Old photo of friend's grandparents with question.
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Old photo of friend's grandparents with question.
This is a photo of my friend's grandparents.
Any of you forensic photo buffs care to make any insightful discoveries about the when where whys?
Specifically, what is the ribbon he's wearing?
Any of you forensic photo buffs care to make any insightful discoveries about the when where whys?
Specifically, what is the ribbon he's wearing?
Kind regards,
Tycer
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Re: Old photo of friend's grandparents with question.
Hard to be sure from the photo, but I have seen pictures of men wearing similar ribbons indicating GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) membership -- the veteran's oranization for Union vets of the Civil War. Really, just a guess. But the date, if correct, and the man's apparent age, make that seem possible. 53 years after the war's end he would likely be in his 70's.
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Re: Old photo of friend's grandparents with question.
I have a ribborn very similar to the one in the picture that my Grandfather (born in 1873) wore to show his service in the Spanish American War.
Just as a matter of interest, I also have his Veteran's Administration ID Card that he had for wounds he received during the Spanish American War.
That's a great picture.
Just as a matter of interest, I also have his Veteran's Administration ID Card that he had for wounds he received during the Spanish American War.
That's a great picture.
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Great picture,and I bet Grandma could really give You the "works" if one got out of line. .
Re: Old photo of friend's grandparents with question.
I think they are right about the ribbon, it appears to be a veteran's decoration of some sort.
HOWEVER, what interested the genealogist in me is Mrs. Williams' appearance. Where are they from? She would appear to be mixed race, possibly Native American and/or African American. While it is true that people who work outside would take on a permanent and very deep tan. You should see some photos of MY grandmother. However, she DID have some NA background (believed to be two different great or 2x great grandmothers). As she aged and spent more and more time indoors she did get a much lighter skin tone but she was still darker than I am.
The board and batten building in the background appears to be a store because of the crates on the porch. Those clothes would likely be their Sunday best. I'm betting he's a farmer.
So, how close are we?
BTW, I can do a bit of research if your friend would like.
HOWEVER, what interested the genealogist in me is Mrs. Williams' appearance. Where are they from? She would appear to be mixed race, possibly Native American and/or African American. While it is true that people who work outside would take on a permanent and very deep tan. You should see some photos of MY grandmother. However, she DID have some NA background (believed to be two different great or 2x great grandmothers). As she aged and spent more and more time indoors she did get a much lighter skin tone but she was still darker than I am.
The board and batten building in the background appears to be a store because of the crates on the porch. Those clothes would likely be their Sunday best. I'm betting he's a farmer.
So, how close are we?
BTW, I can do a bit of research if your friend would like.
Sincerely,
Hobie
"We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we find in our travels is an honest friend." Robert Louis Stevenson
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Re: Old photo of friend's grandparents with question.
That's my guess too. They are probably only in their late '40's or early '50's as people aged much quicker back then. Both their jowls are not even hang'n yet.Modoc ED wrote:I have a ribborn very similar to the one in the picture that my Grandfather (born in 1873) wore to show his service in the Spanish American War.
Just as a matter of interest, I also have his Veteran's Administration ID Card that he had for wounds he received during the Spanish American War.
That's a great picture.
Re: Old photo of friend's grandparents with question.
Hi this is Susan, Tycer's friend. Thanks everyone for your thoughts - very exciting! I would love for you to do some research. They were my great grandparents from eastern Tennessee, Martha and Washington Williams. My family tree is buried in eastern Tennessee - I have very little info beyond this. I'm going to do a DNA test one of these days to trace it back.Hobie wrote:I think they are right about the ribbon, it appears to be a veteran's decoration of some sort.
HOWEVER, what interested the genealogist in me is Mrs. Williams' appearance. Where are they from? She would appear to be mixed race, possibly Native American and/or African American. While it is true that people who work outside would take on a permanent and very deep tan. You should see some photos of MY grandmother. However, she DID have some NA background (believed to be two different great or 2x great grandmothers). As she aged and spent more and more time indoors she did get a much lighter skin tone but she was still darker than I am.
The board and batten building in the background appears to be a store because of the crates on the porch. Those clothes would likely be their Sunday best. I'm betting he's a farmer.
So, how close are we?
BTW, I can do a bit of research if your friend would like.
Re: Old photo of friend's grandparents with question.
Maybe she won first prize with him at the county fair??
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Re: Old photo of friend's grandparents with question.
Only read pisgahs reply and fully agree!
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No way in their 40s or 50s OTH, I say mid 70s. I do agree people did age faster, but not THAT faster? I know my grandma looked like geronimo though!
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I don't know there BoogerBill, he has an awful lot of still blonde hair and she still has a waist....just my thoughts. Late '40's to mid '50's is still my contention. Wonder if they are from the Gatlinburg area? Even though their name is Williams, there was a lot of Wilhems in the area back in the 1870's.
Re: Old photo of friend's grandparents with question.
Susan,Tycer wrote:Hi this is Susan, Tycer's friend. Thanks everyone for your thoughts - very exciting! I would love for you to do some research. They were my great grandparents from eastern Tennessee, Martha and Washington Williams. My family tree is buried in eastern Tennessee - I have very little info beyond this. I'm going to do a DNA test one of these days to trace it back.Hobie wrote:I think they are right about the ribbon, it appears to be a veteran's decoration of some sort.
HOWEVER, what interested the genealogist in me is Mrs. Williams' appearance. Where are they from? She would appear to be mixed race, possibly Native American and/or African American. While it is true that people who work outside would take on a permanent and very deep tan. You should see some photos of MY grandmother. However, she DID have some NA background (believed to be two different great or 2x great grandmothers). As she aged and spent more and more time indoors she did get a much lighter skin tone but she was still darker than I am.
The board and batten building in the background appears to be a store because of the crates on the porch. Those clothes would likely be their Sunday best. I'm betting he's a farmer.
So, how close are we?
BTW, I can do a bit of research if your friend would like.
Please PM or e-mail me with some more info. I will need it to verify data I find. Basically I need DOB and full name as well as other names used for your parents, grand-parents, etc in that line. Just what you know is fine. Maiden names are important! Meanwhile, I'll start a tree. When you e-mail me I'll "invite" to so that you can visit it. ANY family stories as to where they were or came from, for certain or not, are helpful.
Sincerely,
Hobie
"We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we find in our travels is an honest friend." Robert Louis Stevenson
Hobie
"We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we find in our travels is an honest friend." Robert Louis Stevenson