Photo found in antique shop in Santa Clara Co., CA.... NOT MY RELATIVE. John was born October 29, 1886 (per his WWI application) and was the son of Nicholas and Margaret Wessinger Ghersanich (parents photo posted on AF, also). The back of the photo states that John was 14 years old when this photo was taken. John married Annie W. Cuber (daughter of Dominick Cuber and Mary Fichter) October 6, 1915. They had the following children:
John M., Jr. ( 1918-2000)
Esther M. (born about 1917)
Anna Mae ( married name: Baudier)
John Sr. was a fireman according to the census records in New Orleans. Original photo sent to relative in New Orlean 6/2009.
I am Charlene Ghersanich and have the photos sent to me in June of 2009. I really appreciate the time you took to research the photos and send them to me. Thank you very much.
I am Charlene Ghersanich and have the photos sent to me in June of 2009. I really appreciate the time you took to research the photos and send them to me. Thank you very much.
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