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Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph identified as Meb MORRISON which was taken at the Ricklin & Brookbart Studio in Eldon, IA. The photograph was taken in 1900 with Meb appearing to be about 4 years old at the time it was taken. I believe that this is a photograph of Medburn "Meb" Creamer MORRISON and based on limited research has gathered the following information regarding Meb and his family:
Medburn “Meb” Cremer or Creamer MORRISON was b. 26 Mar 1897 in Washington, IA to parents William Blanchard MORRISON (b. 1869) and Amanda “Manda” Blanche or Blanch CREMER (b. 1872) who were married on 6 Mar 1890 in Washington Township, Wapello Co., IA. Meb was one of 5 children born to this couple including Micher D.; Mildred Hazel; Membrer G.; Medburn “Meb” Cremer or Creamer; and Hellen or Helen Irene MORRISON, all born between 1894 and 1906.
Meb was married twice, first to Florence Lettie or Letta LATTA (1899-1971) on 22 Dec 1920 in Ottumwa, IA and they had a daughter Ruth Araminta or Armita MORRISON (1921-2010). He was then married to Ann or Anna Elizabeth SCHIKORSKY (1903-1987) on 28 or 29 Apr 1936 in St. Louis County, MO. Meb died on 20 May 1969 in Portland, OR and is buried at the Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Portland, OR.
I’d like to get the photograph back to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topics: and 20th Century
Pam Marks:
Back of photo: "Edward Allan Gisburne..age 2 years, 6 months X-mas 1894". Edward is listed in the Rhode Island Births, 1636-1930: parents listed as Edward E. & Nellie W. Gisburne, with date of birth June 14, 1892. In the 1910 US Census Edward is listed living with his grandmother, Catherine Allen in Quincy, MA.
Original photo reunited with family member in San Jose, CA in November, 2008.
THIS IS NOT MY RELATIVE...photo found in an antique shop in Santa Cruz, CA.
Catherine Hosea:
"There is A man of strength,wisdom and a awesome Guide who my mom and her siblings along with Texas Government feared back in the early 1970s his name was Indian Joe who was fighting Government who was trying to steal his land. He no doubt scared my great uncle Skipper POWELL and my uncle Utzi and my mom many others almost to their deaths they told story of. Even houston newspapers and news had him all wrong. I honesty know for fact he is good man. Indian Joe is my spiritual friend who has kept me protected for anytime evil entered my land he made it known to everyone one these men around conroe once you walk inside Unique Lady Kittyz gate you want ever forget oh Indian Joe. Gabriel,Derek,John Weaver and many more men tell you Indian Joe Scared the poop out them. They would never enter inside her gate again. That's why i say he my friend and special to me for he sang a song with the red cardinals that lead me to mystery of mother missing 2yrs. She found and will be going home soon. Indian Joe says he will always keep her protected and the bird's along with the mother ,and him will continue to singing every day at 445am till 7am so her son knows she with him everyday.."
Kathy Pinna:
A photo of Will Rogers on the radio in 1930. His radio show was the most popular Sunday evening show, his newspaper columns were read by millions of people in the US, and he was the second biggest motion picture box office draw.
A great wit, Will Rogers died in a plane crash in Point Barrow, Alaska Territory in August of 1935. (Alaska didn't become a state until almost 25 years later.)
One of America's greatest wits, some of his quotes are:
“A man only learns in two ways, one by reading, and the other by association with smarter people. ”
"We will never have true civilization until we have learned to recognize the rights of others."
“When I die, I want to die like my grandfather who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car.”
"There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves."
"Never miss a good chance to shut up."
"Too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don't want to impress people they don't like."
“Everything is funny as long as it is happening to somebody else.”
“All I know is just what I read in the papers, and that's an alibi for my ignorance.”
"Common sense ain't common.”
“Don't let yesterday take up too much of today.”
“When you find yourself in a hole, quit digging.”
“I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.”
“If stupidity got us in this mess, how come it can't get us out.”
“The trouble with practical jokes is that very often they get elected.”
“The more you observe politics, the more you've got to admit that each party is worse than the other.”
“Ten men in our country could buy the whole world and ten million can't buy enough to eat.”
“It takes a lifetime to build a good reputation, but you can lose it in a minute.”
Shelley Cardiel:
updated the profile photo of Joseph Smiley to Joseph Franklin Smiley.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph identified as Freddy THOMPSON which was taken at the Wells & Goodwin Studio in Norwich, NY and dated 11 Sept 1871. Freddy is identified as 3 years old at the time the photograph was taken. I believe that this is a photograph of Frederick F. THOMPSON and based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Freddy and his family:
Frederick “Freddy” Foote THOMPSON was b. 1869 in Norwich, NY to parents James Guernsey THOMPSON (1829-1892) and Julia Frances FOOTE (1834-1902). Freddy had two siblings including William James THOMPSON (1864-1944) and Dillaye G. THOMPSON (1872-1919). Freddy died in Mar 1902 in Mexico City, Mexico.
