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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 this photo with the topics: and 20th Century
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Rose WILSON which was taken at the Bell J. Gerhart Studio in Peru, IN in 1913. Rose appears to be in her teens at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Rose and her family:
Idella Rose “Rosa” WILSON was b. 15 Apr 1896 in Pulaski or Miami County, IN to parents Oliver WILSON (1867-1922) and Idella “Della” GANGWER or GAINWOIR (1873-1948) who were married 9 Sept 1891 in Miami County, IN. Rose was one of 11 children born to this couple including Floyd; Ralph J.; Rose; Ernest Ray; Lola; Ernest Thomas; Lewis or Louis; Elbert; Catherine or Katherine Magdalena or Magdaline; Oliver Woodrow; and Tillman WILSON, all born between 1892 and 1915.
Rose married Harry Everett MOORE (1891-1965) on 17 or 18 Mar 1920 in Peru, IN, and they had three children including Evelyn or Eveleen Jean MOORE CLINGAMAN (1921-2012); Harry Everett MOORE Jr. (1923-1960); and Betty Lavon MOORE BRADY HERD (1931-2007). It appears that Rose’s husband had two additional children from a previous marriage including Roscoe Edison MOORE (1916-1972) and Earl Edmon MOORE (1919-1999). Rose died 26 Jul 1980 in Peru or Macy, IN and is buried in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru, IN.
I would like to get this photograph to 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:
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
Laura Kaye Biddle:
tagged this photo with the topic 20th Century.
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:
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Shelley Cardiel:
updated the profile photo of Edward Tessey to Edward John Tessey.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Josephine Collier ETTER – POWELL dated 1900 and taken at the C. F. Conly Studio in Boston, MA. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Josephine and her family:
Josephine Collier ETTER was b. 23 Nov 1876 in Mount Joy, PA to parents Rev. John Wesley ETTER (1846-1895) and Sarah Elizabeth COLLIER (1851-1900). Josephine married twice, first to William G. POWELL who she married on 18 Jan 1897 in Greenup County, KY and second to Charles Elmer HOLMES (1863-1926) on 15 Jun 1903.
I am hoping to get this photograph to family 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 Massachusetts.
Shelley Cardiel:
updated the profile photo of Sebastian Willacker to Sebastian Willacker.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Emery Rice DANIELS which was taken at the Swartz studio in Stuart, IA. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1880's with Emery likely in his 60's at the time. He is also identified as "LaVelle's Great Grandfather". Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Emery and his family:
Emery Rice DANIELS was b. 13 Oct 1822 in Windsor, MA to parents Eliphalet DANIELS (1797-1861) and Amanda RICE (1800-1839) who were married 15 Sept 1821 in Conway, MA. Emery was one of 7 children born to this couple including Emery Rice; William Cullen; Amanda R.; Amond; Charles Franklin; and Eliphalet DANIELS Jr., all born between 1822 and 1832. Emery’s father was married previously and had one additional son, Aviery DANIELS (b. 1819).
Emery married twice, first to Ellen WEAR (1825-1852) on 15 Jun 1848 in Peoria, IL and they had two children including Amanda Ellen DANIELS SHERMAN (1849-1939) and Laura C. DANIELS MURRAY (1852-1938). His second marriage was to Phebe or Pheobe S. STILLMAN (1829-1913) on 3 Mar 1853 in Peoria, IL and they had 8 children including Charles Franklin; Orlando Sherman; Sylvester Joseph; Baby Boy; Adoniram Judson; Leroy Emery; Dexter; and Lovica “Lollie” DANIELS, all born between 1854 and 1868.
Emery died 14 Apr 1902 in Azusa, CA and is buried in the Oakdale Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendora, CA.
I would like to get the photograph to a family member and appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or you know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged Emery Rice Daniels in this photo.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Joseph SMILEY which was taken at the A. Biles Studio in West Chester, PA in the early 1900's. Joseph appears to be about 5-6 years old. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Joseph and his family:
Joseph Franklin SMILEY was b. 24 Aug 1904 in Dilworthtown, PA to parents William Harry SMILEY (1865-1925) and Martha “Mattie” Ann COX (1865-1927) who were married 19 Jan 1888 in Chester Township, Chester Co., PA. Joseph was one of 5 children born to this couple including Anna Lillian; Fillmore Lewis; Samuel Eugene; Catherine or Katherine C.; and Joseph Franklin SMILEY, all born between 1889 and 1905. Joesph married Jessie Rebecca CARPENTER on 29 Aug 1931 in Manhattan, NY and they had three children including Joseph Franklin SMILEY Jr. (1932-1980); Addie Lee SMILEY (1935-2011); and Judith Ann SMILEY (1939-2022).
Joseph died 10 Nov 1947 in Branchville, MD and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
I’d like to see this photograph returned to his 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 Sebastian WILLACKER which was taken at the Pennington Studio in New Washington, OH. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's or early 1900's with Sebastian likely in his 60's at the time it was taken. He is also identified as "Cousin to Great Grandma WIETHMANS". Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Sebastian and his family:
Sebastian WILLACKER was b. 17 or 19 or 26 Mar 1830 in Nuremberg or Vasbuhl, Germany to parents Adam WILLACKER (1799-1874) and Elizabeth “Elise” or “Elsie” SCHMUCK (1803-1870) who were married 19 Aug 1823 in Vasbuhl, Germany. Sebastian was one of 19 children born to this couple including Eva; Anton; Adam; Adam; Anton; Jonas; Sebastian; Barbara; Andrew; Andrew; Eva; Eva; Kasper Boniface; Anna Elizabeth; A. M. Franzika; Anonyma; Margaret Antonia; Franz Ludwig; and George Severin WILLACKER, all born between 1824 and 1852.
Sebastian married Mary Magdalena or Madaline “Lena” KELLER (1834-1902) on 3 Sept 1854 in Vasbuhl, Germany and they had 10 children including Magdalena Philomena “Minnie”; Elizabeth “Lizzie”; Victoria Barbara; George B. or P.; Charles Sebastian; Joseph Anthony; John Henry; Mary Sheridan; Peter Alphonse; and Michael WILLACKER all born between 1855 and 1875. Sebastian died 7 or 14 or 16 or 17 Dec 1911 in Mayfield or Traverse City, MI and he is buried in the Saint Mary of Hannah Catholic Church Cemetery in Hannah, MI.
I would love 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 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.
Bryant Schmude:
tagged this photo with the topic 1910s.
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.