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401 Whipple, Harmon: c. 1870-80's Cabinet Card Photograph of Randolph Whipple, MI Written on Photo: Randolph Whipple, adopted son of Harvey Harmon handwritten in old pencil. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870-80's. Photographer name: Van Slyke, Ground Floor Studio, Mason, Michigan. County: Houghton, Ingham, Mason County. Found in Upstate New York, near Onondaga and Oswego County NY. A wonderful Whipple family history, Whipple genealogy and Harmon family history, Harmon genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

402 Smith, Barber: c. 1870-80's Cabinet Card Photograph of Moses Barber Smith Written on Photo: "Moses Barber Smith" handwritten in old dip pen ink, and "Grandfather of Asa & Ervin" handwritten in ballpoint. Ballpoint pen was invented in 1945, so this was most likely written at a later date by a Smith or Barber family member. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870-80's. Photographer name: F. Limbacher, Adrian, Michigan. The corner of this cabinet card is chipped off to reveal name of state, but we found Moses in census records in Adrian, Michigan. Adrian is in Lenawee County. This was found in Upstate New York near Livingston, Monroe and Ontario County. From Census records: Moses Barber Smith. Spouse: Susannah Farnsworth (Susannah Smith, Susannah Farnsworth Smith or Susannah F. Smith) His Parents: Asa Smith, Hannah Poor (Hannah Smith, Hanna Poor Smith, Hannah P. Smith) His Children: Hattie J. Smith (Hattie Smith), Barber Smith. Hattie married Willam H. Bugbee (William Bugbee, Hattie Bugbee). His Birthplace: Manchester, New York NY in Ontario County. Birth Date: 8 Feb 1818. His Death Place: Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan, MI on 4 May 1903. Census records might read: Moses B. Smith, Moses Smith, Asa Smith, Ervin Smith. Hattie may be a nickname for Harriet Smith or Harriet Bugbee, Harriett Smith or Harriett Bugbee, Henriette Smith or Henriette Bugbee, Henrietta Smith or Henrietta Bugbee, Haidee Smith or Haidee Bugbee, Hadria Smith or Hadria Bugbee. A wonderful Smith family history, Smith genealogy, Barber family history, Barber genealogy, Poor family history, Poor genealogy, Farnsworth family history, Farnsworth genealogy, and Bugbee family history, Bugbee genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

403 Daly, Berry: c. 1890's Group Photo of Daly and Berry Women Written on Photo: Bertha Daly, Muriel Berry, Mattie B., Bess, Ethel Daly handwritten in old pencil. Photo Type: Dry Mount. Approximate Age: circa 1890's. Photo is somewhat light in color, still a wonderful family piece. All are young girls in early to late teens. Found in Ontario County, NY. Mattie may be a nickname for Martha Berry, Meg Berry, Margaret Berry, Matilda Berry, Mathilda Berry, Madeline Berry, etc. Bessie may be a nickname for Bess Daly, Betsy Daly, Elizabeth Daly, or Elizibeth Daly. A wonderful Daly family history, Daly genealogy and Berry family history, Berry genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

404 LaPatra: c. 1900 Real Photo Postcard of Glenna Kathryn LaPatra Written on Photo: To Grandma, Glenna Kathryn La Patra, age 5 months written in fountain pen ink. Photo Type: Real Photo Postcard in large decorative paper frame. Approximate Age: circa 1900. Photographer name: Bryn Mar, Watertown, New York. County: Jefferson. Photo is in decorative folder. Her name may be Glenna LaPatra, Glenna K. LaPatra or Glenna La Patra in census records. Found in Upstate New York, near Onondaga and Oswego County NY. A wonderful LaPatra family history, LaPatra genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

405 Cline: 1913 Real Photo Postcard with Handwritten Note to Mrs. R.D. Cline, OH Name written on photo postcard: addressed to: Mrs. R.D. Cline, Eagleport, Ohio, Morgan County, handwritten in old dip pen ink Photo Type: Real Photo Postcard. Postmarked: Oct. 22, 1913, from Amesville, Ohio, Athens County. Postcard has handwritten: "Oct. 1913, Wednesday. Dear Sister, I guess we can't go to the falls fri. Ben is sick is threatened with typhoid fever. I was over last night to see him and I am on my way over there now: will send your hat tomorrow or next day. Katie. Lots of love to all." Found in Upstate New York, near Genesee County NY. Katie can be a nickname. Was she Kate Cline? Katie Cline? Katherine Cline? Katharine Cline? Catherine Cline? Catharine Cline? Kathleen Cline? or Cathleen Cline? Ben Cline may be Benjamin Cline in census records. Let's hope Ben recovered from his typhoid fever. A wonderful Ohio Cline family history, Cline genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

406 Youngs: c. 1880's Small Square Photograph of Girl named Sidney Toby Names written on photos: Sidney Toby handwritten in shaky old ballpoint pen, same handwriting on and same format as item #3152 on our site, Muriel Youngs, found together. Also, these could be their later married names written by an elder years later on backs of photos. Ballpoint pen was invented in 1945, so this was most likely written at a later date by a Toby or Youngs family member. Photo Type: Small Dry Mount. Approximate Age: circa 1880's. Found in Upstate New York, near Livingston, Ontario and Monroe County NY. Sidney may be a misspelling of Sydney Toby, a more common spelling for a female name. A wonderful Youngs family history, Youngs genealogy and Toby family history, Toby genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

