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I have an old postcard photograph of Marilyn Lee JENSEN which was taken at the Hart Studio in Ames, IA. Marilyn is identified as 5 months old at the time it was taken. The postcard is dated to sometime between 1924 and 1949. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Marilyn and her family: Marilyn Lee JENSEN was b. 9 Sept 1933 in Jewell, IA the daughter of Hans Juhl JENSEN (1909-1997) and Cora or Cara Marie HELVIG (1905-2008). Marilyn had only one sibling, a sister. Marilyn married Duane Rexford REYNOLDS (1931-1992) on 14 June 1953 in Jewell, IA. Marilyn died 7 Jan 2021 in Atlantic, IA and she is buried in the Atlantic Cemetery in that city. Marilyn’s obituary lists her surviving children including Randy REYNOLDS of Council Bluffs, IA; Diana ROZMIAREK of LaVista, NE; and Jeffery “Jeff” REYNOLDS Waterloo, NE; and her sister Cathy JENSEN of Ankeny, IA. I’d like 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 three old studio photographs belonging to the WEBBER Family of Arkansas and Massachusetts including the following: #1 - Ai Ami WEBBER taken at the Bankes Studio in Little Rock, AR, taken in 1870's or 1880's, appears to be in his teens at the time, note "Died Sept 1924 at Batesville, AR" #2 - Jones WEBBER taken at the Cook Studio, no location, age 6 months, born 16 Dec 1883, buried in Webber Vault in Little Rock, AR #3 - Jessie J. WEBBER taken at the L. W. Cook Studio in Boston, MA, age 18 years old, dated Jan 18??, noted as "Mother of John J. A. COLLINS" and "Great Grandmother of Viola Louise COLLINS, John Henry COLLINS, and Ronald COLLINS" Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this family: Ai Ami WEBBER was b. 8 Feb 1862 in Adelphi, IA to parents William Ami WEBBER (1839-1921) and Nancy Ella or Ellen BISHOP (1843-1891) who were married 21 Apr 1859 in Polk County, IA. Ai Ami was one of 9 children born to this couple including Sarah Elizabeth or Jane; Ai Ami; Jesse or Jessie Josphine; Ella Eva; Eva J.; Iva Irene; Tyler Elias; Gertrude Garnett; and Jones WEBBER, all born between 1860 and 1883. Ai Ami married Emma Marie BOISAUBIN (1865-1953) on 25 Sept 1889 in St. Louis, MO and they had four children including Emma Marie or Maria; William Vincent; Robert Irvine; and Clarence Neal WEBBER, all born between 1890 and 1901. Ai Ami died 13 Sept 1924 in Batesville, AR and is buried in the Oaklawn Cemetery in that city. His sister Jessie Josephine WEBBER was b. 27 Mar 1864 in Adelphi, IA to the same parents and married John Jackson COLLINS (1860-1925) on 28 Apr 1883 in Pulaski County, AR and they had two children including John Joseph Ami COLLINS (1883-1965) and Kittie Jennie Ella COLLINS JOHNSON (1885-1941). Jessie died 29 Jan 1937 and is buried in the Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, AR. His brother Jones WEBBER was b. 22 Dec 1883 in Benton, AR to the same parents and he died in April 1885 and is buried in the Webber Mausoleum in the Oakland Cemetery in Little Rock, AR. I’d like to get the photographs to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley

I have an old photograph of Harriette STULL which was taken by the J. A. Tweit Studio in Valley City, ND sometime in the early 1900’s most likely. Harriette is said to be 22 months old at the time the photograph was taken in the front yard of a home with Harriette in an old wicker stroller. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Harriette and her family: Harriet or Harriette Lusid or Lusyd STULL was b. 21 Sept 1900 or 1901 in Valley City, ND to parents James Winthrop STULL (b. 1878) and Minnich or Minerva “Mena” or “Minnie” Aleta AYMUND or AMUNDSDATTER or HOFF (b. 1878) who were married in 1899. Harriet had one sibling: a sister Charlotte STULL (1907-2003). Harriet married Gunnar or Gunner Magnus or Reiss ANDERSON or ANDERSEN (1896-1986) on 10 Jun 1935 In Des Moines, IA. Harriet died on 1 or 10 Oct 1980 in Santa Cruz, CA. I am hoping to get this 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 an old studio photograph of Densie BRADLEY which was taken at the Wilson Studio in Maxwell, IA. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's with Densie appearing to be in her 30's. