Photos Reunited With Family
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!
Picture
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
WWTTS On Hiatus
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).
Monday, July 12, 2010
Orphan Photo #68
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.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Orphan Photos #66 & #67
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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.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Orphan Photo #65
This is a photo of Rosamund Hall, who attended Smith College (Northampton, Massachusetts) in 1901. Despite the name, I wasn’t able to find a conclusive match for her. It’s hard to say where she was in 1900, although Massachusetts would be a strong possibility. Additionally, she could have been enumerated as Rosa, Rose, Rosie, etc., making the possibilities endless without a definitive location.
If she’s your relative, contact me!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Orphan Photo #64
You’d be surprised how many Hallie Wrights are enumerated in the censuses. Without a location, it’s pretty hard to figure out who she is. If you believe she' belongs in your family tree and you’d like the photo, please contact me.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Orphan Photo #63
This is actually a portrait, measuring 20” x 16”. It looks like it may have been done in charcoal. A friend of a fellow DAR member found it in a frame on the side of the road. The friend salvaged the frame for herself, and gave the portrait to my DAR friend in hopes of finding a home for it. My friend turned it over to me knowing I collect orphan photos and try to reunite them with family.
Fortunately, not only is the portrait identified, it includes vital data as well. The following was found taped to the paper backing of the frame.
The portrait is evidentially Irvine and Anna Rebecca (Wertz) Bennett. According to the information attached, Irvine was born on 9 October 1848 in Southampton, Bedford, Pennsylvania, and died on 30 September 1909 in Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania. He and Anna Rebecca Wertz married on 22 June 1873 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Anna was born on 8 June 1853 in Bedford County, and died on 3 August 1920 in Clearfield County. They had two children, Georgia and Bruce.
Georgia was born 17 March 1874 in Bedford County, married Harry Mellott about 1894 [1], and died on 16 April 1953 in Clearfield County. Bruce was born on 15 September 1876 in Bedford County, and died on 17 January 1899 in Curwensville.
The Search
Since the couple married in 1873, I started with the 1880 census, and found the four family members living together in Southampton, Bedford, Pennsylvania. [2] I then proceeded to the 1900 census, where I found Irvine and Anna living in Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; their daughter was not living with them. [3]
Knowing that their son Bruce had died in 1899, I continued my search for descendants of their daughter Georgia. In 1900, I found her, living with her husband and three children, a few households away from her parents in Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania. Using the 1900, 1910, 1920, and 1930 censuses, I was able to construct Georgia’s family as follows: [1,4,5,6]
| Child’s Name | Birth Date |
| Stanley A | March 1895 |
| Augustus E | April 1897 |
| Mildred | October 1899 |
| Olive A | Abt. 1904 |
| Nile | Abt. 1906 |
| Pearl B | Abt. 1908 |
| Berndetta | Abt. 1910 (probably died between 1910-1920) |
| Glen L | Abt. 1913 |
| Margaret V | Abt. 1915 |
| Phyllis B | Abt. 1917 |
*Note: There were at least two other children, who died in infancy.
A chance encounter on Ancestry, provided an obituary for a child of one of Harry and Georgia’s children, practically ending my search (other than to find additional sources to confirm). Details are suppressed in this post as many of the family members are still living. I will be contacting a great-great-granddaughter in hopes of reuniting this portrait with family.
UPDATE – 11/29/11 – Over the weekend I was contacted by someone who is researching the Bennett line and is working on the revision of a book on the Bennett family. Since I couldn’t find anyone who wanted to claim the portrait in my previous attempts, I still had it and am now passing it on. What a lovely addition to his collection and the book!
Sources
1. 1900 U.S. census population schedule, Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, enumeration district (ED) 94, sheet 5B, dwelling 93, family 99, Harry A Mellott; digital images, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : accessed June 8, 2010); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T623, roll 1397.
2. 1800 U.S. census population schedule, Southampton, Bedford, Pennsylvania, enumeration district (ED) 236, p. 24, dwelling not indicated, family 206, Irvin Bennett; digital images, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : accessed June 8, 2010); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T9, roll 1098.
3. 1900 U.S. census population schedule, Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, enumeration district (ED) 94, sheet 5B, dwelling 85, family 89, Irvine Bennett; digital images, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : accessed June 8, 2010); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T623, roll 1397.
4. 1910 U.S. census population schedule, Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, enumeration district (ED) 98, sheet 5B, dwelling 93, family 99, Harry Mellott; digital images, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : accessed June 8, 2010); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T624, roll 1332.