407 Wisler: c. 1890-1900's Photograph of Jessie Wisler Written on Photo: Jessie E. Wisler handwritten in old dip pen ink. Photo Type: Dry Mount. Approximate Age: circa 1890-1900's. Photographer name: A.F. Clark. Found in Franklin County, Western Massachusetts, MA. Jessie may be a nickname for Jessica Wisler, Jane Wisler, Janet Wisler, Jeanette Wisler, Jess Wisler, Jesse Wisler or other names. A wonderful Wisler family history, Wisler genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

408 Whittemore: 1870-90's Victorian Calling Card of Eudora Whittemore Name printed on Victorian calling card: Eudora F. Whittemore. Approximate age: 1870-90's. Found in a large lot of 19th c. calling cards in the vicinity of Augusta, Maine which is in Kennebec County. This card has a beautiful boat on seashore, and building litho scene. Also see Eddie O. Whittemore calling card found with this card, item number #320. Ed may be a nickname for Edward Whittemore, Edwardo Whittemore, Eduardo Whittemore, Edgar Whittemore, Edmin Whittemore, Eden Whittemore, Edmiston Whittemore, Eddie Whittemore, Edmund Whittemore or Edwin Whittemore. Eudora's nickname may be Dora Whittemore or Dora F. Whittemore in census records. A wonderful and early Whittemore family history, Whittemore genealogy set. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

409 Church: c. 1870's Cabinet Card Photograph of politician named Sanford Church, NY Written on Photo: Sanford E. Church handwritten in pencil. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Photographer name: J.H. Kent. Photographer City: Rochester. State: New York. County: Monroe County. Approximate Age: Taken before his death in 1880. Bio from the wonderful Political Graveyard Website: Church, Sanford E. (1815-1880) of Albion, Orleans County, N.Y. Born April 18, 1815. Democrat. Lieutenant Governor of New York, 1851-54; New York state comptroller, 1858-59; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1860, 1864; chief judge of New York Court of Appeals, 1870-80; died in office 1880. Died May 13, 1880. Interment at Mt. Albion Cemetery, Albion, N.Y. Also see related ancestor Judge Noah Davis on our site #491. Found in Upstate New York, near Genesee County NY. A wonderful Church family history, Church genealogy and Davis family history, Davis genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

410 Hess: 1899 Cabinet Card Photograph of Huldah Hess, NY Written on Photo: Huldah H. Hess, Oct. 26, 1899, Age 16 mo. 4 da., handwritten in old dip pen ink (you can calculate her date of birth from this info). Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Age: Oct. 26, 1899. Photographer name: W.E. Sparrow, Phoenix, New York. County: Oswego County. Found in Upstate New York in Onondaga County NY. A wonderful Hess family history, Hess genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

411 Dean: c. 1870-80's Cabinet Card Photograph of Libbie Dean, NY Written on Photo: Libbie Dean handwritten in old dip pen ink. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870-80's. Photographer name: A.B. Stebbins, Canisteo, New York. County: Steuben County. Found in Upstate New York, near Madison County NY. Libby or Libbie may be a nickname for Liberty Dean, Olive Dean, Olivia Dean, Elizabeth Dean, or Elisabeth Dean. A wonderful Dean family history, Dean genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

412 Galentine: c. 1880's Cabinet Card Photograph of Henry Galentine, NY Written on Photo: Henry Galentine handwritten in old dip pen ink. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1880's. Photographer name: Stebbins, Canisteo, New York. County: Steuben County. Found in New York State, in Oneida County NY. A wonderful Galentine family history, Galentine genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

413 Chapin: 1907 Photograph of Edith Chapin Written on Photo: Edith Chapin written in pencil on photo front, 1907 in old dip pen on back. Photo Type: Dry Mount Age: dated 1907. Found in Upstate New York, near Onondaga and Oswego County NY. A wonderful Chapin family history, Chapin genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

414 Wright: c. 1890's-1900 Medical Business card of Doctor Charles Wright, NY Name printed on advertising business card: Dr. Chas. Wright, office of the New York Life Insurance Company, 346 & 348 Broadway from 11 to 4 O'clock., No. 109 East 26th St. Approximate age: 1890-1920. State: New York. County: Kings, Queens, New York & Delaware County. 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 with simple early American typography font. 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, as well as the gensites for each specific county. Research into the the architect, building and address they worked at may also provide good clues for date and time period. A wonderful Wright family history, Wright genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

