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Daniel Pinna:
A photo of Ethel Granger, who had the smallest waist size in recent history measuring in at 36-13-39.
She first put on a corset to please her husband, astronomer William Arnold Granger. And then he bought smaller and smaller corsets, asking her to wear them 24 hours a day - she complied. Her beginning waist size was 23 inches.
She made the Guinness Book of Records and was the record holder until 1998, when they changed the category to "Woman alive with the smallest waist".
Blaine Scott:
A photo of Daniel Tobin and family of Hackbridge London.
I found this picture in an antique shop in Penetangushene Ontario in July of 2009. On the back is written "Mr. Tobin and family Hackbridge" The only Hackbridge found on a google search is a subway stop on the London underground. The 1901 census shows the following family that are a good match for the older children in the photo. It helps that in the photo they have arranged the older child in order of age. Daniel and Jessie married in 1885 and by 1901 had 7 children. The photo has 15, so 8 more have been born. At an average of one every two years this picture was probably taken around 1917. Daniel was born in 1867 and so was 50. My guess is that the picture may be around 1920 as the boys who were enlistment age do not have their uniforms on and some of them were likely in the war. It being over at the time of the picture meant they were dressed in civilian clothes.
The back row can probably be named accurately in this way;
right to left: Matthew, Jessie, Daniel, Caroline, William, then Annie. Helen is sitting in front of Matthew. The other children will have to be named when the 1911 and 1921 census' show the family. One of them must have had family that moved to Canada for the picture to end up here. Daniel Tobin is the father. Jessie (Bennett) is the mother. I hope a Tobin who recognizes the census lists below will find this picture. Below are some census records and a birth and marriage reference for the Daniel and Jessie. Blaine Scott Midland ON [contact link]
1901 census England civil parish Bernondsey Ecclisiastical parish St. Mary Magdelen
ward 2 The Grange (street) #117 page 19 of 26
1 Daniel Tobin Head M 35 Coal Porter Worker born: London Southwark
2 Emily Jessie wife M 35
3 Matthew S 14 Vanguard Ca??r (Caonr?) worker
4 Jessie D 12 London Southwark (all children born there)
5 Daniel S 10
6 Caroline D 8
7 William S 5
8 Annie D 4
9 Helen D 1
Brother David also a coal porter listed in census.
1871 London St Saviour James Place
Matthew Tobin 34 Middlesex
Mary 33 Ireland
Michael 13
William 11
Daniel 4
Davey 2
Birth Reg Jan-Mar 1867 Daniel St. Saviour 1d 21
Daniel Tobin Jessie Bennett Marriage Reg: 1885 St. Olave Southwark 1d 520
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Guy KETTERER which was taken at the Burkholder & Co. Studio in Orrville, OH. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's with Guy appearing to be about 3 years old at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Guy and his family:
Guy David Dewitt KETTERER was b. 8 Oct 1889 in Cleveland or Apple Creek, OH to parents William “Willie” KETTERER (1862-1913) and Sybil Della BARNES (1864-1942) who were married 6 May 1884 in Wayne County, OH. Guy was one of four children born to this couple including Cora E.; Baby Boy; Baby Boy; and Guy David Dewitt KETTERER, all born between 1884 and 1889. Guy married twice, first to Caroline STOCKON (1893-1931) on 2 Apr 1918 in Hillsborough County, FL and second to Anna “Annie” Margaret or Marie SANDS (1874-1958) in 1933 in Pinellas County, FL, they divorced in 1951.
Guy died 28 Jul 1955 in Tampa, FL and is buried in the Westlawn Cemetery in Mount Eaton, OH.
I would like to get this 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
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topic Ohio.
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged Guy David Dewitt Ketterer in this photo.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Sebastian WILLACKER which was taken at the Pennington Studio in New Washington, OH. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's or early 1900's with Sebastian likely in his 60's at the time it was taken. He is also identified as "Cousin to Great Grandma WIETHMANS". Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Sebastian and his family:
Sebastian WILLACKER was b. 17 or 19 or 26 Mar 1830 in Nuremberg or Vasbuhl, Germany to parents Adam WILLACKER (1799-1874) and Elizabeth “Elise” or “Elsie” SCHMUCK (1803-1870) who were married 19 Aug 1823 in Vasbuhl, Germany. Sebastian was one of 19 children born to this couple including Eva; Anton; Adam; Adam; Anton; Jonas; Sebastian; Barbara; Andrew; Andrew; Eva; Eva; Kasper Boniface; Anna Elizabeth; A. M. Franzika; Anonyma; Margaret Antonia; Franz Ludwig; and George Severin WILLACKER, all born between 1824 and 1852.
Sebastian married Mary Magdalena or Madaline “Lena” KELLER (1834-1902) on 3 Sept 1854 in Vasbuhl, Germany and they had 10 children including Magdalena Philomena “Minnie”; Elizabeth “Lizzie”; Victoria Barbara; George B. or P.; Charles Sebastian; Joseph Anthony; John Henry; Mary Sheridan; Peter Alphonse; and Michael WILLACKER all born between 1855 and 1875. Sebastian died 7 or 14 or 16 or 17 Dec 1911 in Mayfield or Traverse City, MI and he is buried in the Saint Mary of Hannah Catholic Church Cemetery in Hannah, MI.
