A Bride, A Divorce, A Lawsuit, and a War Baby

This 1922 account from the Nebraska State Journal contains more clues that one usually finds in newspaper articles.

Note: the man the article refers to as "Frand" Goldenstein was actually named Frank.

Some of the clues contained in this article:

• divorce record for Frank Goldenstein
• lawsuit initiated by Goldenstein against his wife's parents
• passport application if Goldenstein was citizen when he made the visit to Germany
• adoption records (which may be closed)
• passenger lists for the return trip with new wife and baby

That's a lot of records.

Liz on our Facebook page mentioned that Frank probably had a connection to Germany if he went there for a bride. That's true. It's one clue I almost didn't think to mention as I already knew Frank was a German native.

Note: this Frank Goldenstein was a first cousin of my great-grandmother, Tjode (Goldenstein) Habben.