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Shelley Cardiel:
I have two postcard photographs belonging to the TESSEY Family of New York including one of Edward L. TESSEY and Clara MOSER TESSEY which was taken at the P. R. Thomann Studio in Utica, NY. The photograph was taken some time between 1904 and 1918 with the couple appearing to be in their 20's at the time it was taken. They are also identified as "Dad's Parents" on the back. The second photograph is one of Edward TESSEY at age 9 months old. There is no studio or location identified on this photograph which was also taken some time between 1904 and 1918.
Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this TESSEY Family:
Edward John TESSEY was b. 22 Aug 1915 in Utica, NY to parents Edward Lewis TESSEY (1886-1937) and Clara Katharine MOSER (1887-1966). Edward was the only child born to this couple. Edward married Katherine Ann WILLIAMS (1915-1978) on 1 Jun 1940 in Clinton, NY and they had a daughter, Suzanne B. TESSEY (1951-2022). Edward died 12 Oct 1998 in Utica or Whitesboro, NY and he is buried in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica, NY. His obituary notes that he ran a dance band as a teenager and was a well-known wedding photographer. He was survived by two daughters Suzanne of Whitesboro, NY and Marilyn of Rome, NY.
Edward Lewis TESSEY was b. 27 Jul 1886 in Utica, NY to parents Joseph H. TESSEY (1845-1928) and Phoebe Mary MADER (1856-1928) who were married in 1884. Edward had one sibling, a brother Joseph Henry TESSEY (1884-1949). Edward married Clara on 16 Sept 1914 in Utica, NY and they had the one son, Edward John TESSEY. Edward Lewis died 10 Oct 1937 in Utica, NY and is also buried in the Forest Hill Cemetery in that city.
Clara Katharine or Katherine MOSER was b. 31 Jan 1887 in Utica, NY to parents George MOSER (1842-1921) and Katherine ERHARDT (1844-1887) who were married 8 Mar 1868 in Legelshurst, Arnt Kehl, Baden, Germany. Clara was one of 13 children born to this couple including George or Georg; Katherine, Katharina, or Catherine; Barbara; Barbara; Mary Maria; Berbard; Elizabeth or Elisabetha; Brigitta; Ricka; Freida; Anna; John Erhardt; and Clara Katharine or Katherine MOSER all born between 1866 and 1887. Clara died 7 Apr 1966 in New Hartford or Utica, NY and is also buried in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica, NY.
I would like to get these photographs to family and appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topics: and 1910s
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged Edward John Tessey in this photo.
Kathy Pinna:
A photo of Will Rogers on the radio in 1930. His radio show was the most popular Sunday evening show, his newspaper columns were read by millions of people in the US, and he was the second biggest motion picture box office draw.
A great wit, Will Rogers died in a plane crash in Point Barrow, Alaska Territory in August of 1935. (Alaska didn't become a state until almost 25 years later.)
One of America's greatest wits, some of his quotes are:
“A man only learns in two ways, one by reading, and the other by association with smarter people. ”
"We will never have true civilization until we have learned to recognize the rights of others."
“When I die, I want to die like my grandfather who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car.”
"There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves."
"Never miss a good chance to shut up."
"Too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don't want to impress people they don't like."
“Everything is funny as long as it is happening to somebody else.”
“All I know is just what I read in the papers, and that's an alibi for my ignorance.”
"Common sense ain't common.”
“Don't let yesterday take up too much of today.”
“When you find yourself in a hole, quit digging.”
“I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.”
“If stupidity got us in this mess, how come it can't get us out.”
“The trouble with practical jokes is that very often they get elected.”
“The more you observe politics, the more you've got to admit that each party is worse than the other.”
“Ten men in our country could buy the whole world and ten million can't buy enough to eat.”
“It takes a lifetime to build a good reputation, but you can lose it in a minute.”
