The two mysteries we discovered that day in 1977 still intrigue me today. Because the clerk in the New Orleans City Records Department recognized our cousin Bruce as an attorney and frequent visitor, we were allowed complete freedom to roam the myriad of aging grey file cabinets. Deep in the labyrinth, our curiosity took us…
Welcome to my blog!
I will write the stories from my life experiences. But first, the Korn Family History which has held my interest for over forty years.
The Iron Rabbit
The iron rabbit sits stoically among the azaleas waiting for the next group of squirrels (who apparently can never remember where they buried their acorns and invade my garden digging ridiculous holes in the mulch and soil in their never-ending fruitless attempts to stir their memories and are generally not very intellectual creatures in the…
The Martyr Rabbi and The Poet-Priest
by Hank Greenwald “Hello, Father. My name is Abraham Laser,” said the man with the heavy, dark beard. “Hello, Rabbi. I’m Father Ryan of St. Mary’s,” replied the bristly-haired priest. The two men had noticed each other many times on the streets of Mobile. They would nod as if to recognize the sorrow-filled purpose that…
Stones of Respect [Pilgrimage to Jackson, MS] Chapter 6
The Stones of Respect placed on the grave of our great grandmother, Anna Bernstein Korn represent all of you wonderful Korn cousins and my Greenwald family.
Anna Bernstein Korn: A Tragic Story, Chapter 5
Korn Family History (1815-2017) This page describes a 40 year search for great grandmother Anna Bernstein Korn (1850-1898). Rabbi Jacob Korn (1851-1932).
Esther and Anna’s Korn Family Histories, Chapter 4
Foreword Two hand-written Korn Family histories, the earlier by Esther Korn Graff and the later by Anna Rose Graff Bedau, became the invaluable basis for my many years of research. It is the purpose in this blog to expand upon Esther and Ann’s writings. In this chapter, for clarity, I have combined the two documents.…
Isaac Korn, Chapter 3
Since publishing the last chapter that included finding the location of great, great grandfather and great, great grandmother Isaac and Esther Korn, Cynthia and I traveled to San Antonio for her Aunt Gert’s 95th birthday party. What fun! 40 of Gert’s family were there. Gert is sharp as a tack and a blessing to us all.…
Isaac Korn, Chapter 2
This chapter originally emailed to “Wonderful Cousins” on March 16, 2016 Isaac Korn (a.1818 – 1893) There are many documents that name Isaac Korn and Esther Korn as the father and mother of great grandfather Rabbi Jacob Korn. I have always aspired to continue the Korn genealogy research one more generation back in time to…
The Famous Korn Family Photo, Chapter 1
Back Row on Porch (L-R): “Monte” Montague Korn holding Charles Korn, Marcus holding Sidney Graff, “Abe” Abraham Korn holding Anna Korn, Leslie Greenwald holding Louis Korn Ladies (L-R): Sara Parody Korn, “Mamie” Miriam Korn, Esther Korn Graff, “Rose” Rosa Korn, Judith Korn Greenwald Dedicated to all present and future Korn Family members….. To begin…