Patricia Hallenbeck, Part 1 (the early years – 1925 to 1955)
In honour of my mom, Patricia Hallenbeck Thomas Green, who would have been 96 in July 2021, here is some of her story. Patricia was born in Greenport, Columbia County,…
Peggy Schroeder’s Adventures in the Women’s Land Army
Grandma Hallenbeck, born 1894, (or Peggy Schroeder as she was known in those days) was a busy young woman. She was a teacher in one-room schoolhouses in Connecticut - Bakersville…
Our family at war – for Remembrance Day
As promised, here is a look at our ancestors at war for Remembrance Day. These images are from World War II. Our grandmother enlisted to assist farmers as part of…
Grandpa Hallenbeck’s Siblings & Children
This week I am showing the photos of Grandpa (Lad) Hallenbeck’s siblings and their children (and in some rare cases) grandchildren. As well, I have a few photos from a…
Great Grandparents & Grandparents
This week, I am going to take a step back to talk about the grandparents and great grandparents of the Hallenbeck sisters. Harold (Lad) Harmon Hallenbeck, my grandfather, was born…
The Hallenbeck Sisters – The beginning
As I tilt into the 7th decade of my life, I am conscious of those I have lost, through my own neglect and through the natural passage of time. And…
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