415 Eaton, Dobin, D'Alessandro : 1945 WW2 Group Photo of 3 Wartime Friends, NY, CA Names written on photo: Bill Eaton, Sgt. Al Dobin, and Carmine D'Alessandro written in fountain pen ink. Photo Type: Studio Photo. Age: Oct. 17, 1945. Photographer name: Theatre Display, 1614 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, California. County: Los Angeles. This photo is taken at the Gay Inn, Gayety at the Gay 710 1/2 South Hill St., Los Angeles , CA Los Angeles County. It features 3 smiling men in military uniform. The inscription on the upper left corner says: Left 18:55 Oct. 17, 1945 from Muroc Calif to Topeka Kans. To the right of that reads: To a $.06 cigar and a swell pal. Lots of Luck Phil. Sgt. Al Dobin. The bottom left reads: To a Swell Guy Phil, Sgt. Bill Eaton. The bottom right corner reads: To a pal and swell guy, Sgt. Sally Carmine D'Alessandro 2400 Cambreleng Ave. Bronx 58, New York, Bronx County. Muroc Army Air Field was/is in Muroc, California, CA. Census records might read: William Eaton, Alfred Dobin, Albert Bobin, Allan Dobin, or Allen Dobin in census records. Found in the areas of Ulster, Columbia and Dutchess County, New York State, NY. A wonderful Eaton family history, Eaton genealogy, Dobin family history, Dobin genealogy, and D'Alessandro family history, D'Alessandro genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

416 Cheney: 1905 Handwritten Genealogy Document by Ancil Cole Cheney, VT, NY Name written on document: A. Cole Cheney written in old dip pen ink. Dated: August 1, 1905 from Rochester, New York, Monroe County Born: June 29, 1826. Town: Franklin. State: Vermont. County: Franklin County. This is a page from a diary, we believe. Handwritten it says: "My name is A. Cole Cheney. I was born in the town of Franklin, Franklin County in the state of Vermont, VT. June 29th 1826. The family consisted of 8 children. Zeri, Albert, Almon, Israel, Addie, Caroline, and Adeline. (Note: There appears to be both an Addie and an Adeline in his Cheney family.) He goes on to tell the Cole family history and how he was named Ancil, after a lion tamer who came through town. There is an extra note included which states that in the 1860's there was an A. Cole Cheney as manager of Western Union telegraph office, 11 Reynolds Arcade, in Rochester, NY in 1915 at 78 years old. We found him in 1880 NY census records with his wife Frances Cheney, or Fanny Cheney. They had two children, Mary L. Cheney (Mary Cheney) amd George H. Cheney (George Cheney). The later in the 1900 census records, Fanny and Ancil, now listed as Ansel C. Cheney (Ansel Cheney) are older and living with presumed family members named Carrie C. Fowler (Carrie Fowler), Elwood C. Fowler (Elwood Fowler), and their daughter named Marjorie Fowler aged 14. County: Rochester is Monroe County. Found in Upstate New York, in nearby Genesee County NY. Note: Census records might read: Zeri Cheney, Albert Cheney, Almon Cheney, Israel Cheney, Caroline Cheney and Adeline Cheney. Zeri may be a nickname for Zared Cheney, Zero Cheney, Zerah Cheney, Zerahiah Cheney, Zeredah Cheney, Zeresh Cheney, Zereth Cheney, or Zer Cheney. Addy or Addie may be a nickname for Adaline Cheney, Adeline Cheney, Adelia Cheney, Adella Cheney, Adelaide Cheney, Adelphia Cheney, Adda Cheney, or other names. Carrie may also be a nickname for Caroline Fowler, Carolina Fowler, Carolyn Fowler, Carol Fowler, or Carruth Fowler. A wonderful Cheney family history, Cheney genealogy, Cole family history, Cole genealogy, Fowler family history, Fowler genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

417 Netter: 1908 Certifcates of Baptism & Photo of Pauline Netter at her Communion, NY Names written on certificates: Pauline Anna Netter, Anton Netter (Father), Josephine Argener (Mother). Reverend W.J. Grill, F. & Anna Muller (sponsors), Joseph Hummel (Rector). The church is St. Vincent de Paul, Buffalo, New York, Erie County. The original certificate is written in old period dip pen ink. Photo Type: Paper. Date of Birth: May 11, 1908. Date of Baptism: June 7, 1908. It appears that a newer certificate (2 copies) was acquired on June 18, 1966 and signed by Msgr. J.P. McDonald. The photo is perhaps Pauline at her First Holy Communion for it depicts an angelic young girl frocked in white, including her veil with a wreath of flowers. The 1908 certificate has the address 74 Maple Street written in corner. Found in Upstate New York, near Livingston, Ontario and Monroe County NY. A wonderful Netter family history, Netter genealogy, Argener family history, Argener genealogy, Grill family history, Grill genealogy, Muller family history, Muller genealogy and Hummel family history, Hummel genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

418 Foster: c. 1900 Photograph of Elizabeth Cookingham Foster, NY Written on Photo: Elizabeth Cookingham Foster written in pencil. Photo Type: Dry Mount. Approximate Age: circa 1900's. Photographer name: A.N. Camp, Jamestown, New York. County: Chautauqua County. Found in Upstate New York, near Genesee County NY. This is a stunningly clear and crisp close up family portrait. of a young Elizabeth Foster or Elizabeth C. Foster in a beautiful and large black lace handmade collar. A wonderful Jamestown area Cookingham family history, Cookingham genealogy and Foster family history, Foster genealogy portrait. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

