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551 Bull: c. 1890's Cabinet Card Photograph of C.W. Bull, NY Written on Photo: C.W. Bull handwritten in pencil on back, and the name Willie Bull written in pencil on front under his image. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1890's. Photographer name: Wiggins, 58 Main St., Oneida, New York, Madison County. Found in New York, in Schenectady County NY. A beautiful and ornate Victorian era Bull family photograph. Willie may be a nickname for William Bull, Will Bull, Willis Bull, Wilson Bull, Wilton Bull, Wilkes Bull, Wilkie Bull, Wilhelm Bull, Wilson Bull, Willie Bull, Willis Bull, Willard Bull, Wilmer Bull, Wilbur Bull, Wilbert Bull, Wilburt Bull, Wilford Bull, Wilmot Bull or Wilfred Bull. Was his name Charles Bull? Claude Bull? Claudius Bull? Clarence Bull? Carleton Bull? Carl Bull? Caleb Bull? Cedric Bull? Cornelius Bull? Cyrus Bull? Clarance Bull? Christian Bull? Clyde Bull? Cyril Bull? Clayton Bull? Clement Bull? Calvert Bull? Clark Bull? Colin Bull? Caleb Bull? Cameron Bull? Calvin Bull? Carl Bull? Carroll Bull? Carlin Bull? Caspar Bull? Cecil Bull? Chad Bull? Christopher Bull? Chauncey Bull? Claus Bull? Chester Bull? Clifford Bull? Colin Bull? Curtis Bull? A wonderful Bull family history, Bull genealogy item. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

552 Hayward, Jenks: 1860-70's Victorian Calling Card of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hayward, RI Printed on card: Mr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Hayward, Foxboro, Mass printed in center, and the name "Sophia L. Jenks, Prov. RI" printed in lower left. (this is the wife's maiden name Sophia Jenks, they are probably newlyweds) Approximate age: 1860-70's. Found in a lot of 19th c. calling cards in the vicinity of Oxford, Connecticut which is in New Haven County. Counties: Providence, Bristol and Cumberland County for Rhode Island. Norfolk County for Foxboro. This is a beautiful early glossy calling card printed on paper with high cotton content. It is glossy and elegant. A wonderful and early Hayward family history, Hayward genealogy, Jenks family history, Jenks genealogy piece with many great clues. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

553 Biddle: c. 1860-70's CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of Nattie Biddle, MA Written on Photo: Nattie Biddle written in pencil. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870's. Photographer name: Bushby & Hart, 108 Broad St., Lynn, Massachusetts, Essex County. Found in Northampton, Massachusetts, in Hampshire County MA. Nattie may be a may be a nickname for Natalie Biddle, Nadine Biddle, Natalia Biddle, Renata Biddle. A clear and crisp close up Biddle family portrait of a beautiful curly haired child. A wonderful Biddle family history, Biddle genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

554 Bradley: c. 1870-80's CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of Alice Bradley, MA Written on Photo: Alice Bradley, Worcester, Mass. handwritten in pencil, date written unknown. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph Approximate Age: circa 1870-80's. City: Worcester, Massachusetts. County: Worcester County. Found in Northampton, Massachusetts, in Hampshire County MA. A wonderful and very clean and crisp Bradley family history, Bradley genealogy image. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

555 Clark: c. 1870's CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of Miss Winnie Clark, MA Written on Photo: Miss Winnie Clark, Worcester, Mass. handwritten in old dip pen ink Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870's. Photographer name: Fitton, 345 Main St., Worcester, Massachusetts. County: Worcester County. Winnie has a beautiful Victorian mohair wool hat and gold chain. Photo is snipped on top 2 corners, usually to fit into photo albums, as many were. Does not affect image in any way. Winnie may be a nickname for Winifred Clark, Winnefred Clark, Winefred Clark, Edwina Clark. A wonderful Clark family history piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

556 Bugbee: 1840-50's Friendship or Calling Card of Alfred Bugbee Written on card: Alfred A. Bugbee handwritten in old period dip pen script on the reverse, with a hand tinted printed flower scene on front and the printed saying: "Blushing. Give me the eloquent cheek, Where blushes bloom and die, Like thine, its changes speak, The spirits's purity." Approximate age: 1840-50's. Found in a large lot of 19th c. calling cards in the vicinity of Augusta, Maine which is in Kennebec County. Also see other Smith and Bugbee family items on our site found with this card, item numbers #1760, #906, #829, #1205, #1287, #2715, #1929, #609, #556, #568 and #648. A wonderful and early Maine Goding family history, Goding genealogy, Bugbee family history, Bugbee genealogy & Smith family history, Smith genealogycollection! Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

