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Daniel Pinna:
Famous actor and comedian Robin Williams playing his popular role as Mork (from Ork) on the 1970's television show "Mork and Mindy".
Robin McLaurim William has won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and five Grammy Awards.
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 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 Indiana.
Shelley Cardiel:
updated the profile photo of Adelia Large to Adelia Eva Cornell Large.
Patricia Knowles:
tagged William Wischerth 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
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 20th Century.
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 Daisy Melton 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 Pennsylvania.
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 Ohio.
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 this photo with the topic 1800s.
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.
Laura Kaye Biddle:
tagged this photo with the topic 20th Century.