I seek to digitally preserve historical photos for others that might be looking for them. When possible I reunite the original copies with descendants, free of charge. Here are more photos in my ever growing collection. If any of these are your ancestors please contact me. Elgin Ellis "Dell" WADDELL, original photograph.Elgin Ellis "Dell" WADDELL, digital restorationElgin Ellis "Dell" WADDELL, restored and colorized.Back reads: "Willie...

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 I seek to digitally preserve historical photos for others that might be looking for them. When possible I reunite the original copies with descendants, free of charge. Here are more photos in my ever growing collection. If any of these are your ancestors please contact me.Leon EASTERLING and Mary "Ernestine" MAKIN EASTERLINGBuren EASTERLING, Hazel Clark EASTERLING and son Marvin Leon EASTERLING.Back reads: "Delia FRIEZE...

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These few items were picked up at an antique store in Dallas TX. They pertain to Richard L. PREECE/PRIEST of Texas. First is a letter written by Richard's nephew, William Martin PREECE to Richard May 12, 1891. Mr. R.L. Preece,Dear Uncle, I will try and write you a few lines this morning. This leaves me well and hope this will find you all the same. I...

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  I seek to digitally preserve historical photos for others that might be looking for them. When possible I reunite the original copies with descendants, free of charge. Here are more photos in my ever growing collection. If any of these are your ancestors please contact me.Mother and "Pete" at Peg's home 1942. Back of the photo reads:Mother age 61. David James Temple MAYHALL b....

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At an antique shop in Austin Texas I found a small collections letters written to Gena WORLEY (later Gena PREWITT). I have scanned and transcribed them and tried to connect them to the appropriate family members. Gena appears to have been interested in family history as well. LETTER #1Rockdale Texas. Dec. 17, 1899Miss Gena Worley, Taylor TexasMy Dear little granddaughter, After some delay I will try...

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 I have a habit of purchasing antique ephemera with identification when I am out and about since I don't like the thought of them being destroyed. Here are just some in my ever growing collection that I would love to reunite with descendants. Please contact me if they are your family members or of historical interest to your organization.This is a note written by...

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