DanandGigi Brkevlle

A photo of Lenka Ehrenreich and Georg Markovits. Taken in Arad, Romania in August 1948. In this Photo Lenka was almost 20 (born Oct 1928) and Georg almost 22 (Born Nov 1926). Two years later they got married and stay together for 72 more years.

A photo of Inez Milholland Boissevain. Lawyer, pacifist, feminist, suffragette, and national face of the women's movement, she married a Dutchman - she proposed to him! - and lost her American citizenship. (Women had to take the man's citizenship.)

Despite suffering from pernicious anemia and over the protests of her family, she embarked on a speaking tour for women's rights in 1916. She collapsed on stage in Los Angeles and died about a month later in a local hospital. She was 30 years old.

Her last public words were "Mr. President, how long must women wait for liberty?"

A photo of Magda Rosenberg who was only 8 when she was deported to Auschwitz Birkenau in 1944

A photo of Bob Carroll & Mildred Ward, Whitney Texas High School sweethearts on Sr. Day trip to Botanic Gardens in Fort Worth Texas.
People in photo include: Mildred Ward

I’ve “rescued” an old photograph of Mrs. J. SHAVER’S children from Hutchinson, KS. The family address is noted on the back of the photograph as East Carpenter St. in Hutchinson. The photograph was taken at the Martin Studio in Hutchinson, KS most likely in the 1890’s with the two girls appearing to be about 6 – 8 years old at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding this family:

Leah F. SHAVER was b. 1889 in Hutchinson, KS and Ola I. SHAVER was b. 1891, both daughters of James SHAVER (1844-1917) and Hannah SHAVER (1852-1915). Leah died 22 Dec 1964 and Ola died in 1914 and is buried in the Partridge Cemetery in Partridge, KS. Her parents are both buried in the same cemetery along with a brother Elmer A. SHAVER (b. and died in 1887). Leah married Sylvester Anton HOFF (1881-1973) and together they had two children, Kenneth Antone HOFF (1914-1957) and Grace HOFF (b. 1916).

Census records provide the following details:

1900 census of Hutchinson, KS:

James SHAVER, age 56, born Apr 1844, married 15 years, born OH, parents born OH, a Farm Laborer
Hannah SHAVER, wife, age 48, born Nov 1851, married 15 years, 3 children/2 living, born IN, parents born IN/OH
Leah F. SHAVER, dau, age 11, born Nov 1888, born KS, at School
Ollie B. SHAVER, dau, age 9, born Feb 1891, born KS, at School
Charles BURNS, step son, age 15, born Nov 1884, born KS, parents born KY, at School

1910 census of Hutchinson, KS:

James SHAVER, age 66, married 25 years, born OH, parents born USA, a Farmer
Hannah SHAVER, wife, age 58, married 25 years, 3 children/2 living, born IN, parents born IN/OH
Leah SHAVER, dau, age 21, born KS
Ola SHAVER, dau, age 19, born KS

I’m hoping to locate someone from this SHAVER 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

A photo of Delilah Bonnes Loury, first baby picture.

A photo of Irene Rich with Santa Claus, December 1925

Irene Rich was an actress who performed in silent films and "talkies." She also worked in radio. Married 4 times, she had 1 child in each of her first 2 marriages. She died at the age of 96(!) in 1988.

A photo of Barbara Pierce, the future Barbara Bush, wife of President George HW Bush, in a graduation photo from finishing school in Charleston, S.C. She and George Bush were married for 73 years - the longest of any presidential couple.

She died on April 17 2018, of natural causes, at her home in Houston, Texas at the age of 92.

A photo of Elsie Leslie (1879-1966) - Stage Actress was born Elsie Leslie Lyde on 14 August 1879 in Orange, Essex, New Jersey to parents Benjamin Tanner Lyde (1846-1911) and Evelyn Burdick (1848-1905). She made appearances on the stage for a period of 27 years from 1884, aged 5 until 1911.

