Mary Bourgeois

A photo of Malka Farkash. Malka was born in 1936 and was only 8 when she was sadly murdered at Auschwitz Birkenau in 1944

Rev. J.W. Pettit on his return home from China.
I am not sure what the J. W. is as I am researching this side of my family. My Grandfather was George W. Pettit, Great Grandparents were Arthur And Sarah (Leggett) Pettit. Since this photo was in the family album my guess is that he is a relative. If you have any info on this family Please email me at [contact link]
People in photo include: J. W. Pettit

I’ve “rescued” an old photograph of two children belonging to Mrs. Nora CASTLE of Philomath, OR. The photograph was taken at the Crawford & Paxton Studio in Albany, OR sometime in the 1890’s most likely. The two children appear to be about 3-7 years old at the time it was taken. Notes on the back of the photograph indicate that the family lives “at sawmill 9 miles west” and that they wish to have a crayon bust drawn from the photograph of the girl. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this CASTLE Family:

Leonora “Nora” WILCOX CASTLE was b. 25 Sept 1866 in Brownsville, OR to parents Thomas J. WILCOX (1815-1896) and Martha Ann STEPHENS (1828-1900). Nora was one of 8 children born to this couple including, Zenes S.; Sheldon a.; Robert Jurson; Seth W.; Ralph; Ulysses Grant; Leonora “Nora”; and Joel B. WILCOX, all born between 1847 and 1869. Nora died 26 Jun 1933 in The Dalles, OR and is buried in the Coburg IOOF Cemetery in Coburg, OR.

Nellie C. CASTLE FRANZ was b. 3 Jan 1889 and died 27 Dec 1968 and is buried in the Coburg IOOF Cemetery in Coburg, OR. Nellie was married twice, first to Edward Curtis WALKER (b. 1882) and a second time to John C. FRANZ.

Raymond W. “Ray” CASTLE was b. 4 Apr 1891 to parents William N. or M. CASTLE (b. 1864) and Leonora “Nora” WILCOX (1866-1933) in Philomath, OR and died 23 Feb 1934 in Fresno, CA and is buried in the Coburg IOFF Cemetery in Coburg, OR. Ray died of injuries sustain in an automobile accident. Ray’s family moved to Irrigon, OR when he was 14 years old. Ray joined the Army in 1916 and served in France until his discharge in 1919 and he moved to Fresno, CA in 1924. Ray was married to Emma (b. 1896). Ray’s obituary indicates that his Father and a sister Nelle C. FRANZ of Coburg, OR survived him.

Census records provide the following details:

1900 census of Philomath, OR:

William N. CASTLE, age 35, born Jul 1864, married 14 years, born IN, parents born IN/OH, a Farmer
Leonora CASTLE, wife, age 33, born Sept 1866, married 14 years, 2 children/2 living, born OR, parents born OH/MO
Nellie CASTLE, dau, age 11, born Jan 1889, born OR, at School
Raymond W. CASTLE, son, age 9, born Apr 1891, born OR, at School

1910 census of Irrigon, OR:

William M. CASTLE, age 45, married 23 years, born IN, parents born IN/OH, a Farm Laborer
Leonora CASTLE, wife, age 43, married 23 years, 2 children/2 living, born OR, parents born OH/MO, a Dressmaker
Ray W. CASTLE, son, age 19, born OR

1920 census of Irrigon, OR:

William M. CASTLE, age 55, born IN, parents born PA/IL, a Government Inspector
Lenora CASTLE, wife, age 53, born OR, parents born OH/MO, a Dressmaker
Nellie CASTLE, dau, age 30, divorced, born OR, a Laundry Bookkeeper

1920 census of Ogden, UT:

Raymond W. CASTLE, age 28, born OR, parents born IN/OR, a Railroad Conductor
Emma CASTLE, wife, age 24, to USA 1919, Vosges, parents born Vosges
Nelle CASTLE, sister, age 31, born OR, parents born IN/OR

1930 census of The Dalles, OR:

John C. FRANZ, age 47, married at age 39, born Germany, parents born Germany, to USA 1885, a Hotel Clerk
Nelle C. FRANZ, wife, age 40, married at age 32, born OR, parents born IN/OR

1940 census of The Dalles, OR:

John C. FRANZ, age 57, born Germany, a Hotel Clerk
Nelle C. FRANZ, wife, age 51, born OR

I’m hoping to locate someone from this family so that this wonderful old treasure can be returned to its 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 identified as Great Grandma FIELD which was taken at the Hobart Studio in South Rockford, IL in the 1880's or 1890's. Based on census and cemetery information this is believed to be a photograph of Emily TUCKER FIELD. I’ve found the following information about Emily and her family:

Emily H. TUCKER was b. 1823 in Vermont and married Aaron William FIELD (1820-1903). Emily had a son Maurice Dunkley FIELD (1850-1919) and a daughter, Ella A. FIELD (1861-1888). Emily died 7 Nov 1893 in Illinois and is buried in the Cedar Bluff Cemetery in Rockford, IL.