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Rose WILSON which was taken at the Bell J. Gerhart Studio in Peru, IN in 1913. Rose appears to be in her teens at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Rose and her family:
Idella Rose “Rosa” WILSON was b. 15 Apr 1896 in Pulaski or Miami County, IN to parents Oliver WILSON (1867-1922) and Idella “Della” GANGWER or GAINWOIR (1873-1948) who were married 9 Sept 1891 in Miami County, IN. Rose was one of 11 children born to this couple including Floyd; Ralph J.; Rose; Ernest Ray; Lola; Ernest Thomas; Lewis or Louis; Elbert; Catherine or Katherine Magdalena or Magdaline; Oliver Woodrow; and Tillman WILSON, all born between 1892 and 1915.
Rose married Harry Everett MOORE (1891-1965) on 17 or 18 Mar 1920 in Peru, IN, and they had three children including Evelyn or Eveleen Jean MOORE CLINGAMAN (1921-2012); Harry Everett MOORE Jr. (1923-1960); and Betty Lavon MOORE BRADY HERD (1931-2007). It appears that Rose’s husband had two additional children from a previous marriage including Roscoe Edison MOORE (1916-1972) and Earl Edmon MOORE (1919-1999). Rose died 26 Jul 1980 in Peru or Macy, IN and is buried in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru, IN.
I would like to get this photograph to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Will GREWELL which was taken at the Hummer Studio in Table Grove, IL. The photo appears to have been taken in the 1890's with Will likely in his 20's at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Will and his family:
William “Will” Edward “Eddie” GREWELL was b. 1866 in Ipava, IL to parents Isaac W. GREWELL (1837-1899) and Susan Coony JACOBS (1842-1889) who were married 26 Sept 1861 in Fulton County, IL. Will was one of 6 children born to this couple including Elmer Dillworth or Dellworth or Dilworth; William “Will” Edward; Mary B. or J.; Robert “Robbie” Lee; Cora or Cara Della; and Frederick or Fredrick “Fred” or “Freddie” Dane or Daniel GREWELL, all born between 1864 and 1880. Will’s father was married previously and had another child, George B. GREWELL (1860-1860).
Will married Bertie or Berthie BADER (1867-1948) on 20 May 1891 in Canton, IL. They had two children including Pauline Bader GREWELL (1892-1977) and Dorthea Wanda GREWELL DICKENSON (1897-1987). Will died 18 Jul 1910 in Los Angeles, CA and is buried in the Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery in Santa Paula, CA.
I would like to get this photograph to family and appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old photograph of Emma VAN HORN who is also identified as Grandpa PHILLIPS’ sister. The photograph was likely taken in the 1890's or early 1900's with Emma appearing to be in her 40's or 50's at the time. I believe that this is a photograph of Emma PHILLIPS VAN HORN and based on limited research have gathered the following information regarding Emma and her family:
Emma J. PHILLIPS was b. 27 Feb 1852 in Charleston, SC to parents John M. PHILLIPS (1823-1876) and Sarah PETSCH (1823-1876). Emma had two siblings, Julius A. PHILLIPS (1849-1924) and Julia Ladler PHILLIPS (1858-1914). Emma married Willis N. ROCKWELL (1853-1897) on 27 Feb 1878, and they had two children including Achsah or Ascha Beatrice ROCKWELL MCKEAN (1883-1964) and Jennie L. ROCKWELL (1886-1895). Emma was married a second time to Alfred Fremont VAN HORN (1855-1924) on 14 Jul 1909 in East Troy or Williamsport, PA.
Emma died 14 Oct 1933 in West Burlington, PA and is buried in the Hilton Cemetery in Troy, PA.
I would like to get the photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Rhonda Barnes:
updated the profile photo of Louis Lashly to Louis Wiley Lashly.
Kristina Kuhn:
This is Franklin Ritter (1847-1927).
He was my 2nd Great Grandfather.
He was born in Wayne Co., OH and lived many places in his life.
