I have in my possession an old studio photograph of two
children identified as Donald MOORE and Ella MOSEY of Nevinville, IA which was
taken in the early 1900's with the two appearing to be about 6-12 years old at
the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to
gather the following information regarding the two children:
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Victor Donald MOORE was b. 18 May 1895 in Nevinville or Lime
Springs, IA to parents John Fortune or Fortense MOORE (1854-1938) and Florence
Elizabeth FRISBIE (1861-1951) OR George William MOORE (b. 1871) and Minnie or
Mannie Myrtle GEIER (1875-1971).? Victor
Donald was one of 7 children born to this couple including Ida Maude; Floyd William;
Earl W.; Ashton John; Florence F.; Victor Donald; and Donald P. MOORE, all born
between 1879 and 1899.?
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Victor Donald married Clara Alma FARRINGTON (1894-1967) on
29 Aug 1918 in Sheridan, WY and they had four children including Leslie Donald;
Guy Farrell; Raymond Robert; and Carma Genevieve MOORE, all born between 1920
and 1924.? Victor Donald died 29 Apr 1960
in Sheridan, WY and is buried in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery in that city.
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Ella Dorey “Dora” MOSEY was b. 1 Nov 1891 in Orient, IA to Burton
MOSEY (1838-1906) and Medora or Madora FOSTER (1855-1920) who were married in 1882.? The couple had 7 children including Bertha
Francis; Frederick “Fred”; Richard; Kezziah or Kessia “Kate” Ann; Jessie or
Jesse Burton; Zella; and Ella Dorey “Dora” MOSEY, all born between 1882 and
1891. Dora married Dr. Carl Blaine ROBERTSON (1884-1953) in Des Moines, IA on
31 Mar 1938 and she died 18 Apr 1965 in Los Angeles Co., CA. ?
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I have no idea what the connection might be between the two
children, maybe just family friends or neighbors.? I am hoping to get the photograph back to a
family member and would appreciate you contacting me at your earliest
convenience if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
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Thanks,
Shelley
