August 10, 2013August 10, 2013 Maryann Barnes

Surname Saturday – Stewart Clan of NJ, PA, and MD

This charming portrait shows the Stewart children of Kingston, Mercer County, New Jersey, in 1930. Written on the back: Thomas - 19 months, Benj - 6 and 1/2 years, Evelyn - 10 1/2 years. We have two versions of this photograph, but I like this one best since Benjamin Richard "Dick" Stewart is turning towards … Continue reading Surname Saturday – Stewart Clan of NJ, PA, and MD

August 7, 2013August 8, 2013 Maryann Barnes

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Mirota Sisters, 1932

One of the fun parts of having a sister, is always having a dance partner. Mary is dressed as the gentleman and Genevieve as the lady. "Remember, your sister should always be your best friend." ~ Mary Wordless Wednesday is a blogging prompt suggested by GeneaBloggers. “To participate in Wordless Wednesday simply create a post … Continue reading (Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Mirota Sisters, 1932

July 22, 2013July 29, 2013 Maryann Barnes

Ulysses Roy Lockard (1892-1918), of Lancaster County, PA – Lest We Forget

This old cabinet photo card is a handsome portrait of Ulysses Roy Lockard, from Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Ulysses was born 26 July 1892, the son of Ulysses G. and Lee Emma Roy Lockard. He seems so sad and pensive in the picture. It looks like his dark frilly shirt, or blouse, was of a … Continue reading Ulysses Roy Lockard (1892-1918), of Lancaster County, PA – Lest We Forget