His parents moved to Steuben Co., Indiana along with many other Ritter families
somewhere between the 1860 and 1870 census.
by 1900 He moved his wife and children to Williams Co., OH
1910 they were in Isabella Co., Michigan
1920 he was in Seneca Co., OH and that is where he died in 1927
Shelley Cardiel:
updated the profile photo of Josephine Powell to Josephine C. Etter Powell.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Bess ALDRICH which was taken at the Compton Studio in Springville, PA. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's or early 1900's with Bess likely in her teens or 20's at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Bess and her family:
Bessie “Bess” Belle or Belz ALDRICH was b. 9 Aug 1882 in Springville, PA to parents James Knox Polk ALDRICH (1847-1928) and Lillian Gertrude HANDRICK (1850-1923) who were married 24 Dec 1874 in Springville Township, Susquehanna Co., PA. Bess was one of four children born to this couple including Helen “Nellie” S.; Frances “Frankie” Ousterhout; Matilda “Mattee”; and Bess ALDRICH, all born between 1878 and 1882. Bess married Thomas John BERTHOLF (1882-1953) on 24 Oct 1906 in Pittston, PA and they had two sons, James Jerome BERTHOLF (1911-1996) and Howard Dewitt BERTHOLF (1914-2004).
Bess died on 11 Jun 1942 in Binghamton or Endicott, NY and is buried in the Sunnyside Cemetery in Tunkhannock, PA.
I would like to get the photograph to a member of her family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topic 20th Century.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph identified as Libbie CHENEY of Altoona, IA which was taken in the 1860's. Libbie appears to be in her 20's at the time and is identified as "my first Sunday School Teacher". I believe that this is a photograph of Elizabeth "Libbie" CHENEY and based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Libbie and her family:
Elizabeth “Libbie” Brother or Brooks HAINES was b. 2 Jun 1846 or 1847 in Malvern, OH to parents Joseph HAINES (1799-1849) and Hannah SHRIVER (1802-1874). Libbie was one of 10 children born to this mother including Rachel Ann or Anne; Albert R.; John S.; Thomas E.; Rebecca “Becca” Ann; Margaret or Margret Matilda; Joett or Joetta “Loel”; Catharine; Henry; and Libbie HAINES, all born between 1825 and 1847. Libbie married Daniel A. CHENEY (1842-1906) on 19 Dec 1871 in Carroll County, OH and they had two children including Grace CHENEY COLLINS (1878-1957) and Harold H. CHENEY (1887-1964).
Libbie died 9 Apr 1925 in Belgrade, MT and is buried in the Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bozeman, MT.
I’d like to get this photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or you know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topic 1800s.
Laura Kaye Biddle:
tagged this photo with the topic Indiana.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Myrtle CASTNER which was taken at the A. B. de GROAT Studio in Bath, NY. The photograph appears to have been taken in the early 1900's with Myrtle likely in her 20's at the time. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Myrtle and her family:
Mary Myrtle FLEET was b. 9 May 1889 in Schuyler County, NY to parents Daniel Edgar FLEET (b. 1846) and Lucinda GOLTRY or GAULTRY or GOLTRA (b. 1852). Myrtle was one of 8 children born to this couple including Delphene or Dellaphene; Vincent Conklin; Julia E.; Cora Mae; Jesse Paul; John W.; Emerson Bisale; and Mary Myrtle FLEET, all born between 1872 and 1889. Myrtle married Clarence Alvin CASTNER (1894-1964) on 17 Jun 1914 in Orange, NY and they had a daughter, Clara Lucille CASTNER KELLY(1918-1993).
Myrtle died 22 Aug 1967 in New York and is buried in the Rural Cemetery in Hornell, NY.
I would like to get the photograph to her family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topics: and New York
Bryant Schmude:
In the time just before WW1, a crude bus line was established to link Pittsburgh's suburb of Emsworth, Pennsylvania with the somewhat affluent community of Ben Avon Heights.
The primitive transit link connected the Emsworth Station of the Pennsylvania Railroad ((with regular local passenger trains operationing to and from Pittsburgh as well as westward to Beaver County, PA)) and the countless homes where many of the riders worked as maids. Hence the local run came to be referred to as "The Maid's Bus".
This bus also made further connections in Emsworth, PA with electric "T" trolleys operating as run #13-EMSWORTH. Countless home attendants connected from the trolleys or trains in Emsworth to their jobs.
The run continued to serve riders into the pre-PRT era as Port Authority route #20A BEN AVON HEIGHTS until 1970.
Bryant Schmude:
tagged this photo with the topic 1910s.