Janet Madison

A photo of Saide Fegley née Bowers. Later name DeVou from last husband Harry.

A photo of Florence Piper, taken when she was still in England. Married Willis Mead in 1910. Paternal Grandmother
People in photo include: Florence (Piper) Mead

This is a photo of my aunt Fanny and her husband to be, Yerger Hill. She was born in 1879 so, judging the costumes, and her age, I imagine it was taken around the turn of the century (1900 or so).
People in photo include: Yerger Hill

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 Jack Deering and sister Mabel L. Deering. Their parents were Lee Deering and Ann Fennell.
People in photo include: Jack Deering and Mabel L. Deering

A photo of Catharine Roup Negley (Steeb) Zeppenfeld

This is Lola Mc Phetridge when she was married to Angelo Del Curto. It was taken at Aunt Belle's house in Reno. He was a builder & a boxer. They went to live in Sacramento but weren't married long. Lola took the train to Reno & Angelo drove. By the time Lola arrived, he had gotten the divorce papers!
People in photo include: Angelo DelCurto

I’ve “rescued” two old photographs belonging to the FINLEY Family of Bradford, MA. The first is a photograph of Effie Maude FINLEY which was taken at the Willoughby Studio in Haverhill, MA. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890’s with Effie likely in her 20’s at the time it was taken. The second photograph is identified as Florence Gertrude FINLY and was taken at the same studio in Haverhill, MA. This photograph also appears to have been taken at the same time in the 1890’s with Florence appearing to be about 10-12 years old at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding these two and their family:

Effie Maude or Maud FINLEY was b. 17 Sept 1872 and died 12 Dec 1968 in Haverhill, MA and is buried in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Danvers, MA. Florence Gertrude FINLEY was b. 4 Mar 1883 and d. 4 Nov 1978 in Haverhill, MA and is buried in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Danvers, MA. The two were sisters and are buried along with other FINLEY Family members including their parents John W. FINLEY; Marietta RADDIN (wife of John W. FINLEY); Margaret FINLEY; Margaret Anne FINLEY; and Robert FINLEY.

Census records provide the following details:

1880 census of Lynn, MA:

John W. FINLEY, age 34, Works in Shoe Factory, born MA
Marietta FINLEY, wife, age 34, Housekeeping, born MA, parents born MA
Isabella S. FINLEY, dau, age 8, born MA
Effie M. FINLEY, dau, age 7, born MA

1900 census of Haverhill, MA:

John W. FINLEY, age 54, born Jul 1845, married 31 years, born MA, parents born Canada, a Sole Layer
Marietta FINLEY, wife, age 54, born Dec 1845, married 31 years, 4 children/3 living, born MA, parents born MA
Isabel F. FINLEY, dau, age 28, born Jun 1871, born MA, a Shoe Trimmer
Effie M. FINLEY, dau, age 27, born Sept 1872, born MA, a Milliner
Florence G. FINLEY, dau, age 17, born Mar 1883, born MA, at School

1910 census of Haverhill, MA:

John W. FINLEY, age 64, married 39 years, born MA, parents born Scotland, a Shoe Factory Laster
Marietta FINLEY, wife, age 64, married 39 years, 4 children/3 living, born MA, parents born MA
Effie M. FINLEY, dau, age 37, born MA, a Dry Goods Store Milliner
Florence G. FINLEY, dau, age 27, born MA, a School Library Librarian

1920 census of Haverhill, MA:

John W. FINLEY, age 75, born MA, parents born Scotland
Marietta FINLEY, wife, age 74, born MA, parents born MA
Effie M. FINLEY, dau, age 47, born MA, a Dept. Store Saleslady
Florence G. FINLEY, dau, age 35, born MA, a Public Library Librarian

1930 census of Haverhill, MA:

Effie M. FINLEY, age 72, born MA, parents born MA, a Dept. Store Milliner
Florence G. FINLEY, sister, age 46, born MA, parents born MA, a State College Librarian

1940 census of Cambridge, MA:

Florence FINLEY, age 57, born MA, a College Librarian
Emily TAYLOR, partner, age 61, born MA

I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be returned to the care of their family. If you are a member of this FINLEY Family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.