Elsie Leslie married actor writer William Jefferson Winter (1878-1929) in 1901 and divorced in 1918, when she married banker Edwin James Milliken (1877-1972). After leaving the theatre she travelled around the world, eventually settled in New York City and died there on 15 October 1966 aged 87.

additional information:

Among the canon of "Child Stars" Elsie Leslie was one of the earliest, was one of the most popular and highest paid of her era. Her most famous roles were in "Little Lord Fauntleroy" and "The Prince and The Pauper". She corresponded with many friends throughout her life and career, including Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) and Helen Keller (1880-1968).

Could be a photo of Florence Townsend born 1900 father Edd Townsend and Mother Cathern Townsend

Am I Florence Townsend?

Photo of an unknown pair of sisters. It looks as though this photo was taken by Franksson photography studio in Ockelbo. Ockelbo is a locality and the seat of Ockelbo Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden and Franksson seems to be the photographer.

Photo found in an antique store in Bremerton Washington - many early settlers in Washington were of Swedish or Norwegian extraction. They may have been immigrants?

Who are these girls?

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Marguerite ROSENOW MITLER which was taken at the Ed Schultze Studio in Heidelberg, Germany. The photograph appears to have been taken in the early 1900's with Marguerite likely in her teens or 20's at the time it was taken. In addition to her name, she has written "To Florence with Marguerite's Love" and "Now Mrs. Earnest MITLER of NY" on the back of the photograph. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding Marguerite and her family:

Marguerite ROSENOW was b. 5 Feb 1886 in Walla Walla, WA to parents Albert ROSENOW and Celia DUSENBERY. Marguerite married Herbert Ernest MITLER (b. 1885 in Peoria, IL to parents Sigmund O. MITLER and Ernestine STERNBERG) on 14 Oct 1911 in Manhattan, NY. and had a son, Ernest Albert MITLER (1916-2002).

Census records provide the following details:

1900 census of Peoria, IL:

Max ROSENOW, age 53, born Nov 1846, married 24 years, born Germany, parents born Germany, to USA 1889, a Cooperage Manufacturer
Ulla ROSENOW, wife, age 43, born Mar 1855, married 24 years, 3 children/3 living, born Germany, parents born Germany, to USA 1889
Herbert ROSENOW, son, age 21, born Jul 1878, born Germany, to USA 1889, Clothier House
Malvila E. ROSENOW, dau, age 18, born May 1882, born Germany, to USA 1889, at School
Albert ROSENOW, brother, age 45, born Mar 1854, married 16 years, born Germany, to USA 1884, a Physician
Rebecca ROSENOW, sister-in-law, age 34, born Dec 1865, married 16 years, 2 children/2 living, born WA, parents born Germany
Margarite ROSENOW, niece, age 15, born May 1885, born WA, at School
Melville F. ROSENOW, nephew, age 12, born Jul 1887, born WA, at School
+ 1 Servant

1910 census of Manhattan, NY:

Albert ROSENOW, age 55, married 26 years, born Germany, parents born Germany, to USA 1886, Own Income
Celia ROSENOW, wife, age 46, married 26 years, 2 children/2 living, born Germany, parents born Germany, to USA 1865
Marguerite ROSENOW, dau, age 25, born WA
Melville ROSENOW, son, age 22, born WA, a Stage Actor
+ 1 Servant

1920 census of Manhattan, NY:

Herbert E. MITLER, age 34
Marguerite MITLER, wife, age 33
Earnest MITLER, son, age 3

1940 census of New York, NY:

Herbert MITLER, age 50, born IL, a Building Engineer
Margaret MITLER, wife, age 48, born WA
Ernest MITLER, son, age 22, born NY
Constance MITLER, dau, age 19, born NY
+ 2 Servants

I am hoping to locate someone from Marguerite’s family so that the photograph can be returned to the care of her 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 Wallie KRIESER which was taken at the Brush Studio in Minneapolis, MN sometime in the early 1900’s. Wallie (I’m guessing a nickname for Wallace) appears to be about 3 years old at the time the photograph was taken. I’m hoping to be able to return the photograph to his family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this KRIESER Family, or you know someone who might be.

