Harvey Olson and Grace

Found photo

This is a photo of Campgrounds Custer South Dakota added by Kat Schwartz on May 15, 2020.

This is a photo of Bird's Eye View Custer South Dakota added by Kat Schwartz on May 15, 2020.

Marked on back: Needles Eye in Black hills

The original photo has gone missing. This was found in an antique store. Written on the back was "Mr. and Mrs. Minnie Hanson Peterson".

I've "rescued" an old photograph of N. J. HENNINGSON which was taken at the Keithly Studio in Faulkton, SD when the young man was 16 years old. The photograph has the name of Mrs. H. J. HENNINGSON of Puyallup, WA written on the back of the photograph as if this might be who it was gifted to originally. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding this young man and his family: Niels Jenson HENNINGSON or HENNINGSEN was b. about 1874 in South Dakota to parents Hans J. HENNINGSON or HENNINGSEN (1845-1941) and Karen “Carrie” HANSON or HANSEN (1848-1930). Niels was one of 6 children born to this couple including, Henry “Henning”; Niels Jenson; Mary Gertrude; Anna Margarite; Sophia; and Fredrick S. HENNINGSEN, all born between 1871 and 1888. Niels had two spouses, Elizabeth OLESON (1879-1926) and Averil M. HUGH ELLIS (b. 1883). He died in Yakima, WA on 30 Jun 1950 and is buried in the Tahoma Cemetery in Yakima. Census records provide the following details: 1900 census of Spokane, WA: - living in a Railroad Camp Niels HENNINGSEN, age 26, born Aug 1873, born SD, parents born Denmark, a Railroad Laborer I am hoping to locate someone from his family so that this wonderful old photograph can be returned to the care of his family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I've "rescued" an old photograph identified as John Danforth WILLIAMSON which came from the Stanton Studio in Springfield, OH. John's age is noted as 2 years and it is dated 7 Feb 1909. This was a studio that provided mail order photographs through newspaper advertising, so it is likely that John is not from Ohio. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding John and his family: John Danforth WILLIAMSON was b. 1 Feb 1907 in Alpina, SD to parents Rev. Jesse Philander WILLIAMSON (1872-1941) and Ada “Addie” Melissa JORDAN (b. 1878). John had one sibling, a sister Helen or Hellen Lois WILLIAMSON (1910-1933). John married Grace Lucille HARRIS (1909-2002) and together they had two children. John died 25 May 1932 in Beadle, SD. I am hoping to locate someone from John’s family so that this wonderful old treasure can be returned to the care of his family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I’ve “rescued” an old photograph of La Monte ERB which was taken at his Ice Cream Shop in Lake Preston, SD on 9 Aug 1942. Along with the photograph are newspaper clippings regarding the opening of his shop and the announcement of the shop which appeared in the local paper. La Monte appears to be in his teens at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I know the following about this young man and his family: La Monte L. ERB was the son of Irma Marie MATHEIS (b. 23 Feb 1903 – d. 9 Jul 1969) and Millard Lester ERB (b. 12 Nov 1897-d. 20 Aug 1979). Both parents are buried in the Dell Rapids Cemetery in SD. It appears that La Monte may have been their only child. Census records provide the following details: 1930 census of Lake Preston, SD: Lester M. ERB, age 32, married at age 26, born IA, parents born PA/IA, an Oil Station Manager Irma R. M. ERB, wife, age 27, married at age 20, born IA, parents born IL/IA La Monte ERB, son, age 5, born SD 1940 census of Lake Preston, SD: Millard L. ERB, age 41, born IA, a WPA Timekeeper Irma ERB, wife, age 36, born IA La Monte ERB, son, age 15, born Brookings Co. SD I’m hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph and newspaper articles 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 photo of MARY TWO EAGLES (NEXT TO CUSTER JACK AND JILL) in the 1970's.

A photo of Mary Two Eagles, 1981 issue of ASHES AND CHUCKLES by Assn for Retarded Citizens in SD (LISA SMITH PHOTO)

During the summer months, Mary would ride her horse through Custer, SD while holding her little dog and a small portable radio to listen to. Mary would accept tips from Tourists who wanted to take her photograph. She was known to cover her head with a large paper grocery sack and ride off when she was offered no tips! (Super Mellow Horse!)

A photo of the marriage certificate of James Sylvester Lewis and Sarah Louise Bugbee. They married Oct 17 1886 Winsor , Brooking Co. South Dakota

A photo of Grandpa Pierre Elmer Weyer. He was working on the railroad during the years he lived in So. Dakota .

