The first 22 photographs were received from Barbara Handshy Anderson. She sent the following message: I have in my possesion several unidentified family photographs that belonged to my great grandmother Pauline Koch Handshy Halley. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County, Illinois. During her lifetime she lived in Carpenter, Omphghent, and Edwardsville, Illinois. These photos were passed down through her daughters Olive Handshy Whitehouse and Ruby Handshy. I received them from my second cousin Mark Waldemer, the grandson of Olive Handshy Whitehouse. Some family names these could possibly be connected with are HANDSHY, HALLEY, KOCH, SPARKS, and possibly others. I realize that some of these photos appear to have been taken in St. Louis. In my family research, I have discovered that all of these families seemed to regularly travel between Madison county and St. Louis. Thank you for your help. Ms. Anderson's e-mail address is [email protected].

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	Mystery Photo 17 This photo is a tintype. The tintype was introduced in 1856, and enjoyed widespread popularity until about 1900. Return to Top of Page
	Mystery Photo 18 This photo is partially identified. The boy in the center is Richard "Dick" Halley, the son of William Halley and Pauline Koch Handshy Halley. The boys on either side of Richard are both identified simply as -------Kremmel. It was taken in Edwardsville, Illinois. Return to Top of Page
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