419 Brown, Lane, Robinson: 1870's CDV Carte de Visite Photo of GGrandfather James Brown, NH Names written on photo: Great Grandfather James D. Brown written in pencil, and a J.D. Brown signature handwritten again in old period dip pen ink. Photo Types: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870's. Photographer name: W.N. Hobbs, 40 Water St, Exeter, New Hampshire (Rockingham County). We have a group of photos of four generations of this Brown family, Lane family & Robinson family, all found together in Upstate New York, near Livingston, Ontario and Monroe County NY. The family seems to have had ties to Rockingham County New Hampshire NH, Newburyport Massachusetts MA, and possibly Western NYS areas. See items number #419, #534, #586, and #319. A wonderful Brown family history, Brown genealogy, Lane family history, Lane genealogy and Robinson family history, Robinson genealogy grouping. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

420 Trippe: c. 1900 Photograph of John Trippe, NY Written on Photo: John Trippe handwritten in old fountain pen ink. Photo Type: Dry Mount. Approximate Age: circa 1900. Photographer name: Ernsberger, Auburn, New York. County: Cayuga County. Found in Jamestown New York State, NY area in Chautauqua County. A wonderful Trippe family history, Trippe genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

421 Omensetter: c. 1880 Cabinet Card Photograph of A. Omensetter, PA Written on Photo: A. Omensetter handwritten in pencil in old script. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1880's. Photographer name: O.B. DeMorat, 2 South Eighth St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. County: Delaware, Montgomery, Philadephia County. Found in New York, in Schenectady County NY. Was his name Andrew Omensetter? Adelbert Omensetter? Abraham Omensetter? Abram Omensetter? Abe Omensetter?Alexander Omensetter? Alfred Omensetter? Alan Omensetter? Alec Omensetter? Alex Omensetter?Anthony Omensetter? Aaron Omensetter? Abel Omensetter? Adolph Omensetter? Amos Omensetter? Alvin Omensetter? Albert Omensetter? Alden Omensetter? Alder Omensetter? Albertus Omensetter? Ambro Omensetter? Ambrose Omensetter? Aaron Omensetter? Abner Omensetter? Addison Omensetter? Adrian Omensetter? Allan Omensetter? Alastair Omensetter? Aldrich Omensetter? Allen Omensetter? Alphonse Omensetter? Alonzo Omensetter? Alvin Omensetter? Angus Omensetter? Ansel Omensetter? Anson Omensetter? Archibald Omensetter? Arnold Omensetter? Arthur Omensetter? Asa Omensetter? Abijah Omensetter? Almon Omensetter? A wonderful Omensetter family history, Omensetter genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

422 Randall: 1903 Photograph of M. Helen Randall, NY Written on Photo: M. Helen Randall, January 8, 1903, FNS '03 witten in pencil. Photo Type: Dry Mount. Age: June 18, 1903. Photographer name: C.O. Mason, 36 E. Main St., Fredonia, New York. County: Chautauqua County. FNS may stand for Fredonia Normal School. A Normal school trained teachers, chiefly for the elementary grades. Found in Upstate New York, near Onondaga and Oswego County NY. Was her name Mary Randall? Maryanne Randall? Maryann Randall? Margaret Randall? Maggie Randall? Maude Randall? Maria Randall? Marie Randall? Myrna Randall? Myrtle Randall? Millicent Randall? Muriel Randall? Meredith Randall? Mildred Randall? Minerva Randall? Miriam Randall? Molly Randall? Melba Randall? Marcy Randall? Mercy Randall? Melanie Randall? Maureen Randall? Maxine Randall? Mathilda Randall? Melinda Randall? May Randall? Melva Randall? Mimi Randall? Martha Randall? Matilda Randall? Melissa Randall? Margery Randall? Marjorie Randall? Madeline Randall? Malva Randall? Mallory Randall? Marcia Randall? Mabel Randall? Maybon Randall? Mae Randall? A wonderful Randall family history, Randall genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

423 Larkins, Briggs, Robinson: c. 1880-90 Group Photograph of Larkins Family with many family names Written on Photo: Chas Larkins, Sarah Briggs wife, Hattie daughter, Ida, and Chas Robinson son-in-law, handwritten in old dip pen ink. Photo Type: Dry Mount. Approximate Age: circa 1880-90's. Family notes also listed on the back: Charles Larkins Born Apr. 25, 1844, Died July 31, 1922 age 78-2-6. Sarah Larkins Born Nov. 26, 1842, Died Sept. 1, 1903 age 60-9-5 . Hattie Larkins Born Jan. 8, 1867, Ida Larkins Born Dec. 2, 1869, Charles Robinson Born Oct 21, 1860 (His name was most likely Charles Robinson Larkins, or Charles R. Larkins in census records) all written in old dip pen ink. Hattie may be a nickname for Harriet Larkins, Harriett Larkins, Henriette Larkins, Henrietta Larkins, Haidee Larkins, Hadria Larkins, or other names. This old Larkins family photo was found in Western New York State, Batavia NY, Genesee. The photo shows a beautiful old farmhouse with rocking chair on porch, taken in summer. A wonderful Larkins family history, Larkins genealogy, Briggs family history, Briggs genealogy, and Robinson family history, Robinson genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

