The 1928 yearbook, is actually the diary of Virginia R. Becker, high school student, from 1930 through about 1932, based on the dates she’s added in. It contains mainly poetry, quotes from books, lists of author’s she likes, and thoughts … Continue reading
A wonderful old photo from Malden, Massachusetts. The label is visible in this picture and finding Rev. Sundberg in genealogy documents was quite easy. He was born in Sweden in about 1882. His naturalization papers are dated 1912 and his … Continue reading
These gorgeous photos young Ione O’Neil are from 1913 on the occasion of her high school graduation at the age of 17. Lefflen photographers (whose logo is embossed on the frames) were located in Fort Worth, Texas. These pictures were … Continue reading
Diary #6 of my collection has been transcribed and posted! I have two diaries of Henry Metcalf. This is the first, from 1935 Pennsylvania. The second is from 1945 and will be posted laster this year. I have yet to … Continue reading
These photos come from a follower of the blog looking to find the direct descendants of this family. These photos were from Compton, CA and portray the Daetweiler family. Please let me know if you are related. We’d love to reunite … Continue reading
High school memory books are some of my favorite types of family memorabilia. I’ve blogged about my grandmother’s 1930 book on this blog previously HERE and HERE. These “memory books” are an amazing glimpse into a special year for most … Continue reading
This lovely lady is “Agnes Shramm McGinty” as written on the back of this photo. Although I believe her maiden name was spelled Schramm. The other inscription is “JB’s mother.” The photo was taken by a photographer in Houston, Texas. … Continue reading
This photo is of Waneta M. Murphy of the 1908 Seneca High School freshman class. Waneta was born in Kansas about 1893, according to the census records. Her parents were William “Bert” Murphy and Mary Ridenour. Although her father appears … Continue reading
My son found another gem of a photo at a local antique store; a tender moment between a grandmother and grandson captured in Tulsa, Oklahoma, according to the information on the back. Charles Benton Burry (or Charles Benten Barry) is … Continue reading
I’m so excited to be almost finished with another diary. This is the longest one I’ve transcribed to date and I have November and December left to finish. But my excitement is getting the better of me. Henry Gilbert kept … Continue reading
Unclaimed Ancestors 