Memories that Matter
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Daniel Pinna:
Jaroslav was not even 8 years old when the Nazi’s invaded Czechoslovakia.He endured many hardships as a child and young adult. Eventually through dedication to his studies he obtained a PhD in Art History and went onto publish numerous articles on Czech Artist as well as becoming a Professor of Art History.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Bess ALDRICH which was taken at the Compton Studio in Springville, PA. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's or early 1900's with Bess likely in her teens or 20's at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Bess and her family:
Bessie “Bess” Belle or Belz ALDRICH was b. 9 Aug 1882 in Springville, PA to parents James Knox Polk ALDRICH (1847-1928) and Lillian Gertrude HANDRICK (1850-1923) who were married 24 Dec 1874 in Springville Township, Susquehanna Co., PA. Bess was one of four children born to this couple including Helen “Nellie” S.; Frances “Frankie” Ousterhout; Matilda “Mattee”; and Bess ALDRICH, all born between 1878 and 1882. Bess married Thomas John BERTHOLF (1882-1953) on 24 Oct 1906 in Pittston, PA and they had two sons, James Jerome BERTHOLF (1911-1996) and Howard Dewitt BERTHOLF (1914-2004).
Bess died on 11 Jun 1942 in Binghamton or Endicott, NY and is buried in the Sunnyside Cemetery in Tunkhannock, PA.
I would like to get the photograph to a member of her 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.
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 Iowa.
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:
I have three old postcard photographs belonging to the FREDERIKSEN Family including the following:
1 – Clarence FREDERIKSEN, taken some time between 1904 and 1918, in his 20’s at the time, pictured with a horse and buggy
2 – Clarence FREDERIKSEN, taken some time between 1907 and 1920, in his 20’s at the time, pictured with a horse and buggy
3 – May FREDERIKSEN and Nellie LEHMAN, taken some time between 1907 and 1920, in their teens or 20’s, pictured with a horse and buggy (I believe that this is Clarence’s wife and his sister)
Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this family:
Clarence Christen FREDERIKSEN was b. 20 Feb 1892 in Denmark or Grundy County, IA to parents Niels or Nels Christian FREDERIKSEN (1863-1915) and Dorothy or Dorothe or Dorthea Marie MIKKELSEN (1868-1932) who were married 30 Mar 1891 in Fredsville, IA. Clarence was one of 8 children born to this couple including Clarence Christen; Nellie Elvira; Florence Kristine; Alfred Edward; Olga E.; Myrtle Maria Elenor; Emil or Emile L.; and Camilla Augusta FREDERIKSEN, all born between 1892 and 1910.
Clarence married May Jorgine KROG (1894-1949) on 14 Feb 1917 in Grundy County, IA, and they had four children including Margaret E.; Lester Krog; Bernice May; and Nels FREDERIKSEN, all born between 1923 and 1935. Clarence died 3 Jul 1958 in Grundy County, IA and is buried in the Fredsville Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery in that county.
I would like to get these photographs to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Rita Campbell:
Adelina was my mother - Her preferred name, and stage name while she worked much of her life as a dancer, was Lili. She didn’t like her given name and liked her middle name even less. She was very quiet, modest, and elegant.
She loved to read, garden, discuss books with my father, and she wanted the best in the world for her children. She had a pet canary. When she was a child she lived on a ranch in Arizona with an aunt and had a pet rooster.
She was trained in classical ballet, and was a professional dance team with my God father through the Great Depression era. They called themselves Tavo and Lili. They worked a lot for community events and parties for the very rich, and also regularly as extras for MGM studios. She was a stand-in for Delores del Rio the famous crossover Mexican actress.
Mom had extremely high standards. She always had excellent posture and was very graceful and charming. She was a dancer and my dad was a musician, and so they met in the entertainment field.
He decided to court her, and they got married and she gave birth to my brother, Louis Anthony. My dad went to serve in WWII, did his duty to country, was honorably discharged and after he returned, I came along. She had a bad heart and later in life, dad nursed her with great care and devotion until she passed. He died nine years after her.
Michael Donnelly:
Mother from England name was Keturah
Father name was Thomas Donnelly
Family History
Wife was Gloria ROMOLI 11/2/1932-12/12/12 buried in National Cemetery in Vacaville, CA
Had 3 sons and 2 daughters all Donnelly
Patricia Doris married Gary Michael Fox
Robert William
Michael Joseph
Carol Lynn married Gerald Lyle Martin
Richard James
Venice Sherman:
Me daddy - He taught me how to run a house and cook, and not to trust people. He was a chef in the army, and an excellent cook. My brother Ali and I spent a lot of childhood with him. He wasn’t perfect, infact he did a lot of wrong, but he did teach me a lot, and I miss him very much, I wish he could have known his grand children, and great grandchildren, there is a lot.
Arielle Lynn:
My love for you will follow me to the grave. - You were my first true love and unfortunately probably the last. Its been 24 years and I still can not get you off my mind. How I wish we weren't so young and naive. You were always my forever. I wish I could have seen you grow up and what you would have made of your life. Its hurts today as bad as it did all those years ago!! I love you Pete and always will. I'm sorry.
Cheryl Kiebler:
Olga was my Great Aunt - Aunt Olga was my favorite aunt, and I loved her so much. She was Loving and Kind to all who knew her. Education was important to her, She paid for my Nursing School She wanted me to further my Education at the time I had been a CNA since the age of 15, and she wanted me to become more.
So I worked and went to school Thank you Aunt Olga for your Love and for me to pursue my career further. I miss you and Uncle Walter so much. I am Thankful that God Blessed me with such a Wonderful Aunt.
Christopher and I miss you so much We often talk about the great times we had with you. You will always be in our hearts and in Our Memories.
Your Great Niece and Nephew , Cheryl Lynn Dean Kiebler and Christopher Todd Dean
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.