557 Campbell: c. 1870's CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of Omer Campbell Written on Photo: Omer Campbell handwritten in old dip pen ink on front. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870's. Found in Onondaga County in New York State, NY. This CDV has notes, addition, and scribbles also handwritten in pencil on the back. Mr. Campbell sits in an adirondack chair, with a great hat on his lap. A wonderful Campbell family history, Campbell genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

558 Hamlin: c. 1880's CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of W.W. Hamlin, ME Written on Photo: W.W. Hamlin of Casco Maine, Cumberland County, handwritten in old dip pen ink. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1880's. Photographer name: Chase. Photographer City: Oxford. State: Maine. County: Oxford County. Found in Manchester, New Hampshire NH in Hillsborough, Merrimack and Rockingham Counties. Was his name Walter Hamlin? William Hamlin? Wade Hamlin? Ward Hamlin? Wilbur Hamlin? Wilfred Hamlin? Wilford Hamlin? Wallace Hamlin? Wayne Hamlin? Walton Hamlin? Wilmer Hamlin? Whitmore Hamlin? Willard Hamlin? Wesley Hamlin? Winfield Hamlin? Wilbert Hamlin? Whitney Hamlin? Willie Hamlin? Wittaker Hamlin? Willis Hamlin? Winthrop Hamlin? Wilmer Hamlin? Wilson Hamlin? Will Hamlin? Waldo Hamlin? Wallace Hamlin? Washington Hamlin? Warren Hamlin? Whitney Hamlin? Wyatt Hamlin? Wallis Hamlin? This Hamlin photo as some creme colored paper stuck to back, possibly removed from an album, does not affect his image in any way. A wonderful Hamlin family history, Hamlin genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

559 Colby: c. 1870's CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of Anthony Colby, NH Written on Photo: Anthony Colby handwritten in pencil, age written unknown. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870's. Photographer name: Kimball & Sons, Corner Main & School Streets, Concord, New Hampshire. County: Merrimack County. Found in Upstate New York, near Onondaga and Oswego Counties NY. A wonderful Colby family history, Colby genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

560 Carroll: c. 1870's CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of Gray Carroll, VA Written on Photo: Gray Carroll handwritten in old dip pen ink, with fraternity insignia. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870's. Photographer name: Anderson. Photographer address: Richmond, Virginia. County: Chesterfield County, Richmond County. A very ornate gold backmark. Gray may be a shortened name for Grayson Carroll. Found in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, MA. A wonderful Carroll family history, Carroll genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

561 Clouden: 1875 CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of Emma Clouden, PA Written on Photo: Emma J. Clouden handwritten in pencil. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Age: 1875. Photographer name: Charles C. Jones (Charles Jones). Photographer address: 508 North Second St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. County: Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Schuykil Countyl. A Beautiful Victorian era photographer's backmark with a camera image. This photo was found in Northampton, Massachusetts, in Hampshire County MA. Emma may be a nickname for Emily Clouden, Emmagene Clouden, Emaline Clouden, Emiline Clouden, Emmy Clouden, Emmy Lou Clouden, Emeline Clouden, Emelina Clouden, Emelyne Clouden, Emmaline Clouden, or Ema Clouden. A wonderful Clouden family history, Clouden genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

562 Cook: April 1865 CDV Carte de Visite Photograph Photo of A.H. Cook Written on Photo: A.J. Cook, d. Jan 15, 1892, died Jan 15, 1892 handwritten in old pencil. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Age: April, 1865. This photo was found in Northampton, Massachusetts, in Hampshire County MA. Was his name Andrew Cook? Adelbert Cook? Abraham Cook? Abram Cook? Abe Cook?Alexander Cook? Alfred Cook? Alan Cook? Alec Cook? Alex Cook? Anthony Cook? Aaron Cook? Abel Cook? Adolph Cook? Amos Cook? Alvin Cook? Albert Cook? Alden Cook? Alder Cook? Albertus Cook? Ambro Cook? Ambrose Cook? Aaron Cook? Abner Cook? Addison Cook? Adrian Cook? Allan Cook? Alastair Cook? Aldrich Cook? Allen Cook? Alphonse Cook? Alonzo Cook? Alvin Cook? Angus Cook? Ansel Cook? Anson Cook? Archibald Cook? Arnold Cook? Arthur Cook? Asa Cook? Abijah Cook? Almon Cook? Almer Cook? Photo is slightly trimmed on edges, usually to fit into photo albums, as many were. Does not affect his image in any way. A wonderful Cook family history, Cook genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

