Photograph by Barrie Lynn Bryant of Elliott Dean sitting on the grounds of Columbia County Courthouse in May 1993. Bryant made this photograph during the Magnolia Blossom Festival unbeknownst of Dean while Dean was actually waiting for Bryant to arrive the festival that day from Little Rock. Bryant and Dean became acquainted in 1990 when Bryant made his landmark photograph of Dean playing his fiddle on the courthouse steps during the Blossom Festival that year. Bryant's 1990 photograph of Dean won first prize in the Arkansas Times photography contest which launched Bryant's sporadic editorial career. Bryant is currently a professional artist living in Kirby, Wyoming and his work can be seen on Instagram @BarrieLynnBryant.

A photo of James Lafayette Coffman at Petit Jean State Park, Conway County, Arkansas

George W. Gentry of Okolona, Arkansas and formerly of Flint, Michigan.

A photo of Columbus Edward Smith and his children with Minerva (Pool) Smith. Minerva was milking a cow in 1906 at her farm in the Packsaddle community in Scott County, AR. The cow was easily scared and was skittish. Minerva climbed into the loft to throw down some hay to busy the spooked cow. She evidently lost her footing and fell into the stall where the cow was tied. She was kicked repeatedly. The cow tore up the barn, stomping the milk bucket almost unrecognizable. She made her way into the house but never regained true consciousness and died of a brain hemorrhage two weeks later at the age of 24.

Brandt Crow was last seen leaving home (Arkansas) in 1915 with a jug of whiskey. His remains and those of his younger brother, Russell, were found near the railroad tracks. Sad outcome to a night out

Russell Crow was last seen leaving home (Arkansas) in 1915 with a jug of whiskey. His remains and those of his older brother, Brandt, were found near the railroad tracks, in pieces.Sad end for a boy

A photo of Dona Hoggard Wellons - My Great Grandmother

A photo of Marie Delores Kimbro - 7th grade yearbook photo

A photo of Titus Ussery (1908-1933)

A photo of Marie Delores Kimbro - 1956 Mountain Home Arkansas Yearbook

A photo of Earl Festal Meeks when he was Chairman of the Red Cross Drive.

A photo of Earl Festal & Lady Mae Meeks. Lady Mae was around 7 and Earl was around 11 years old. The back of the photo said it was mailed to Miss Mattye Pullen. Mattye was their maternal Aunt.

A photo of Mary Elizabeth Griffith who is my great great grandmother. She died in Arkansas of measles in 1900 while pregnant with her 11th child. She was married to Levi Benton Jones.

A photo of Christopher Columbus Griffith. He is my 3rd great grandfather. He was born in Arkansas in 1829 and died in the Civil War in Arkansas in 1862.

A photo of Phay Daniel's own personal milk can. They Shipped milk in these cans at one time.

A photo of Ida Faye Daniel Gibson - Taken in Hempestad County at the old Otis Harris House home place. Between Belton and McCaskill Arkansas.

A photo of the SWEET HOME SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH, BELTON ARKANSAS Merrell Cemetery Hempstead County Arkansas

Entrance to Merrell Cemetery at Belton Arkansas

A photo of my father William Clyde Daniel and baby sister and cousin.

A photo of Steven & Holleen Pinkley

Family photo taken of the children of George & Mary Jane Pinkley

A photo of Steven, Holleen, Mary and John Pinkley - Trying to ride the mule! Notice I am the one actually IN the saddle!! On the farm - on the mule!

A photo of Holleen and Steven Pinkley - my brother and me!

A photo of the Pinkley kids on the farm - 1955 Summer vacation on farm in Eureka Springs Ark

A photo of Suzanne Mercedes Harper Pinkley - 1947 Graduation Berryville High School

A photo of Thomas Lewis Harp 1826-1887 Civil War - my 3x great grandfather - Co E 1st Ark Cav

A photo of three generations of the Pinkley family, taken at the funeral of Etta Ann Pinkley born/died Aug 1951

A photo of Fereby Benton Vaughan taken in 1850

A photo of an unknown group of people on a boat - think on white river in arkansas

A photo of Harvey O Farish

A photo of Ida Elizabeth Pinkley & the Fanning clan - She is holding baby standing next to her husband Will H Pinkley holding my grandfather Earl R - 2nd row 2nd from right

A photo of William Harvey Pinkley and Ida (Fanning) Pinkley on their 50th wedding anniversary.

