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I've recovered an old photograph of Wyman AYERS which was taken at the Hill & Everett Studio in Burlington, IA. The photograph appears to have been taken about 1900 with Wyman appearing to be in his 30's or 40's at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Wyman and his family: Wyman Lyndon or Linden or Lynden AYERS was b. 11 Mar 1858 in Osceola, WI to parents Warren Linden AYERS (1834-1863) and Elizabeth “Tillie” Susan WAUGH (1837-1916) who were married 21 May 1855 in Mt. Pleasant, IA. Three children were born to this couple including Catherine; Wyman Linden; and Clara AYERS, all born between 1856 and 1862. After his father died his mother remarried Mr. ALBURN and they had 3 children including, Edwin; Monta or Montie C.; and Frederick “Fred” ALBURN born between 1865 and 1874. Wyman married Eva MAY (1861-1939) on 24 Jul 1878 in Louisa Co., IA and they had two children including Charles Warren AYERS (1879-1896) and Glenn or Glen Wyman AYERS (1890-1962). Wyman died 28 Dec 1913 in Columbus Junction or Columbus City, IA and is buried in the Columbus City Cemetery in Columbus City, IA. I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph 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've recovered an old photograph of Henry Lester MAY which was taken at the G. W. Thomas Studio in Columbus Junction, IA sometime in the 1880's. Henry is identified as being 10 years old at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Henry and his family: Henry Lester MAY was b. 23 Feb or Apr 1878 in Columbus City, IA to parents Henry Pendleton MAY (1831-1895) and Lydia JEFFRIES or JEFFERIES (1835-1918) who were married 13 Dec 1855 in Columbus City, IA. Henry was one of 11 children born to this couple including Neally or Nealy S.; Herman “Hermie” Spencer; Eva; Clara E. or F.; Florence E.; Ernest Alexander; John Clarke; Henry Lester; Zelda; Estella W.; and Grace MAY, all born between 1857 and 1887. Henry married Veronica “Frona” M. KOOS (1877-1963) on 22 Nov 1898 in Kendall Co., IL and they had 5 children including Cecelia Genevieve; Lydia or Lida Gertrude; Frances Leona; Aletha F.; and Warren Lester MAY, all born between 1900 and 1919. Henry died in Aug 1938 in Iowa and is buried in the Columbus City Cemetery in Columbus City, IA. I am hoping to locate someone from Henry’s family so that this wonderful old treasure can be returned to its rightful place, with family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley