The Beginning

On July 7, 1906, my grandfather, Wjcenty (Vincent) Borowski, arrived in Baltimore, Maryland, having sailed from Germany on the ship, "Hannover." He would be bound for Detroit, Michigan.

Vincent came to the United States when he was sixteen years old, accompanied by a cousin. His cousin was turned away at the point of entry due to his scoliosis.


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