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Florence Hattie WEST which was taken at the Holverson Studio in Garretson, SD sometime in the early 1900's. Florence appears to be about 6 years old at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Florence and her family: Florence Hattie WEST was b. 23 Jul 1897 in Minnesota to parents Webster Judson WEST (1866-1926) and Alice Effie M. BLAIR (b. 27 Dec 1865 in St. Charles-d. 1926). Florence was one of 5 children born to this couple including, Beatrice Ione G.; Burr Webster; Thorne Deleval; Florence Hattie; and Eugene B. WEST, all born between 1890 and 1902. Florence married Newland Obed SHANKS (b. 21 Sept 1881 or 1882 in Missouri-d. 28 Apr 1958 in Orange, CA) and together they had a daughter, Eugenie SHANKS b. 1906. Florence died in San Clemente, CA on 3 Jun 1983. I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I've "rescued" a group of 5 photographs belonging to the BLAIR Family of Minnesota. The first is one of Hattie Elizabeth BLAIR LLOYD which was taken at the Charles A. Tenney's Studio in Winona, MN. It appears to have been taken in the 1880's with Hattie likely in her teens or 20's at the time. The second photograph is one of Henry LLOYD who married Hattie BLAIR. This was taken at the same studio sometime in the 1880's with Henry appearing to be in his 20's at the time the photograph was taken. The third photograph is one of Hattie BLAIR LLOYD and George Adam LLOYD who is identified as 10 weeks old at the time the photograph was taken, again most likely in the 1880's with Hattie likely in her 20's or 30's. The 4th photograph is one of Alice BLAIR and Florence BLAIR CROSS which was taken at the Barr Studio in Winona, MN sometime in the 1890's. The two children in this photograph appear to be about 2-5 years old at the time it was taken. The final photograph is one of the BLAIR Family including Burr Deuel BLAIR, his daughter Alice H. BLAIR MEYER, Ernest D. BLAIR, their Mother Clara BLAIR, and Burr B. BLAIR. The three children range in age from about 5 year to early teens and the parents likely in their 40's. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding this family: Florence BLAIR was b. abt 1866 in Saratoga, MN to parents George Wells BLAIR (1831-1897) and Melissa Sophia or DEUEL or DUVAL (1832-1918). Florence was one of 5 children born to this couple including, George Ney; Burr Deuel; Harriet E.; Alice “Effie” M.; and Florence BLAIR, all born between 1855 and 1866. Florence married Eugene E. CROSS (1859-1928) and she died in Tulare on 28 Jun 1943. Burr Deuel BLAIR (1858-1940) was married to Clara GERDTZEN on 2 Mar 1898 in Winona, MN and their first child, a daughter Alice Henrietta BLAIR b. in Winona, MN on 19 Dec 1898. They also had a son Ernest Daniel BLAIR b. 15 Dec 1902 in Winona, MN, and another son Burr Gerdt BLAIR was b. 28 May 1905 in Winona, MN and died in Los Angeles Co., CA on 30 Jan 1972. Their son Ernest married Thelma HOILAND (1916-1992) and he died 30 Oct 1988 and is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Winona, MN. His parents Burr and Clara are buried in the same cemetery. Census records provide the following details regarding this family: 1860 census of Winona, MN: George W. BLAIR, age 28, a Farmer, born NY Malicia BLAIR, age 27, born NY George N. BLAIR, age 4, born MN Burr D. BLAIR, age 2, born MN Harriet C. BLAIR, age 4 months, born MN And living directly next door – Charles L. BLAIR and Sara E. BLAIR 1870 census of Saratoga, MN: G. W. BLAIR, age 38, a Farmer, born NY Melissa BLAIR, wife, age 37, Keeping House, born NY George M. BLAIR, son, age 14, Farm Laborer, born MN Burr D. BLAIR, son, age 12, a Farm Laborer, born MN Carriet BLAIR, age 10, born MN Elwin BLAIR, age 25, a Farmer, born MN 1880 census of Saratoga, MN: George W. BLAIR, age 48, a Farmer, born VT, parents born MA/VT Melissa R. BLAIR, wife, age 47, Keeping House, born NY, parents born NY George M. BLAIR, son, age 24, son, Teaching, born MN Burr D. BLAIR, son, age 22, a Teacher, born MN Harrit E. BLAIR, dau, age 20, at Home, born MN Florence E. BLAIR, dau, age 14, at School, born MN Alice E. BLAIR, dau, age 14, at School, born MN Alice M. BLAIR, dau, age 4, born MN Florence BLAIR, dau, age 4, born MN 1900 census of Palisade, SD: E. E. CROSS, age 40, born Aug 1859, married 9 years, born WI, parents born NY/Canada, a Hardware Merchant Florence E. CROSS, wife, age 33, born Dec 1866, married 9 years, no children, born MN, parents born NY + 1 Servant 1910 census of Winona, MN: Burr BLAIR, age 50, married 12 years, born MN, parents born NY, a Private Lawyer Clara BLAIR, wife, age 39, married 12 years, 3 children/3 living, born MN, parents born Germany Ellis BLAIR, dau, age 11, born MN, at School Ernst BLAIR, son, age 7, born MN Burr BLAIR, son, age 4, born MN Adolf GERTZEN, brother-in-law, age 40, born MN, parents born Germany + 1 Servant 1920 census of Winona, MN: Burr D. BLAIR, age 61 Clara BLAIR, age 49 Alice H. BLAIR, age 21 Ernst D. BLAIR, age 17 Helen BENCK, age 15 Burr G. BLAIR, age 4 1930 census of Chicago, IL: - living in the home of Bidwell CLAYTON Burr G. BLAIR, age 24, born MN, parents born MN, an Insurance Broker 1930 census of South Harbor, MN: Burr D. BLAIR, age 71, married at age 39, born MN, parents born VT/NY Clara G. BLAIR, wife, age 59, married at age 27, born MN, parents born Germany 1940 census of New York, NY: - living at Hotel Marguery on Park Avenue Burr G. BLAIR, age 34, an Insurance Broker, born MN I am hoping to be able to return this group of photographs to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or you know someone who might be related. Thanks, Shelley

