Jo Vaughn-Hutson

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Gertrude MCKRAY and Verda SCOTT of Bucoda (Washington I believe) who were "Best of Friends". In addition it is noted that Gertrude's brother (believed to be Milton) married Verda's sister (believed to be Hattie). The photograph appears to have been taken in the early 1900's with the two young women likely in their teens at the time. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following details regarding this family:

Gertrude May MCKRAY was b. 19 Nov 1889 in Yale, KS to parents Almon Richard MCKRAY (1842-1915) and Ellen Nancy ADAMSON (1847-1928). Gertrude was one of 6 children born to this couple including, Charles J.; Clara Louretta; Milton Elmer; Estella Belle; Nellie Emma; and Gertrude May MCKRAY. Gertrude married John Lewis YANTIS Jr. (1890-1983) and together they had 7 children including, Bernice Ellen Helen; John Lewis; and Richard Almon or Milton or Tower YANTIS. Gertrude died on 8 Dec 1981 and is buried in the Milton-Freewater IOOF Cemetery in Milton-Freewater, OR. The MCKRAY surname was sometimes changed to MCREA or MCCRAY by some family members through time.

Verda Viola SCOTT was b. 1890 and married Conrad O. MANNES (1885-1953) on 18 Jun 1911 with Verda’s hometown noted as Elma, WA and Conrad’s as Minneapolis, MN. They had a son, Conrad Peter MANNES. Verda was married a second time to Mr. NIELSEN and she died in 1978 and is buried in the Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home Cemetery in Lake Forest Park, WA. Verda’s sister was Hattie SCOTT (b. abt 1875 in Illinois) and she married Milton MCKRAY (b. 22 Dec 1872 in Girard, KS – d. 3 Jun 1949 in Hoquiam, WA) and together they had a son, Elmer M. MCKRAY b. 1896.

Census records provide the following details:

1900 census of Welch, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory:

Jerome SCOTT, age 55
Sarah A. SCOTT, age 51
Charles W. SCOTT, age 21
Walter W. SCOTT, age 19
Betha A. SCOTT, age 17
Robert R. SCOTT, age 12
Verdie A. SCOTT, age 9

1910 census of Bucoda, WA:

Hattie MCKRAY, age 35, married 14 years, 1 child/1 living, born IL, parents born PA, a Hotel Manager
Milton MCKRAY, husband, age 36, married 14 years, born KS, parents born IL, Ratchet Setter at Lumber Mill
Elmer MCKRAY, son, age 12, born KS, a Hotel Janitor
Almond MCKRAY, father-in-law, age 67, married 43 years, born PA, parents born PA, a Lumber Mill Trimmer
Ellen MCKRAY, mother-in-law, age 63, married 43 years, 5 children/4 living, born PA, parents born PA, a Hotel Cook
Gertrude MCKRAY, sister-in-law, age 20, born KS, a Hotel Waitress
+ 18 Boarders

1920 census of Olympia, WA:

Conrad O. MANNES, age 34
Varda MANNES, wife, age 29, born KS, parents born IL
Conrad P. MANNES, son, age 5, born WA
+ 1 Boarder

1930 census of Seattle, WA:

Conrad O. MANNES, age 44, married at age 26, born Norway, parents born Norway, to USA 1886, a Highway Civil Engineer
Verda V. MANNES, wife, age 39, married at age 21, born KS, parents born IL
Conrad MANNES Jr., son, age 16, born WA
Arlene H. MANNES, dau, age 9, born WA

1940 census of Seattle, WA:

Conrad O. MANNES, age 55, born Norway, a Civil Engineer
Verda MANNES, wife, age 49, born KS
Arleene MANNES, dau, age 19, born WA

I am hoping to locate someone from one of their families 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: Gertrude McKray and Verda Scott

A photo of Frank Kroetch and grandson Daniel Pinna. The Missouri is on the right, a destroyer on the left. My father (Frank Kroetch) carrying my son (Daniel Pinna) when he was about 2 1/2 yrs old. My Dad was on a destroyer in WW2 (the Killen) and I love the generational/history feeling of this photo.

The Missouri was in Bremerton Washington when this was taken - where my mother grew up and where the Killen was first commissioned. My father was a plankholder, being on the Killen from commissioning to decommissioning in San Diego.