563 Crew: c. 1860's CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of Charlie Crew, OH Written on Photo: Charlie Crew handwritten in old dip pen ink (his given name was probably Charles Crew) Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1860's. Photographer name: G.W. Weiser, Steubenville, Ohio. County: Jefferson County. It is rare and fun to see anyone smiling in a CDV. This cute baby Charlie has a huge, happy grin, very unusual in any Civil war era photographs. Found in Upstate New York, near Genesee County NY. Charles Crewe is an alternative spelling of this surname. A wonderful Crew family history, Crew genealogy or Crewe family history, Crewe genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

564 Crosby: c. 1860's CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of Uncle James Crosby Written on Photo: Uncle James Crosby handwritten in old dip pen ink. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1860's, Civil War era. This photo was found in Northampton, Massachusetts, in Hampshire County MA. Photo is slightly trimmed on edges, usually to fit into photo albums, as many were. Does not affect his image in any way. A wonderful Crosby family history, Crosby genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

565 Cozier: c. 1870's CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of 2 Cozier Girls, IA Written on Photo: Mary Francis and Caddie Ellen Cozier handwritten in old dip pen ink. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870's. Photographer name: McAdam Bros., Mount Pleasant, Iowa. County: Henry County. A great old CDV photo of two young girls, exceptionally clear. Found in Upstate New York, near Genesee County NY. Census records might read: Mary F. Cozier, mary Cozier, Caddie E. Cozier, Caddie Cozier. Caddie is most likely a nickname, although we do not know for what name. A wonderful Cozier family history, Cozier genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

566 Croucher: c. 1870's Carte de Visite Photograph of Jessie Croucher Written on Photo: Jessie H. Croucher handwritten in fine old pencil script. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870's. This photo was found in Northampton, Massachusetts, in Hampshire County MA. Jessie may be a nickname for Jessica Croucher, Jane Croucher, Janet Croucher, Jeanette Croucher, Jesse Croucher, Jess Croucher. A wonderful Croucher family history, Croucher genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

567 Churchill: c. 1870's CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of Jessie Churchill, NY Written on Photo: Jessie Churchill written in pencil, age written unknown. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870's. Photographer name: D. Scidmore, 123 Main St., Gloversville, New York. County: Fulton. Found in Upstate New York, near Genesee County NY. Jessie may be a nickname for Jessica Churchill, Jane Churchill, Janet Churchill, Jeanette Churchill, Jesse Churchill, Jess Churchill. A wonderful Churchill family history, Churchill genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

568 Smith: 1840-1850's Victorian era Friendship Calling Card of Mary Smith Name on card: Mary L. Smith handwritten on front in old period dip pen ink. A saying is printed on front in the center of a beautiful early and ornate scene with flowers, butterfly and a scroll. This is a beautiful early coated cardstock card. Printed saying reads: "Hope still lady! ever more hope, time with fresh roses, thy path way shall strew, and thy lover repentant, returning; Shall joy, bright joy, in thy bosom renew." Approximate age: 1840-50's. Found in a large lot of 19th c. calling cards in the vicinity of Augusta, Maine which is in Kennebec County. Also see other Smith and Bugbee family items on our site found with this card, item numbers #1760, #906, #829, #1205, #1287, #2715, #1929, #609, #556, #568 and #648. A wonderful and early Maine Goding family history, Goding genealogy, Bugbee family history, Bugbee genealogy & Smith family history, Smith genealogy collection. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

569 Anderson: c. 1860-70's CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of Fred Anderson, PA Written on Photo: "Very truly yours, Fred A. Anderson" handwritten in old dip pen ink. Also handwritten in another hand: GA Johnson, Artist, Corry, PA. (We assume this is the photographer) Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870's. Photographer name: G.A. Johnson, Artist, Corry, Pennsylvania. County: Erie County. Found in Upstate New York, near Onondaga and Oswego Counties NY. Census records might read Frederick Anderson, Fredrick Anderson, Frederic Anderson, Frederich Anderson, Frederico Anderson, Frederik Anderson, Fredric Anderson, Fredrik Anderson, Wilfred Anderson or Alfred Anderson. A wonderful Pennsylvania Anderson family history, Anderson genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