424 Westcott, Budlong: 1860's CDV carte de Visite Photograph of Sam Westcott, RI Written on Photo: "Sam Westcott's Mother was a Budlong" largely handwritten on reverse in pencil script. Photo type: CDV or Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate age: 1860's Civil War era. Photographer Name & Address: Westminster Fine Art Gallery, No. 94 Westminster Street, Providence, RI. County: Providence County. Found in Greenwich, Connecticut, CT in Fairfield County. This Civil War era CDV has a beautiful anchor patriotic backmark with the word "Hope" printed in it. It is a stunning portrait of a handsome Civil War era Westcott family member in a white suit, close up, with great detail. Sam may be a nickname for Samuel Westcott, Samson Westcott, Sampson Westcott. A wonderful Westcott family history, Westcott genealogy and Budlong family history, Budlong genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

425 Mayer: 1890-1910 Business Card of Ferdinand Mayer, NYC Name printed on advertising business card: Ferdinand Mayer printed in bold script. In left corner: A. Weber (this is most likely the firm he worked for) 5th Avenue, Corner 16th St. New York. Approximate age: 1890-1910. State: New York. County: Kings, Queens, New York & Delaware County. 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 with simple early American typography font. 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, as well as the gen sites for each specific county. Research into the the architect, building and address they worked at may also provide good clues for date and time period. A wonderful Mayer family history, Mayer genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

426 Cutler: c. 1900's Photograph of Clara Cutler, Moravia NY Written on Photo: Miss Clara Cutler handwritten in pencil. Photo Type: Dry Mount. Approximate Age: circa 1900's. Photographer name: Rook's (Rook), Moravia, New York. County: Cayuga County. Found in Upstate New York, near Genesee County NY. Clara may be a nickname for Clarissa Cutler. A wonderful Cutler family history, Cutler genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

427 Spinner: c. 1910-20 Portrait Photo of Ruth Spinner, NY Written on Photo: Ruth Spinner handwritten in pencil. Photo Type: Paper Sleeve Studio Portrait. Approximate Age: circa 1910-20. Photographer name: Altenburg Studios, 85 Genesee St., Buffalo, New York. County: Erie County. Found in Upstate New York, near Livingston, Ontario and Monroe County NY. This antique photo is a silver bromide. A wonderful Spinner family history, Spinner genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

428 Spencer: 1893 Cabinet Card Photograph of Garrick Spencer, NY Written on Photo: "Garrick M. Spencer" handwritten in ballpoint pen, and "Taken Feb 18, '93" handwritten in old dip pen ink. Ballpoint pen was invented in 1945, so his name was most likely written at a later date by a Spencer family member. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Age: dated Feb. 1893. Photographer name: Gray Bros. (Gray Brothers), Smith Exchange, Watertown, New York. County: Jefferson County. This is a photo of a young boy. We found him in 1900 census records, born 1899, Son of James D. Spencer age 51 (James Spencer) and Frances Spencer age 45. His Siblings: George Spencer age 21, Sally L. Spencer age 17 (Sally Spencer), Henry Spencer age 16. Photo was found in Schenectady County, New York. A wonderful Watertown NY area Spencer family history, Spencer genealogy piece, and a beautiful photograph. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

429 Montaque: c. 1880-90 Cabinet Card Photograph of Myra Montaque, NY Written on Photo: Miss Myra Montaque written in pencil. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1880-90's. Photographer name: R.S. Stillman, Junction E. 2nd & 3rd St., Jamestown, New York. County: Chautauqua County. Found in Upstate NY, Onondaga County. A wonderful Montague family history, Montague genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

430 Holt: c. 1890's Cabinet Card Photograph of Lucy Holt, KS Written on Photo: To Sophia from Lucy, daughter of Uncle Sedrig Holt handwritten in old dip pen ink and pencil. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1890's. Photographer name: Mrs. Vreeland Whitlock, Canton, Kansas. County: Mcpherson County. Found in Upstate New York, near Onondaga and Oswego County NY. It is rare to have a woman photographer in this era. Women run businesses in the 19th century were uncommon. Lucy may be a nickname for Luciana Holt, Lucida Holt, Lucile Holt, Lucette Holt, Lucita Holt, Lucerne Holt, Lucerna Holt, Lucille Holt, Lucinda Holt, Lucia Holt, Lucretia Holt, Lucina Holt or other names. A wonderful Holt family history, Holt genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

431 Mac Rae: 1890 Baby Cabinet Card Photograph of Duncan Fulton MacRae, PA Written on Photo: "Duncan Fulton Mac Rae born January 28th 1890, 3732 Walnut Street, Photo taken May 20th '90, Weight 8 1/2 lbs." handwritten in old fine pencil. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1890. Photographer name: Street, formerly with Scholl Photographer, 1634 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. County: Philadelphia, Montgomery, Schuylkill, Delaware County. Found in New York State, in Oneida County NY. Census records might read: Duncan MacRae, Duncan F. Macrae, Duncan Mac Rae. A wonderful Fulton family history, Fulton genealogy and MacRae family history, MacRae genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

432 Spoor: c. 1870-80 Cabinet Card Photograph of A. Spoor, NY Written on Photo: A. Spoor written in old pencil. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870's. Photographer name: E.G. Adams, Cato, New York. County: Cayuga. Found in Franklin County Massachusetts, MA. Was her name Alice Spoor? Abigail Spoor? Almeda Spoor? Alvina Spoor? Alvira Spoor? The Spoor family is prominent in the Cato area. Delevan Spoor ran the town hardware. Joseph Spoor also a town board member. A wonderful Spoor family history piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

