Comments on: Heirloom http://www.philjern.net/2005/09/heirloom/ my dusty little corner of the web Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:58:10 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Jeffrey J Jern http://www.philjern.net/2005/09/heirloom/comment-page-1/#comment-47618 Jeffrey J Jern Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:46:11 +0000 http://www.philjern.net/?p=21#comment-47618 I must add that my father was named Albert Charles Jern. How coincedental. I must add that my father was named Albert Charles Jern. How coincedental.

]]> By: Jeffrey J Jern http://www.philjern.net/2005/09/heirloom/comment-page-1/#comment-47617 Jeffrey J Jern Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:44:42 +0000 http://www.philjern.net/?p=21#comment-47617 My Brother wrote original piece. Eric was also my granfather and how strange Ihave a sister named Susan (Jern) Stephens My Brother wrote original piece. Eric was also my granfather and how strange Ihave a sister named Susan (Jern) Stephens

]]> By: susan jern http://www.philjern.net/2005/09/heirloom/comment-page-1/#comment-45880 susan jern Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:02:46 +0000 http://www.philjern.net/?p=21#comment-45880 My grandfather, Albert Simon Jern (born Oct 28, 1886) was Erik Philip Jern's brother. Albert also worked for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad for over fifty years. I don't know how much you know about the family, but I have some information if you are interested. My grandfather, Albert Simon Jern (born Oct 28, 1886) was Erik Philip Jern’s brother. Albert also worked for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad for over fifty years.

I don’t know how much you know about the family, but I have some information if you are interested.

]]> By: Eric Jern http://www.philjern.net/2005/09/heirloom/comment-page-1/#comment-37267 Eric Jern Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:25:57 +0000 http://www.philjern.net/?p=21#comment-37267 I have no idea who you are, but it was strange for me to find that someone with my name (your grandfather) died the year I was born. Jern is not exactly a common name. I have no idea who you are, but it was strange for me to find that someone with my name (your grandfather) died the year I was born. Jern is not exactly a common name.

]]> By: George http://www.philjern.net/2005/09/heirloom/comment-page-1/#comment-22810 George Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:51:16 +0000 http://www.philjern.net/?p=21#comment-22810 My grandfather, my great grandfather and my great, great grandfather all worked for the Chicago, Burlington, Quincy Railroad. Happily, my Mother,an only child, has all three of their pocket watches, issued to them by the railroad when they each began work there. I have two siblings and each of us inherited one of these treasures. When my time comes to pass this treasure along one of my great nieces or nephews will be gifted with it. I have found so much information on the internet about the Railroad etc. I know that regardless of what somebody would pay for the watch it is a priceless treasure. I will value and hold mine in the highest regard and will ensure that it is again running and keeping perfect time! Your story warmed my heart and reminded me how fortunate we are, you, me and my sisters to own such legacies and treasures. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt, loving story. My grandfather, my great grandfather and my great, great grandfather all worked for the Chicago, Burlington, Quincy Railroad. Happily, my Mother,an only child, has all three of their pocket watches, issued to them by the railroad when they each began work there. I have two siblings and each of us inherited one of these treasures.

When my time comes to pass this treasure along one of my great nieces or nephews will be gifted with it.

I have found so much information on the internet about the Railroad etc. I know that regardless of what somebody would pay for the watch it is a priceless treasure. I will value and hold mine in the highest regard and will ensure that it is again running and keeping perfect time! Your story warmed my heart and reminded me how fortunate we are, you, me and my sisters to own such legacies and treasures. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt, loving story.

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