570 Allen: 1870's CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of a young Willie Allen Written on Photo: Willie H. Allen handwritten in pencil. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870's. Found in Western Massachusetts, MA., in Hampden County. This is a close up image of a young boy, a very clear image. Willie may be a nickname for William Allen, Will Allen, Willis Allen, Wilson Allen, Wilton Allen, Wilkes Allen, Wilkie Allen, Wilhelm Allen, Wilson Allen, Willie Allen, Willis Allen, Willard Allen, Wilmer Allen, Wilbur Allen, Wilbert Allen, Wilburt Allen, Wilford Allen, Wilmot Allen, Wilfred Allen. A wonderful Allen family history, Allen genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

571 Avery: 1872 CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of Fannie Avery, NY Written on Photo: Fannie Avery handwritten in old dip pen ink. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Age: 1872. Photographer name: N.B. Baker, Brockport, New York. County: Monroe County. Found in Upstate New York, near Livingston, Ontario and Monroe Counties NY. Fannie or Fanny Avery may be a nickname for Frances Avery. Photo is slightly trimmed on edges, usually to fit into photo albums, as many were. Does not affect her image in any way. A wonderful Avery family history, Avery genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

572 Burdick: 1870's CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of H.L. Burdick, NY Written on Photo: H.L. Burdick, 12 L. handwritten in pencil. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870's. Photographer name: Hotchkiss, Norwich, New York. County: Chenango County. Found in Upstate New York, near Genesee County NY. Was his name Henry Burdick? Harold Burdick? Harvey Burdick? Humphrey Burdick? Hiram Burdick? Herman Burdick? Hector Burdick? Howard Burdick? Herbert Burdick? Hershel Burdick? Hubert Burdick? Herschel Burdick? Harrington Burdick? Horace Burdick? Harold Burdick? Harry Burdick? Homer Burdick? Harrison Burdick? Hugh Burdick? Hulburt Burdick? A wonderful Burdick family history, Burdick genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

573 Braun: c. 1860's CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of Joseph Braun Written on Photo: (Indentzen-illegible word) von Joseph Braun handwritten in old script pencil. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1860's. This is a strikingly handsome boy, approximately 20 years old, taken in the USA. Found in Franklin County, Western Massachusetts, MA. We assume Joseph to be German, or to have arrived from Germany. A stunningly clear and crisp 1860's Civil War era Braun family history, Braun genealogy portrait. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

574 Bright: 1860-70's CDV Carte de Visite Engraving of British Quaker John Bright (1811-1889) Written on Photo: John Bright written in pencil. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph, Religious engraving. Approximate Age: circa 1860`s. Found in Northampton, Massachusetts, in Hampshire County MA. This is an engraved portrait of British religion radical and statesman, John Bright. It has a painterly quality to it. He was was a 19th century politician, a member of parliament and the first Quaker to be a cabinet minister. He was born in 1811 to Mary Wood Bright (Mary Bright) and Quaker Jacob Bright, and had 10 brothers and sisters. His Grandfather was Abraham Bright. In 1839 John married a fellow Quaker, Elizabeth Priestman. Elizabeth died of consumption in September 1841, leaving Bright with one daughter. In 1847 Bright married Margaret Elizabeth Leatham, (Margaret E. Leatham, Margaret Leatham) another Quaker. She took an interest in politics. They had four sons and three daughters, with John Albert Bright being the eldest. Bright was buried in the graveyard of the meeting-house of the Religious Society of Friends in Rochdale in 1889. This is a wonderful Quaker Bright family history, Bright genealogy, Priestman family history, Priestman genealogy and Leatham family history, Leatham genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

575 Beagle: c. 1870's CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of William and Martha Beagle Written on Photo: William Beagle and Martha Beagle handwritten in old dip pen ink. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870's. Found in Franklin County, Western Massachusetts, MA. A Wonderful full pose CDV photograph of a young Beagle family couple, possibly newlyweds. A wonderful Beagle family history, Beagle genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

576 Brooks: c. 1870's CDV Carte de Visite British Photograph of Mr. W.L. Brooks, UK Written on Photo: Mr. W.L. Brooks handwritten in old dip pen ink, 18 Market Hall, illegible word, looks like Bery or Bary. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870's. Photographer name: Manchester Phototype Company, Newby Birch, manager. (Could photographer's name be Newbury Birch?) Photographer address: 15 Market St. Photographer City: Manchester, England, UK, Great Britain. Found in Upstate New York, near Livingston, Ontario and Monroe Counties NY. Was his name Walter Brooks? William Brooks? Wade Brooks? Ward Brooks? Wilbur Brooks? Wilfred Brooks? Wilford Brooks? Wallace Brooks? Wayne Brooks? Walton Brooks? Wilmer Brooks? Whitmore Brooks? Willard Brooks? Wesley Brooks? Winfield Brooks? Wilbert Brooks? Whitney Brooks? Willie Brooks? Wittaker Brooks? Willis Brooks? Winthrop Brooks? Wilmer Brooks? Wilson Brooks? Will Brooks? Waldo Brooks? Wallace Brooks? Washington Brooks? Warren Brooks? Whitney Brooks? Wyatt Brooks? Wallis Brooks? A wonderful Brooks family history, Brooks genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