5. 1920 U.S. census population schedule, Clearfield Ward 2, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, enumeration district (ED) 63, sheet 7A, dwelling 122, family 130, Harry A Mellott; digital images, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : accessed June 8, 2010); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T625, roll 1552.
6. 1930 U.S. census population schedule, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, enumeration district (ED) 16, sheet 24B, dwelling 525, family 557, Harry Mellott; digital images, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : accessed June 8, 2010); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 2017.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Orphan Photo #62
On the back of this photograph it reads “Ella Lander.” Unfortunately with no location, it’s hard to figure out who Ella is.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Orphan Photos #60 & #61
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Update 10/26/10 – These photos have been reunited with family!
These two cabinet cards were taken by Bowman in Ottawa, Illinois, and appear to be a husband and wife from LaSalle County, Illinois. I am pretty positive that these are the photos for Josiah and Ellen (Jones) Bagley. Since only the husband’s name is listed on the photos, I started with a census search for Josiah Bagley in and around Ottawa, LaSalle, Illinois. I found Josiah and Ellen in the 1880 census, living in Serena, LaSalle, Illinois, and traced the couple back through the 1860 census. By the 1900 census, Ellen was widowed, and she was traced through the 1920 census. Since I have them accounted for in all the applicable censuses, it appears that they may not have had any children, so tracking down a living relative may be somewhat difficult.
Josiah Bagley and Ellen Jones were married on 11 February 1856 in LaSalle County, Illinois. [1] From the censuses, it appears that Josiah was born about 1830 in Pennsylvania and Ellen was born about 1835 in Massachusetts. As asserted earlier, I do not believe they had any children. However, there were others living in their households in 1860, 1870, and 1880, as discussed below.
1860 Census [2]
In 1860, Josiah and Ellen were living in Adams, LaSalle, Illinois. Also recorded in their household were Lott? Larkin and Eugene Larkin, ages 19 and 17 respectively. Underneath their household is a listing for a Martha Bagley, age 59, born in New Jersey, with a Mathilda Bagley, age 17, born in Pennsylvania, also living in the household. Perhaps this is Josiah’s mother and sister. There are also additional Larkins on the same page.
1870 Census [3]
Josiah and Ellen are living in Serena, LaSalle, Illinois by 1870. Also listing in their household are Evangeline Terry, Daniel Meloy, and Andelia Hoxsey. Martha Bagley also appears later on the page, living in the household of Boardman? Parker, along with Matilda Parker. Both the information for Martha and Matilda are consistent with the information found in the 1860 census, indicating a strong possibility that they are the same women. A Matilda Bagley and Boardman E Parker were married on 15 March 1869 in LaSalle County. [4]
1880 Census [5]
Still living in Serena, Josiah and Ellen’s household also contains William Jones, David F. Jones, and James Jones, all listed as nephews, ages 14, 13, and 10 respectively. Assuming the relationship is correct, I suspect these children belong to a brother of Ellen (her maiden name is Jones).
Also important to note, is that the birthplace for Josiah’s mother is listed as New Jersey, which is the same birthplace listed for Martha Bagley in the 1860 and 1870 censuses, providing an even strong link suggesting they are mother and son. I did not see Martha Bagley or Matilda Parker in close proximity in this census.
1900-1920 Censes
Ellen is found as a widow in the 1900, 1910, and 1920 censuses, still residing in Serena, LaSalle, Illinois. There are not other persons living in her household in these years.
Additional Information
Ellen died on 27 December 1920 in Serena Twp, LaSalle, Illinois. [6] Since it is apparent that Josiah and Ellen had no children (or at least any that lived to adulthood), I figured I’d try to seek out Matilda, the presumed sister of Josiah. I was able to find her living in Harmon, Lee, Illinois in 1880, 1900, and 1910.
And wouldn’t you know, after all this research, I found a pretty good family tree on Ancestry, that answers the question as to whether Josiah and Matilda were brother and sister (and contained all of the information I acquired on my own!). It also appears that the tree owner may actually be a descendant of Matilda, so I have an email out to the owner to see if they are interested in the photos.
Sources
1. State of Illinois, "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900," database, Illinois State Archives (http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases.html : accessed 5 June 2010), Josiah Bagley and Ellen Jones (Vol. B, no. 2366).
2. 1860 U.S. census population schedule, Adams, LaSalle, Illinois, p. 178, dwelling 1297, family 1300, Josiah Bagley; digital images, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : accessed 5 June 2010), citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm M653, roll 196.
3. 1870 U.S. census population schedule, Serena, LaSalle, Illinois, p. 10, dwelling 62, family 65, Josiah Bagley; digital images, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : accessed February 12, 2010); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm M593, roll 244.