A photo of Joseph Otto Zacek 1893-1988 and Edna Mabel Allard wedding

A photo of Joseph Otto Zacek 1893-1988 (on the right). MILITARY: World War I Draft Registration Cards (1917/1918) Reg. Card No. 2 Josehph Otto Zacek, 24 years Newell, SD Born Apr 6, 1893 at Horni Lhota, Bohemia Occupation: Farming Employer: Matt Hafner, Newell SD Dependants: no Single Caucasian No military service Signature of Joseh Otto Zacek Description: tall, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair; has not lost an arm or leg Signed at Acme, Butte Co SD June 5, 1917

This picture comes from the McLaughlin, S.D. Diamond Jubilee book, 1984. The caption tells it all. This is where my great grandparents settled in 1917, winning a land lottery to homestead on Standing Rock Reservation. My g. grandfather knew many of these Lakota personally, and helped them where the government failed woefully, mostly with food.

A photo of my second great grandparents, Johannes and Christine (Benszinger) Fuerst, in front of their home in Hutchinson County, Dakota Territory (now South Dakota). I'm sure this was taken by a traveling photographer from the east. Johannes and Christine were married just before the whole Fuerst family left S. Russia (Ukraine today), to come to the U.S. Christine died in April of 1883, under somewhat mysterious circumstances, in Woodbury County, Iowa, according to the family story. I can't find any document of any sort concerning her death or burial. If anyone knows anything concerning Christine's death, I sure would like to hear from them. sdak.goth1@gmail.com

A photo of Grandma Lydia (Fuerst) Zimmerman, in front of her house. My great grandmother, who lived to be a few months shy of 100 years old. She worked almost as hard as the employees in the nursing home she was in, helping in the kitchen, doing laundry, making beds, feeding patients who couldn't feed themselves, visiting with patients who were sicker than usual. Grandma Zimmerman found out the family was planning a surprise 100th birthday party for her, and she died a few days later.

A photo of the Zimmerman children: Sam; Grandma Anna, m. Hertel; Robert; Otto; Benny This picture was taken shortly before Grandma Anna, and Grandpa, Fred M. Hertel, were married. Grandma Anna was the oldest of the five kids. The Germans did love their cars.

A photo of Lester and Chester O'Dell, taken in 1902 2 yrs old, South Dakota. Lester was my grandpa and Chester my uncle. My grandpa and uncle were twins.

A photo of Herman A Hildebrandt. Herman, born in Prussia, arrived in America at age 2. By the time this photo was taken, he would have been living in South Dakota.

A photo of the seven oldest of Anna Helen Louise (Zimmerman) Hertel and Frederick M. Hertel's children.

A photo of the Fred M. Hertel children in front of their house.

A photo of the Hertel Country School pony cart. All the School Aged Hertel Children Who Lived on the Nearby Farms are in the photo.

A photo of Eva (Schock) Hertel, John Rall, Rall son in back, Katharine (Hertel) Rall, Rosina (Hertel) Baier, Baier daughter.

A photo of Christian, Paulina, Magdalena, Bertha and Emma Hertel.

A photo of the Friedrich and Christina (Neumueller) Hertel Family - Youngest daughter's wedding day.

A photo of Anna "Annie" Helen Louise Zimmerman, and Frederick M. Hertel - Wedding picture, or so I was told.

A photo of John Fredrick Kriege Law Graduate U. of So.Dakota 1913

A photo of grave of Rosa Johanna Guse. Our Redeemer Cemetery, Bryant, Hamlin, South Dakota

Photo of James Goldin, taken in Redfield, South Dakota, in the early 1910's (around 1911)

Photo of my great-great grandfather Alfred Goldin and my great grandfather Jim Goldin on the farm near Mellette, Spink County, South Dakota, in the early 1920's.

John Elijah Smith in Army uniform

Brothers Leland and Lewis Goldin with uncle Lyndon (Bob) Goldin.

Postcard rescued from an antique store in Cannon Beach, Oregon, in June 2014. Dated May 31, 1916 and addressed to Mr. & Mrs. F.S. Schuman in Fruitdale, South Dakota.

the empty chair! 1910. Madison Webster, Cassie, Will, Frank, Nora, Elizabeth "Libby" Stewart Webster, Carrie (the blonde), Guy and Florence; the empty chair. Madison Webster was born on March 21, 1840, in Sharon, New York, his father, Daniel, was 33 and his mother, Jane, was 32. He married Elizabeth Stewart on October 29, 1865, in Clayton, Iowa. They had nine children in 21 years. He died on January 27, 1928, in Rowena, South Dakota, at the age of 87, and was buried in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

A photo of Heinrich Niedan taken in 1949 at his homestead near Midland, SD