577 Hamill, Ewing, Cleveland: 1860's CDV photo of Charity and Frank Dickie, IL Written on photo back: The former photographer's printed advertising backmark, E.S. Cleveland, is crossed off, and handwritten in beautiful old dip pen ink script on reverse is "Hamill's Photograph Rooms, over Ewing's Store". (Hamill is the photographer) Underneath this is the pencil signed handwriting of the name of the woman in the photograph. Appears to say Chatty Dickie or Charity Dickie & Frank handwritten in very, very light pencil. Is the baby's name Frank Dickie, Francis Dickie or Franklin Dickie in census records? The photo is a stunning shot of a young mother looking straight into the camera holding her Civil war era baby wearing his fancy handmade short frock suit. Is the father off to war? The photo is beautiful under magnification. We found Charity Dickie and her son Frank Dickie in census records, she born 1835 in Pennsylvania and her son Frank in 1862 in Illinois. In 1880 census they live in Olathe, Kansas, in Johnson County. Photo type: CDV or Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate age: 1860's Civil War era. Photographer Name & Address: (E.S. Cleveland is crossed off and above handwriting is present: Hamill) Art Gallery, Monmouth, Illinois, County: Warren County. A wonderful look at the genealogy & local history of Monmouth, IL, Warren County. A beautiful family portrait. Found in Albany County, New York, NY. A wonderful Dickie family history, Dickie genealogy, Hamill family history, Hamill genealogy, Cleveland family history, Cleveland genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

578 Miller: 1864-66 CDV carte de visite Civil War era Photo of Mr. David Miller, IL Written on photo: Mr. David Miller handwritten in old period pencil. "Catharine" handwritten in old dip pen ink, and also "BB" handwritten in fancy old pencil script. Do you know a Catharine Miller or Catherine Miller, (if misspelled)? Photo type: CDV or Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate age: 1864-66. Photographer Name & Address: G.W. Judy & Co. photographers, Corner of Chicago & Pulaski Streets, Lincoln, Illinois. County: Logan County. Note: In 1864-66 the US government taxed photography to help pay for the American Civil war. Revenue stamps were placed on the back of photos, and "cancelled" by the photographer. CDV's with revenue stamps are collectible in their own right for stamp collectors and vintage photography collectors. It is a wonderful way to date a Civil War era photograph. This CDV has the shadow of a revenue stamp having once been applied to the back. This is a beautiful portrait of David Miller, he has his hand on a book, was he a reverend or preacher? Found in Greenwich, Connecticut, CT in Fairfield County. A wonderful Miller family history, Miller genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

579 Swett: 1869 CDV carte de Visite Photograph of Catherine Swett, CA Written on Photo: "Affectionately your friend, Catherine C. Swett, San Francisco, July 20th/69" handwritten on CDV front in old dip pen ink. Photo type: CDV or Carte de Visite Photograph. Photographer Name & Address: Bradley & Rulofson, 429 Montgomery Street, Corner of Sacramento, San Francisco, California. Depot of Patent Enamel Card Pictures. County: San Mateo County and San Francisco County. Found in Greenwich, Connecticut, CT in Fairfield County. A wonderfully handsigned Swett family history, Swett genealogy photo. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

580 Leroy: 1878 CDV Photo of Captain Benjamin Leroy, Soldier of 1812, OH This is a very interesting historical American CDV image of Captain Benjamin LeRoy at 98 years old. He was a veteran of the War of 1812 and the famous battle of Lundy's Lane. The image is of a very old man with very long white hair and beard. He is wearing a Civil War Era Federal sack coat and has a large pin or medal on his vest. The photo is from Dayton, Ohio, (Greene or Montgomery County) we expect that it was made while he was a resident of the soldiers home there. Printed on the back of the card is: "Capt. Benjamin LeRoy, Soldier of 1812, Veteran of Lundy's Lane, 98 years of Age, J.B. Gross Photographer, No. 28 South Main Street, Dayton, Ohio. All work warranted satisfactory." Note: Also handwritten on the back in old period ink is "Rec'd Sept 1, 1878 He lived to the age of 103." The Battle of Lundy's Lane was a battle of the War of 1812 on July 25, 1814, fought in present day Niagara Falls, Ontario. It was the bloodiest battle ever fought in Canada. Benjamin would have been born in the 1770's and is one of the earliest born ancestor photographs at Ancestorville. Found in Yipslanti, Michigan in Washtenaw County. He is certainly the oldest veteran. His name may be Ben Leroy in census records. A great collectible photography piece on its own and a wonderful and rare Leroy family history, Leroy genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

