Shelley Cardiel

I have an old studio photograph of Charles E. DUNN which was taken at the A. Bogardus Studio in New York City, NY where he was attending the Union Theological Seminary as part of the Class of 1884. Charles appears to be in his 20’s at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Charles and his family:

Charles Eugene DUNN was b. 7 Jun 1858 in Rahway, NJ to parents Solomon Freeman DUNN (1835-1913) and Ann Elizabeth RADLEY (1835-1912) who were married 5 Apr 1858 in Plainfield, NJ. Charles had two siblings including Florence DUNN (1857 or 1867-1869) and Clara Owen DUNN MANNING (b. 1861).

Charles married Emeline “Emma” Matilda DEMAREST (1855-1948) on 14 Feb 1884 in Plainfield, NJ and they had 5 children including William Parmley; Allen Shoudy; Elizabeth Radley; Charles Eugene; and Robert Hayes DUNN, all born between 1885 and 1896. Charles died in 1915 and is buried in the Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains, NJ.

I would like to get the photograph back to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be.

Thanks,
Shelley

I have an old studio photograph that is identified as Ernst ALMGREN which was taken at the Eskil's Art Gallery Studio in Iron Mountain, MI in 1895. I believe that this is a photograph of Ernest Richard ALMGREN who appears to be about 3 years old at the time the photograph was taken.

Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Ernest and his family:

Ernest Richard ALMGREN was b. 4 Aug 1892 in Iron Mountain, MI to parents Anders Gustaf “Gust” Adolf Hermanson ELMGREN or ALMGREN (1863-1958) and Beda Wilhelmina Prestfeldt DAHLGREN (1870-1965) who were married 17 Oct 1891 in Menominee, MI. Ernest was one of three children born to this couple including siblings Baby Boy ALMGREN b. 1898 and Elmer ALMGREN (1901-1992).

Ernest married three times, first to Olivia “Olive” Anna WESTLUND (1899-1940) on 16 Apr 1922 with whom he had a son, Harold Ernest ALMGREN (1923-1972) and a daughter, Marjorie Eleanor ALMGREN (1927-2018). His second marriage was to Ruby Devine POWELL (1898-1955) on 5 Dec 1949 in Reno, NV and then his third marriage was to Mary Melvina BESAW (1891-1966) in 1954 in Reedley, CA. Ernest died 2 Jan 1969 in Reedley, CA.

I am hoping 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

I have an old studio photograph of Robert J. THOMSON which was taken at the A. Bogardus Studio in New York City, NY. Robert was a member of the Class of 1884 from the Union Theological Seminary. Robert appears to be in his 20's or 30's at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Robert and his family:

Rev. Robert James THOMSON was b. 14 Aug 1853 or 1854 in Syracuse, NY to parents Robert THOMSON or THOMPSON (1811-1883) and Barbara HUNTER (1817-1876). Robert was one of 6 children born to this couple including Lilly or Lilley; Margarete or Margaret; Robert James; Isabella or Issabella “Belle” or “Bella”; Barbara A.; and Ellen “Ella” THOMPSON or THOMSON, all born between 1846 and 1860.

Robert married Alice Thompson WALTON (1862-1938) on 27 Jul 1885 in Manhattan, NY. The couple had 6 children including Douglas Walton; Marguerite T.; Alice; Beatrice; Robert William; and Stirling Hunter THOMSON, all born between 1887 and 1902. Robert died 24 Nov 1905 in Lima, OH or Clifton Springs, NY and he is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Lima, OH.

I am hoping 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

I have an old studio photograph of Charles B. STOVER which was taken at the Bogardus Studio in New York City, NY. The photograph was taken in the 1880's when Charles was there as a member of the Class of 1884 at the Union Theological Seminary. Charles appears to be in his 20's at the time the photograph was taken.

Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Charles and his family:

Charles Bunstein STOVER was b. 14 Jul 1861 in Riegelsville, PA to parents Cyrus Stauffer STOVER (1830-1864) and Anna Barbara BUNSTEIN (1835-1876). Charles appears to have been their only child. Charles was the Parks Commissioner for New York City from 1910 to 1913. A granite bench overlooks Central Park’s Shakespeare Garden honoring Charles and claiming that he is the “Founder of Outdoor Playgrounds”.

Charles died 24 or 25 Apr 1929 in New York City, NY and is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, NY.

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