433 Quackenbush: c. 1910-20 2 large identical Photos of Cousin Lulu Ladd Quackenbush Written on Photo: Cousin Lulu Ladd Quackenbush handwritten in old dip pen ink. Photo Type: Paper Studio Portrait. Approximate Age: circa 1910-20. Photographer name: Ladd & Son written in pencil, possibly and most likely a photographer in the family. These 2 large photographs were found together in New York State, in Oneida County NY. Lulu may be a nickname for Laura Quackenbush, Luella Quackenbush, Luellen Quackenbush, Lucia Quackenbush, Lucretia Quackenbush, Louella Quakenbush, Luelle Quackenbush, Lula Quackenbush or Ludella Quakenbush. We would be happy to separate these photographs, just drop us a line. One is clearly marked and one is unmarked, two identical shots. Her name may be Lulu L. Quackenbush in census records. A wonderful Ladd family history, Ladd genealogy, Quackenbush family history, Quakenbush genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

434 Hayward: c 1890-1900 Photograph of Mae Hayward, NY Written on Photo: "Miss Mae Hayward, Matron Boarding Club, F.N.S." handwritten in old dip pen ink. Photo Type: Dry Mount. Approximate Age: circa 1890-1900's. Photographer name: F.O. Mason, 36 E. Main St., Fredonia, New York. County: Chautauqua. We believe FNS refers to the Fredonia Normal School, as we have other photos in our collection with the same backmark. A Normal school was a school that trained teachers, chiefly for the elementary grades. Found in Upstate New York, near Livingston, Ontario and Monroe County NY. Her name could be May Hayward in census records. A wonderful Hayward family history, Hayward genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

435 Agard: c. 1900 Photograph of Sam Agard Written on Photo: Sam Agard written in old dip pen ink. Photo Type: Dry Mount. Approximate Age: circa 1900. Found in Upstate New York, near Onondaga and Oswego County NY. Photo has rounded corners and a chipped left edge, does not affect this Agard family image in any way. Sam may be a nickname for Samuel Agard, Samson Agard, Sampson Agard. A wonderful Agard family history, Agard genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

436 Backus: c. 1900 Photograph of Charles Backus, NY Written on Photo: Charles Backus handwritten in old dip pen ink. Photo Type: Dry Mount. Approximate Age: circa 1900. Photographer name: Tibbals & Fowler, Jamestown, New York. County: Chautauqua County. Found in Upstate New York, near Genesee County NY. A wonderful Backus family history, Backus genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

437 Scranton: 1901 Photograph of Elnora Scranton, NY Written on Photo: Elnora Scranton, Trewsbury, NY. Nov, 4, 1901 handwritten in old dip pen ink. Photo Type: Dry Mount. Age: 1901. Photographer name: Black, Jamestown, New York. County: Chautauqua County. Trewsbury NY is no longer a town in Chautauqua County, NY. Found in Upstate New York, near Onondaga and Oswego County NY. A wonderful Scranton family history, Scranton genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

438 Pomeroy: 1881 CDV carte de visite Photograph of Clarence Pomeroy Written on Photo: Clarence H. Pomeroy, Age one year, August 8th, '81 handwritten in beautiful old dip pen ink. Photo type: CDV or Carte de Visite Photograph. Found in Greenwich, Connecticut, CT in Fairfield County. A wonderful Pomeroy family history, Pomeroy genealogy piece with a very clear signature, name and date. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

439 Howland, Sherman: 1878 Memorial Mourning Booklet for Benjamin Baker Howland, RI This early paper booklet measures 6 x 9 inches and has 26 pages. It was printed by John F. Sanborn in Newport, Rhode island, which is in Newport County in 1878 (John Sanborn). The upper portion has an early handwritten signature of Kate A. Wadsworth, presumably the owner of the booklet and a Newport area church member who attended the service. (Kate Wadsworth may be a Victorian era nickname for Katherine Wadsworth, Katharine Wadsworth, Catherine Wadsworth, Catharine Wadsworth, Kathleen Wadsworth, or Cathleen Wadsworth.) The booklet celebrates the life of Benjamin Baker Howland of Newport, a well known historian, painter, and leader of the early First Baptist Church in that town. Benjamin Howland or Benjamin B. Howland died 10 weeks before this eulogy. Addresses were given by Reverend C.E. Barrows (most of the book is his address, 20 pages) and the rest by Reverend T. Thayer, D.D. (Doctor of Divinity) (5 pages). BB Howland was born to Henry Howland & Susan Baker Howland (Susan Howland) as an only child on Dec. 11, 1787. An ancestor of his was John Barker, an elder in the Newport Church 1660's, and prominent in the pilgrim colony. BB Howland was taught by John Frazer of Scotland & Robert Rogers. A classmate was Richard H. Dana (Richard Dana) of Boston. He studied painting under Robert Fekes. He painted a portrait of Charles Gyles, the town clerk of Newport, Michael Eddy: pastor of the church for 50 years, and he also made an unfinished copy of a painting by Smibert of John Callendar, the earliest historian of Rhode Island and another pastor of the church. He gave temperence lectures, was active in the Newport Historical Society, and fought in the War of 1812. He took no pension from that war, as he felt it was his duty. There is a mention of a scotchman named Dr. Guthrie, aged like him. He married Phebe C. (Greene) Howland, (Phebe Greene or Phebe Howland, or may be written as Phoebe Greene or Phoebe Howland in census records) and they had a daughter, Susan Baker Howland, who was born May 7, 1818. She married Mr. Robert Sherman on July 1, 1839, at Newport. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman were the parents of the following children: 1. Mary Clarke Gardner, born Aug. 1, 1844, died June 30, 1913. (Mary Sherman) 2. Jane Howland, born April 24, 1847, died Nov. 12, 1893. (Jane Sherman) 3. Benjamin Baker Howland, born Sept. 16, 1850, died Sept. 15, 1905. (Benjamin Sherman) 4. Elizabeth Greene Howland, born June 14, 1852; (Elizabeth Sherman). Miss Sherman resided at No. 113 Turo street, Newport. Robert Sherman died at his home in Newport on April 25, 1881. Names in Census records might read: Susan B. Howland, Susan Howland, Susan Howland Sherman, Susan Sherman, Mary C. Sherman, Mary Gardner, Mary C. Gardner, Jane Howland Sherman, Jane H. Sherman, Benjamin B. Sherman, Elizabeth G. Sherman. This piece was found in Madison County, NY New York. This is a wonderful and early identified Howland family history, Howland genealogy, Sherman family history, Sherman genealogy, Baker family history, Baker genealogy piece from a well known and much celebrated Howland family member. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