581 Allison: c. 1880-90's Cabinet Card Photograph of Mrs. Smith Allison, MO Written on Photo: "Mrs. Smith E. Allison, nee Lang. Mother's sister Nettie" handwritten in old dip pen and pencil ink. (the term "nee" means born, or given or maiden name) Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1880-90's. Photographer name: Elrod, 304, 306, 308, N. Sixth St. Opposite Barr's. (Barr) Photographer City: St. Louis, Missouri. County: Saint Louis County. Found in Franklin County, Western Massachusetts, MA. Nettie may be a nickname for Nettie Allison or Nettie Lang, Jennette Allison or Jennette Lang, Juanita Allison or Juanita Lang, Henrietta Allison or Henrietta Lang, Natalie Allison or Natalie Lang, Netta Allison or Netta Lang. A wonderful Allison family history, Allison genealogy, Lang family history, Lang genealogy, Smith family history, Smith genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

582 Blake: c. 1880-90's Cabinet Card Photograph of Berta Blake & John Nihart, MI Written on Photo: Berta Blake and John Nihart handwritten in old dip pen or fountain pen ink. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1880-90's. Photographer name: Vansickle (or Van Sickle) Photographer City: Fremont. State: Michigan. County: Newaygo County. Found in Upstate New York, near Genesee County NY. These two teenagers resemble each other very much, and are same age, early teens, possibly twins. They have different last names. It is possible that Berta married later and became Berta Blake. Berta also may be a nickname for Roberta Blake, Bertalina Blake, Elberta Blake, Bertha Blake, Delberta Blake, or Alberta Blake. A wonderful Blake family history, Blake genealogy, Nihart family history, Nihart genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

583 Allen: c. 1900 Photograph of Blanche Allen, PA Written on Photo: Blanche Allen written in pencil. Photo Type: Dry Mount. Approximate Age: circa 1900. Photographer name: McDannell. Photographer City: Wattsburg. State: Pennsylvania. County: Erie County. Found in Upstate New York, near Onondaga and Oswego Counties NY. A wonderful Allen family history, Allen genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

584 Donald, Smith: c. 1900 2 Identical Photographs of Alexander Donald, MI Written on Photo: "Alexander Smith Donald, age 52 years, Onaway, Mich." written in old dip pen ink on one. Onaway, Michigan is in Presque Isle County. "Alexander Donald, Father" handwritten in old pencil on the other. Photo Type: 2 Dry Mounts. Approximate Age: circa 1900's. Found in Upstate New York, near Livingston, Ontario and Monroe Counties NY. 2 copies of the same Donald family history photograph. We will be happy to divide them and sell separately. A wonderful Donald family history, Donald genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

585 Cobb, Bates, Yerxa: c. 1870-80's Advertising Trade Card for Cobb, Bates & Yerxa Grocers, MA Printed on card: Cobb, Bates & Yerxa, Largest Grocers in New England, 686-692 Washington St., Boston. Note: Boston, Massachusetts is Barnstable, Berkshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Worcester County. This is a large card with a bright pink rose scene. These Grocers were very prominent in New England and considered a very influential grocery firm. Yerkes is also one alternative spelling for the Yerxa surname. Found in Greenfield, Massachusetts, in Franklin County MA. Notes from a Yerxa related family member: YERXA / MILES: "My grandfather, Frank Edgar Miles, who was born in 1877, in Stanley, York, New Brunswick, Canada came to the US at the age of 17. He went to work for Cobb, Bates & Yerxa in Boston, MA. Henry Detrick Yerxa was the founder of that great grocery firm. Henry Yerxa and my grandfather were 1st cousins 2 times removed. This is where my grandfather first learned the grocery business. In about 1902 he moved to Fargo, ND (Cass County) where he worked at the Yerxa Mercantile Store. John Pritchard Yerxa was the proprietor of the retail grocery store. John P. Yerxa was my grandfather’s uncle. Later my grandfather moved to Goldfield, Nevada where he worked as a clerk in a grocery store (H.W. Miles & Co.). This Henry W. Miles (Henry Miles) was not a relative. Frank then moved to Orange County CA where he owned and operated a grocery store chain. I have a picture of his delivery truck which says “Miles, The Cash Grocer” on the side. It would be interesting to know if there are others who have information on these Miles and Yerxa family members." Note: Please contact us directly to connect you to this Yerxa family member. A wonderful Yerxa family history, Yerxa genealogy, Bates family history, Bates genealogy, Cobb family history, Cobb genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

