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Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Nettie ELSON born 11 Oct 1878 which was taken at the Chas. H. Miller Studio in Dayton, OH. Nettie appears to be about 5-6 months old at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Nettie and her family:
Nettie Secord ELSON was b. 11 Oct 1878 in Van Wert, OH to parents Dr. Charles ELSON (1848-1929) and Augusta “Gusta” BURT (1849-1928) who were married 4 Jan 1877 in Van Wert, OH. Nettie died 2 Apr 1956 in Cleveland, OH and she is buried in the Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland, OH.
I am hoping to locate someone from Nettie’s family so that the photograph can be returned to a family member.
Thanks,
Shelley
Pam Marks:
Back of photo: "Edward Allan Gisburne..age 2 years, 6 months X-mas 1894". Edward is listed in the Rhode Island Births, 1636-1930: parents listed as Edward E. & Nellie W. Gisburne, with date of birth June 14, 1892. In the 1910 US Census Edward is listed living with his grandmother, Catherine Allen in Quincy, MA.
Original photo reunited with family member in San Jose, CA in November, 2008.
THIS IS NOT MY RELATIVE...photo found in an antique shop in Santa Cruz, CA.
Catherine Hosea:
"There is A man of strength,wisdom and a awesome Guide who my mom and her siblings along with Texas Government feared back in the early 1970s his name was Indian Joe who was fighting Government who was trying to steal his land. He no doubt scared my great uncle Skipper POWELL and my uncle Utzi and my mom many others almost to their deaths they told story of. Even houston newspapers and news had him all wrong. I honesty know for fact he is good man. Indian Joe is my spiritual friend who has kept me protected for anytime evil entered my land he made it known to everyone one these men around conroe once you walk inside Unique Lady Kittyz gate you want ever forget oh Indian Joe. Gabriel,Derek,John Weaver and many more men tell you Indian Joe Scared the poop out them. They would never enter inside her gate again. That's why i say he my friend and special to me for he sang a song with the red cardinals that lead me to mystery of mother missing 2yrs. She found and will be going home soon. Indian Joe says he will always keep her protected and the bird's along with the mother ,and him will continue to singing every day at 445am till 7am so her son knows she with him everyday.."
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph identified as Freddy THOMPSON which was taken at the Wells & Goodwin Studio in Norwich, NY and dated 11 Sept 1871. Freddy is identified as 3 years old at the time the photograph was taken. I believe that this is a photograph of Frederick F. THOMPSON and based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Freddy and his family:
Frederick “Freddy” Foote THOMPSON was b. 1869 in Norwich, NY to parents James Guernsey THOMPSON (1829-1892) and Julia Frances FOOTE (1834-1902). Freddy had two siblings including William James THOMPSON (1864-1944) and Dillaye G. THOMPSON (1872-1919). Freddy died in Mar 1902 in Mexico City, Mexico.
I would like to get the photograph to family and appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family of know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Myrtle CASTNER which was taken at the A. B. de GROAT Studio in Bath, NY. The photograph appears to have been taken in the early 1900's with Myrtle likely in her 20's at the time. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Myrtle and her family:
Mary Myrtle FLEET was b. 9 May 1889 in Schuyler County, NY to parents Daniel Edgar FLEET (b. 1846) and Lucinda GOLTRY or GAULTRY or GOLTRA (b. 1852). Myrtle was one of 8 children born to this couple including Delphene or Dellaphene; Vincent Conklin; Julia E.; Cora Mae; Jesse Paul; John W.; Emerson Bisale; and Mary Myrtle FLEET, all born between 1872 and 1889. Myrtle married Clarence Alvin CASTNER (1894-1964) on 17 Jun 1914 in Orange, NY and they had a daughter, Clara Lucille CASTNER KELLY(1918-1993).
Myrtle died 22 Aug 1967 in New York and is buried in the Rural Cemetery in Hornell, NY.
I would like to get the photograph to her family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topic 20th Century.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Maud STURGEON which was taken at the Ashbaucher Studio in Bluffton, IN. The photograph was likely taken in the 1880’s or 1890’s with Maud appearing to be in her 20’s or 30's at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Maud and her family:
Maude STURGEON was b. 23 Jan 1854 in Wells County, IN to parents John Paultney or Poultney STURGEON (1810-1874) and Mercy CHALFANT (1827-1880). Maude was one of 7 children born to this couple including Clarinda “Clary”; Maude; Henry; Sedora “Dora” E.; James Albert; Mary E.; and Nancy Jane STURGEON, all born between 1849 and 1867. It appears that her father was married previously and had another daughter, Mary A. STURGEON (b. 1843). Maude died 5 Feb 1921 in Bluffton, IN.
I would like to get the photograph to her family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topic 1800s.
Bryant Schmude:
In the time just before WW1, a crude bus line was established to link Pittsburgh's suburb of Emsworth, Pennsylvania with the somewhat affluent community of Ben Avon Heights.
