Monthly Archives: November 2012

Simon & Dora Ghertner lived at … (not what you may think)

Posted on November 20, 2012 by gsghert01

In 1914 and 1915, Simon and Dora Ghertner were listed in the Nashville city directory as living at 706 Shirley Street. Baby Alven came home to Shirley Street and likely so did newborn Gerald. The move to 1702 Ashwood Avenue … Continue reading →

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Maj. Leslie Gruber, sketch by James O. Brumley, and humble pie for me

Posted on November 14, 2012 by gsghert01

I had convinced myself I had pieced together the story of Leslie Gruber’s World War II unit along with some surviving members, photographs and a story of their service by one of the members. Much of my ‘proof’ that he … Continue reading →

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Major Leslie G. Gruber, sketch by James O. Burnley

Posted on November 10, 2012 by gsghert01

SNAFU, by me; I jumped to a conclusion about Leslie’s unit! Correction coming coming soon courtesy of seven surviving members of the 1142nd. I’m going have to retract my conclusion the Leslie Gruber (and these officers [Harrison, Fry, Brady and … Continue reading →

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Simon Gertner’s ship to North America in 1900

Posted on November 1, 2012 by gsghert01

I’ve found more than one record of Simon Ghertner, my grandfather,  having sailed to North America about 1900.  The steamer  Lake Ontario was built in 1887 by James Laing & Co for the Beaver Line. A voyage on this ship … Continue reading →

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