Yehudit was only 2 when she was sadly murdered in a gas chamber in a death camp in Germany in 1942.

I’ve “rescued” an old photograph identified as that of Bertha LIGHTFOOT which was taken at the Mudge Studio in Chattanooga, TN. The photograph was likely taken in the early 1900’s with Bertha about 1 year old at the time. I’m hoping to locate someone from Bertha’s family so that this wonderful old photograph can be returned to the care of her family. If you are a member of this LIGHTFOOT Family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.

Thanks,
Shelley

People in photo include: Bertha Lightfoot

A photo of Quentin Oliver Corkhill

A photo of Jacob Ferenz and family

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" two old photographs of Louise REEVES b. 1893 which were both taken at the Pratt Studio in Aurora, IL in the 1890's. Louise is just an infant when the first photograph was taken and appears to be about 3 years old in the second photograph. A third photograph taken at the same studio in the 1890’s appears to have the name “Marjorie” written on the back, so I’m thinking this may be Louise’s older sister. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding Louise and her family:

Louisa REEVES was b. 8 May 1893 in Aurora, IL and her sister Marjorie REEVES was b. 24 Aug 1890 in Illinois, both to parents William Titsworth REEVES (b. 29 Oct 1856 in Aurora, IL-d. 1938) and Theodosa or Theodosia Gould RUGGLES (b. 8 Feb 1856 in Essex, NY or Boston, MA-d. 13 Sept 1946 in Oshkosh, WI). The two girls had three siblings including, Helen; Allan Gould; and George REEVES all born between 1884 and 1895 in Aurora, IL. The youngest George died in the same year that he was born, 1895. Louisa died 13 Aug 1901 and is buried in the Spring Lake Cemetery in Aurora, IL.

It doesn’t appear that Louisa ever married. Marjorie married Lawrence EKVALL (b. 1890) and together they had three children including, Allan Thomas; and Dorothy EKVALL along with one other. Marjorie died in May 1976 in Highland, IN. It appears that there was another sibling, a brother Charles C. REEVES b. 1919 in Ohio and died 2013 in Florida. Charles and his wife had two daughters identified in obits as, Carol HESS of Clearwater, FL and Jeanine REEVES of Lafayette, CO.

Census records provide the following details:

1900 census of Aurora, IL:

Dr. W. T. REEVES, age 44, born Oct 1855, married 19 years, born IL, parents born NJ, a Dentist
Theo G. REEVES, wife, age 44, born Feb 1856, married 19 years, 5 children/4 living, born NY, parents born VT/NY
Helen REEVES, dau, age 15, born Sept 1884, born IL, at School
Allen G. REEVES, son, age 12, born May 1888, born IL, at School
Marjorie REEVES, dau, age 9, born Aug 1890, born IL, at School
Louisa REEVES, dau, age 7, born May 1893, born IL, at School
Louisa G. RUGGLES, mother-in-law, age 73, born Feb 1827, a widow, 1 child/1 living, born NY, parents born NY

I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that these precious old photographs 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

I’ve “rescued” an old photograph of Roy GREEN which was taken at the Kerr Studio in Urbana, OH. The photograph was taken sometime in the 1880’s with Roy appearing to be about 4 years old at the time it was taken. I’m hoping to locate someone from this GREEN 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: Roy Green

A photo of Leuwina May and Henrietta Georgina Sarah Hiam, sisters
People in photo include: Leuwina May Hiam

A photo of the Borst family. My son's Great-Grandparent's and his Grandmom as a little girl with her brother. Notice how the "selfie" was taken back in the day.

A photo of the Borst children. Sister & brother having a tea party with their doll and bear.

I've "rescued" an old photograph of John and Will LUNSMAN which was taken at the Remillard Studio in Newburgh, NY. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1880's with the two young boys likely about 6-8 years old at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research and thanks to a SMITH Family Researcher I was able to gather the following information regarding this family:

William Henry LUNSMAN was b. 18 Sept 1874 and his brother John B. LUNSMAN was b. 22 Nov 1876, both were born in Cornwall, NY to parents John Daniel or Daniel John “Dan” LUNSMAN (b. Jan 1845 in New York) and Mary “May” A. EMSLIE (b. Jun 1846 in New York, NY to parents James EMSLIE Sr. and Jane WESTON-d. 1911). The couple had a third child, Janie LUNSMAN. John married Nellie May SMITH (b. 1876 in Long Island, NY to parents Orlando Gardiner SMITH and Mary Rebecca BLYDENBURGH) in 1900 and they had a daughter, Gladys M. LUNSMAN (b. 1903 in Cornwall, NY-d. 18 Sept 2003 in Pompano Beach, FL) who later married Thomas Graham TAYLOR in 1949, though it appears that they did not have any children.