586 Brown, Lane, Robinson: c. 1880-90's Albumen Parlor Photograph of the Brown Family Inside parlor group photo has written: Sarah Robinson Brown, Ada Brown Lane, Beatrice Lane, J. Howard Brown, Dr. Francis Lane, and James D. Brown in pencil. Photo Types: Albumen Photograph, unmounted. Age: 1880-90's. Photographer: unknown. This was found together in Upstate New York, near Livingston, Ontario and Monroe Counties NY with others on our site. This photo depicts a lively family grouping in an old parlor. The same child as in other photo talks to adult, while the men look on, an older family member in Victorian wicker chair sits in front. There are 4 photos of what we think to be the child on mantel and table, as if she is the centerpiece of this family and getting alot of attention. There is a photo of a man in office on mantel also. Could someone in the family have taken this photograph? See items number #419, #534, #586, and #319. Census records might read: Sarah Brown, Sarah R. Brown, Ada Lane, Ada B. Lane, James Brown. This is a wonderful Brown family history, Brown genealogy, Robinson family history, Robinson genealogy, Lane family history, Lane genealogy grouping. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

587 Rallings: c. 1910 Business Card of Chauffeur John Rallings Printed on advertising business card: "John F. Rallings, Chauffeur" handwritten beautifully in old script. The card has a beautiful blue image of an early car automobile, circa 1910. Approximate age: 1900-1910. Found in a large collection of late 19th and early 20th century printed business related cards in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, MA. Card is printed on heavy old off white cardstock. These business cards give a wonderful look into early advertising at the turn of the last century, as well as good genealogy clues. Early Census and business records can also be of help in finding these lost ancestors and their working whereabouts. A wonderful Rallings family history, Rallings genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

588 Wilkins: c. 1900 Photograph of Baby Mary Wilkins Written on Photo: Little Mary Wilkins handwritten in old dip pen ink. Photo Type: Dry Mount. Approximate Age: circa 1900. Found in Essex County, Massachusetts, MA. A wonderful Wilkins family history, Wilkins genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

589 McGrain: c. 1880-90's Cabinet Card Photograph of Jen McGrain, NY Written on Photo: Jen McGrain written in pencil and ballpoint pen on front. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1880-90's. Photographer name: Abbott, 545, 547 & 549 Main St., Little Falls. State: New York. County: Herkimer County. Found in Upstate New York in Onondaga County NY. Jennie may be a nickname for Genevieve McGrain, Jane McGrain, Jennifer McGrain, Jenny McGrain, Jenevieve McGrain, Gennifer McGrain, Genna McGrain, or Jenni McGrain. A wonderful McGrain family history, McGrain genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

590 Brill: 1908 Photograph of a young woman named Birdie Brill Written on Photo: Birdie Brill, July 12th 1908 written in pencil. Photo Type: Dry Mount. Date: July 12, 1908. Found in Franklin County, Western Massachusetts, MA. Birdie may be a nickname for Roberta Brill, Bertalina Brill, Delberta Brill, Elberta Brill, Alberta Brill, Bert Brill, Bertha Brill. A wonderful Brill family history, Brill genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

591 Shineman: c. 1880-90's Cabinet Card Photograph of Fredie Shineman, NY Written on Photo: Fredie Shineman handwritten in pencil. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1880-90's. Photographer name: Louis Hess, Roseboom, New York. County: Ostego County. Fredie may be a nickname for Freida Shineman, Fredia Shineman, Freda Shineman, Fredella Shineman, Fredericka Shineman, Frieda Shineman, Frida Shineman, or Frederique Shineman. Found in Upstate New York, near Onondaga and Oswego Counties NY. A wonderful Shineman family history, Shineman genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

