Re: SCHMEELK ISLAND LONG ISLAND N.Y.
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SCHMEELK ISLAND LONG ISLAND N.Y.
11/14/00
That is probably true about Schmeelk Island and the hotel. My Great Great Grandfather was Herman Schmeelk. He was my Grandmother, Helen Duerr's Grandfather, her mother's father. He was a clam planter. I have info on some of his clam beds and how my Grandfather, Walter Austin, Helen's husband, use to guard the beds along with his brother Stephen during prohibition. From the Rockaways they eventually were in Copiague, LI, NY. The block my Grandparents lived on in Copiague was Schmeelk Place, named after Herman Schmeelk. My parents told me the Schmeelk's and my Grandmother were from the Rockaways. I would love to share the little bit of info that I have with you. Thanks
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Re: SCHMEELK ISLAND LONG ISLAND N.Y.
Kathleen Schmeelck 1/31/09