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.
"Edward Allan Gisburne...age 2 years, 5 months X-mas 1894" was all that was written on the back of this photo found in an antique store in Santa Cruz California.
Pam bought the photo, and with just the name and date, she was able to find Edward and his parent's names listed in the Rhode Island Births database of 1636-1930, and in the 1910 US Census she found where he lived in Quincy MA in addition to his grandmother's name.
Pam shared these details and the photo and within a year reunited this treasure with it's family.
I also have photo of my grandfather in a beautiful white dress made I'm sure by his mother...born in 1900/1901. He was oldest so didn't belong to a sister.
I have over 100 photos from high-school graduation of 1962 wabash indiana. Those faces are the guardian Angels who sing a tune everyday to me. They need be in the right place where families of them can see them and know they are with them everyday. They have been fighting through me to find there loved one's.
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..
Edward Allen Gisburne was born in 1892 in Rhode Island United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edward Allen Gisburne.
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