Albany, NY Family History Reference Now Available Thanks To Author Joseph Yake

[Jack Blair]

"Personal research references, especially for families who once lived
in the South End area of Albany, are very difficult to come by", said
Yakel. "Lower Albany had a very strong mix of European immigrants,
especially Germans, throughout the 19th century. These were spirited,
hard working people, that helped to build the city's distinction
through their values and all kinds of family run businesses", he
explained. "Unfortunately, unlike other parts of the city, such as the
Central Avenue thoroughfare and the downtown district of Pearl Street,
documentation relative to much of the South End, especially around the
Second Avenue area, is far and few between."
He added, "Knowing that others have experienced the same frustration I
have felt while trying to find useful research information about the
lower Albany area and families, I decided to take a wonderful source
of family history I already had in my possession, my grand aunt's
autograph book, and make it available to other researchers. The book
mentions dozens of surnames and individuals, and it's this kind of
personal information that brings family history and genealogical
research alive. I'm excited to share this book, and help to preserve
the family history of Albany."
Joseph Yakel, third generation Albany native, presents this unique
family work with a simple elegance certain to be enjoyed. To start,
Joe provides some personal details on the life of his grand aunt, Mary
Yakel, and her family. Then, below each original page entry, Joe has
added interesting details about each person or family mentioned in the
book, if known. Over 30 surnames fully indexed. The cover art and the
background images come from the original autograph book cover, and
provide warmth as well as symmetry from page to page.
The Yakel family (originally spelled Jackel and Jeckel) hails from the
villages of Hergenfeld, Spabrucken and Wallhausen, located in the
Kreis Kreuznach, Rhineland area of Germany. Since emigrating to Albany
in 1847, the Yakel family has built upon the solid foundation of its
Patriarch, Johannes Jeckel, to become well known throughout the Tri-
City area.
"The Autograph Memories of Mary Yakel" can be purchased directly from
Lulu.com. Pricing is $9.00, plus any applicable sales tax and shipping
charges.
Printed: 75 pages, 8.5 x 11.0 in., Saddle-stitch-bound, 80# white
interior paper, black and white interior ink, 100# white exterior
paper, full-color (CMYK) exterior ISBN: 1-4116-2101-8Copyright Year: ?
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