Kathleen
Schenectady, NY
On my father's side, we are Italian and French Canadian. I know that my great-grandparents came to Ellis Island from Italy. However, my mother's side is a complete mystery. Whenever I ask my family they respond with, "Oh, we are a melting pot of everything!" I hope to someday begin the research so I can tell my future family all about our history. It is important to understand where we came from, and the work that our past generations have done for us.