Lisabeth Nikolaidis

I've "rescued" two old photographs belonging to the THOMAS Family of St. Louis, Missouri. The first is one of James, Albert D., and Nellie THOMAS which was taken at the Strauss Studio in St. Louis. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1880's with the three children appearing to be about 2-8 years old at the time.

On the back of the photograph along with their names it says that they are the children of Albert D. THOMAS and Emma Roseline THOMAS (nee STECLE). The birthdays for each are noted as James Nov 01; Albert Jan 06; and Nellie May 27; and not shown in the photo is Emma Bernice b. Jul 19 who was not born at the time of this photograph.

The second photograph is one of Albert Daniel THOMAS Jr. which was taken at the same studio in St. Louis, MO sometime in the 1880's with Albert appearing to be about 4 years old at the time it was taken.

Based on limited research I was able to locate the following census records for this family:

1900 census of St. Louis, MO:

Emma THOMAS, age 40, born Apr 1860, a widow, 4 children/4 living, born KY, parents born England/NY
Nellie THOMAS, dau, age 21, born May 1880, born IN, parents born Canada/KY, an Actress
Albert D. THOMAS, son, age 16, born Jan 1884, born MI, parents born Canada/KY, a Clerk
Emma B. THOMAS, dau, age 9, born Jul 1890, born CA, parents born Canada/KY, at School

1910 census of Detroit, MI:

Emma THOMAS, age 46, a widow, 4 children/3 living, born KY, parents born England/NY
Albert D. THOMAS, son, age 25, married 7 years, born MI, parents born Canada/KY, a Brass Locks Salesman
Maud THOMAS, dau-in-law, age 25, 1 child/none living, married 7 years, born IL, parents born NJ
Bernice THOMAS, dau, age 18, born CA, parents born Canada/KY, a Confectionery Saleslady
Nellie REDNER, dau, age 27, married 8 years, 1 child/1 living, born IN, parents born Canada/KY, a Stage Actress
Frank L. REDNER, son-in-law, age 36, married 8 years, born MI, parents born NY/MI, a Stage Actor
Frank A. REDNER, grandson, age 6, born MI

1920 census of Detroit, MI:

Frank REDNER, age 42
Nellie REDNER, wife, age 37
Frank A. REDNER, son, age 16

1930 census of Detroit, MI:

Frank REDNER, age 25, born MI, parents born MI/IN, an Advertising Artist
Nellie REDNER, mother, age 49, divorced, bonr IN, parents born MI/KY

1940 census of Detroit, MI:

Nellie REDNER, age 60, divorced, born IN
Frank REDNER, son, age 36, born MI, a Commercial Motor Corp. Artist

I'm hoping to locate someone from this family so that these wonderful 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
People in photo include: Albert Daniel Thomas, Jr.

This photo was purchased by me at the flea market in Dayton, OH

Who is this woman, and who is the man in the photo in the broach she is wearing?