pirjo
25-02-06, 04:55
I came across a picture of a cousin once removed who emigrated from Finland with his parents and siblings around 1910, first to Michigan, finally settling in Monessen, Pennsylvania. Unfortunately the picture was of him laid out in a coffin. He died December 24, 1934 aged 30 (info on the aback of the picture); he was known as Jack Maki although his name was Einar Lähteenmäki. To the best of my knowledge his wife’s name was Helen, nee King, and he had two children, Virginia and Jack (information gleaned from the census).
I’m curious as to what happened to Jack, why he died at such a young age? Also wonder if some of his descendants may still be living.
Interestingly Helen King’s parents were born in Finland (info from census) although King is certainly not a Finnish name; another mystery.
Jack/Einar had four sisters, Kaarina, Aune, Irja and Kerttu. While I’m also interested in the rest of the family, I thought I would start with Jack.
Sincerely,
Pirjo
I’m curious as to what happened to Jack, why he died at such a young age? Also wonder if some of his descendants may still be living.
Interestingly Helen King’s parents were born in Finland (info from census) although King is certainly not a Finnish name; another mystery.
Jack/Einar had four sisters, Kaarina, Aune, Irja and Kerttu. While I’m also interested in the rest of the family, I thought I would start with Jack.
Sincerely,
Pirjo