I've recovered an old photograph of Gladys BIRD TETER which
appears to have been taken in the 1920's with Gladys likely in her teens or
20's at the time. There is no studio or location included on the photograph,
however, I believe that this is a photograph of Velma Gladys BIRD TETER.? Based on limited research I was able to
gather the following information regarding Gladys and her family:
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Velma Gladys BIRD was b. 18 Aug 1902 in Hampton, IA to
parents Calvin Perry BIRD (1869-1945) and Martha “Mattie” Adaline BURNS (1875-1958)
who were married 3 Jul 1896 in Franklin Co., IA.? Gladys was one of 10 children born to this
couple including Barton E.; Lancelot Charles; Stanley James; Velma Gladys;
Russell E.; Calvin George; Bernice Pearl; Lewis or Louis Donald; Clara Pauline;
and Evelyn Elizabeth BIRD, all born between 1897 and 1917.? Gladys married Harry Myron TETER (1900-1982) on
18 Aug 1920 in Waterloo, IA and they had four children including Norma Jean; Herschel
Merwin; Dale; and Gladys Marguerite TETER, all born between 1921 and 1936.?
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Gladys died 23 Jul 1990 in Neillsville, WI and is buried in
the Windfall Cemetery in Granton, WI.?
Her obituary lists her surviving family members including her daughter
Norma Jean BRAVERNER of Greenwood, WI; sons Herschel TETER of Loyal, WI and
Dale TETER of Granton, WI; and sisters Clara GRAP of Elgin, IL, Bernice GRAP of
Grand Junction, CO, and Mrs. Melvin ROEPKE of Carpentersville, IL.
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I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the
photograph can be returned to family.? If
you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact
me.
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Thanks,
Shelley