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Densie and her family: Densie BRADLEY was b. 24 Jun 1866 in Pleasant Ridge, IA to parents Erasmus Darwin BRADLEY (1828-1880) and Minerva Eliza BURTON (1829-1915) who were married 30 Dec 1851 in Lee Co., IA. Densie was one of four children born to this couple including Ariel Bird; Phebe; Densie; and Dennis Burton BRADLEY, all born between 1855 and 1866. Densie died 16 Feb 1937 in Mitchellville, IA and does not appear to have married or had children. I am hoping to get the photograph to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this BRADLEY Family or know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley

I have two old studio photographs which I believe both belong to the HUNTER Family of Des Moines, IA. The first is a photograph identified as Willie, Emily, and Pansy HUNTER which was taken at the Kramer Studio in Des Moines, IA in the 1890's with the three children likely about 2 to 8 years old at the time. The second photograph is identified only as "Mamie" or "Mermie". This photograph is of a woman in her 20's and was likely taken in the 1880's or 1890's at the same Kramer Studio in Des Moines, IA. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this HUNTER Family: Emily Marguerita HUNTER was b. Aug 1888 to parents David HUNTER (1846-1918) and Muriella “Mermie” Jane Ann FRY (1858-1926). Emily was one of 6 children born to this couple including William “Willie” B. F.; Emily Marguerita; Muriella Susan “Pansy”; Martha May; Pluma Catherine; and Baby HUNTER, all born between 1885 and 1899. Emily died 4 Jun 1943 and is buried in the Woodland Cemetery in Des Moines, IA. It doesn’t appear that Emily or her siblings in this photograph ever married or had children. Her brother Willie was b. 30 Jun 1885 in Des Moines, IA and died 21 Dec 1906 and is buried in the same cemetery as his sister Emily. Her sister Pansy was b. Jun 1893 in Des Moines, IA and died in 1960 and is buried in the Lowman Cemetery in Runnells, IA. Their mother Muriella Jane Ann FRY was b. 1858 in Ireland and arrived in the USA at the age of 15 in 1881. I am hoping to locate someone from the family so that these wonderful old photographs can be returned to the care of a family member. Thanks, Shelley

I have an old studio photograph of Stewart Young WALKER which was taken at the James Studio in Des Moines, IA. The photograph is dated 4 Apr 1888 and indicates that Stewart is 4 months old at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Stewart and his family: Stewart Young WALKER was b. Dec 1888 in Des Moines, IA to parents Buffon or Bufford Stewart WALKER (1857-1920) and Mary Ermine YOUNG (1859-1924) who were married 28 Oct 1886 in Des Moines, IA. Stewart was the couple’s only child and he died in 1902 at the age of 14 years and is buried in the Woodland Cemetery in Des Moines, IA. I’d like to get the photograph to a family member 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 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: 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. 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. 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. 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. Thanks, Shelley

I have in my possession an old studio photograph of Leon J. HOLLAND which was taken at the J. Davies Studio in Ashland, NE in May 1899. Leon is identified as age 4 years and 5 months old and weighing 37 lbs. at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Leon and his family: Leon Jackson “Duke” HOLLAND was b. 12 Dec 1894 in Ashland, NE to parents Leon Jackson HOLLAND Sr. (b. 1864) and Ida Grace PAUL (1869-1952) who were married 24 Jul 1894 in Omaha, NE. It appears that Duke was their only child. Duke was married three times, first to Bernadine JOHNSON (1898-1988) on 21 Jun 1916 in Boone, IA; second to Margaret Scott ALEXANDER (b. 1888) on 7 May 1925 in Des Moines, IA; and third to Pearl T. TUCKER (1900-1988). Duke and Bernadine had a son, Robert HOLLAND b. 1918. Duke died in Feb 1964 and is buried in the Sunset Lawn Cemetery in Harrisburg, IL. I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that this precious old 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 Will CONNET which was taken at the George B. Spencer Studio in Flemington, NJ. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1870's with Will likely in her 20's or 30's at the time it was taken. Based on limited research and thanks to family researchers I gathered the following information: William “Will” Emery CONNET was b. 25 Apr 1846 in Readington, NJ to parents Samuel CONNET (1811-1887) and Hannah or Johannah A. THOMPSON (1817-1897) who were married 9 Jan 1835 in Readington, NJ. Will was one of 10 children born to this couple including Stephen; Susan Elizabeth; Eleanor Ann; Andrew Thompson; Peter Elmer; William Emery; John Lane; Sarah Louise, and Charles Ellis CONNET, all born between 1836 and 1855. Will married Martha LANE (1851-1932) in 1871 in Whitehouse, NJ and they had 3 children including Clara Hannah; William Garfield; and Irving Lane CONNET, all born between 1878 and 1889. William died 12 Apr 1897 and is buried in Readington Reformed Church Cemetery in Readington, NJ. Will’s daughter Clara married Mr. HAVER in 1900 in Flemington, NJ and they had five children before she died in 1939 in Flemington, NJ. Will’s son William died about 1890 at the age of 9 years. Will’s youngest son Irving had two children, a daughter Myrtle Teresa CONNET who didn’t have any children and a son, William Irving CONNET who also had two children including a son William Lane CONNET who had three children and was living in Des Moines, IA in the late 1990’s. I am hoping to locate someone from this 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 identified as Lew HIXSON of Beaconsville, IA which was taken at the Brands Studio in Chicago, IL. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1880's or 1890's with Lew likely in his 20's at the time it was taken. Someone has also written "Lue HICKSON mail" and "please return" on the back of the photograph in addition to his name. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Lew and his family: Lew H. HIXSON was b. 16 Mar 1864 in Vinton Co., OH to parents Benoni Bensom HIXSON of HIXON (1818-1894) and Ivy HOFFHINES or HOFFHINE (1824-1907) who were married 18 Feb 1858 in Vinton Co., OH. Lew was one of 4 children born to this couple including, William Perley; Mary or May R.; Louisa or Louia; and Lew H. HIXSON all born between 1858 and 1864. Lew’s father was married previously and had four additional children including Naomi; Martha Jane; Mary Emily; and Sarah S. HIXSON or HIXON, born between 1842 and 1848. Lew married Ona “Onie” Belle MACK (1867-1943) on 7 Mar 1894. Lew died 22 Jan 1919 in Los Angeles, CA and he is buried in the Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, IA. I am hoping to locate someone from this HIXSON 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. Thanks, Shelley

I've recovered an old photograph of Howard Curtis SHEPARD and Alyce Mae SHEPARD which was taken by the Central Post Card Co. in Waterloo, IA on 11 Jun 1913. Howard is identified as 8 months old at the time the photograph was taken, and Alyce is 2 years and 4 months old at the time. The photograph was sent to Gordon SEWELL in Waverly, IA. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding the children and their family: Howard Curtis SHEPARD was b. 11 Oct 1912 in Janesville, IA to Howard Simeon SHEPARD (1885-1945) and Anna Mae SEWELL (1885-1971). Howard had four siblings, Delbert “Dell” Winfield SHEPARD (1906-1969); Alice Mae SHEPARD RANDALL (1911-1990); and Bonnie Y. SHEPARD (1915-1916); and Betty J. SHEPARD STRUBLE (1923-1993). Howard married twice, first to Margaret Violet Helen HANSEN (1917-1999) on 16 Feb 1936 in Waterloo, IA and they had a daughter Martha or Marsha Jane SHEPARD FALZBOT (1936-1996) and one other daughter. His second wife was Elizabeth “Betty” L. VIVONE (1912-1998). Howard died 25 Apr 1996 in Marshalltown, IA and is buried in the Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, IA. Alice Mae SHEPARD was b. 13 Feb 1911 in Janesville, IA to the same parents and married Glen Alexander MARSH (1911-1996) on 10 Dec 1931 in Waterloo, IA and they had a son, Carlyle Curtis MARSH (1933-2000) and they later divorced. Then on 4 Apr 1964 she married Ralph Alfred RANDALL (1895-1972) in Seattle, WA. Alice died in Auburn, WA on 28 Feb 1990 and is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery in Auburn, WA. Her obituary lists her surviving family members including a son who is unnamed and living in Auburn, WA; a brother in Des Moines, IA; and a sister in Clarksville, IN. 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 you know someone who may be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I've recovered an old photograph of Miss Zada HALE which was taken 20 Nov 1912 in Des Moines, IA. I'm guessing that Zada is in her teens at the time the photograph was taken. She is dressed in a sailor's uniform with a note which says "Don't I look cross" written on the back of the photograph. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Zada and her family: Zada Hope HALE was b. 22 Nov 1896 in Iowa to parents John B. HALE (1854-1910) and Annetta or Annette “Nettie” E. DEWEY (1854-1940). Zada had one sibling, a sister Verlee Beverly HALE (1890-1987) born to the same parents and a half-brother Dwight Dewey HALE (1889-1954) born to her father during a previous marriage. Zada married Lynn West BALLARD (1894-1983) on 25 Jun 1917 in King County, WA and they had a son Robert Hale BALLARD (1920-2008). Zada died 30 Oct 1998 in Portland, OR and is buried in the Hillsboro Pioneer Cemetery in Hillsboro, OR. I am hoping to locate someone from her family so that the photograph can be returned to the care of her family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I've recovered an old photograph identified as Carry COLE which was taken at the James Studio in Des Moines, IA. The photograph was taken in the 1880's with Carry likely in her teens or 20's at the time it was taken. In addition to her name someone has also written "Friend" and "Center & Crocket on 4th Street" and "her father was" though her father’s name is not noted. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Carry and her family: Caroline “Carrie” or “Carry” Stone COLE was b. 10 Feb 1864 or 1865 in Des Moines, IA to parents Chester Cicero COLE (1824-1913) and Amanda M. BENNETT (1824-1907) who were married 25 Jun 1848 in Oxford, NY. Carrie was one of 7 children born to this couple including, Spencer Calvin; William Watson; Alice Gertrude; Mary Eugenia or Eugenie; Chester Cicero; Frank Bennett; and Carrie Stone COLE, all born between 1850 and 1864. Carrie’s Mother was previously married and had three additional children including, Josephine; Julia; and Ella MUMFORD. Carried married Josiah Reed HURLBUT (1860-1900) on 14 Apr 1886 in Des Moines, IA and they had a son, Horace Augustus HURLBUT (1890-1965). Carrie died in Jan 1965 and is buried in the Woodland Cemetery in Des Moines, 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 you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Eliz SCHLUETTER and Ed FUEGY which was taken at the Potter Studio in Portland, OR. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's with the two likely in their 20's at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding the couple: Lizzie Annalise SCHLUETER was b. 18 Oct 1877 in Washington Co., OR to Carl Friedrich Eduard SCHLUTER or SCHLUETER or VON SCHLUETER (1841-1893) and Ernestine Elise Friedrike MUENTER or MUNTER or WINTERS. Lizzie was one of four children born to this couple including, Pauline Josephine Joanne; Daisy Mary; Lizzie; and Anna L. SCHLUETER born between 1867 and 1880. Lizzie married Adolph FUEGY (1869-1949) on 8 Apr 1896 in Washington Co., OR and they had four children including Milton Adolph; George Frederick; Anna Elise; and Waldo William FUEGY, all born between 1897 and 1909. Lizzie died 31 May 1946 and is buried in the West Union Cemetery in Washington Co., OR. Adolph FUEGY is b. 6 Oct 1869 in Dickinson Co., KS to parents Ulrich FUEGY (1836-1908) and Louisa or Louise Nanette PFELLERS or GFELLER (1849-1937) who were married in 1869 in Polk Co., IA. Adolph was one of 16 children born to that couple including, Adolph; Christina or Christiana; John; Marie or Maria; Robert; William or Wilhelm; Luisa or Louisa; Edward; Theodor; Fred; Anna; Henry George; Elizabeth; Lelah Lena; Emma; and Baby Boy FUEGY, all born between 1869 and 1900. Adolph died 13 Dec 1949 in Portland, OR and is buried with his wife in the West Union Cemetery. I am hoping to return the photograph to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or if you know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley

I've "rescued" an old photograph identified only as "Roy, Harry, Charles, and Edith", a beautiful old photograph of four children taken at the Lyon Studio in Woodbine, IA about 1895. The children appear to range in age from about 1-2 years to 7-8 years old. Based on limited research I have determined that this is the TUPPER Family, four children of Benson Samuel TUPPER and Julie Ann PLUM and I’ve gathered the following information regarding the family: Walter LeRoy “Roy” TUPPER was b. 13 May 1882 in Washington, IA to parents Benson Samuel TUPPER (1862-1929) and Anna or Ann Julie or Julia PLUM (1863-1943) who were married 16 Apr 1881 in Harrison Co., IA. The couple had five children including, Walter LeRoy; Earl Benjamin; Harry James; Charles Benson; and Edith Pearl or Plum TUPPER all born between 1882 and 1893. Roy married Bessie M. WARMAN (1884-1929) on 19 Mar 1905 in Logan, IA and they had a daughter, Nellie Lenora TUPPER (1906-1978). Roy died in 1951 in Boyer or Woodbine, IA and is buried in the Woodbine Cemetery in Woodbine, IA. Harry James TUPPER Sr. was b. 22 Jul 1887 in Minden, IA to the same parents and married Ethel Fae WATKINS (1887-1990) on 26 Feb 1908 in Woodbine, IA. The couple had 5 children including, Gwendolyn Cleo; Cloyce Watkins; Nevah or Neva Juanita; Harry James Jr.; and Keith Dwayne TUPPER, all born between 1909 and 1924. Harry died 29 May 1974 in Woodbine or Boyer, IA and is also buried in the Woodbine Cemetery. Charles Benson TUPPER was b. 30 Jan 1890 in Persia, IA to the same parents and married Grace Elizabeth VAN VLACK (1891-1987) in Cumberland, IA on 23 Jun 1915 and they had a daughter, Rachel TUPPER (1916-2008). Charles died Apr 1973 in Des Moines, IA and is buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Des Moines, IA. Edith Pearl or Plum TUPPER was b. 25 Mar 1893 in Iowa to the same parents and she died in Aug 1972 in Woodbine, IA. I am hoping to locate someone from this TUPPER Family so that the photograph can be returned to the care of family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I've "rescued" two old photographs belonging to the KILLEEN Family. The first is one of Nellie KILLEEN which was taken at the Trone Studio in Denison, IA and dated 1881. Nellie appears to be in her teens or 20's at the time. The second photograph is one of Maria KILLEEN which was taken at the Beverage Studio in Marshalltown, IA and is dated 1882. Maria appears to be in her 20's or 30's at the time the photograph of her was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding these ladies and their families: Maria KILLEEN was b. 1854 in Dubuque Co., IA to parents Patrick KILLEEN (1830-1906) & Catherine or Katherine GILMORE (1830-1913). The couple had 10 children including, John; Maria; Edward; Michael; Thomas; Patrick Henry; Ellen; Katherine; Frank; and James L. KILLEEN all born between 1852 and 1875. Maria married Peter LOVELY (1844-1912) on 8 Jan 1894 in Arcadia, IA and she died 27 Mar 1921 in Carroll Co., IA and is buried in the Saint Johns Catholic Church Cemetery in Arcadia, IA. Her obituary listed surviving family members including, brother and sisters, Edward KILLEEN of Carroll, IA; John KILLEEN of Vail, IA; Michael, Thomas, Frank, and Patrick KILLEEN of West Side, IA; and Mrs. G. W. COX of Des Moines, IA; and Mrs. Jorn FARRELL, of St. Elmo, MN. Ellen “Nellie” G. KILLEEN was b. 14 Feb 1865 in Mosalem Township, IA to the same parents and married George W. COX (1854-1927) and they had four children including, Carl Vincent; Regina L.; Hellen or Helen Marie; and Catherine “Kitty” Gertrude COX, all born between 1894 and 1901. Nellie died 13 Jun 1954 in Des Moines, IA and is buried in the Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines, IA. I am hoping to return the photographs to this family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley