Eleanors Story

  • Eleanors birth

    Eleanors birth
    In 1930 Eleanor was born in Stratford.
  • Hitler Declares war

    Hitler Declares war
    Hitler declares war to get back territories that the Germany denied after World war one.
  • Leaving Stratford

    Leaving Stratford
    On August 29, 1939 Eleanor's family bordered the S.S. Hamburg and left Stratford.
  • Hitler visits Berlin

    Hitler visits Berlin
    Hitler visits Berlin because of Nationail Hitler Day.
  • Baby brother

    Baby brother
    Her little brother's name is Tommie. He was born at their home because Eleanor's mother didn't believe in hospitals. She went into labor with him on January 18th.
  • Baby sister

    Baby sister
    Elizabeth was Eleanor's little sister. She was born on the same day of Eleanor's birthday and was the only gift from her family she reseved.
  • Russians take over

    Russians take over
    The Russians take over a little after the war is over.
  • the end of the war

    the end of the war
    After Hitler committed suicide on April 30, 1945 the war ended in May.
  • going back to America

    going back to America
    Father, Frank, and Eleanor went back to America in 1946. Mother and the babies didn't come because they were german.
  • Eleanors wedding

    Eleanors wedding
    Eleanor married Louis Garner.
  • Eleanor has a son

    Eleanor has a son
    Eleanor's first son's name was James Louis. He later was an older brother.
  • Elenors second son was born

    Elenors second son was born
    Thomas Joseph was Eleanors second and last child. Later in life Tom became a graphic artist for high fashion houses and he was also a fine artist. He lived in Italy with his wife and two sons.
  • Elenors mother passes

    Elenors mother passes
    Her mother died on December 12, 1999 after a long heroic life. She found her peace at last.