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I have two old studio photographs belonging to the BREWER and SEAWARD families. The first is one of Mrs. Z. L. BREWER which was taken at the Cundill Studio in Maquoketa, IA sometime in the 1890's. Mrs. BREWER appears to be in her 20's at the time the photograph was taken. A note on the back also says, "Arno Flat No. 6, corner of 11th and Iowa". I believe that this is a photograph of Juliet Westerfield SEAWARD BREWER. The second photograph is one of a man identified as B. W. SEAWARD of Bellevue, IA which was taken at the same studio. The photograph appears to have been gifted to Juliet SEAWARD and taken some time in the 1880’s with the man in the photograph likely in his 20’s or 30’s at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding these two family members: Juliet Westerfield SEAWARD was born 7 Apr 1868 in Bellevue, IA to parents Benjamin “Ben” Wynkoop SEAWARD (1830-1915) and Maria “Mary” Josephine CARMAN (1839-1891) who were married 16 Apr 1860 in Bellevue, IA. Juliet had four siblings including, a brother Benjamin Wynkoop SEAWARD (1861-1924) who is pictured in the second photograph; Josephine “Josie” SEAWARD (1865-1918); Kittie Mae or May SEAWARD (1871-1873); and Hattie Bell or Belle SEAWARD (1873-1933). Juliet married Zebulon Locke BREWER (1864-1912) on 25 Jan 1893 in Bellevue, IA and she died 28 May 1909 in Bellevue, IA and she is buried in the First Presbyterian Cemetery in Bellevue, IA. I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photographs can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I have in my possession an old photograph of Harry C. WORK of Crystal Falls (no state identified) which was taken at the M. J. Streuser Studio in Bellevue, IA. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1880's or 1890's with Harry appearing to be in his 20's at the time it was taken. The photograph was a gift to Juliet SEAWARD. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding Harry and his family: Harry Clark WORK was b. 31 Aug 1866 in Canoe, PA to parents William Alexander “Alex” Scroggs WORK (1843-1924) and Mary Ann ROSS (1847-1931). Harry was one of 8 children born to this couple including Harry Clark; Bessie Leona or Louise; Joseph Ross Brown; Nancy Jean “Jennie”; Mary Evaline “Evelyn” or “Eva”; Homer Ney; Lola Nell or Bell; and Ross B. WORK, all born between 1866 and 1892. Harry married Florence Abigail HUNT (1870-1918) on 20 Dec 1898 or 20 Dec 1899 in Hanover, IL and they had a daughter, Josephine Florence WORK (1909-1999). Harry married a second time after his first wife died to Harriett or Harriet Carolina or Caroline WILBUR or WILBER or LITTLE (1885-1947) on 31 Dec 1920 in Escanaba, MI. It appears that Harriett had a son from a previous marriage, William Wilbur LITTLE (1912-1961). Harry died 19 or 22 Apr 1945 in Port Washington, NY or Escanaba, MI and is buried in the Lakeview Cemetery in Escanaba, MI. I am hoping to locate someone from Harry’s family so that the photograph can be returned to the care of family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I have in my possession an old photograph identified as Mrs. B. W. SEAWARD Jr. of Bellevue, IA. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1880's with Mrs. SEAWARD appearing to be in her 20's or 30's at the time it was taken. The photograph appears to have been a gift to Juliet SEAWARD. I believe that this is a photograph of Haddessah Mahala LIVINGSTON SEAWARD and I have gathered the following information regarding Haddessah and her family: Haddessah Mahala “May” LIVINGSTON was b. Jun 1859 in Jackson, IA to parents David LIVINGSTON (1810-1867) and Haddessa or Heddassa DAWSON (1817-1895) who were married abt 1838 in Wilmington Township, Mercer Co., PA. May was one of 9 children born to this couple including Nancy J.; Martha; William H.; Matthew or Mathew D.; Sarah Clara; James Asbury; David M.; Christopher D. or O.; and May LIVINGSTON, all born between 1839 and 1859. May married Benjamin W. SEAWARD (1861-1924) 18 Sept 1882 in Bellevue, IA and she died 30 Dec 1915 in Jackson Co., IA and is buried in the First Presbyterian Cemetery in Bellevue, IA. I am hoping to get the photograph to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley

I have in my possession an old photograph of Josie HUEY of Bellevue, IA. The photograph was taken at the Brands Studio in Chicago, IL in the 1880’s with Josie appearing to be in her 20’s at the time. The photograph it appears was a gift to Juliet W. SEAWARD who name also appears on the back of the photograph. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Josie and her family: Josephine or Johannie “Josie” HUEY was b. 30 Apr 1866 in Wilton, IA to parents Robert Miles HEUY (b. 1838) and Mary E. FOLEY (b. 1842). Josie was one of 9 children born to this couple including Frank L.; Johannie; Ellen “Ella” May; Edward S.; Rozelle “Rose” or “Rosey” Ann; Charles; Harry A.; and William Thomas ; and Roy Arthur HUEY, all born between 1864 and 1880. Josie married John J. MURPHY (1861-1926) and they had a son Johnnie MURPHY (1886-1908). Josie died in 1956 in Los Angeles, CA and was buried in the Riverside Cemetery in Denver, CO. I am hoping to see the photograph returned to family and would appreciate you contacting me at your earliest convenience regarding the photograph and this family. Thanks, Shelley

I've recovered an old photograph of Edgar C. ALLEN which was taken at the Kelley & Spurr Studio in Creston, IA in the 1880's. Edgar is just an infant at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Edgar and his family: Edgar Chattin ALLEN was b. 15 Mar 1883 in Prescott or Preston, IA to parents James Chattin ALLEN (1844-1929) and Clara M. KEEVER (1861-1900) who were married 23 Mar 1882 in Adams Co., IA. Edgar had two siblings, Howard M. ALLEN (b. 1885) and Forest Lionel ALLEN (1888-1966). Edgar married twice, first to Mary Jane BLANKENSHIP (b. 1888) on 24 Oct 1913 in Spokane, WA and second to Florence Elizabeth BOYLAN (1894-1958) on 7 Dec 1929 in Prescott, IA. Edgar died in 1956 and is buried in the Cromwell Cemetery in Cromwell, IA. I am hoping to locate someone from the family so that the photograph can be returned to the care of family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I've recovered an old photograph of Ann TIBBETS which was taken at the Guy Eldredge Studio in Sabula, IA. The photograph appears to have been taken some time between 1907 and 1917 with Ann appearing to be in her 60's or 70's at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Ann and her family: Ann Roxanne or Roxanna “Roxie” MCALLISTER or MCCALLISTER was b. 30 Jul 1849 in Pike, IL to David S. MCALLISTER or MCCALLISTER (1810-1854) and Ann Elizabeth or Eliza MCWORTHY (1825-1908). Ann had one sibling, a sister Mary E. MCALLISTER (b. 1852) born to the same parents and 5 half siblings born after her father died including Charles M.; John Elvin; Fredrick or Frederick James; George W.; and Albert GLAMANN all born between 1857 and 1866. Ann married Theodore TIBBITS (b. 1845) on 16 Aug 1867 in Illinois and they had four children including Minerva Ella; Franklin “Frank” D.; John E.; and Myrtle Elizabeth TIBBITS, all born between 1869 and 1890. Ann died 25 Dec 1928 in Sabula, IA and is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery in Sabula, IA. I am hoping to return the photograph to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley

I've recovered a photograph of Ethel Florence BROWNLEE which was taken at the DeLuxe Studio in Sioux City, IA when she was 6 months old and mailed to Miss Hattie BAKER in Primghar, IA on 9 Aug 1911 from Sioux City, IA. The card is addressed "Dear Cousin" and is signed "Will and Hattie". Based on limited research I found that Ethel's Father William "Will" BROWNLEE is a cousin to Miss Hattie BAKER as William's Father James BROWNLEE is a brother to Hattie's Mother Martha BROWNLEE BAKER. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Ethel and her family: Ethel Florence BROWNLEE was b. 19 Dec 1910 in Sioux City, IA to parents William James BROWNLEE (1889-1944) and Hattie Leona WALKER (b. 1889) who were married 18 Dec 1909 in Woodbury Co., IA. Ethel was one of 6 children born to this couple including, Ethel Florence; William Lloyd; Blanche Leona; Violet Bernice or Berniece; Ruby Phyllis; and James Robert BROWNLEE, all born between 1910 and 1926. Ethel married William J. COTTRELL (b. 1909) on 15 Oct 1932 in Vermillion, SD and they had one daughter, Donna Jean COTTRELL (1933-2002). Ethel died 31 Oct 2002 in Sioux City, IA. Hattie Mae BAKER was b. 11 Apr 1889 in Luana, IA to parents Philip Ellsworth or Elensworth BAKER (1850-1940) and Martha BROWNLEE (1852-1940) who were married 22 Dec 1875 in Jackson Co., IA. Hattie was one of 5 children born to this couple including William J.; Sheldon J.; Adaline “Addie” Hadden; Hattie Mae; and Helen Fern BAKER, all born between 1878 and 1891. Hattie married Walter William GAST (1876-1951) on 21 Mar 1912 in Primghar, IA and they had three children including Alyce Margaret; John Donald; and Phyllis Martha GAST, all born between 1913 and 1926. Hattie died 27 May 1934 in Monona, IA and is buried in the Oakland Cemetery in Waukon Junction, IA. I am hoping to return the photograph to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley