L. Belle GATES

I have in my possession an old studio portrait photograph of L. Belle GATES which was taken at the H. S. Heath Studio in Plymouth, NH. Belle appears to have been in her teens at the time the photograph was taken some time in the 1880's or 1890's. She may have been a student in Plymouth, NH at the time it was taken. I believe that this is a photograph of Lilla Belle GATES and based on limited research I have gathered the following information regarding her and her family:

Lilla Belle GATES was b. 22 Jan 1869 in East St Johnsbury, VT to parents Ezra B. GATES (1823-1896) and Belinda TABOR (1832-1912). Belle was one of 7 children born to this couple including Hattie N.; Gazella “Gazie” T.; Edward E.; Salem; Lilla Belle; Calvin Tabor; and Estella “Stella” Flora GATES, all born between 1861 and 1878. Lilla Belle married Barton Fisk GROUT (1874-1949) on 3 Apr 1895 in St. Johnsbury, VT and she died 21 Mar 1935 in Saint Johnsbury, VT and she is buried in the Grove Cemetery in that town.

I am hoping to locate someone from her family so that the photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me.

Thanks,
Shelley