Back of photo says: Nelson Smith and family - old residents of Myrtle Point.
Photo found in antique shop in Oregon.
(After a little research, this is possibly: Nelson Smith b 1845 Canada and Minnie his wife - b 1867 Washington with son Leon born 1894 Oregon.)
Not my family line.
Looking to give original photo to family researching this line.
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