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Daniel Pinna:
"Celebrating Thanksgiving with mom and Lisa. Kathy lived from 9 - 16 years old in Seattle. She had thanksgiving with grandma Nel and grandpa Shirley at noon and then at 5 they drove across Seattle to Magnolia Bluff to celebrate with Aunt Elaine (grandpa’s sister) since she wouldn’t talk or interact with Shirley (her step grandfather). Her father was Hollis and when her mother died they adopted out all of the girls including Elaine."
Kathy Pinna:
Changes - I am now considered “elderly” and, having spent the majority of my decades in San Jose, California, I have seen my home city change from orchards (called the Valley of Heart’s Delight) to a mass of people (called Silicon Valley). While San Jose is now full of innovation and opportunity, I miss the peace and slow pace of “the old days”!! And the beauty of the orchards.
Curtis Beitans:
The Upper Murray and Mitta Herald. 2nd October 1941.
The death occurred in Melbourne on Sunday last, after a short
illness, of Mrs. Emily Braybrook, wife of Mr. L. Braybrook.
Deceased, who was aged 52 years, was the third daughter
of the late Samuel and Mary Barber, and was a native of
Mitta Mitta, her brothers are Charles ( Myrtleford ),
Clem ( Melbourne ), and Steve and Jim ( Tallangatta ),
Mrs. Peck ( Tallangatta ), Mrs. Chestnut ( Shepparton )
and Mrs. O'Farrell ( Fernvale ) are sisters, another sister
Mrs. D. Wylie, passed away only a few months ago.
The remains were interred at Springvale Cemetery.
Shelley Cardiel:
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.
Anita LeNorman:
My grandpa was the best ever! He was sweet, kind and soft spoken, at least until you got him mad. He used to sit with me and tell me stories and would take me hunting with him. I remember him standing outside of the little Baptist church preaching to everyone about smoking and how it would kill you. He died of lung cancer.
What a lovely human being.
Brian Joiner:
Cherished Caregiver - Maude was a cherished caregiver that took care of just about everyone in my family at one time or another. I knew her as a child and she was always extra sweet to all of the children, unless you jumped on the bed. She was a dear soul with a strong faith in the lord and her life was testimony to that faith.
Carolyn Davidson:
Patricia (PattiPooh) was my sweet baby sister! - I held baby Patti when she was born. I was 13 years old at the time. About eighteen months earlier my younger sister, Becky, had been born. The two of them were best buddies. I would sit on the floor and let the girls divide my hair in half and they each got to put in curlers, bows and barrettes. I looked so silly, but they were entertained while mom fixed dinner. Lol
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 Edward John Tessey in this photo.
Lisa Cudd:
The world needs more people like him! - I went to live with Uncle Les in 1962 after my mother died the previous December, when I was 5 years. He was married to my paternal aunt. He became my father in all sense of the word, loving me unconditionally. He became my world and the role model of the man I would want to marry. Thankfully, I did! He was the best grandpa to my son, and I think of him and miss him each and every day.
His *skeezits* and *punkin*, Lisa
Niki York:
Married on Valentine’s Day 2004 - Stephen was my first love. We ran away to Reno and eloped on Valentine’s Day 2004 when i was 19 and he was 25. Stephen was one of a kind to say the least. I think about him often. I still have our wedding pictures and a few little things that i could never bring myself to get rid of.
Sabrina Lane:
My grandfather's aunt - My papa told me stories about his Aunt Clara babysitting him when he was a young boy. Aunt Clara was blind and the family checked on her, but she was very independent. Her walls had the wallpaper worn down in a line from walking with her hands along them, and when her groceries were put away everything was in the same place so she could find exactly what she needed. She was loving and gentle with my papa when she watched him.
Viara Palazova-Radeva:
Hello everyone! My name is Viara. I’m from Bulgaria 🇧🇬. I’m trying to find people, who lived with my uncle Neal Koleshkoff, before his death in 1999…
He was born in Bulgaria in rich family, but he lived and he was a hospital architect in Dearborn Michigan. I hope if someone can help me to find more information about his life and people around him. Thank you 🙏