I've "rescued" two old photographs belonging to the COURTNEY Family. The first is one of Marvin COURTNEY which appears to have been taken in the early 1900's when Marvin was in his teens. The second photograph is identified only as "Grandma COURTNEY" and was taken in the 1880's or 1890's with the woman appearing to be in her 60's or 70's at the time it was taken. Neither photograph includes a studio or location, however, they were recovered with other photographs from Whatcom County Washington. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding this family: Marvin Dean COURTNEY was b. 24 Oct 1893 in Imboden, AR to parents John Robert COURTNEY (1867-1939) and Cora Belle or Bell DEAN (1873-1917). Marvin was one of 8 children born to this couple including, Marvin D.; Morgan D.; Deller or Della Mae; Ida J.; T. Ethel; Lennie E.; Clarence “Bill” E. Wright; and Clay M. COURTNEY all born between 1893 and 1910. Marvin married Lula DUIM (1905 or 1906-1985) and together they had 4 children including a daughter Bernice June (1927-1987). Marvin died 30 Dec 1992 in Bellingham, WA and is buried in the Lynden Cemetery in Lynden, WA. Census records provide the following details: 1900 census of Dent, AR: John R. COURTNEY, age 33, born Feb 1867, married 8 years, born AR, parents born TN, a Farmer Cora B. COURTNEY, wife, age 27, born Jan 1873, married 8 years, 4 children/4 living, born AR, parents born AR Marvin D. COURTNEY, son, age 6, born Oct 1893, born AR Della M. COURTNEY, dau, age 5, born Feb 1895, born AR Ida J. COURTNEY, dau, age 4, born Apr 1896, born AR Lennie E. COURTNEY, dau, age 2, born Apr 1898, born AR Sarah J. COURTNEY, mother, age 66, born Nov 1833, a widow, 5 children/4 living, born TN, parents born VA 1910 census of North Lynden, WA: John R. COURTNEY, age 43, married 18 years, born AR, parents born TN, a Farmer Cora B. COURTNEY, wife, age 37, married 18 years, born AR, parents born AR Marvin D. COURTNEY, son, age 16, born AR Deller M. COURTNEY, dau, age 15, born AR Ida J. COURTNEY, dau, age 14, born AR T. Ethel COURTNEY, dau, age 12, born AR Clarence COURTNEY, son, age 7, born WA Clay COURTNEY, son, age 8 months, born WA 1920 census of Lynden, WA: John R. COURTNEY, age 52, a widower, born AR, parents born USA, a Farmer Marvin COURTNEY, son, age 26, born AR, parents born AR/Unknown, a Farm Laborer Della COURTNEY, dau, age 25, born AR, parents born AR/Unknown Clay COURTNEY, son, age 10, born WA, parents born AR/Unknown 1930 census of Lynden, WA: Marvin D. COURTNEY, age 36, married at age 31, born AR, parents born AR, a Farmer Lula COURTNEY, wife, age 24, married at age 18, born IA, parents born Holland Foster D. COURTNEY, son, age 4 years + 2 months, born WA Bernice J. COURTNEY, dau, age 2 years + 4 months, born WA Leslie N. COURTNEY, son, age 8 months, born WA John R. COURTNEY, father, age 62, a widower, married at age 25, born AR, parents born AR 1940 census of Lynden, WA: Marvin D. COURTNEY, age 45, born AR, a Farmer Lulu COURTNEY, wife, age 34, born IA Foster D. COURTNEY, son, age 14, born WA Bernice J. COURTNEY, dau, age 12, born WA Leslie M. COURTNEY, son, age 10, born WA Alvin L. COURTNEY, son, age 4, born WA I am hoping to locate someone from this COURTNEY Family so that the photographs can be returned to the care of family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

A 4 generation photo of the Haney Family in Arkansas.

A photo of Cornelia F. Helm and Lee Ander Bland found in velvet album of Helm family

A photo of Thomas E. Helm found in velvet album of Helm family

A photo of a Helm unknown cute little boy in sailor suit found in velvet album with Helm relatives.

Found in velvet album with Helm family of Izard Co. Ark

A photo of an unknown teenage girl found in velvet album with Helm family

A photo of an unknown girl found in velvet album with Helm family of Izard county Ark