440 Marshall: c. 1870-80's Cabinet Card Photograph of an artist named Mrs. Marshall, NY Written on Photo: "Mrs. Marshall who painted The Swans and the picture in clock door" handwritten in pencil on back. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870-80's. Photographer name: Ranger & Whitmore, 30 E. Main St, Rochester, New York. County: Monroe County. Mrs. Marshall must have been an artist or painter. She probably painted the door of a grandfather clock, as many were done. Do you have a woman artist in your Marshall family history line? Found in Upstate New York, near Onondaga and Oswego County NY. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

441 Pattison: 1904 Photograph of Eva Pattison, NY Written on Photo: Eva Pattison F.N.S. (most likely Fredonia Normal School, as we have others with similar backmark) handwritten in pencil. Photo Type: Dry Mount. Age: 1904. Photographer name: Strope. State: unknown, assumed to be Fredonia NY area, New York. County: Chautauqua County. Found in Upstate New York, near Onondaga and Oswego County NY. Note: The Strope family name is common in this area. A wonderful Pattison family history, Pattison genealogy, Strope family history, Strope genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

442 Carpenter: c. 1900 Photograph of Nora Carpenter Written on Photo: Nora Carpenter handwritten in pencil. Photo Type: Dry Mount. Approximate Age: circa 1900. Found in Franklin County, Western Massachusetts, MA. Note: Her name may be Elnora Carpenter, with Nora as a nickname. A wonderful Carpenter family history, Carpenter genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

443 Bruns: c. 1890's Photograph of Mr. & Mrs. A. G. Bruns, WA Written on Photo: Mr. & Mrs. Bruns from R.M. Green's Wife handwritten in fancy old dip pen ink handwriting. Then "Mr. & Mrs. A.G. Bruns" handwritten again underneath in pencil. Photo Type: Dry Mount Photograph Approximate Age: circa 1900's. Photographer name: Bentley & Hatch, 2930 Rockefeller, Everett, Washington. County: Snohomish. Found in Upstate New York, near Onondaga and Oswego County NY. Al may be a nickname for Alphonse Bruns, Allan Bruns, Allen Bruns, Alan Bruns, Albert Bruns, Alastair Bruns, Alcott Bruns, Alden Bruns, Aldrich Bruns, Aldo Bruns, Alexander Bruns, Alex Bruns, Alec Bruns, Alfred Bruns, Alger Bruns, Algernon Bruns, Alison Bruns, Allister Bruns, Allard Bruns, Alonzo Bruns, or Alvin Bruns. Brun is an alternative spelling. A wonderful Green family history, Green genealogy and Bruns family history, Bruns genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

444 Axtel: 1850's Hand Sewn Quilt Square of Emma Axtel, ME This is a beautiful old hand signed quilt square, handmade of early fabrics. 18 different squares were found in Portland Maine, Cumberland County all with different women's family names handwritten on them. They are all on our ancestor site. This one has the signature Emma Axtel handwritten in center, in old early dip pen handwriting from the period. Most likely there was a quilting bee and each member made their own squares. Some of the family members are related by same surnames, others may also be related family members also. For whatever reason, the handmade quilt was never finished. This square is hand sewn with the utmost care. Found in Portland, Maine area, which is in Cumberland County. They came directly out of a house in Portland. Note: Emma may be a nickname for Emily Axtel, Emmagene Axtel, Emaline Axtel, Emiline Axtel, Emmy Axtel, Emmy Lou Axtel, Emeline Axtel, Emelina Axtel, Emelyne Axtel, Emmaline Axtel, Ema Axtel or other names. See the 18 quilt squares found on our site at item numbers #2551 Rogers, #2346 Kenyon, #2799 Guy, #1301 Rogers, #2895 Wright, #2900 Whitham, #1810 Rogers, #113 Champlin, #779 Wheeler, #1546 Rogers, #1272 Fisk, #1723 Rogers, #380 Rogers, #444 Axtel, #1678 Wheeler, #1806 Benton Rogers, #1827 Thompson, and #2194 Guy. A wonderful mid 19th century original handmade Axtel family history, Axtel genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

