The woman who reared the half-orphaned Wechsler children after their mother’s untimely death was only remembered as the “Aunt from Villach”. Yes, she had a name, and no, she was not from Villach …
WECHSLER’s WITH A “CH”
Family lore at its best: “ch” stands for Christian, hence Wechsler’s with a “ch” were Christian. So why are some “ch” Wechslers Jewish?
THE GERMAN SCHOOL OF ALEXANDRIA
The Protestant German School in Alexandria, Egypt was founded in 1884. The aim was to provide for a german school education from Kindergarten to 10th Grade.
POLE POSITION
“Your past is always your past. Even if you forget it, it remembers you, ” as Sarah Dessen says and the Wechsler family is the best proof of that.
DAUGHTER OF THE ORIENT
Charlotte was a breath-taking sight. A light transparent blouse, as white and fragrant as the flowers of the jasmine framing her window, discreetly showing off her physical advantages, a …
“FROM SHEFFIELD” IN IRELAND
According to my mother, the Sinnett-Smiths were swashbuckling pirates from Sheffield. Considering the lack of infrastructure required for pirates to carry out their business in Sheffield, we need to explore alternative origins for these adventurous souls.