Memories that Matter
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Bellamy Larose:
"Thuy, you were such a great friend to hang out with. It was so shocking to hear that you've died suddenly from a vehicular accident. I've always wanted to ask you if you wanted to be best friends with me but I've obviously missed that chance. So, I hope you'll rest in peace and I miss you, friend."
Jennifer (Hutton) Goertler:
My grandmother, Trudie, was funny, sassy, and an awesome cook and baker, hard working, and thoughtful. I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her at the home she lived at in Kirtland, Ohio.
I truly wish I would have asked more about her life, her family, and any dreams she had while growing up. I miss her everyday, even after all of these years.
Kathy Pinna:
These outlaws were part of the Dalton Gang that was wiped out in Coffeyville Kansas on October 5th 1892 during their daylight robbery of two banks. The Dalton Gang was notoriously famous in Oklahoma for holding up trains and many murders. They successfully evaded authorities for a year and a half which led to a bit too much self confidence.
On October 5th 1892 they attempted a daylight robbery of the First National and Condon Banks in their old hometown of Coffeyville at the same time. Two of the Dalton brothers-Bob and Emmett-headed for the First National, while Grat Dalton led Dick Broadwell and Bill Powers in to the Condon Bank. One of the townspeople recognized a member of the gang, and while the gang split up to rob both of the banks the townspeople surrounded both banks at the front & back entrances and shot them as they attempted to escape.
Every member except for Emmett Dalton was shot and killed. Emmett was wounded and sentenced to life in prison but after 14 years he won parole. He eventually landed a role as a screenwriter in Hollywood, CA leveraging his experience in the Wild West. He died at the age of 66 in 1937.
Outlaws were shot and killed in the Old West then put on display as a sort of 'crime deterrent'. Taking photographs of dead outlaws was a common practice: My own great-grandfather, whose father was a Marshall, had many of these types of photos in his family album.
Joyce Glenn:
My father, a strong,stubborn man who was haunted by the horrors of WWII and demons of his past. Growing up in Chicago and having his mom die of cancer at a very young age, not being close to his siblings . He never talked much about his family,I know very little of my heritage. My grandpa was Stanley,grandma was Helen. I have aunts. Lillian,Berniece and an uncle I have a letter to my mom from Lillian
I know he was married before he met my mom and had 2 children, David and Christine he missed them but the pain of not having contact with them was too much for him to talk about.He kept so much inside even my mom did not know, he became all about alcohol and smoking .he worked very hard as a crane operator but shared little to no information about his past. He was a lonely man but bigger than life to me.
Michael Terredanio:
John was my father's brother I only stayed with him for a little while in his home and Pearl City but I never forgot him he's one of the kindest people I've ever met in my life can you remind me of my father - He had the coolest smile just always laid back never to worry about nothing a good beautiful wife that cherish them in his later days I was fortunate enough to call him family never forget your it was a pleasure knowing you
Wendy Parker Lang:
I’m his grand daughter - Pa died on my wedding day. Nan told me it was the only way he could be with us on the day as he was very sick and was in hospital.
When I was little, I remember going for walks along the beach every morning to get the paper. He walked so fast I had to run to keep up.
He was a very house proud, it was always perfectly clean and tidy. He loved his cars.
He always spoiled his cat Puff with home cooked roast dinners with gravy.
He valued hard work and was very proud of all us grand kids.
Sargon Elia:
“Boiling” - I remember her visiting when I was 8 or 9 years old in Tehran, Iran, with her daughter Valentine. She was very talkative, earning the moniker “Biq-biqoo,” meaning boiling in Assyrian. In Assyrian culture everyone had a moniker (Laqooma). She told great stories about village life in SALAMAS. She loved to eat hot peppers as a snack and people strived to bring her the hottest peppers they could find. “This is as sweet as honey,” she’d say with tears and sweat running down her cheeks. She, my maternal grandmother Esther Masteran (Elia) and my paternal grandaunt Regina had a pact to pray for each other when they died to get them out of purgatory and into heaven. She loved drinking tea brewed in a Samavar.
Pamela Scharaga:
looking for relatives - My bubble was Lizzie also called Nettie Bendertowicz. her family was from Bialystok, Poland, Lithuania and Wolkowitz Poland (not far from Bialystok) now in Belarus. There was supposed to be a very famous Rabbi in the family and a favorite teacher at the Bialystok Hebrew gymnasium where Yitzak Shamir attended.
Marc Reynolds:
Grandpa - I remember my grandfather so very well like it was yesterday. Cape Hatteras was the place to be as a young kid my favorite place to be especially with my mom and my big brother with me I was on top of the world. I can still smell my grandpa smoking his pipe and my grandma's burnt toast and the sea air blowing through the windows….taking a trip to the lighthouse was always cool because it was were it stood before they moved it.
Corinne Cerminaro:
I will never forget Velma Bean - I took care of Velma when I was in college. She was a strong woman. Blind with a bad back, she discharged herself from a nursing home and moved into an apartment to maintain her independence. She was confined to her bed but she found a way to manage her life. At one point, she worked in a funeral home. I have never forgotten her. She is a woman who inspired me to be who I am today. I love you Velma Bean. I will see you again.
Shelley Cardiel:
updated the profile photo of Josephine Powell to Josephine C. Etter Powell.
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.