I would love 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
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topic Ohio.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph identified as Meb MORRISON which was taken at the Ricklin & Brookbart Studio in Eldon, IA. The photograph was taken in 1900 with Meb appearing to be about 4 years old at the time it was taken. I believe that this is a photograph of Medburn "Meb" Creamer MORRISON and based on limited research has gathered the following information regarding Meb and his family:
Medburn “Meb” Cremer or Creamer MORRISON was b. 26 Mar 1897 in Washington, IA to parents William Blanchard MORRISON (b. 1869) and Amanda “Manda” Blanche or Blanch CREMER (b. 1872) who were married on 6 Mar 1890 in Washington Township, Wapello Co., IA. Meb was one of 5 children born to this couple including Micher D.; Mildred Hazel; Membrer G.; Medburn “Meb” Cremer or Creamer; and Hellen or Helen Irene MORRISON, all born between 1894 and 1906.
Meb was married twice, first to Florence Lettie or Letta LATTA (1899-1971) on 22 Dec 1920 in Ottumwa, IA and they had a daughter Ruth Araminta or Armita MORRISON (1921-2010). He was then married to Ann or Anna Elizabeth SCHIKORSKY (1903-1987) on 28 or 29 Apr 1936 in St. Louis County, MO. Meb died on 20 May 1969 in Portland, OR and is buried at the Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Portland, OR.
I’d like to get the photograph back 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:
tagged this photo with the topics: and 20th Century
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:
tagged this photo with the topic Illinois.
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 Iowa.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old postcard photograph of Ida SHUSTER which was taken in the early 1900's and sent on 11 Jun 1906 to Mr. John B. SHUSTER in Pasadena, CA. Ida appears to be in her 30's or 40's at the time it was taken. It appears that Ida and John B. SHUSTER are siblings and based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this family:
John Bartley SHUSTER was b. 22 Feb 1873 in Hardwick, NJ to parents David Bartley SHUSTER (1835-1900) and Sarah or Sara Elizabeth HUFF or HALL (1843-1887) who were married 14 Jan 1865 in Stillwater, NJ. John was one of 4 children born to this couple including Cora or Corra Ella or Eva; Ida May; George A.; John B.; Fanny; and Arilla or Aurilla or Arvilla or Arrilla Emma; and Albert Kerney SHUSTER, all born between 1868 and 1882.
John married Katherine or Catherine “Kate” or “Katie” HOSKING (1878-1951) on 20 Nov 1905 in Los Angeles, CA. They had four children including John Hosking SHUSTER (1906-1994) and Harold Albert SHUSTER (1907-1993) and Richard Bartley SHUSTER (1908-1996) and Raymond Vernley SHUSTER (1917-2000). John B. died 24 May 1947 in Pasadena, CA and is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena, CA.
His sister Ida May SHUSTER was b. 1870 in New Jersey to the same parents. Ida was living in Stillwater, NJ in 1910.
I’d 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 George J. GALLOWAY of Lycippus, PA. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1870's with George likely in his teens at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding George and his family:
George J. GALLAWAY or GALLOWAY was b. in May 1862 in Pennsylvania to parents William GALLAWAY or GALLOWAY (1817-1891) and Anna Margaret WALTER or WALTERS (1818-1893). George was one of 14 children born to this couple including David; Cathren or Catherine; Christian; Mary Jane; Amanda; Emma “Emely” Idell; Henry W.; John; Anna M.; Margaret “Maggie” M.; Margaret; Martha Amelia; Joseph A.; and George J. GALLOWAY, all born between 1840 and 1862.
George married Anna Catherine PIERCE (b. 1863) in 1880, and they had three children including Mary Etta GALLAWAY STRUBLE (1881 or 1882-1948); William Aquila GALLOWAY (b. 1884); and Grover Cleveland GALLOWAY (1893-1945). George died 13 Feb 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA and he is buried in a cemetery in Greensburg, PA.
I’d 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
Shelley Cardiel:
updated the profile photo of Guy Ketterer to Guy David Dewitt Ketterer.
Stephanie Denman:
This photo is of widow Robert Waldman Longo who had two sons, Richard and William. Roberta disappeared around 1939 when her sons were babies. According to Richard, he was playing ball in his front yard when Roberta said she was going to the store. She got into a taxi and was never heard from again. Roberta's husband, William "Toots" Longo died in 1939. Roberta's mother Nellie Waldman raised the boys after Roberta disappeared. A detective named Basil Creek from the Dayton Police tried to find Roberta shortly after her disappearance to no avail. Please contact me if you have any information about Roberta. We would love to find any information about her.
Stephanie Denman:
tagged this photo with the topics: and Ohio