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Shelley Cardiel:
I have two postcard photographs belonging to the TESSEY Family of New York including one of Edward L. TESSEY and Clara MOSER TESSEY which was taken at the P. R. Thomann Studio in Utica, NY. The photograph was taken some time between 1904 and 1918 with the couple appearing to be in their 20's at the time it was taken. They are also identified as "Dad's Parents" on the back. The second photograph is one of Edward TESSEY at age 9 months old. There is no studio or location identified on this photograph which was also taken some time between 1904 and 1918.
Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this TESSEY Family:
Edward John TESSEY was b. 22 Aug 1915 in Utica, NY to parents Edward Lewis TESSEY (1886-1937) and Clara Katharine MOSER (1887-1966). Edward was the only child born to this couple. Edward married Katherine Ann WILLIAMS (1915-1978) on 1 Jun 1940 in Clinton, NY and they had a daughter, Suzanne B. TESSEY (1951-2022). Edward died 12 Oct 1998 in Utica or Whitesboro, NY and he is buried in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica, NY. His obituary notes that he ran a dance band as a teenager and was a well-known wedding photographer. He was survived by two daughters Suzanne of Whitesboro, NY and Marilyn of Rome, NY.
Edward Lewis TESSEY was b. 27 Jul 1886 in Utica, NY to parents Joseph H. TESSEY (1845-1928) and Phoebe Mary MADER (1856-1928) who were married in 1884. Edward had one sibling, a brother Joseph Henry TESSEY (1884-1949). Edward married Clara on 16 Sept 1914 in Utica, NY and they had the one son, Edward John TESSEY. Edward Lewis died 10 Oct 1937 in Utica, NY and is also buried in the Forest Hill Cemetery in that city.
Clara Katharine or Katherine MOSER was b. 31 Jan 1887 in Utica, NY to parents George MOSER (1842-1921) and Katherine ERHARDT (1844-1887) who were married 8 Mar 1868 in Legelshurst, Arnt Kehl, Baden, Germany. Clara was one of 13 children born to this couple including George or Georg; Katherine, Katharina, or Catherine; Barbara; Barbara; Mary Maria; Berbard; Elizabeth or Elisabetha; Brigitta; Ricka; Freida; Anna; John Erhardt; and Clara Katharine or Katherine MOSER all born between 1866 and 1887. Clara died 7 Apr 1966 in New Hartford or Utica, NY and is also buried in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica, NY.
I would like to get these photographs to family and appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged Edward John Tessey in this photo.
Melanie Goodin Frisby:
"I don't know you Joshua, but l pray for youš¢l pray that you knew Jesus & if you didn't get a chance to get to know Him, l pray that God will give you that chance at the coming resurrection before the final judgement day. Its so unfair what you went thru on this old earth..things just seem to keep getting worse here, but we all must learn to forgive, & l pray that God gives you that chance if you never had it here on this earth. God rest your soul baby boy as you sleep in peace while we all wait on our Lord's return on His coming day. I pray God blesses you & keeps you, along with your dad, in His loving precious memory, & that you both may get to spend eternity together. In Jesus name..Amenā¤"
Kathy Pinna:
Ralph Edward Patterson was born on July 4th, 1903 in Streator, Illinois to Robert W. Patterson (1863 - 1951) and Eliza Jane Turner (1875 - 1945) and he had one brother, Earl, who was born in 1912.
Ralph E. Patterson married Zelma Louella "Ronna" Whitehurst (1912 - 1979) in 1941 and they had a daughter, Patricia Lana "Pat" Patterson (1946 - 2011).
Ralph was survived by his daughter, a stepson, two stepdaughters, nineteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Richard Murphy:
His Father was also a Dentist. His mother was from PA. Lived in Quincy his entire life.
Was an Officer in the USN, presumably, around WWII. Probably enlisted at Squantum Naval Air Station.
Lawrence held a civilian FAA Pilots License with a sea plane rating.
He had a private dock behind his home in Squantum that he would tie up his Piper Cub on "floats" to the dock.
He had consulted with NASA as a Dentist in the early days of space flight. Nasa wanted to pull all the teeth of the astronauts so that dental issues could not be a distraction on space flights. Dr. Shalit advocated for strong dental hygiene and dental preventive treatment, rather than dental extractions. His arguments won over (to the thanks no doubt of the astronauts.)
Deborah Dawn:
1996 Kearny High School Senior Photography contest "People of Kearny" Exhibit was viewed and judged at the Kearny Public Library. This photograph of Francis "Frank" Fixer and his spouse Charlotte Vogel. The photo was taken by their granddaughter, Deborah Dawn Husar. The photograph took 1st place and will remain on display in the museum library through 2096.
Danielle Coker:
If there was a way to explain the best mother and everything youād ever need as one beautiful person you got lucky enough to have as your mama her name would go down in history in the prettiest dictionary every. I donāt know how she did it but she did.. I love you mama I love u sooo much ! I look in the mirror and I see YOU. Iām so grateful for that and for the strength you left me as well youāre one of a kind and thereās no person ever thatāll be even similar. Iām the closest there may get but sure wish I knew the tricks ma! I love yaaa beautiful !
(By the way ur prettier!)š
Patricia Knowles:
tagged William Wischerth in this photo.
Monica Gory:
One moment in time remembering my father. - I cherish the memories of you visiting me at mamas house and spending time with me. One particular moment that stands out is when we were out together at the store, and one of your friends stopped to ask who I was. With pride, you introduced me as your daughter ā a moment I'll always treasure.
Carolyn Davidson:
Patricia (PattiPooh) was my sweet baby sister! - I held baby Patti when she was born. I was 13 years old at the time. About eighteen months earlier my younger sister, Becky, had been born. The two of them were best buddies. I would sit on the floor and let the girls divide my hair in half and they each got to put in curlers, bows and barrettes. I looked so silly, but they were entertained while mom fixed dinner. Lol
Agnes Galiano:
My Best Friend - Jeff was my best friend in high school. He was a kind person who loved his sister Donna. We confided in each other every day and often felt not accepted by our classmates for being different. I loved him like a best friend and he is surely missed each and every day. May God keep you safe.
Henrietta Young:
My paternal Grandmother - She lived in Heath Springs, SC. She was my father's mother (Henry Lewis). She was mixed, Caucasian & Cherokee Indian. Me and my sister lived with her and her youngest child/son (Frank Lewis) for a little while. We later moved on with other relatives (mother passed after having my youngest brother) but we would go back to visit. Everytime I visited she would make me a 3 layer coconut cake. Best cake in the world.
