Welcome to Casa de Schwartz, a site dedicated to history. It started as a place to show off the family tree, but has grown slowly over the years. Not only has the database grown in related individuals, but some detailed investigations of some of the ancestors. Many stories involved the immediate family; others about more obscure people who caught my interest. DNA came next onto the scene which offered a whole new level of promise and complexity. Then the Casa relocated to a neighborhood with a “historical district” designation with all those houses with a story to tell. Finally, who could forget our first foray into history with our book about vintage charm collecting?
Genealogy Database
The names of all the connected individuals (the relatives) are stored in a database that is organized by an online application called “The Next Generation of Genealogical Software” or TNG for short.
Stories
DNA has demonstrated great promise in extending the trees, but it has its limitations. There is a lot to learn. This is a series of articles about my journey in increasing my understanding of the results.
DNA
DNA has demonstrated great promise in extending the trees, but it has its limitations. There is a lot to learn. This is a series of articles about my journey in increasing my understanding of the results.
Naglee Park
Naglee Park has a unique history in early San Jose. The Naglee Park Improvement Company sold lots within the neighborhood with fairly strict restrictions (no corner grocery stores, no stables, must spend over $3000). The result created a upper middle haven for early San Jose denizens.
Charms
“Charms and Charm Bracelets, The Complete Guide” is still available on Amazon in case you want to buy a copy.