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Four of the five photos I have attached (Photos 1, 3, 4 & 5) were in the memorabilia of my great Aunt, Martha “Mat” Virginia Ramey (1901‐1984). My Aunt Mat was the daughter of William Walter Ramey (1862‐1933) and his second wife, Laura Ellen Stewart (1873‐1956). All four photos in herpossession were colorized tintype photos and I would think, very fancy for that day. I am assuming that they are of two couples, an older married couple and a younger married couple. These four photos may have been taken around the same time. Since one of the photos appears to be a soldier in uniform one can probably assume that the photos may have been taken sometime between 1861 and 1865, the Civil War era. This assumption allows the matching of the older female with the older man (William HenryRamey) and so on. These assumptions may not be accurate but at this point in time, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it until proven otherwise. If you can provide any information on any of these photos, please contact Dan Ramey at [email protected] |
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of these children in my aunt's possession and we have no names. My research has found that my g-grandmother had 3 children from her first marriage and I wonder if this could be them. Eliza Carter Mann Strong, b 1856 - first married James M. Mann b 1849 They had 3 children: Henry C. Mann, b 1878 William Benton Mann b 1879 Hettie Mann b 1881 Any info about these, please contact Wilma Willen, [email protected] |
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anyone identify this beautiful young lady? Back of picture simply says "Martha". She could possibly be "Martha Carter", who married Samuel Guthrie Pendleton in 1866. My g-grandmother had an aunt Martha Carter, but that's the only family connection I could find. Martha Carter Pendleton and her newborn baby died during childbirth less than 1 year after her marriage. Could this be Martha Carter Pendleton? Anyone info, please send an email to [email protected] |
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Ida Carter ? |
Florra Carter ? |
Minnie or Monnie ? |
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photos were in my aunt's collection, but we have not confirmed their identities. I believe all 3 beautiful young girls may be sisters or at least related. A.W. Judd started his photography business after the Civil War and traveled throughout many states. These may have been taken in the late 1800s or early 1900s. I have listed below what is written on the backs of the photos. My great-grandmother was Eliza Carter Mann Strong, so these girls may or may not be related to her. If anyone has any information about these photos please email me - [email protected]. |