Thanks,
Shelley

A photo of Nancy Athena Porter with her youngest sister, Viola.
People in photo include: Viola Mary Porter

I've "rescued" a group of photographs belonging to the CAMOZZY Family including one of Milton CAMOZZY taken at the Palace Studio in San Francisco, CA when he was just 21 months old. The second photograph is one of Helen Florence CAMOZZY taken on 26 Dec 1924 in Ellensburg, WA when she was 4 1/2 years old and a flower girl in the wedding of Ann LITCHER and Bernard SWANSON. The third photograph is one of Milton's parents Mr. & Mrs. G. G. CAMOZZY which appears to have been taken in the 1890's. This photograph is framed in a gilded frame typical of that time period.

Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this family:

Milton Daniel CAMOZZY was b. 7 Jun 1899 in California to parents Gabriel G. CAMOZZI and Florence Mamie GENASCI, he married Esther R. CAMOZZY (1900-1983) and together they had two children including daughters, Bette or Betty Jean CAMOZZY b. 15 Aug 1921 in Ellensburg, WA and Florence Helen CAMOZZY WARNER who died in Ellensburg Washington in 2015. Milton died 8 May 1983 in Ellensburg, WA and is buried in the IOOF Cemetery in Ellensburg.

Gabriel G. CAMOZZI or CAMOZZY was b. Jul 1866 in Switzerland and d. 1910 and is buried in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Nevada City, CA. on 24 Dec 1895 Gabriel married Florence Mamie GENASCI who was b. 1873 in Nevada City, CA. The couple had two children, a son Milton Daniel b. 1899 and a daughter, Florence H. CAMOZZI b. 1905. After Gabriel’s death in 1905 she remarried, her second husband was Frank L. HARTMAN (1873-1934). Florence and Frank had a son, Frank HARTMAN Jr. born in 1912. Florence M. HARTMAN died 16 Sept 1934 and is buried in the IOOF Cemetery in Ellensburg, WA.

Census records provide the following details:

1900 census of San Francisco, CA:

G. G. CAMOZZI, age 33, born Jul 1866, married 5 years, born Switzerland, parents born Switzerland, to USA 1886, a Hotel Keeper
Florence CAMOZZI, wife, age 27, born Aug 1873, married 5 years, 1 child/1 living, born CA, parents born Switzerland, a Bookkeeper
Milton CAMOZZI, son, age 11 months, born Jun 1899, born CA
+ 2 Helpers

1920 census of Menastash, WA:

Frank HARTMAN, age 56, to USA 1881, born Germany, parents born Germany, a Farmer
Florence HARTMAN, wife, age 46, born CA, parents born Switzerland
Frank HARTMAN Jr., son, age 8, born WA
Milton CAMOZZY, step-son, age 20, born CA, parents born Switzerland/CA, a Farm Hand
Ester CAMOZZY, step-dau-in-law, age 19, born CA, parents born England

1930 census of Ellensburg, WA:

Milton D. CAMOZZY, age 31, married at age 19, born CA, parents born Switzerland/CA, a Service Station Owner
Esther R. CAMOZZY, wife, age 30, married at age 18, born CA, parents born England
Helen F. CAMOZZY, dau, age 9, born WA
Betty J. CAMOZZY, dau, age 8, born WA
Living directly next door – Frank and Florence HARTMAN

1940 census of Ellensburg, WA:

Milton CAMOZZY, age 41, born CA, a Service Station Manager
Esther CAMOZZY, wife, age 40, born CA
Helen CAMOZZY, dau, age 20, born WA
Bettie CAMOZZY, dau, age 19, born WA
Frank HARTMAN, father-in-law, age 77, born Germany (should have been step-father?)

