tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853410677893201016.post7299060827793536142..comments2024-01-08T18:08:40.779-06:00Comments on Family Archaeologist: Atlantic Crossing in WinterLinda Gartzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740477693031139484noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853410677893201016.post-26915311120656494212011-01-06T20:59:57.769-06:002011-01-06T20:59:57.769-06:00I can't imagine what it would be like to cross...I can't imagine what it would be like to cross an ocean back then, especially during winter. They were brave souls.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853410677893201016.post-29514321492790428262011-01-06T17:12:59.920-06:002011-01-06T17:12:59.920-06:00America comprises risk takers, entrepreneurs, inve...America comprises risk takers, entrepreneurs, inventors, and the like. From the situations that your grandfather faced, I understand why this country has these characteristics. Hopefully we will retain these good qualities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853410677893201016.post-78913586127356340232011-01-06T14:40:40.643-06:002011-01-06T14:40:40.643-06:00Linda,
This is a fascinating read. I'll be a r...Linda,<br />This is a fascinating read. I'll be a regular visitor on your blog to learn more about Joseph's experience. His journal makes a fascinating read and reminds us of the hardships people endured to find a better life.Sandy Arnonehttp://www.spittalstreet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853410677893201016.post-7555334665520238412011-01-06T13:14:18.771-06:002011-01-06T13:14:18.771-06:00It is so interessting to read about Joseph, I feel...It is so interessting to read about Joseph, I feel cloth to him. Why ? Because he was born in the same house, where I was born, and he lived 21 years there. I lived there 25 years. We loved our family very much and and so a family separation was terrible, but the urge after freedom and a better life and to live its own life were stronger. I left Transylvania also december, on 29. (but not 100 years ago, only 30 years ago). Only Josephs emigration is more interesting than my.<br />Thanks Linda, your Cousin MariaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853410677893201016.post-2131094799016292262011-01-05T21:39:25.937-06:002011-01-05T21:39:25.937-06:00Susan, Greta, and Nancy,
Thanks so much to all of ...Susan, Greta, and Nancy,<br />Thanks so much to all of you for your comments. The winter crossing did sound pretty grim, but the reward on the other side was great! Nancy, thanks for the Ancestor Approved Award. What a nice idea -- keeping all of genealogy nuts engaged with each other! I'll have to be diligent now in getting those ten surprises together.Linda Gartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00740477693031139484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853410677893201016.post-3912618619690696802011-01-05T21:06:11.692-06:002011-01-05T21:06:11.692-06:00It's so hard to imagine the difficulties of th...It's so hard to imagine the difficulties of that journey. Reading his words takes a minute or two but the crossing itself! Whew!<br><br />I've given you the Ancestor Approved Award. You do a nice job of highlighting you ancestors here. You can learn more about it and get the image at this post on my blog: http://nancysfamilyhistoryblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/award-and-favorites.html.<br><br />I hope you like awards!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853410677893201016.post-14436406230244140302011-01-05T19:33:14.936-06:002011-01-05T19:33:14.936-06:00I echo Susan's comments - a fascinating story....I echo Susan's comments - a fascinating story. Though it was obviously a difficult crossing, he definitely had the gumption to handle all the challenges!Greta Koehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429623811794360612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853410677893201016.post-23528531504124719062011-01-05T18:19:46.656-06:002011-01-05T18:19:46.656-06:00This has been mesmerizing reading, Linda. On its o...This has been mesmerizing reading, Linda. On its own your Josef's journey is interesting, but since my grandfather followed a similar path - and endured a winter crossing (I never considered the differences in crossing in one season vs. another) - I have adored reading these posts.Susan Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009218875010743399noreply@blogger.com