4. State of Illinois, "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900," database, Illinois State Archives (http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases.html : accessed 5 June 2010), Boardman E Parker and Matilda N Bagley (Vol. D, no. 173).
5. 1880 U.S. census population schedule, Serena, LaSalle, Illinois, enumeration district (ED) 89, p. 22, dwelling 204, family 204, name; digital images, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T9, roll 224.
6. State of Illinois, "Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916–1950," database, Illinois State Archives (http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases.html), Ellen E Bagley (no. 0044826).
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Update & Another Orphan Photo Blog
It’s been a few weeks since I have posted a new orphan photo. Don’t worry, I haven’t gone anywhere, I have just been really busy with many things and haven’t had enough time to dedicate to the orphan photos. I hope to get some new ones posted within the next week or so.
In the meantime, why not check out another orphan photo blog? Forgotten Old Photos was introduced to me through a comment on this blog. This person does about the same thing I do with orphan photos, so if you like my blog, be sure to check out this one.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Orphan Photos #57, #58 & #59
These photographs appear to be from the same family, the Hagoods. All of them were photographed by Reed, located in Quincy, Illinois. More information on the photographer can be found in the post Orphan Photos #32 & #33.
On the back of the first photo, it reads:
Leon Hagood—son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Hagood.
Died 1892
On the back of the second photo, it reads:
William Sears Hagood
Charles Hagood
Leon Hagood
On the back of the third photo, it reads:
Horace Hagood
Because the photographer imprint is different for each photo, it is assumed each was taken at a different time. Since the back of the first photo indicates that Leon died in 1892, it is assumed that those two photos were taken before 1892.
Based on the research I did for the post mentioned above, I believe I have found the family in the 1900 census as living in LaGrange, Lewis, Missouri. [1] The household lists the following people:
| Name | Relationship | Month/Year of Birth | Place of Birth |
| Horrace Hagood | Head | October 1856 | Missouri |
| Zillah Hagood | Wife | November 1856 | Missouri |
| Willie Hagood | Son | September 1884 | Missouri |
| Charls [sic.] Hagood | Son | September 1887 | Missouri |
| Kate Christing | Servant | January [?] 1876 | Missouri |
| Arthur King | Servant | August 1876 | Missouri |
| Robert Smith | Servant | March 1871 | Missouri |
Horace, Zillah, and William are found living together in the 1910 [2] and 1920 [3] census (living in Union, Lewis, Missouri) and 1930 [4] (living in LaGrange, Lewis, Missouri). From the 1910, [5] 1920, [6] and 1930 [7] censuses, it would appear that Charles married a Mary, and had a daughter Hazel (b. about 1914-15).
Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find out more about the family, other than there was an SSDI listing for William Hagood, who dies in November 1965. [8] I have not been able to determine if there are any living relatives who would like these photographs. If you believe they are related to you, please contact me.
Source Citations
1. 1900 U.S. census population schedule, LaGrange, Lewis, Missouri, enumeration district (ED) 60, sheet 3B, dwelling 57, family 59, Horrace Hagood (head); digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed April 8, 2010); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T623, roll 871.
2. 1910 U.S. census population schedule, Union, Lewis, Missouri, enumeration district (ED) 66, sheet 15A, dwelling 347, family 358, Horace H Hagood (head); digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed April 8, 2010); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T624, roll 792.
3. 1920 U.S. census population schedule, Union, Lewis, Missouri, enumeration district (ED) 65, sheet 11B, dwelling 312, family 326, Horrace H Hagood (head); digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed April 8, 2010); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T625, roll 932.
4. 1930 U.S. census population schedule, LaGrange, Lewis, Missouri, enumeration district (ED) 14, sheet 11B, dwelling 206, family 335, Horace H Hagood (head); digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed April 8, 2010); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 1203.
5. 1910 U.S. census population schedule, Union, Lewis, Missouri, enumeration district (ED) 64, sheet 2A, dwelling 23, family 23, Charles F Hagood (head); digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed April 8, 2010); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T624, roll 792.
6. 1920 U.S. census population schedule, Union, Lewis, Missouri, enumeration district (ED) 65, sheet 12A, dwelling 317, family 331, Chas Hagood (head); digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed April 8, 2010); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T625, roll 932.
7. 1930 U.S. census population schedule, LaGrange, Lewis, Missouri, enumeration district (ED) 14, sheet 6B, dwelling 164, family 178, Charles F Hagood (head); digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed April 8, 2010); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 1209.