I'm hoping to be able to return the photographs to the family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.

Thanks,
Shelley

Unknown mystery photo of a young girl taken by Clark and Steitler in Rockport Indiana.

Photo found in an antique shop in Bellingham Washington.

Who is this young girl from Rockport Indiana?

A photo of Martha Mansfield, silent movie star, selling donuts (for a dollar each) to raise funds for the Salvation Army. The men are flocking!

In 1938, the Salvation Army in Chicago created a day to honor the "Lassies" who served doughnuts to soldiers in World War 1 and to raise funds for those who were suffering during the Depression. National Doughnut Day - the first Friday in June - was born.

The history: While serving baked goods to soldiers in France, two women in the Salvation Army (Ensign Margaret Sheldon and Adjutant Helen Purviance) came up with the idea of serving doughnuts - which were easier to make and serve. Sometimes, donuts were even made in soldiers' helmets! Serving donuts to soldiers became a tradition and it was even done during World War 2. It also became a common fundraiser for the Salvation Army - and even some large donut chains give free doughnuts on this day.

I've "rescued" three photographs which belong to the SHAW Family of Washington State. The first two are of Clara Helen SHAW WHITFIELD with both taken at the French Studio in Tacoma, WA sometime in the early 1890's with Clara likely about 3 years old at the time. The third photograph is of Clara Helen SHAW, Loren Ransome SHAW, and Henry George SHAW and was taken at the Mitchell Studio in Puyallup, WA. This one was also taken in the 1890's with the three children appearing to be about 2-6 years old at the time. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding this family:

Clara SHAW was b. 1890 and married Mr. WHITFIELD and d. 1971 and is buried in the Wright Crematory and Columbarium in Seattle, WA. Henry G. SHAW was b. 1891 and d. 1915 and is also buried along with his sister in Seattle, WA. Loren Ransome SHAW Jr. was b. 16 Jul 1888 in Washington and married Agnes Mae BODIN on 9 May 1917 in Snohomish Co. WA and he died on 13 Jul 1935 in Seattle, WA and is buried along with his siblings in Seattle, WA. Loren Ransome SHAW Jr. also appears to have been married to Emily B. LANGILL (b. 1895) but the information is confusing since his death notice lists his wife as Agnes but the last census has his wife as Emily B. – are these the same women?

All the children were born to Loren Ransome SHAW II (b. 1862 in Muskegon, MI to parents Loren R. SHAW I and Helen T. SOULE) and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” SCLYTHE (b. 1872). Their father Loren Ransome SHAW II had only one full sibling, a sister named Carrie V. SHAW (1862-1926), after his Mother’s death his father remarried and had 3 additional children including, Nellie; Dora Lulu; and Don Jerome SHAW, all born between 1868 and 1886). Loren Ransome SHAW II died 25 Sept 1938 in Seattle, WA

Census records provide the following details regarding the family:

1900 census of Seattle, WA:

Loren R. SHAW, age 38, born Apr 1862, married 13 years, born MI, a School Teacher
Lizzie SHAW, wife, age 27, born Aug 1876, married 13 years, 3 children/3 living, born IN, parents born IN
Loren R. SHAW, son, age 10, born Jun 1889, born WA, at School
Clara H. SHAW, dau, age 10, born Feb 1890, born WA, at School
Henry G. SHAW, son, age 7, born Dec 1892, born WA

1910 census of Seattle, WA:

Loren R. SHAW, age 47, married 23 years, born IL, parents born VT/NY, a Teacher
Mary E. SHAW, wife, age 37, married 23 years, 4 children/4 living, born IN, parents born IN
Loren R. SHAW Jr., son, age 21, born WA, a Land Survey Engineer
Clara S. SHAW, dau, age 20, born WA
Henry A. SHAW, son, age 18, born WA, a Land Survey Engineer
Harold F. SHAW, son, age 5, born WA
F. M. MYRHE, father-in-law, age 77, a widower, born IN, parents born ?/IN