Census records provide the following details:

1880 census of Rockford, IL:

Morris FIELD, age 30, Delivers Flour, born NY, parents born NY
William FIELD Jr., son, age 8, Attends School, born IL, parents born NY/Canada
Ralph FIELD, son, age 6, Attends School, born IL, parents born NY/Canada
Jennie FIELD, dau, age 4, born IL, parents born NY/Canada
William FIELD Sr., father, age 55, a Cooper, born NY, parents born NY
Emily FIELD, mother, age 50, Keeps House, born NY, parents born England
Ella A. FIELD, sister, age 20, Takes care of Children, born IL, parents born NY

1900 census of Rockford, IL:

M. D. FIELD, age 50, born Jan 1850, married at age 26, born NY, parents born NY/VT, a Clerk
Lucy FIELD, wife, age 40, born Dec 1859, married at age 18, 4 children/3 living, born IL, parents born England/NY
Evans FIELD, son, age 17, born Apr 1883, born IL, an Assistant Machinist
Harriet FIELD, dau, age 13, born Oct 1886, born IL, a Student
Clyde FIELD, son, age 8, born May 1892, born IL, at School
William FIELD, father, age 78, born Nov 1821, born NY, parents born VT/NY

I’m hoping to locate someone from this FIELD Family so that this wonderful old treasure 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 Louise PARCHER which was taken at the C. S. Bishoff Studio in Maryville, MO. Louise is listed as 5 months old at the time the photograph was taken and weighs 20 lbs. It appears to have been taken in the early 1900's. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Louise and her family:

Louise PARCHER was b. 6 Feb 1900 in Maryville, MO to parents Charles Lyman PARCHER (1872-1940) and Nellie MARTIN (1869-1937). Louise was one of 4 children born to this couple including, Charles Ellston; Lyman Martin; Louise; and Theodore Hoblit PARCHER, all born between 1896 and 1902. Louise married Cecil Hunter or U. CLEGG (1873-1956) and she died 11 Jul 1991 in Santa Barbara, CA and is buried in the Santa Barbara Cemetery there.

Census records provide the following details:

1910 census of Maryville, MO:

Charles L. PARCHER, age 38, married 14 years, born IA, parents born OH/Ireland, a Lumber Merchant
Nellie M. PARCHER, wife, age 40, married 14 years, 4 children/4 living, born MO, parents born PA/OH
Charles Ellston PARCHER, son, age 13, born MO
Lyman M. PARCHER, son, age 12, born MO
Louise PARCHER, dau, age 9, born MO
Theo Hoblit PARCHER, son, age 7, born MO

1920 census of Portland, OR:

Charles L. PARCHER, age 47, born IA, parents born OH/IL, a Lumber Proprietor
Nellie M. PARCHER, wife, age 49, born MO, parents born PA/OH
Lyman M. PARCHER, son, age 21, born MO, a Wholesale Grocery Clerk
Louise PARCHER, dau, age 19, born MO, a Law Office Stenographer
Theodore H. PARCHER, son, age 17, born MO

1930 census of Fairbanks, AK:

Louise PARCHER, age 29, born MO, parents born OH/MO, a Court Stenographer

I am hoping to be able to return the photograph to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family, or know someone who might be.

Thanks,
Shelley

Currier & Ives was a New York City printmaking business that operated between 1835 and 1907 and advertised itself as "the Grand Central Depot for Cheap and Popular Prints". Shown here is one of their lithographs celebrating a New Year circa 1876.

Ivan was only 5 when he was sadly murdered at Auschwitz-Birenkau in 1944.

This photo was found in the Flaminette family album. This is the mother of Maris Chauviere Flaminette, who married Felix Flaminette.
People in photo include: "Grandmere" Chauviere

A photo of Carrie Fisher (left) with her younger brother, Todd, her mother Debbie Reynolds and father, Eddie Fisher.

Carrie Frances Fisher was born to two entertainers in Beverly Hills, California. Her younger brother became an actor and director and she became an actor, writer, producer and public speaker. Her first movie role was in Shampoo (in 1975) but her most famous (and enduring) role was as Princess Leia in the Star Wars films.

She was very open about her mental illness (she was diagnosed as bipolar) and her subsequent addictions (primarily alcohol and cocaine) but through it all she was witty and accomplished.

She is survived by one daughter, her brother, mother, and two half sisters (by father, Eddie Fisher).

From Price/Hardwick family collection. The family lived from Quitman, Ga to Sneads, FL to Calhoun County, GA.

I found this old photo in my Mother's things after she died, it has no markings on the back so I would guess it had something to do with her family. My Mother was raised in the San Angelo Texas area and her Mom's people were down around Beeville Texas, so this could have been some of them traveling to visit.
People in photo include: Katherine Bunce

A photo of Fred and Anna Marie (Braunger) Kriege. Taken on their honeymoon in California 1920.

A photo of Mattie Jones Reid

A photo of Gertrude Gertie D. Fritz and her Family at their dinner table in their home in Cedarville, CA.

A photo of Delina Pagliero

A photo of Adele Nitka who was born in Paris, France in 1933, and Paulette who was born also in Paris, France in 1940: two sisters with a teddy bear. Both of them were murdered in Auschwitz in 1942 at age 9 and 2 years.

A photo of Unknown Bills and Reynolds family Members - just sitting around the ol' campfire in Oklahoma, date unknown.

Can anyone date this picture approximately?

Photograph from the main eastern theater of the Civil War, the Peninsular Campaign, May-August 1862.