8. Social Securitye Administration, “Social Security Death Index,” database, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com), entry for William Hagood, 1965.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Orphan Photo #56
This photograph is unidentified. The photograph is Reed, located in Quincy, Illinois. More information on the photographer can be found in the post Orphan Photos #32 & #33.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Orphan Photo #55
This photograph is cut in an oval and mounted on a board measuring 4-1/4” x 6-3/4”. The imprint reads: “DB Marais, Woonsocket, R.I.” There is no identifying information for this lovely woman.
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Monday, April 19, 2010
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Monday, April 12, 2010
Blog Award
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Orphan Photo #53
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This real photo postcard was originally featured on my other blog, GenBlog.
The following is printed on the back: W.T. Caldwell Photographer in Milford, Illinois. There is no identifying information
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Monday, April 5, 2010
Orphan Photos #51 & #52
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These two photos were originally featured on my other blog, GenBlog.
The photos were together in a cardboard frame. There is no identifying information, nor a photographer/studio, time period or location. My guess is, they are brother and sister.
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Orphan Photo #50
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This photo was originally featured on my other blog, GenBlog.
This photo is presented in a cardboard frame. The imprint reads: “Davis Studio in Blue Earth, Minnesota.” There is no identifying information.
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Monday, March 22, 2010
Orphan Photo #49
This real photo postcard was originally featured on my other blog, GenBlog.
The message reads:
Glenella Florence Davison.
Age 5 months & 3 weeks.
Nov. 1, 1914
There is no other identifying information, postmark, or location.
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Orphan Photo #48
This real photo postcard was originally featured on my other blog, GenBlog.
Addressee: Mrs. Homer Moore, Homer, Illinois
Signed: Mabel
Postmark: City not show, Washington, 26 January 1912
The message reads:
Dear May: Lula's Terre Haute address used to be 1815 N. 10th St. I don't know where she is now but wish I did. She was in school at Granville, Ohio the last I heard from her but that has been several years ago. Mabel
Lots of interesting info in just this small bit!
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Monday, March 8, 2010
Orphan Photo #47
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This real photo postcard was originally featured on my other blog, GenBlog.
Addressee: Miss Gertrude Bontz, Glasford, Illinois
Postmark: Hanna City, Illinois, 19 September 1910
The message reads:
Thomas Walter Gibbons at the age of 6 months.
There is no other identifying information.
It is quite possible that this is the Thomas W Gibbons found in Logan, Peoria, Illinois in the 1920 census. If it’s him, I believe I found an SSDI listing for him as well. Additional research is needed to determine if this it the correct person and if so, if there are any living relatives to pass this photo on to.
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Monday, March 1, 2010
Orphan Photo #46
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This real photo postcard was originally featured on my other blog, GenBlog.
Addressee: Frank Trapp, Taylorville, Illinois
Postmark: Colorado Springs, Colorado, 27 Jul 1925
Signed: Vin
Postcard imprint reads:
Mt. Manitou Scenic Incline
At the Summit of the longest and highest incline on the globe. You cannot afford to come to Colorado and not take this grand trip.
The message reads:
Sure am seeing the sights. Look in Pike's Peak Saturday, seeing sunset from top & coming down after dark. Would like to put in a month out here if I could afford it. Vin
There is no other identifying information. Oddly enough, this could be one of my Trapps, but I haven’t found a connection as of yet.
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Orphan Photo #45
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This real photo postcard was originally featured on my other blog, GenBlog.
The message reads:
For her Great Grandmother Tower
From Ruth Evelyn Tower
Taken when she was 10 weeks old
Born June 6, 1913 Glendale, Calif.
Lots of interesting info here!
According to the 1910 census, it appears that Ruth Evelyn Tower is the daughter of Aplunso[?] and Pearl Tower. She’s listed as living in Glendale at the age of 6. Both parents were born in Indiana.
I find a Ruth Tower Hodgson in the California Death Index (Ancestry) with the same birth date as that listed on the postcard. I was able to track down her son and have reunited him with this wonderful photo!
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Monday, February 15, 2010
Orphan Photo #44
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This real photo postcard was originally featured on my other blog, GenBlog.
Addressee: Josefa Erjavec, 1011-13 N. Chicago St., Joliet, Illinois
Postmark: unreadable
The message is written in I'm guessing Slavic, as the stamps appear to be from Slovenia.
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Orphan Photo #43
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I originally wrote about the photo on my other blog, GenBlog.
This is a real photo postcard. The back of the card reads:
Hello Lucy. How I would love to see you and your baby. I suppose it is a wonder. I know mine is. [cannot read signature]
There is no other identifying information, postmark, date, or location.
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