Jane Cornett

A photo of Esperanza de la Torriente Rionda Crawley

A photo of Harriett Buntain Worley preparing Christmas dinner. Harriett Buntain married Bartholomew Worley in Indiana. They had three kids: Nora, Harry and John Worley. Inscription by son Harry says "Mother preparing Xmas dinner 1913".
People in photo include: Harriett Buntain Worley

I've "rescued" an old photograph of one of the children of Mrs. R. S. FITZGEREL which was taken at the Mattern Studio in Frankfort, KY. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's or early 1900's with the infant in the photograph about 1 year old. Mrs. FITZGEREL'S homestead is noted as being the house east of the School House. Someone has also written "God Bless you Sister" on the front of the photograph. I don't know if this means the baby was a girl or not. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this family:

Robert S. FITZGEREL was b. 1868 in Kentucky to parents Richard Henry FITZGEREL (b. 1840) and Mary Jane FITZGERALD (1845-1937) or Mary Patricia OWENS (b. 1848) or Mary F. FITZGEREL. He was one of 5 children born to this couple including, Robert S.; Carry S.; Harriet E.; William T.; and Bascom FITZGEREL, all born between 1868 and 1879. Robert married Annie L. FITZGEREL and they had 5 children including Carrie E. FITZGEREL (1908 or 1909-1995).

Census records provide the following detail:

1920 census of Elmville, KY:

Robert S. FITZGEREL, age 51, born KY, parents born KY, a Shop Owner
Anna L. FITZGEREL, wife, age 29, born KY, parents born KY
Carrie FITZGEREL, dau, age 11, born KY
Jessie FITZGEREL, son, age 8, born KY
Richard FITZGEREL, son, age 6, born KY
Joe W. FITZGEREL, son, age 3, born KY
Clara F. FITZGEREL, dau, age 5 months, born KY

I am hoping to locate someone from the family so that this 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 Mary Hammond Clemons, who was the daughter of Joseph Hammond and Carrie Neth Hammond. She married Wallace Clemons

A photo of writer Neil Simon. Born in The Bronx in 1927, he was a playwright, author, and screenwriter. Beginning with writing for early comedy tv shows, he went on to be a prolific and succesful comedy writer for stage, movies, and television. From "Come Blow Your Horn" to "Barefoot in the Park" to "The Odd Couple" - and numerous others - his style entertained generations.

Growing up during the Depression in an emotionally unstable household, Simon turned to movies (and comedy) for relief during his childhood. He said that this inspired him to turn to writing comedy as an adult.

He was born to Jewish parents and had one brother who was 8 years older. He was married 5 times (to 4 women) and had 3 children. And he left us with a wonderful body of work.

A photo of Martha A. Fowler (nee Richards). This was taken before her marriage in 1879. She had red hair and I even have a lock of it!
People in photo include: Martha A. (Richards) Fowler

A photo of the Miller family in 1882:

Back: Hester, Sarah Jane, Robert, Orry
Front row: George, holding Carrie, Anderson, Cynthia, holding Florence

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Velma and Ora CROW which was taken at the Joslin Studio in Palouse, WA. The photograph appears to have been taken in the early 1900's with the two children ranging in age from about 2-6 years old. The girls are also identified as the "Charlie's Children". Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding this family:

Velma Gladys CROW was b.1 Dec 1902 in Viola, ID to parents Charles Summer or Sumner CROW (1879-1976) and Ada Louise or Lois HILL (1881-1983). Velma was one of 10 children born to this couple including, Velma Gladys; Ora Blanche; Virgie; Charles Ellis; Elzie or Elsie; Leta Josephine; Melvin Franice or Francis Melvin; and three others, all born between 1902 and 1919. Velma married twice, one of her husbands was Julius GARTZ (1897-1964) and she had 4 children of her own and died on 9 May 1987 in Spokane, WA.

Velma’s sister Ora Blanche CROW was b. 10 Apr 1905 in Viola, ID

Census records provide the following details:

1910 census of Palouse, WA:

Charles S. CROW, age 30, married 8 years, born WA, parents born IN/IA, a Farmer
Ada L. CROW, wife, age 29, married 8 years, 4 children/4 living, born WA, parents born IN/OR
Velma CROW, dau, age 7, born ID
Ora CROW, dau, age 6, born ID
Virgie CROW, dau, age 2, born ID
Ellis CROW, son, age 2 months, born WA

1916 census of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada:

Charles CROW, age 37, born USA
Ada CROW, wife, age 35, born USA
Velma CROW, dau, age 12, born USA
Ora CROW, dau, age 10, born USA
Elsie CROW, dau, age 6, born USA
Leta CROW, dau, age 2, born USA

I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be returned to the care of relatives. 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 Oluf JOHNSON’S children including Jessie, Ivah, and Geneva JOHNSON. The photograph was taken in the early 1900’s with the three children likely about 4-7 years old at the time the photograph was taken. The photograph is of 2 girls and a boy with the boy appearing to be the oldest. There is no studio or location identified on the photograph though it was recovered in Washington State. I’m hoping to locate someone from this JOHNSON Family so that the photograph 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

People in photo include: Jessie Johnson, Ivah Johnson, and Geneva Johnson

A photo of Sabina Ginzboreg. Sabina was only 5 years when she was sadly murdered during the Holocaust in 1943.