An album of field post from WWI recently came into my possession. I noticed that around 20 postcards were addressed to the same father Johann Oestreicher from Theilheim, Bavaria between 1915 and 1918. That family had all their 3 sons Georg, Wilhelm and Hubert fighting in that terrible war. I couldn't shake the horrible question … Continue reading Family Oestreicher from Theilheim, Bavaria
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Families Wunsch & Schmidt from Bohemia: Part 1
When my own ancestors need a break from me, I bug other people's ancestors. Or they bug me, if you believe that. Hoarding old photos of strangers has become a new hobby of mine. So, into my lap fell another lot of old photos. The same person had inscribed many of them. This is where my … Continue reading Families Wunsch & Schmidt from Bohemia: Part 1