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1 - Cora GALE, taken at the T. U. Doust Studio in Syracuse, NY, 1890's or early 1900's, in her 30's or 40's at the time
2 - Florence GALE, taken at the L. Burned & Co. Studio in Syracuse or Chautauqua, NY, 1890's or early 1900's, in her 20's
Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Cora and Florence and their families:
Cora A. GALE was b. 29 Jul 1868 in Orwell, NY to parents Orson or Orrison J. GALE (1843-1897) and Sarah Elizabeth DUELL or DRIEL (1829-1914) who were married in 1865 in Orwell, NY. Cora had one sibling, a brother Orson Milton GALE (1866-1921). Cora died 21 Aug 1911 in Syracuse, NY and is buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse, NY.
Florence A. BAIRD was b. 1867 in Syracuse, NY to parents Robert BAIRD (1818-1887) and Susan Ann COREY (1826-1890). Florence was one of 7 children born to this couple including Anna A.; Mary E.; Elizabeth Medora; Jane F.; William Corey; Susan C.; and Florence A. BAIRD, all born between 1847 and 1867. Florence married Orson Milton GALE (1866-1921) on 24 Jun 1890 in Syracuse, NY and she died 10 Mar 1929 in Syracuse, NY and is also buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse, NY.
I would like to get these precious old photographs to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a family member or know someone who might be.
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Shelley


1 - Cora GALE, taken at the T. U. Doust Studio in Syracuse, NY, 1890's or early 1900's, in her 30's or 40's at the time
2 - Florence GALE, taken at the L. Burned & Co. Studio in Syracuse or Chautauqua, NY, 1890's or early 1900's, in her 20's
Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Cora and Florence and their families:
Cora A. GALE was b. 29 Jul 1868 in Orwell, NY to parents Orson or Orrison J. GALE (1843-1897) and Sarah Elizabeth DUELL or DRIEL (1829-1914) who were married in 1865 in Orwell, NY. Cora had one sibling, a brother Orson Milton GALE (1866-1921). Cora died 21 Aug 1911 in Syracuse, NY and is buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse, NY.
Florence A. BAIRD was b. 1867 in Syracuse, NY to parents Robert BAIRD (1818-1887) and Susan Ann COREY (1826-1890). Florence was one of 7 children born to this couple including Anna A.; Mary E.; Elizabeth Medora; Jane F.; William Corey; Susan C.; and Florence A. BAIRD, all born between 1847 and 1867. Florence married Orson Milton GALE (1866-1921) on 24 Jun 1890 in Syracuse, NY and she died 10 Mar 1929 in Syracuse, NY and is also buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse, NY.
I would like to get these precious old photographs to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a family member or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley


William Merton GALE was b. 25 Apr 1877 in Webster, MA to parents William Franklin GALE (1837-1907) and Augusta Ada HOYLE KEMP (1844-1932) so were married 8 Jun 1876 in Webster, MA. William was one of four children born to this couple including William; Ralph Clifford; Lorinda “Lora” Augusta; and Marion Emiline GALE, all born between 1877 and 1887. His mother was married previously and had a son, Frank Adelbert KEMP (1866-1916).
William married Alice Flora WHITNEY (1877-1963) on 30 Mar 1899 in Southbridge, MA. William and Alice had four children including William Herbert; Reginald Clifford; Franklin Allerton; and Rosalind Lucille GALE, all born between 1899 and 1909. William died 18 Feb 1965 in Palmer, MA and is buried in the Oak Knoll Cemetery in Palmer, MA.
I am hoping to get 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


Students listed left to right, top to bottom.
People in photo include: John Frankovich, Jerry Greer, Albert Fuderich, Eugene Hamill, Dorothy Fugina, Harold Hartsell, Ralph Gale, Gladys Harris, Lucille Gannon, Doris Harrity, John Goldberg, and Harold Hendrickson

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