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.

Orphan Photo #62

Orphan Photos #60 & #61

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.

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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).

Orphan Photos #60 & #61

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.

Update & Another Orphan Photo Blog

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.

Orphan Photos #57, #58 & #59

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.

Orphan Photo #56

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.

Orphan Photo #55

Orphan Photo #54

What a lovely family!  Unfortunately there is no identifying information for them.

Orphan Photo #54

Blog Award

This blog was honored with the Ancestor Approved award by two fellow bloggers:  Evelyn at A Canadian Family and Karen at Genealogy Frame of Mind.  My other blog, GenBlog, also received the honor.  You can learn more about the award be reading my other post, This Blog is Ancestor Approved!

Blog Award

Orphan Photo #53

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

Orphan Photo #53

Orphan Photos #51 & #52

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.

Orphan Photos #51 & #52