YES!!! I finally found some information on our father's birth father, Roland J. Hulslander. I must say that there is sooooo much information out there on the web, it truly is mind boggling at times. Needless to say, I have come to the realization that I must start creating a family tree, so I can figure out who is who and determine if we are even related. I think that will help greatly, and probably speed up this whole process a bit. However, since our father was adopted, its makes it very difficult, to say the least. In time though, I know we will undercover all the facts and find out about the Hulslander Family.
With that said, here is what I have learned so far from the research I have done. It seems that many Hulslanders arrived in the United States via Ellis Island, New York and ended up remaining in the New York area, where they planted roots. However, it seems that many also headed south to Pennsylvania as well. Most likely due to the large German / Amish population in that area. It was during my search of New York (my father's birth place) that I uncovered the 1930's Census, and can I just say WOW!! I love just this stuff, check out the fancy handwriting. You don't see that PERFECT penmanship style anymore, very, very pretty, if I do say so myself!!!
Take a look at this:
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| 1930 United States Federal Census Roland J. Hulslander Age: 15 Father's Name: Frank E Hulslander Mother's Name: Theresa A Hulslander |
As you see above, that is our grandfather Roland Jack Hulslander, our great-grandfather Frank E. and our great-grandmother Theresa A. Hulslander. As it states, they lived in Elmira City, New York which is located in south central New York in Chemung County. Elmira is actually located right on the boarder Pennsylvania. Here is the Wikipedia link to check it out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmira_(city),_New_York. I also learned that our great-grandmother was 11 years OLDER than my great-grandfather (can I just say this, go great-grandma, go great-grandma). No honestly, I'm not sure, but there might be a story behind this, but seriously; wasn't it much OLDER men with much YOUNGER women back in the day? Strange to see it the other way around, isn't it? However, this might get very interesting. OR it might be nothing more than just numbers. OR it could be the ultimate love story, maybe her first husband died a tragic death at war and great-grandpa Frank was there to console her and they fell head over heels in love (yes, I am a hopeless romantic at heart). I can't wait to find out more.
Anyhow, from what I can gather from my research, is that most of the Hulslanders, Reeds, and Wortmans are from the New York and Pennsylvania areas. Thus, giving more strength to the reality that we might just have some Amish ties after all.
I hope you have enjoyed this update and I will try to get a few more posts on this weekend. I have found some other information about Roland J. Hulslander that you might find interesting. Oh and I do plan on posting some old photos for everyone to enjoy, as well.
Until next time.....
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