The primitive transit link connected the Emsworth Station of the Pennsylvania Railroad ((with regular local passenger trains operationing to and from Pittsburgh as well as westward to Beaver County, PA)) and the countless homes where many of the riders worked as maids. Hence the local run came to be referred to as "The Maid's Bus".
This bus also made further connections in Emsworth, PA with electric "T" trolleys operating as run #13-EMSWORTH. Countless home attendants connected from the trolleys or trains in Emsworth to their jobs.
The run continued to serve riders into the pre-PRT era as Port Authority route #20A BEN AVON HEIGHTS until 1970.
Rhonda Barnes:
updated the profile photo of Louis Lashly to Louis Wiley Lashly.
Allen Bowers:
tagged Oscar K Borders in this photo.
Kristina Kuhn:
This is Franklin Ritter (1847-1927).
He was my 2nd Great Grandfather.
He was born in Wayne Co., OH and lived many places in his life.
His parents moved to Steuben Co., Indiana along with many other Ritter families
somewhere between the 1860 and 1870 census.
by 1900 He moved his wife and children to Williams Co., OH
1910 they were in Isabella Co., Michigan
1920 he was in Seneca Co., OH and that is where he died in 1927
Rosemary Connolly:
follows this photo.
Shelley Cardiel:
updated the profile photo of Josephine Powell to Josephine C. Etter Powell.
Shelley Cardiel:
I’ve got an old studio photograph of Rev. John POLLOCK which was taken at the Gilbert Temple Studio in Clinton, IA. John is identified as “Brother” on the back of this photograph which was likely taken in the 1890’s with John appearing to be in his 60’s or 70’s at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding John and his family:
John POLLOCK was b. 3 Oct 1821 in Strabane, Ireland, to James POLLOCK (1785-1864) and Margaret MCINTIRE (1797-1837) who were married in Ireland in 1820. John was one of 10 children born to this couple including John; Isabella; Joseph; Andrew; Aaron; William; Ann; James; Margaret; and Eliza POLLOCK, all born between 1821 and 1837. John married Eunice or Emmice Alvira or Elvira ELLIS (1824-1895) on 1 May 1849 in Woodstock, VT.
John and his wife had 5 children including Loring Lee POLLOCK (b. 1851); John Loring POLLOCK (1852-1941); Charles Andrew POLLOCK (1853-1928); William Ellsworth or Elsworth POLLOCK (1861-1922); and Guy Evans POLLOCK, all born between 1851 and 1865. John died 23 Feb 1896 in Clinton County, IA and is buried in the Oakland Cemetery in Clinton, IA.
I would like to get the photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topic 1800s.
Daniel Pinna:
DAISY PRICE MELTON, 103 years old, left us on Jan. 22, 2005. Services were held in Phila. on Jan. 29, 2005. Daisy was born in Johnsville, GA on May 18, 1901. We all will miss her warm smile and wonderful laugh. Devoted mother of Annie B., George, Millie, Thelma, Annie Davis and Bobby. Loving grandmother of 43; great grand mother of 122; great great grand mother of 60; great great great grand mother of 12; and a host of family and friends. We will all miss you.
- The Philadelphia Daily News, Friday February 4th 2005
Daniel Pinna:
tagged this photo with the topic Documents.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old photograph of Emma VAN HORN who is also identified as Grandpa PHILLIPS’ sister. The photograph was likely taken in the 1890's or early 1900's with Emma appearing to be in her 40's or 50's at the time. I believe that this is a photograph of Emma PHILLIPS VAN HORN and based on limited research have gathered the following information regarding Emma and her family:
Emma J. PHILLIPS was b. 27 Feb 1852 in Charleston, SC to parents John M. PHILLIPS (1823-1876) and Sarah PETSCH (1823-1876). Emma had two siblings, Julius A. PHILLIPS (1849-1924) and Julia Ladler PHILLIPS (1858-1914). Emma married Willis N. ROCKWELL (1853-1897) on 27 Feb 1878, and they had two children including Achsah or Ascha Beatrice ROCKWELL MCKEAN (1883-1964) and Jennie L. ROCKWELL (1886-1895). Emma was married a second time to Alfred Fremont VAN HORN (1855-1924) on 14 Jul 1909 in East Troy or Williamsport, PA.
Emma died 14 Oct 1933 in West Burlington, PA and is buried in the Hilton Cemetery in Troy, PA.
I would like to get the photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topic 20th Century.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph identified as Gladys CAPPS which was taken at the Ashbaucher Studio in Bluffton, IN around 1900. Gladys appears to be about 2 years old at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Gladys and her family:
Gladys M. CAPPS or CAPS was b. 21 Mar or May 1897 in Indiana to parents George Le CAPPS (1872-1947) and Louisa LINN (1872-1948). Gladys had three siblings including Helen CAPS (1902-1905); Paul L. CAPS (1905-1983); and Beatrice “Betty” Elisabeth CAPS (1916-2007). Gladys died 15 or 17 Dec 1973 in Richmond, IN and is buried in the Bethel Cemetery in Bluffton, IN.
I am hoping to get this photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or you know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topic 1800s.