Project Lizzie: The End
Some stories take longer than others to tell. This one took forty-two years.
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Lizzie’s oldest brother, Edward got married in Montreal, moved to New York City, where he supported his family as a waiter.
Nestor Cardinal (1906-1945)
Lizzie’s nephew, Nestor Cardinal, died at 39 years old in 1945. What can we learn about him?
The Cardinal Family Grave
During my October visit to Malden Massachusetts, I stopped by Holy Cross Cemetery to find more grave sites. That’s where I found Lizzie’s sister, Ellen (Nestor) Cardinal…and a few more tidbits.
Who is H-something Sachern?
Sometimes the answer to a question is easy to find. Other times, it requires a little luck.
Lizzie’s Parish: Sacred Hearts Church, Malden
Lizzie moved to Malden, Massachusetts in 1914. She lived there for the next 58 years. One of the buildings that she would have spent time in was the Sacred Hearts Church, which we had the opportunity to visit in October 2014.
Project Lizzie Interview on Genealogy Gems Podcast
Lisa Louise Cooke interviewed Ron Ploof on her Genealogy Gems podcast. But during the interview, she turned the tables on him by explaining his true motivation behind Project Lizzie.
Edward Gerard Cardinal
The discovery of a High School Yearbook uncovers the first photograph of a Lizzie Milligan relative: her nephew, Edward G. Cardinal.
Another Amazing Connection: G. W. Tarlson
A reader’s comment about the M.C.A. Cigar Company makes Ron take a closer look at an 1894 invoice for 100 cigars. What he learns is an incredible connection.