I would like to get the photograph to family and appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family of know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topics: and New York
Shelley Cardiel:
updated the profile photo of Josephine Powell to Josephine C. Etter Powell.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Joseph SMILEY which was taken at the A. Biles Studio in West Chester, PA in the early 1900's. Joseph appears to be about 5-6 years old. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Joseph and his family:
Joseph Franklin SMILEY was b. 24 Aug 1904 in Dilworthtown, PA to parents William Harry SMILEY (1865-1925) and Martha “Mattie” Ann COX (1865-1927) who were married 19 Jan 1888 in Chester Township, Chester Co., PA. Joseph was one of 5 children born to this couple including Anna Lillian; Fillmore Lewis; Samuel Eugene; Catherine or Katherine C.; and Joseph Franklin SMILEY, all born between 1889 and 1905. Joesph married Jessie Rebecca CARPENTER on 29 Aug 1931 in Manhattan, NY and they had three children including Joseph Franklin SMILEY Jr. (1932-1980); Addie Lee SMILEY (1935-2011); and Judith Ann SMILEY (1939-2022).
Joseph died 10 Nov 1947 in Branchville, MD and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
I’d like to see this photograph returned to his family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topic 1910s.
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged Joseph Franklin Smiley in this photo.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Josephine Collier ETTER – POWELL dated 1900 and taken at the C. F. Conly Studio in Boston, MA. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Josephine and her family:
Josephine Collier ETTER was b. 23 Nov 1876 in Mount Joy, PA to parents Rev. John Wesley ETTER (1846-1895) and Sarah Elizabeth COLLIER (1851-1900). Josephine married twice, first to William G. POWELL who she married on 18 Jan 1897 in Greenup County, KY and second to Charles Elmer HOLMES (1863-1926) on 15 Jun 1903.
I am hoping to get this photograph to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or you know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topic 1900-1909.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph of Sebastian WILLACKER which was taken at the Pennington Studio in New Washington, OH. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's or early 1900's with Sebastian likely in his 60's at the time it was taken. He is also identified as "Cousin to Great Grandma WIETHMANS". Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Sebastian and his family:
Sebastian WILLACKER was b. 17 or 19 or 26 Mar 1830 in Nuremberg or Vasbuhl, Germany to parents Adam WILLACKER (1799-1874) and Elizabeth “Elise” or “Elsie” SCHMUCK (1803-1870) who were married 19 Aug 1823 in Vasbuhl, Germany. Sebastian was one of 19 children born to this couple including Eva; Anton; Adam; Adam; Anton; Jonas; Sebastian; Barbara; Andrew; Andrew; Eva; Eva; Kasper Boniface; Anna Elizabeth; A. M. Franzika; Anonyma; Margaret Antonia; Franz Ludwig; and George Severin WILLACKER, all born between 1824 and 1852.
Sebastian married Mary Magdalena or Madaline “Lena” KELLER (1834-1902) on 3 Sept 1854 in Vasbuhl, Germany and they had 10 children including Magdalena Philomena “Minnie”; Elizabeth “Lizzie”; Victoria Barbara; George B. or P.; Charles Sebastian; Joseph Anthony; John Henry; Mary Sheridan; Peter Alphonse; and Michael WILLACKER all born between 1855 and 1875. Sebastian died 7 or 14 or 16 or 17 Dec 1911 in Mayfield or Traverse City, MI and he is buried in the Saint Mary of Hannah Catholic Church Cemetery in Hannah, MI.
I would love to get the photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topics: and 1800s
Laura Kaye Biddle:
tagged this photo with the topic 1930s.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old studio photograph identified as Libbie CHENEY of Altoona, IA which was taken in the 1860's. Libbie appears to be in her 20's at the time and is identified as "my first Sunday School Teacher". I believe that this is a photograph of Elizabeth "Libbie" CHENEY and based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Libbie and her family:
Elizabeth “Libbie” Brother or Brooks HAINES was b. 2 Jun 1846 or 1847 in Malvern, OH to parents Joseph HAINES (1799-1849) and Hannah SHRIVER (1802-1874). Libbie was one of 10 children born to this mother including Rachel Ann or Anne; Albert R.; John S.; Thomas E.; Rebecca “Becca” Ann; Margaret or Margret Matilda; Joett or Joetta “Loel”; Catharine; Henry; and Libbie HAINES, all born between 1825 and 1847. Libbie married Daniel A. CHENEY (1842-1906) on 19 Dec 1871 in Carroll County, OH and they had two children including Grace CHENEY COLLINS (1878-1957) and Harold H. CHENEY (1887-1964).
Libbie died 9 Apr 1925 in Belgrade, MT and is buried in the Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bozeman, MT.
I’d like to get this photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or you know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topic 1800s.
Shelley Cardiel:
I have an old photograph of Emma VAN HORN who is also identified as Grandpa PHILLIPS’ sister. The photograph was likely taken in the 1890's or early 1900's with Emma appearing to be in her 40's or 50's at the time. I believe that this is a photograph of Emma PHILLIPS VAN HORN and based on limited research have gathered the following information regarding Emma and her family:
Emma J. PHILLIPS was b. 27 Feb 1852 in Charleston, SC to parents John M. PHILLIPS (1823-1876) and Sarah PETSCH (1823-1876). Emma had two siblings, Julius A. PHILLIPS (1849-1924) and Julia Ladler PHILLIPS (1858-1914). Emma married Willis N. ROCKWELL (1853-1897) on 27 Feb 1878, and they had two children including Achsah or Ascha Beatrice ROCKWELL MCKEAN (1883-1964) and Jennie L. ROCKWELL (1886-1895). Emma was married a second time to Alfred Fremont VAN HORN (1855-1924) on 14 Jul 1909 in East Troy or Williamsport, PA.
Emma died 14 Oct 1933 in West Burlington, PA and is buried in the Hilton Cemetery in Troy, PA.
I would like to get the photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged this photo with the topic 20th Century.