William and Edward James

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Elizabeth Kelleher

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09/24/2018

William and Edward James

A photo of Gustavus Pope Briggs aka William Edward James and his son Edward James. Gustavus Pope Briggs changed his name to William Edward James circa 1863/64. This photo is of him and one of his sons, most likely Edward William James who was born in 1873, giving a likely date of 1874-1875 for this photo.

Is the tartan the little boy is wearing just a fashion of the times, or is it meaningful for family background?
People in photo include: William Edward James

Date & Place: 1874 in New York, New York County, New York United States

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Edward William James was born in 1873. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edward William James.

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