Thanks,
Shelley

A photo of Marian Marsh (1913-2006) - American Film Actress was born as "Violet Ethelred Krauth" on 17 October 1913 in Port of Spain, Trinidad (formerly British West Indies). Her parents were chocolate manufacturer Leonard Frederick Krauth (1875-1929) and Harriet Ann Cutler (1882-1937). Her father came to America in 1915 followed by the rest of the family in 1920. They first lived in Massachusetts and then moved to California.

Marian and her two brothers followed their older sister, Harriet (aka Jean Morgan and Jean Fenwick) into the motion picture industry. Marian using the names "Violet Adams" and then "Marilyn Morgan" secured a contract with Pathe Studio in 1929 and got a small part in "The Sophmore". After another small part in "Hell's Angels" 1930 directed by Howard Hughes (1905-1976) she was signed by Warner Brothers and renamed "Marian Marsh".

Her first main movie role was to play the part of "Trilby" opposite John Barrymore (1882-1942) in "Svengali" 1931. Another thirty six films followed, including productions made in the United Kingdom and Germany. Her last film was "House of Errors" with Harry Langdon (1884-1944), released in 1942. She appeared twice on television in 1957 and 1958.

Marian Marsh first married stockbroker, Albert Parker Scott (1902-1970) in 1938. They had two children, Catherine Mary Scott (1942-) and Albert Parker Scott Jr (1944-2014). She then married aviator, Clifford William Henderson (1895-1984) in 1960. She died on 9 November 2006 at her home in Palm Desert, Riverside, California aged 93.

additional information:
Marian Marsh was one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars of 1931. Her first husband, Albert Parker Scott was previously married to actress, Colleen Moore (1899-1988). Her second husband Clifford Henderson along with his brother Randall helped found the city of Palm Desert in the 1940's. In the 1960s Marian Marsh founded "Desert Beautiful" a non-profit environmental and conservation program based in Palm Desert, California.

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Opyl BLESSING which was taken at the Bryant's Studio in Indianapolis, IN in the early 1900's. Opyl appears to be less than one year old at the time. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Opyl and her family:

OPYL BLESSING was b. 24 Feb 1903 in Marion, IN to parents William A. BLESSING (1869-1927) and Mary Grace STOUT (1876-1924). Opyl had one sister, Phyllis BLESSING (1905-1974). Opyl married Walter Edgel KIMSEY (1901-1988) and together they had four children including, Edgel D.; David Leon; Mary Ellen; and Esther A. KIMSEY, all born between 1923 and 1933. Opyl died 19 Apr 1978 in Pueblo, CO and is buried in the Imperial Memorial Gardens in Pueblo, CO. Her daughter Mary Ellen KIMSEY (1928-2016) is also buried in the same cemetery. It appears that Opyl may have been married more than once.

Census records provide the following details:

1910 census of Indianapolis, IN:

William BLESSING, age 40, married 9 years, born IN, parents born VA/KY, a School Teacher
M. Grace BLESSING, wife, age 32, married 9 years, 2 children/2 living, born IN, parents born IN
Opal BLESSING, dau, age 7, born IN
Phyllis BLESSING, dau, age 5, born IN

1920 census of Wayne, IN:

William A. BLESSING, age 50, born IN, parents born VA/KY, a Grade School Teacher
Grace BLESSING, wife, age 43, born IN, parents born IN
Opyl BLESSING, dau, age 16, born IN
Phyllis BLESSING, dau, age 15, born IN

I’m hoping to locate someone from this 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

A photo of baby Maria Josephine Pena. Picture was taken in Mexico. When she was 2 yrs old her parents, Jesus and Petra Pena brought her to San Antonio Texas. Later she moved to Michigan. She married Antonio Alvarado.

A photo, done in the early 1900's, of a woman dressed as a Puritan, holding a book.

Is there a difference between Pilgrims and Puritans? Yes - many. The Pilgrims - who first came to North America on the Mayflower in 1620, after having spent some time in the Netherlands - had separated from the Church of England and were called "Separatists" because of it. They were establishing their own "pure" religion, following the tenets of John Calvin.