445 Armstrong: c. 1870 CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of Rebecca Armstrong, NY Written on Photo: "My Rebecca Armstrong" handwritten in fine old pencil. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870's. Photographer name: C. Tomlinson, Elmira, New York. County: Chemung County. Found in Upstate New York, near Livingston, Ontario and Monroe County NY. A wonderful Elmira area Armstrong family history, Armstong genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

446 Hartan: c. 1880-90's Cabinet Card Photograph of Jennie Hartan, NY Written on Photo: Jennie Hartan written in pencil. There is an address sticker stuck to back printed: Mrs. Flora Shufelt, R.D. 1, Binghamton, NY 13903. This sticker would have been applied anytime after 1963, when zip codes were enacted in the USA. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1880-90's. Photographer name: Cobb, Binghamton, New York. County: Broome County. Found in Franklin County, Western Massachusetts, MA. Jennie may be a nickname for Genevieve Hartan, Jane Hartan, Jennifer Hartan, Jenny Hartan, Jenevieve Hartan, Gennifer Hartan, Genna Hartan, Jenni Hartan, or other names. A wonderful Victorian image of Jennie and also a wonderful Hartan family history, Hartan genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

447 Chandler, Hall: c. 1890's-1900 Group Photograph of Harrison Chandler, Emma Hall and another woman Written on photo: Harrison Chandler, Emma Hall and Myria (last name is illegible, please see a large scan of this name at ancestorville listing) handwritten in pencil on reverse. Photo Type: Dry Mount. Approximate Age: circa 1890's-1900. Found in Upstate New York, near Rochester NY in area of Livingston, Ontario and Monroe County. Emma may be a nickname for Emily Hall, Emmagene Hall, Emaline Hall, Emiline Hall, Emmy Hall, Emmy Lou Hall, Emeline Hall, Emelina Hall, Emelyne Hall, Emmaline Hall, Ema Hall or other names. Harrison looks to be the eldest in the photo, and sits in a rocking chair. He wears a dark wool jacket and his left hand is missing, appears as though his left arm is missing from the elbow down. He is the age of a Civil War veteran, and we wonder if he lost this in battle? Might he be found in GAR records, Civil War records? The other two women could be his sisters, one a daughter, one a sister, or other family members. The elder of the two may be his wife, although neither are named Chandler. Please look carefully at the scan of handwriting on one of the women, Myria, as it is illegible to us. Myria is a 19th c. first name in census records. Any help appreciated. We were able to find a Harrison Chandler in census records in Steuben County, NY closest to where this photo was found, but this photo could have been taken in any state of the Union. A wonderful Chandler family history, Chandler genealogy and Hall family history, Hall genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

448 Carpenter: 1874 CDV Carte de Visite Photograph and beautiful Autograph of S. Carpenter, NY Written on Photo: "Ever Yours, S. Carpenter, Chestertown, NY 1874" handwritten in old dip pen ink, a beautiful and stunning ancestor signature. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Age: 1874. Photographer name: Myers, Main Street, Po'keepsie (Poughkeepsie) State: New York. County: Dutchess. Note: Chestertown NY is in Warren County. Was his name Samuel Carpenter? Sam Carpenter? Seth Carpenter? Sylvester Carpenter? Steven Carpenter? Stephen Carpenter? Scott Carpenter? Stuart Carpenter? Stewart Carpenter? Simon Carpenter? Seymour Carpenter? Sidney Carpenter? Solomon Carpenter? Sherman Carpenter? Stanley Carpenter? Sanford Carpenter? Saul Carpenter? Sebastian Carpenter? Sheldon Carpenter? Sherman Carpenter? Silas Carpenter? Simeon Carpenter? Solomon Carpenter? Stanford Carpenter? Spencer Carpenter? He is very handsome, and appears to be around 20 years old. Found in Upstate New York, near Genesee County NY. A wonderful Carpenter family history, Carpenter genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

449 Roberts: c. 1870's CDV Carte de Visite Photograph of Kit Roberts Written on Photo: Kit Roberts handwritten in old dip pen ink. Photo Type: CDV Carte de Visite Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1870's. Found in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, MA. Kit may be a Victorian era nickname for Kate Roberts, Katherine Roberts, Katharine Roberts, Catherine Roberts, Catharine Roberts, Kathleen Roberts, Kitty Roberts, Kittie Roberts, or Cathleen Roberts. A wonderful Roberts family history, Roberts genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

450 Skohn: c. 1880-90 Cabinet Card Photograph of John Skohn, IA Written on Photo: John Skohn written in pencil. Photo Type: Cabinet Card Photograph. Approximate Age: circa 1880-90's. Photographer name: C.B. Proctor, Indianola, Iowa. County: Lucas, Warren County. Found in Essex County, Massachusetts, MA. A wonderful Skohn family history, Skohn genealogy piece. Click here to search Ancestorville and buy this lost family item.

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