Photo found in antique shop (Oregon) not my family line.
Back of photo is written: Willie Bruns Wightman, Minnie's boy.
front shows picture taken in Kansas City, MO.
From a little research, I believe this may be: William B. Wightman born June 20, 1887 Missouri - so on Minnie E. (Bruns) Wightman and Robert P Wightman. Married Mable L. Lawrence March 4, 1913 Jackson Co., Missouri.
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