On the Back it says:
Marie, Henry Jr., Henry Sr. Father, Bill, Anna - Mother, Chris
I believe this was written by Anna's Daughter, Martha (Friedrich) McCaleb.
Taken by G.H.D. Eggers in Soltau. Pre-1880
People in photo include: Hans C. Meyer Sr, Hans C. Meyer Jr, Marie Meyer, Bill Meyer, Anna Meyer, and Chris Meyer
Date & Place:
at Schuetenstrasse in Soltau Germany
These could very easily be relatives of mine. My maternal grandfather was born just a few miles from Soltau, and there are many Meyers who married into his family. I'd love to have more information on them.
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