William married Caroline LUNSMAN (b. 1877) and they had two children, Daniel J. (b. 28 Jul 1911-d. 27 Aug 1987 in Volusia Co. FL) and Willis Lent (b. 15 Jun 1913-d. 11 May 1979 in Fort Pierce, FL) LUNSMAN. William’s son Daniel married Florence V. REARDON (b. 18 Oct 1909 – d. 15 Jul 2001) in 1936 and it appears the couple may not have had any children. William’s son Willis is indicated as married after 1940 but there is no information on children in family records.

Census records provide the following details:

1880 census of Cornwall, NY:

James D. EMSLIE, age 60, a Baker, born Scotland, parents born Scotland
Jane EMSLIE, wife, age 60, Keeping House, born England, parents born England
Richard EMSLIE, son, age 22, Journeyman Baker, born NY
May LUNSMAN, dau, age 32, At Home, born NY
William H. LUNSMAN, grandson, age 5, at School, born NY, parents born NY
John B. LUNSMAN, grandson, age 3, born NY, parents born NY

1900 census of Cornwall, NY:

Dan LUNSMAN, age 55, born Jan 1845, married 28 years, born NY, parents born Germany, a Carpenter
Mary LUNSMAN, wife, age 53, born Jun 1846, married 28 years, 3 children/2 living, born NY, parents born Scotland/England
William LUNSMAN, son, age 26, born Sept 1873, born NY, a Farmer
John LUNSMAN, son, age 24, born Mar 1875, born NY, a Carpenter

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.

Thank you,
Shelley

A photo of Nakham Goldberg. Nakham was only 5 years when he was sadly murdered in the gas chamber at Treblinka Death Camp in 1942.

A photo of Dorothea Lynde Dix. Daughter of Joseph Dix and Mary Bigelow, she was born on April 4, 1802 in Hampden, Maine. In 1821, Dorothea opened a school in Boston for wealthy families but she also taught poor children in their homes. She had recurring heath issues that eventually led to her touring Europe for "rest and relaxation." While in Europe, she became interested in working on equal rights for the mentally ill and when she returned to the U.S., she brought her interests with her. In Massachusetts and New Jersey, she worked tirelessly for reforms in the treatment of the mentally ill and was instrumental in creating a state facility in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Her lobbying and efforts led to hospitals being established for the mentally ill in the U.S. and Canada and also led to international reforms.

During the Civil War, she was appointed Superintendent of Army Nurses by the Union Army, setting guidelines for army nurses (volunteers were to be aged 35 to 50 and plain-looking - making them unattractive to the soldiers!). She is best remembered for her insistence on equal care for both Union and Confederate soldiers.

After the Civil War, she returned to crusading for improving the care of prisoners, the disabled, and the mentally ill. While she was an invalid (due to contracting malaria) towards the end of her life, Dorothea never gave up fighting for the rights of these often marginalized groups.

A photo of Ella Mae Bettinger

A photo of the Erie RR crew near Uniondale,Wells,IN 1913Taken 1913 Uniondale,Wells,IN
l-r Robert Scott,James Forrest Harris,Charles E. Harris,William Henry Burnside,Robert Bartholmew,Elmer Dewey Harris,Joseph H. Harris,Clarence Keller,Kirk Dilworth Harris,George Miller,Ross Strausbaugh & Fred Bailey


People in photo include: Robert Scott, James Forrest Harris, Charles E. Harris, William Henry Burnside, Robert Bartholmew, Elmer Dewey Harris, Joseph H. Harris, Clarence Keller, Kirk Dilworth Harris, George Miller, Ross Strausbaugh, and Fred Bailey

A photo of Florence Thornton, William Maffra Thornton and Robert Sturgess Thornton

A photo of Walter Fredrick Demmerle