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Old 08-13-13, 09:25 AM   #52
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That my friend is a priceless wealth of information...I so envy you
Oh heck, I have more. I still have family(distant cousins) in Germany. Still growing roses and run flower shops. My grandfather a Mason. I have his Master Mason apron framed.

My mom was big on family history and keeping records. The family Bible is full of dates for birth, marriage, death of family members. The Bible dates over 100 years old. My great grandmothers Bible before my to possession. She had it professionally re-bound in leather. Just a wealth of info.


Here is the obit from my uncle. WW2 vet that passed on last year. Note the reference to greenhouses he worked. Our family greenhouses in NY.
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Edward R. Schultheis, 87, of Oxford, New Jersey passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Warren Haven Nursing Home, Oxford, NJ. Born: Edward was born on December 16, 1924 in Flushing, NY. He was the son of the late Mr. Charles J. Schultheis and Arceneth M. Bertgchinger. Personal: Edward is predeceased by his loving wife, Eugenia Lucille Larkin in 1997. Edward worked as a master maintenance mechanic for M&M Mars, Hackettstown, NJ. In his earlier years, Edward worked in greenhouses and worked as a blacksmith for Allenwood Steel Company,
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