Two years ago, a new friend of mine challenged me, saying I couldn’t possibly find his Facebook profile. Five minutes later I sent him a friend request.
I’ve traced back parts of my family tree over 1000 years.
When my husband and I bought our first (1oo year old) home, I had the entire house’s history laid out before we closed, as well as the history of the property it was on. I know that the man who built my house as well as a few others on the block is buried, per his wishes, in the backyard of the home he lived in until his death. I also know the approximate amount of people who have passed away in my home. Why do I even know this?
I’m the kind of person who likes a challenge, and who views Google as my own personal scavenger hunt of sorts. I’m based in Staten Island, NY but will creep on anything anywhere. I’m a huge history nerd and that + creepiness = this blog. Take a journey with me, won’t you? Maybe you’ll find out something about your neighborhood you never knew….