A photo of Helen Marie LaFevers, born 03 Jun 1900 Mcalester, Pittsburg, Oklahoma, USA married to Frank Samuel King.
Beulah Myrtle Floyd born 16 Apr 1897 in Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas, USA, died 26 Jan 1984 Carmichael Convalescent, Carmichael, California, USA married Fred Jack Haynes.
Grace Alene Claxton, born 08 Jan 1913 Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas, USA, died 07 Mar 2002 Selah, Yakima, Washington, United States of America married to Loyce Mack Gabbard.
Helen was Ruth May Price's niece. Ruth May Price was married to Robert "Bob" Newton Floyd, who was Beulah Myrtle Floyd's brother.
Keep in mind that photos were taken differently back then, it was more of a process. They had to hold expressions longer and few people smiled in photos.
Notice the 17yr old has a lower hemline than the 14 yr old teen. I don’t remember when that tradition changed but younger girls wore shorter dresses or skirts. Hemline got longer as they got older. Once married, hemlines dropped to at least ankle length or top of shoes. I’m thinking that all changed around the 1920’s.
Yes, it was called responsibility. Kids back then worked for what they wanted, it wasn't all handed to them on a silver platter. So they tended to mature more quickly than kids do today. If these teens look older in this photo, this is the reason why.
I think the teens look older because they are dressed the same way adults are. There wasn't such a distinction between clothing styles for different age groups once kids got into their midteens. These girls' faces would look the same as any teen today if they were in modern clothing and had modern hairstyles.
But what was expected of them and how they acted was certainly different than teens after WWII. My mom (born in 1908) was married at 16 and had already been working in a sewing factory for 2 years before that.
My mother was also married at 16 in the deep south in the 40s. I remember as a child in the south that much was expected of me and I just did it because it was my job so to speak. I never minded it. Both my parents and grandparents worked hard to get by. I'm proud of them.
And my son - who is a "millennial" - earned his own money for "extras", got a small allowance that he had to manage, and had chores. It's not the "kids" fault that they don't have responsibility - it's the parents for not teaching them responsibility.
I agree. My sons did not get any allowance (they are now 39 and 49, and employed). We gave them food, shelter, clothes, education, health care, and plenty of love. They were part of the family, and the rule was that we all shared in the work of keeping the family whole. They had chores, but there was no women's work or men's work. We all did what was necessary...whether it was cooking, washing clothes, chopping firewood, or whatever.
Ree Young LOL - my son was responsible for washing his own clothes at an early age. Just because he'd try them on, decide not to wear them, and then throw them in the hamper. I was tired of washing clean clothes! :)
My grandmother was so innocent when she got married at 17 (late 1920s), that she still believed in Santa Claus and her husband had to explain otherwise. She too had been working and had responsibilities because she was orphaned. But somehow, she was still innocent. Go figure.
AncientFaces oohhhh, I didn't say it was the kids fault, on the contrary, I'm obviously stating it's the parents fault when I said, "handed to them on a silver platter". I couldn't agree with you more.
Ree Young , I have to disagree with you about these teens faces looking the same as today's teens, you see far more maturity in these girls faces. Just my opinion though.
I changed my first diaper at age 4 by the age of 10 I was babysitting for other families. And the eldest of 6 . I could muck out a stall , saddle a horse, pitch hay, kill and pluck a chicken. I did that until moving east then still took care of my siblings and did laundry for us and the cabins my grandparents rented. These kids had hard lives. Harder than most adults today. They were expected to be adults at a very young age. Also people died young , so had to grow up quicker. Many women died before they were 30 . . Yes kids today need more responsibility but never do I want to see us go back to those days.
My grandad was in the army fighting a world war at the age of 15. Bald by 20.
I wouldnt wish that 'resonsibility' on anyone. If today's teens have an easier life (but I suspect many living in poverty don't) ... I'm happy for them
Ree Young I did read an essay once entitled The Myth of the Teenager; can't recall author. That was basically his premise . Also he points out that before WWII there was very little radio and no TV commercials directed to teens or " creating" an image inorder to market to them.
My dad was 13 in 1914 and already had been working for several years doing harvesting work. At 14, he went to work at Mack Trucks as a floor sweeper, and he worked there, at the same plant, until he retired at 62, becoming a machinist by watching and learning on the job.
I remember being horrified/embarrassed when I was in Jr. High and found out that both of my grandfathers - who were smart and accomplished - only went through 8th grade. Years later, I realized that an 8th grade education was common. So it was common at 13 or 14 that one began working.
My dad only went through 8th grade, but my mom had to quit school after 6th grade because her father died, and she was needed at home to help with the farm work.
If we gave current 8th graders the testing from early 1900’s they wouldn’t have the knowledge those 13 years old had then. They went to SCHOOL. It was a privilege to go learn.
I have a test of what 8th graders had to know in order to "graduate" back in the late 1800s. I have given it to a number of my classes over the years, and not a one of my students was able to get even half right!
They looked different because their parents instilled values and morals in them, they weren't handed everything they wanted, there were consequences for poor behavior, and family came first.
All covered up with clothes on... No maxed out makeup,,,Dang,,, Always wondered how they found anybody to marry them? As did my two grandmothers! Ahhh yes, being a lady counted...back in the day!
I'm friends with a local Mennonite lady. Their kids are similar to what I think the regular kids of 100 years ago were. While I would never advocate for the amount of physical discipline in their houses, I do believe that is part of it. Plus, the expectations are higher... and the older kids are always taking care of the younger kids and helping their parents work. That said, Mennonites also have an amazingly active social life... it's not all work - they have lots of fun too. No interest whatsoever in converting, but it is interesting to peer into their community. Especially when comparing behavior of their kids... I'm a strict mama (with lots of love) and have well behaved young kids. My friend flat out said that she wouldn't be my friend if my kids were terrors. :)
Grace Alene Claxton was born on January 8, 1913, and died at age 89 years old on March 7, 2002. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Grace Alene Claxton.
Beulah Myrtle Floyd was born on April 16, 1897, and died at age 86 years old on January 26, 1984. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Beulah Myrtle Floyd.
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