Sandie Schwarz

A photo of Leon Gaune - Found in A W Henson's photos.
People in photo include: Leon Gaune

Edge of photo says "Georgia Spitzer 1918" Not much known of her. Found in photo collection of someone that lived in the Sumner county, Kansas area.

Maggie Boyer Rowlance and her cow: Milking time on the Farm.
People in photo include: Margaret Boyer Rowlance

Toby Wing (1915-2001) - American Actress was born as "Martha Virginia Wing" on 14 July 1915 in Amelia Courthouse, Virginia. Her parents were photographer, Paul Reuben Wing (1892-1957) and equestrian, Martha Gillis Thraves (1893-1981). Toby's film career began aged nine, when her father was working as an assistant director for Paramount Pictures and her mother was employed as a Hollywood stunt rider. After about ten uncredited juvenile roles Toby became one of the first "Goldwyn Girls" in "Palmy Days" 1931.

Toby Wing appeared in more than forty feature films and fourteen short subjects from 1924 to 1938. She was memorable, though uncredited as the "young and healthy" blonde in "42nd Street" 1933. Among other low budget features, she starred in "Silks and Saddles" 1936. Her last movie was "The Marines Come Thru" filmed in 1938 and released again in 1942 as "Fight On, Marines!". She also appeared on Broadway in the Cole Porter musical "You Never Know" 1938. In 1939 she toured with Rita Rio and her "All Girl Orchestra" to help raise money for charity.

Toby Wing retired from films aged 23 after her marriage to aviation pioneer, Henry Tyndall "Dick" Merrill (1899-1982) in 1938. The couple had two sons, Henry Tyndall Merrill Jr. (1939-1940) and Richard Wing Merrill (1940-1982). She was an ardent member of the church, had a second successful career in real estate and died on 23 March 2001 in Mathews, Virginia aged 85. Toby Wing has a star recognising her contribution to the Motion Pictures Industry on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame" at 6561 Hollywood Boulevard.

additional information -

Her father Paul Reuben Wing (1892-1957), an army officer in WWII was captured by the Japanese and survived the "Bataan Death March". Her sister Gertrude Madison "Pat" Wing (1914-2002) was also an actress and chorus girl. Her brother Paul Reuben Wing Jr (1926-1998) was a successful businessman involved in real estate. Her son Richard Wing Merrill (1940-1982) was murdered in the family Miami home in 1982 aged 42. His death was reportedly related to a drug smuggling operation, though the case is still listed as unsolved.

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

A photo of the Decena sisters - left to right: Elizabeth, Encarnation and Mamie
People in photo include: Elizabeth Decena, Encarnation Decena, and Mamie Decena

A photo of Olga Viva (Fegley) Hileman, daughter of George and Sadie Fegley.

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

A photo of a Spokane Washington woman with unique chair. SUITCASE IN ATTIC, many old 1800's early 1900s photo's found in suitcase in attic.


Anyone know who this is? Have you seen this chair in a museum or ???