592 Bass: c. 1880-90's Baby Cabinet Card Photograph of Louisa Bass or Lousia Bass, PA Written on Photo: Lousia P. Bass, Merry Christmas, written in old pencil. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1880-90's. Photographer name: Ridgeway, Honesdale, Pennsylvania. County: Wayne. Found in Upstate New York in Onondaga County NY. Is her name misspelled, or is it Louisa Bass? It is very clearly is written as Louisa. Note that we have found the name Lousia in web searches for other Victorian era women. A beautiful well loved Bass family baby, dressed all in lace. A wonderful Bass family history, Bass genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

593 Reade: 1897 Cabinet Card Photograph of Dr. James Reade, PA Written on Photo: Dr. James F. Reade 1897, written in pencil. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Age: 1897. Photographer name: Hearn, E. High St., Union City and Spartansburg. State: Pennsylvania. County: Crawford County for Spartansburg and Erie County for Union City. Found in New York, in Schenectady County NY. A wonderful early Reade family history, Reade genealogy medical related piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

594 Bush: c. 1880-90's Cabinet Card Photograph of Alice Bush, PA Written on Photo: Alice Bush handwritten in old pencil on back. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1880-90's. Photographer name: Hearn, Union City, in Erie County & Waterford, in Westmoreland County. State: Pennsylvania. Found in Upstate New York, near Genesee County NY. A beautiful and clear image of a Bush family woman. A wonderful Bush family history, Bush genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

595 Strutts: c. 1880-90 Cabinet Card Photograph of Nurse Gussie Strutts, MN Written on Photo: Gussie Strutts, Boy's nurse, 9 1/2 years written on front in pencil under her image. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1880-90's. Photographer name: J.A. Brush. Photographers Address: Hennepin Ave. & Sixth St. Photographer City: Minneapolis. State: Minnesota. Counties: Anoka and Hennepin. A very pretty woman and a wonderful family Strutts family history or Strutt family history piece. Gussie may be a nickname for Augustina Strutts, Augustine Strutts, August Strutts, Augusta Strutts. Do you have a nurse in your Strutts family? A wonderful Strutts family history, Strutts genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

596 Duffy: c. 1880's Cabinet Card Photograph of 2 Young Men, one Joe Duffy, NY Written on Photo: Joe Duffy handwritten in old pencil on front (presumably his given name is Joseph Duffy) Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1880's. Photographer name: Ernsberger & Ray, 83 Genesee St., Auburn, New York. County: Cayuga. The photo depicts 2 young men, one is unidentified, may be Auburn area Duffy family brothers. Found in Upstate New York, near Genesee County NY. A wonderful Duffy family history, Duffy genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

597 Ryan: c. 1880-90 Cabinet Card Photograph of Teresa Ryan, NY Name on photo: Teresa Ryan written in ballpoint pen on front. Ballpoint pen was invented in 1945, so this was most likely written at a later date by a Ryan family member. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1880-90's. Photographer name: J.E. Hale, Seneca Falls, New York. County: Seneca County. Found in New York State, in Oneida County NY. Seneca Falls NY is a famous and beautiful small town known for the home of the Women Rights National Park. It also received national attention as the likely inspiration for the fictional town of Bedford Falls in Frank Capra classic holiday movie "It's A Wonderful Life". A wonderful Ryan family history, Ryan genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

598 Mulkie: c. 1870-80 Cabinet Card Photograph of Mrs. Mulkie, PA Written on Photo: Mrs. Mulkie handwritten in old pencil script. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870-80's. Photographer name: J.P. Hearn, Over P.O., (Post Office), Union City, Pennsylvania. County: Erie County. Found in Upstate New York, near Livingston, Ontario and Monroe Counties NY. A wonderful Mulkie family history, Mulkie genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

599 Turner: c. 1880's Baby Cabinet Card Photograph of Gussie Turner, MI Written on Photo: Gussie Turner, at the age of 11 months, handwritten in old dip pen ink. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1890's. Photographer name: Foote Bros. (Foote Brothers) Photographer Address: Charles Block Photographer City: Flint. State: Michigan. County: Genesee County. Found in New York State, in Oneida County NY. Gussie may be a nickname for Augustina Turner, Augustine Turner, or August Turner. A wonderful Turner family history, Turner genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

600 Dietz: c. 1880-90's Cabinet Card Photograph of Martin Dietz, NY Written on Photo: Martin Dietz handwritten in pencil on front. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1880-90's. Photographer name: H.S. Squyer, 130 Genesee St., Auburn. (known to be Auburn photographer H. Seymour Squyer) State: New York. County: Cayuga. Found in Upstate New York, near Genesee County NY. A wonderful Dietz family history, Dietz genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

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