Cemetery [Queens] query

witz1 — 2009-10-16 06:11:33Z

Older burials are still in books not on computers there.
when I was looking for my relatives there who died in 1910
I had to paid $25 look up fee and wait until they mailed me the info
Nancy

Re: Need Obit ROTTMANN, Amandus died 10 Nov 1974, Maspeth

taosenos6 — 2009-10-16 00:52:20Z

I am Amandus Rottmann's granddaughter. Amandus died in Huntington, NY. His parent's names were Amandus Rottmann and Pauline Gluck

Re: J Svatba grocery and deli

GeraldTobinNY — 2009-10-12 13:59:42Z

http://a836-acris.nyc.gov/Scripts/Coverpage.dll/index

J Svatba grocery and deli

chico68 — 2009-10-11 22:44:10Z

This store was located at 30 09 34th street Astoria, Queens,NY. My relatives owned this store from around the late 1920's to the early 1950's. Does any one remember this
store? Also, I would like to know if any one could help me
find out how I can obtain records for this building. There
are 2 apts above the store that my family owned also.
I contacted the records dept in Queens and they told me I
had to go in person to find any records. Is there any one
who may be able to help me? I would really appreciate it.
Thank-you

Re: Rose Burckheardt, is this it?

KDELUISE — 2009-10-11 17:11:40Z

BUCARO - Rose on August 10, 1998 of N. Lindenhurst, NY. Beloved wife of the late Matteo. Devoted mother of Rosalie, Rosemarie, JoAnn Mannino and Carol Ann Laspisa and the late Rosario. Cherished by nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Reposing Noce Funeral Home, 189 Rte. 109, West Babylon, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9:30 AM, Our Lady of Perpetual Help R.C. Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9:30 PM.

QBPL's unit that handles Obituary and Death Notice US Mail Requests

WalterGreenspan — 2009-10-11 16:30:48Z

For questions such as yours, you may want to contact the Queens Borough Public Library's unit that handles Obituary and Death Notice US Mail Requests:

Long Island Division
Queens Borough Public Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard
New York (Jamaica P.O.), NY 11432

Tel: 718/990-0770
Fax: 718/???-????

eMail: ???????

The following link takes you to a page that describes the procedure to obtain an "Obituary and Death Notice US Mail Requests":

http://www.queenslibrary.org/index.aspx?page_nm=CEL+Division...

Home page:
http://www.queenslibrary.org/

I hope this information is useful or, at least, interesting.

Regards,

Walter Greenspan
Great Falls, MT & Jericho, NY

Rose Burckheardt, Queens, NY

jimlilco — 2009-10-11 15:23:50Z

Looking for information, an obituary or death notice for Rose Burckheardt of 75-59 195th St., Queens NY. She was interred in All Faiths Cemetery 11 August 1998.

Re: St. Michael's Cemetery [Queens] query

jnrollberg_1 — 2009-10-08 11:23:47Z

Thanks! I appreciate that large cemeteries do have many requests, and will try to be patient while also being persistent. Take care. Jeannie

Re: St. Michael's Cemetery [Queens] query

SuGenClayFL — 2009-10-08 05:39:38Z

Keep bugging them. My great-grandfather is buried in Grand Lawn Cemetery in Detroit. I made many phone calls, sent several emails, even wrote a letter. They finally "took the time" to look up his info for me. I think they did it because they tired of hearing from me.

Good luck,
Susan

Re: St. Michael's Cemetery [Queens] query

jnrollberg_1 — 2009-10-08 00:58:40Z

Thank you. I did do that! My experience has been at many cemeteries that e-mail is not checked very frequently. Let us hope that here it may be different.

Jeannie

Re: St. Michael's Cemetery [Queens] query

SuGenClayFL — 2009-10-08 00:30:46Z

Send them an email..
http://www.stmichaelscemetery.com/

St. Michael's Cemetery [Queens] query

jnrollberg_1 — 2009-10-07 21:01:58Z

We have a Swedish relative buried in St. Michael's Cemetery in Astoria, Augusta Charlotta Bjorkander, d. March 20, 1880, but we don't know if she has a headstone there [for a picture]. We speculate that her brother, Claes Vilhelm ["John William"] Bjorkander [Burkander] and her brother-in-law, William Parsons, may be buried besider her, but we don't have their death dates, as those dates don't appear to be in the NYC Death Index, so we think they may have died before 1891. Does anyone know if the cemetery's records are filed by NAME or by DATE? If by date, there is probably little sense in sending a research request for those whose death dates we don't know. Have spent a good amount already in this search, and am just checking to see if there's an obvious resource we're overlooking. [Have seen the St. Michael's web site itself, did call, got no way to leave message.]

Thanks so much! Jeannie Rollberg