This lovely couple hails from the Cresco, Iowa area. Unfortunately there is no identifying information.
Given the gold beveled edge, it is possible that this cabinet card was produced between 1885 and 1892. The imprint reads: Borlaug, Cresco, Iowa.
Unfortunately there is no identifying information for this adorable young girl, likely from the Meadville, Pennsylvania area.
This cabinet card uses an olive green card and was probably taken in the 1880s or later. The imprint reads: Fowler, Meadville, PA.
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This lovely lady appears to be from the Rochester, New York area. Unfortunately there is no identifying information.
This cabinet card, which uses a dark green color and scalloped edges, is likely from the 1890s. The imprint on the front reads: Taylor, 152 East Main St, Rochester, N.Y.
The photographer is likely John W. Taylor, who is listed as a photographer in the 1899 Rochester City Directory at the 152 E. Main address.
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These two CDVs hail from Boston, Massachusetts. They look like they were taken at the same time, and since Reynolds (albeit with questions marks) is found on both, it is quite possible they are sister and brother. Given the style of the CDV, they were likely taken between 1880 and 1905. Without more specifics, it’s hard to say who exactly they are and there are too many Reynolds families in the Boston area.
The imprint reads: Holland, 611 Washington St., Boston.
So after a long hiatus, this blog will return on Monday, with a new photo each week as was done in the past. Thanks for sticking around while life got in the way, I sincerely appreciate it!
I logged into Blogger a few moments ago and reviewed the comments for my other blog, GenBlog. One of them mentioned they came across GenBlog through this blog , “because that blog is Blogger's Blog of Note today!” This could explain the 32 comments that needed to be reviewed for the WWTTS? blog. As suspected, many of the comments were left by those who had seen that WWTTS? was the blog of the day.
Not knowing what they were talking about, I did a search and found Blogs of Note, “interesting and noteworthy Blogger-powered blogs, compiled by the Blogger Team.” Lo and behold, WWTTS? was listed for January 13th. For more information on Blogs of Note, refer to Concerning the Historie and Nature of Blogs of Note at the BloggerBuzz blog.
And even though this blog is on hiatus (which I hope to change VERY soon), there are now 268 followers. It’s quite an honor to be recognized by the Blogger team!
I am happy to report that the photos of Josiah and Ellen (Jones) Bagley, featured in the post Orphan Photos #60 & #61, have been reunited with family!
This week begins the indefinite hiatus for the Who Will Tell Their Story? blog. My husband and I are preparing to move in the near future, so some things are getting placed on the back-burner for awhile (plus, I needed to make the closet look like a walk-in closet, so my boxes of orphans photos have been relocated and are not easily accessible). I have no idea how long it will take for things to return to normal, but this blog will be back once things settle down (probably within a few months).
This photo appears to be that of Dolly Madison Reed. There is not enough information to conclusively identify her or her family. If you believe this to be someone in your family, please contact me.
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These are photos of Elvira Reed Kyner, taken in Pennsylvania.
This is not the first time the surname Kyner had appeared on this blog. As I was going through my collection, I found these photos of Elvira Reed Kyner. Last August, I had posted a photo of Euphemia Kyner, a sister of Alexander Kyner. After reviewing that post to see what I had uncovered, I went back to the censuses, and have determined that Elvira was Alexander’s wife.
In that post, I mentioned that Euphemia was found in the 1850 census living with George and Mary (presumably her parents) and Alexander and David (presumably her brothers) [1] and that I was unable to locate her beyond 1850. So I started my search there, and here is what I found.
1860 Census [2]
In 1860, George, Mary, and Alexander are found still living in Southampton, Franklin, Pennsylvania. In addition to those three, are Elvira (age 31), Eliz (age 9), George (age 1/12), and Euphemia (age 1/12). Although relationships are not stated in this census, it is probable that Elvira is Alexander’s wife, and the children in the household are theirs (the fact that Elvira is Alexander’s wife is found in the 1880 census stating their relationship).
1870 & 1880 Censuses [3,4]
In 1870 and 1880, Alexander and Elvira are still living in Southampton, Franklin, Pennsylvania with their children Elizabeth, George, and “Eugene.”
1900 Census [5]
Alexander and Elvira were still living in Southampton in 1900, with their daughters Elizabeth and Euphemia, both apparently unmarried. Their son George is apparently boarding in Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania (also single).
1910 Census [6]
By 1910, Alexander is a widow, still living in Southampton, with his daughters Elizabeth and Euphemia, both unmarried.
1920 Census [7]
In1920, Alexander, age 95, is living in Southampton, with his daughter Elizabeth (still unmarried) and son, George (also unmarried).
Conclusion
I was unable to find any of the family in the 1930 census. And by all accounts, none of the children married, and did not have any children. Given that I have not found out what happened to Euphemia, daughter of George and Mary, sister of Alexander, it’s unclear whether I can reunite these photos with family. The only other alternative right now is to explore David Kyner, a possible brother of Alexander and Euphemia. According to some family trees on Ancestry, there are other siblings. David apparently had children.
Sources
1. 1850 U.S. census population schedule, Southampton, Franklin, Pennsylvania, p. 353, dwelling 172, family 174, George Kyner; citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm M432, roll 782.
2. 1860 U.S. census population schedule, Southampton, Franklin, Pennsylvania, p. 33, dwelling 230, family 233, George Kyner; citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm M653, roll 1112.
3. 1870 U.S. census population schedule, Southampton, Franklin, Pennsylvania, p. 40, dwelling 306, family 310, Alexander Kyner; citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm M593, roll 1346.
4. 1880 U.S. census population schedule, Southampton, Franklin, Pennsylvania, enumeration district (ED) 92, p. 7, dwelling 58, family 60, Alex W Kyner; citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T9, roll 1131.
5. 1900 U.S. census population schedule, Southampton, Franklin, Pennsylvania, enumeration district (ED) 53, sheet 5B, dwelling 98, family 103, Alex W Kyner; citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T623, roll 1413.
6. 1910 U.S. census population schedule, Southampton, Franklin, Pennsylvania, enumeration district (ED) 190, sheet 13B, dwelling 282, family 292, Alexander W Kyner; citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T624, roll 1348.
7. 1920 U.S. census population schedule, Southampton, Franklin, Pennsylvania, enumeration district (ED) 190, sheet 7B, dwelling 145, family 149, Alexander W Kyner; citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T625, roll 1572.
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