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Martha A. Fowler (nee Richards)

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Pam Koehler

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03/07/2002

Martha A. Fowler (nee Richards)

A photo of Martha A. Fowler (nee Richards). This was taken before her marriage in 1879. She had red hair and I even have a lock of it!
People in photo include: Martha A. (Richards) Fowler

Date & Place: 1879 at Lena in Stephenson, Illlinois U.S.A.

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AncientFaces

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08/24/2018

Taken in 1879. She was 4 feet 11 inches tall - with hair almost as long as she was tall.

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Mary Allen

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08/24/2018

my hair is just above my knee- bend,

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Pam Koehler

I'm new to this and have been just documenting what I have. I do have many pictures but don't know all of them by name. Any help with the surnames, Fowler, Stanton, Koehler, Luebbers, Brown, Ensign and quite a few others would be appreciated. Thanks

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