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Explore the fascinating family history of Alicia Acey and her parents, Adam and Erika, rooted deeply in Michigan. Alicia's dad, Adam Acey, is descended from immigrants from Lebanon and Macedonia who sought a better life in the U.S. Her mom, Erika Schneider, immigrated from Czechoslovakia, driven by dreams of freedom and opportunity. Both sides of her family carry stories of resilience, hope, and survival, including ties to Holocaust survivors. This narrative showcases a rich tapestry of cultures and experiences that shaped Alicia's family legacy.
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Alicia(Schneider) Acey My Mom! Born in Michigan Now lives in Franklin, Michigan
Adam Acey My Dad! Born in Michigan Now lives in Franklin, Michigan
My Dad’s Parents Elanore and Eugene were both born in Michigan They now live in Davisburg, MI
My Dad’s Dad’s Parents Eugene came to American from Lebanon in hopes of a better life. He died in 1995. Barbara (Hewitt) Acey came from Liverpool, England.
My Dad’s Mom’s Parents Sylvia (Dallas) Novachoff and Jack Novachoff both came to the United States from Macedonia. We don’t know when they came, but presumably they came for a better life.
My Mom’s Mom (Erika) Erika Greenberger immigrated from Czechoslovakia. She was born in Kosice, CZ. She lived in Israel, then Italy, then Paraguay (in South America) She came to the USA in 1957 and went to Florida because she had an uncle there. She said she came because, “We always wanted to come to the USA. It represented a land of freedom and opportunity.” She married Ted Schneider (Alicia’s dad) and after divorce, she married Robert Singer.
My Mom’s Mom’s Parents Anna (died in 2009) and Alex Greenberger (Erika’s parents) were Holocaust survivors. They were also immigrants like their daughter.
My Mom’s Dad’s Parents Sam Schneider came from Russia or Poland. His mom (Tillie) came from Russia. Sam’s dad (Max) came from Russia or Poland. Helen (Sacks) Schneider came from Russia. Her parents (Clara and Morris) came from Lithuania.