The Puritans remained within the Church of England but were trying to rid the Church of any Roman Catholic remnants within it. They were Calvinists, as were the Pilgrims, but after conceding that changes weren't possible, many left England in 1630 and migrated to the Massachusetts area - many others followed and a decade later there were almost 20,000 Puritans in the area.

The original Pilgrims were more tolerant of others - including Native Americans - but the overwhelming numbers of Puritans held sway. They "believed in their God-given superiority". So when we celebrate Thanksgiving, we are celebrating the Pilgrims, not the Puritans.

A photo of Lucy Weston as 'Columbia' for 'The Follies of 1908' at the New York roof garden theatre 'Jardin de Paris'... photographer, Otto Sarony.

Lucy Weston (1888-) stage actress and singer born in London, England. As a child performer she appeared in the British Music Halls before emigrating on the Lusitania to America in 1908 where she toured widely with various theatre companies including a number of appearances on Broadway with early productions of the Ziegfeld Follies.

Jacqueline Bernheim
Nationality: Dutch
Residence: Brussels, Belgium
Death: 1944
Cause: Murdered in Auschwitz (buried in Auschwitz death camp)
Age: 6 years

A photo of Diego F. (1873-1927) and Anna Arena (1880-1954) D'Amico on their wedding day, October 27, 1901. They were married in Baltimore.

I’ve “rescued” an old photograph of Elma SATHER and Mrs. SATHER which was taken at the Lindahl Studio in Tacoma, WA. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890’s with Elma likely about 7-8 years old and Mrs. SATHER in her 40’s or 50’s. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding Elma and her family:

Elma appears to have married twice, the first time was to R. J. BAKER on 3 Sept 1910 in Pierce County, WA and the second time to Thomas A. ROSS on 12 Nov 1917 in Seattle, WA. One of the witnesses at Elma’s first marriage was Mrs. Sina SATHER who I believe is her Mother.

Census records provide the following details:

1900 census of Tacoma, WA:

Lisa SETHAR, age 54, born Jun 1845, divorced, 1 child/1 living, born Norway, parents born Norway, to USA 1888, Doing Housework
Elma L. SETHAR, dau, age 9, born Apr 1891, born WA, parents born Norway

1930 census of Aberdeen, WA: - a Housekeeper in the home of Frank PEARSON

Elma L. SATHER, age 38, Divorced, married at age 19, born WA, parents born Norway, a Private Family Housekeeper

I’m hoping to locate someone from this SATHER 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

People in photo include: Sina Sather and Elma Sather

A photo of Elizabeth Vida Louise Duckworth. This is my Grandmother who was married to Harry Livesey Duckworth.
People in photo include: Elizabeth Vida Louise Duckworth

Birth: 1936
Gender: Male child
Nationality: French
Background: Jewish (light )
Residence: Paris, France
Death: September 12, 1942
Cause: Murdered
Age: 6 years

I’ve “rescued” an old photograph of John KNAIDE which was taken at the Bushnell Studio in Seattle, WA on 4 Mar 1915. John is noted as 3 years, 4 months, and 12 days old at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following details regarding John and his family:

John KNAIDE was b. 20 Oct 1911 in Seattle, WA to parents John A. KNAIDE (1878-1922) and Ada KNAIDE (1889-1952). John married Elizabeth E. KNAIDE (1913-2009) and he died in 1981 and is buried in the Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park Cemetery in Seattle, WA.

Census records provide the following details:

1930 census of Seattle, WA:

Ada L. KNAIDE, age 38, a widow, born WI, parents born Germany, an Apartment Manager
John F. KNAIDE, son, age 18, born WA, parents born ME/WI, Texaco Co. Office Worker
+ 1 Houseworker + 1 Caretaker

1940 census of Seattle, WA:

Ada KNAIDE, age 47, a widow, born WI
John F. KNAIDE, son, age 28, born WA, Owns/Manages Tire Store

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

Thanks,
Shelley