Sandra Gagliotti

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” two old photographs of Melvin CALENDAR. The first was taken at the Calendar Studio in Lewisburg. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1870’s or 1880’s with Melvin appearing to be about 3 years old at the time it was taken. The second photograph is identified as that of Melvin CALENDAR and Paul DAY and was also taken at the Calendar Studio in Lewisburg, OH in the 1870’s or 1880s’. The two boys are likely about 4-5 years old in this second photograph. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information:

Homer W. CALENDAR was a photographer in Champaign County, OH, both in Lewisburg and in Rush Township until sometime after 1870 when he moved his photography business to Springfield, OH where he practiced for over 30 years.

Melvin E. CALLENDAR was born in North Lewisburg, OH and moved to Yakima, WA in 1889 and then later to Tacoma, WA. Melvin’s father was Elisha CALLENDAR a banker and investment businessman. Melvin moved to Orting, WA in 1895 where he started a Merchandising business. Melvin also organized the Orting State Bank, then moving to Seattle in 1915. Melvin died in Seattle, WA in 1958 at the age of 86. Melvin’s obituary appeared in the Seattle Daily Times on 10 Jun 1958 and listed his surviving family members as his wife Minnie M. CALLENDAR; a daughter Mrs. Edgar SCOFIELD or Tacoma, WA; and three grandchildren.

I’m 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.

Thanks,
Shelley

People in photo include: Paul Day

A photo of Stephen Hawking and Jane Wilde on their wedding day, 1965. Stephen was 23, Jane was 21. They met at college - Stephen had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - ALS - but despite the risks they decided to marry. They were married for 30 years and had 3 children. They divorced in 1995 and Stephen soon remarried and divorced again in 2006.

In the intellectual field, Stephen was a shining star. He was a theoretical physicist, cosmologist, author and Director of Research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge. Widely honored as one of the most brilliant intellects of all time, he wrote the book "A Brief History in Time" - explaining physics concepts in a way that the general public could understand. His explorations into and theories about cosmology were groundbreaking. He also appeared several times on the tv show "The Big Bang Theory"!

Jane remarried in 1997, earned a PhD in medieval Spanish poetry in April 1981, and survived her first husband.

Stephen - according to his family - "died peacefully" at his home in England in the early morning hours of "Pi Day" - March 14, 2018.

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

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Annie Dolra or Dolva PARSONS which was taken at the Harnish Studio in Albany, OR on 31 Dec 1906. Annie's age is not completely visible on the back of the photograph so all I can see is ? years 4 months and 29 days old, not the actual number of years, but I'm guessing she is about 4-5 years old at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Annie and her family:

Dolora or Dolva Annie PARSONS was b. abt 1901 of 1902 in Marion, OR to parents Charles C. PARSONS (1870-1955) and Katie L. WALLACE (1879-1909). Annie married twice first to Cassius Everett HEAGY (1891-1945) and then to Clarence B. PHELPS (1895-1966).

I am hoping to locate someone from Annie’s family so that this precious old 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 Paul M. Jeannelle in Elwood Indiana. 2nd from right. Born in Liepvre FR 1869. Died st Louis MO 1911.

A photo of the Abraham Lincoln-Hannibel Hamlin campaign button for the 1860 presidential election.

Born in 1809, he was about 51 years of age at the time this photo was taken. While we remember him as having a beard, he only grew the beard shortly before he was elected. On slavery, he said "Whenever I hear anyone arguing over slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally."

Beautiful photo of my grandparents, Frend and Esther Saeger .
People in photo include: Frend Saeger and Esther Saeger

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Roy, Olga, and Alta SMITH which was taken at the W. J. Reynolds Studio in Nevada, IA. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1880's with the three children from infant to 5 years old at the time. Based on limited research I know the following about this family:

Olga Alga SMITH was b. in 1888 in Story Co. IA to parents Dr. Francis “Frank” Salmaron or Salmeron SMITH (1853-1943) and Ellen Mary WELLS (1853-1889). Olga was one of three children born to this couple including, Roy Wells; Alta; and Olga SMITH, all born between 1883 and 1888. Olga’s Father remarried after her Mother’s death to Amanda Sarah WELLS (1867-1955) and two additional children were born including, Ella Salmeron SMITH MCCONNELL (1891-1987); and Lt. Col. Donald Wesley SMITH (1899-1973). Olga married twice, first to J. K. WEAVER and then to Claud Harmon STUDEBAKER Sr. (1885-1934) and she died in 1918 in Scranton, IA and is buried in the Nevada Municipal Cemetery in Nevada, IA.

Her sister Alta SMITH BOYD was b. 13 Jul 1885 in Nevada, IA and married George Douglas BOYD (b. 7 Oct 1874 in Ames, IA) on 4 Sept 1912 in Nevada, IA. Alta and George had 4 children including, Robert Henry; Donald Frank; Margaret Ruth; and Stanton Wells BOYD, all born between 1913 and 1918 in Iowa and South Dakota. Alta died 28 Jan 1965 in Seattle, WA and is buried in the Sunset Hills Memorial Park Cemetery in Bellevue, WA.

Census records provide the following details:

1900 census of Nevada, IA:

Dr. F. S. SMITH, age 46, born Jul 1853, married 10 years, born PA, parents born NY/Canada, a Medical Doctor
Amanda SMITH, wife, age 32, born Jun 1867, married 10 years, 5 children/5 living, born IL, parents born IL
Roy W. SMITH, son, age 16, born Dec 1883, born IA, parents born PA/IL, at School
Alta SMITH, dau, age 14, born Jul 1885, born IA, parents born PA/IL, at School
Olga SMITH, dau, age 12, born Oct 1888, born IA, parents born PA/IL, at School
Ella SMITH, dau, age 7, born Nov 1892, born IA, at School
Donald H. SMITH, son, age 1, born May 1899, born IA
+1 Housekeeper

1910 census of Nevada, IA:

F. S. SMITH, age 56, 2nd marriage 20 years, born PA, parents born NY/Canada, a Physician
Amanda SMITH, wife, age 42, 2nd marriage 20 years, 2 children/2 living, born IL, parents born IL
Alta SMITH, dau, age 25, born IA, parents born PA/IL
Olga SMITH, dau, age 22, born IA, parents born PA/IL, a Public School Teacher
Ella SMITH, dau, age 18, born IA
Donald SMITH, son, age 10, born IA

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.

Thanks,
Shelley

A photo of Sarah Young nee Walker 1815 - 1895 - "Auntie Young"

A photo of a dog show in 1920; Franklin D. Roosevelt & his eldest - daughter, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt.

A photo of three men in German student uniforms lifting beer steins - a Geo Wiedemann Brewing Co. advertisement

Photo of Nellie Bly, full length, standing, facing left slightly, holding hat in one hand and bag in the other. This photo was taken within 2 weeks of her having completed her trip around the world in 72 days - beating Phileas Fogg's record by 8 days.

I think this photo is my grandfather's (Santo Vescio) brother, Gennaro Vescio, who died in World War 1 approx 1916.

He was born in Sambiase (also known as Lamezia Terme) in the province of Catanzaro in the Calabria region in Italy. He died in World War I about 1915 or 1916. He married Emma Bellincione. They had one son Antonio born Jan 31, 1916

I think this photo is my grandfather's (Santo Vescio) brother who died in World War 1 approx 1916. Can anyone help confirm this information?