1920 census of Seattle, WA:

Loren B. SHAW, age 31, born WA, parents born USA, a Laundry Truck Driver
Agnes SHAW, wife, age 26, born WA, parents born USA

R. Loren SHAW, age 57, born MI, parents born MO/MI, a Public School Principal
M. Elizabeth SHAW, wife, age 47, born IN, parents born IN
Clara WHITFIELD, dau, age 28, divorced, born WA, a Contractors Stenographer
F. Harold SHAW, son, age 15, born WA

1930 census of Seattle, WA:

Loren R. SHAW Jr., age 41, married at age 40, born WA, parents born MI/WA, a Dye Works Salesman
Emily B. SHAW, wife, age 35, married at age 21, born IA, parents born IA/MI, a Laundry Bookkeeper
Vaughna B. STEWART, dau, age 13, born WA, parents born ND/IA

L. R. SHAW, age 67, a widower, born IL, parents born VT/NY, a Public School Principal
Harold F. SHAW, son, age 25, born WA, parents born IL/NY, a Brush Company Salesman
Clara WHITFIELD, dau, age 40, a widow, born WA, parents born IL/NY, a Commercial Stenographer

1940 census of Seattle, WA:

Harold F. SHAW, age 35, born WA, a Private Music Teacher
Clara S. WHITFIELD, sister, age 48, born WA, a Stenographer

I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photographs can be returned to their rightful place with 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 Tilly ENGLISH which was taken at the Sim Mould Studio in Baraboo, WI sometime in the 1890's. Tilly appears to be in her teens or 20's at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding Tilly and her family:

Tillie ENGLISH was b. Dec 1877 in Sauk Co. WI to parents William Thomas or Thomas William ENGLISH (1849-1922) and Irene EVANS (1854-1900). Tillie was one of 4 children born to this couple including, Tillie; Harry E.; Izer A.; and Irene V. ENGLISH, all born between 1877 and 1895. Tillie married Ashley Bassett POWELL (1856-1941). Records indicate that the couple had two children including, John W. and Silas D. POWELL born in 1898 and 1904 respectively, however, I don’t believe that Tillie married Ashley until after the 1920 census so I’m guessing that they were children from a previous marriage. Tillie died 16 Nov 1961 in Reedsburg, WI and is buried in the Walnut Hill Cemetery in Baraboo, WI.

Census records provide the following details:

1880 census of Baraboo, WI:

Thomas W. ENGLISH, age 29, a Farmer, born VA, parents born VA
Izro ENGLISH, wife, age 26, Keeping House, born WI, parents born PA
Ellen ENGLISH, dau, age 2, born WI
Henry D. EVANS, father-in-law, age 61, a Farmer, born PA, parents born MA
+ 1 Servant

1900 census of Baraboo, WI:

T. W. ENGLISH, age 50, born Jun 1849, married 24 years, born VA, parents born VA, a Hardware Merchant
Irene ENGLISH, wife, age 46, born Jan 1854, married 24 years, 3 children/3 living, born WI, parents born PA
Tillie ENGLISH, dau, age 22, born Dec 1877, born WI
Harry E. ENGLISH, son, age 19, born Oct 1880, born WI
Irene V. ENGLISH, dau, age 5, born Apr 1895, born WI

1920 census of Baraboo, WI:

Thomas W. ENGLISH, age 70, a widower, born VA, parents born VA
Tillie ENGLISH, dau, age 42, born WI, parents born VA/WI, a Nurse
Irene V. ENGLISH, dau, age 24, born WI, parents born VA/WI, a Weaver

I’m hoping to locate someone from Tillie’s family so that this wonderful old photograph can be returned to the care of her family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.

Thanks,
Shelley