Hazel’s Memories of British Columbia
Henry sisters in British Columbia "While we were looking at pictures, Hazel told the following story. I was inspired to write it…
Alberta Coan Obituary
Link to original photo. ALBERTA M. COAN VALPARAISO, IN Alberta M. Coan, 95, of Valparaiso, died Sunday, August 3, 2008 at Whispering…
Van Vuren Sisters
Does anyone know who is who in this photo? Kate (Trientje) Van Vuren must be one of them... Full size photo here.…
Van Vuren Home
Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois. The handwriting in the top right corner of this photo says "Grandfather Van Vuren's house on the corner…
Smith Family Picnic
Jennie Smith is 3rd from the right. The handwriting on the photo says "Catherine Mom Smith" and "Aunt Jennie Weeber" and "Jeanette…
Orville Hine
Orville Hine Orville and Gladys, Thanksgiving at Glenn & Norma's house Orville was born on February 11, 1917 in Chicago to Richard…
The Dutch Families of Roseland
Father Jacob De Jong was born on July 17, 1810 in Holland, Nederland and came to America in the year 1849 on a sailing ship over the big Ocean. The trip took 42 days. It was very stormy and with an epidemic of cholera on board 32 passengers died. They landed in New York and went immediately by steamboat to Chicago where they landed on St Street on July 4, 1849. They traveled the 14 miles south and bought land for five dollars an acre. The place was called Hoogie Prarie (High Prairie).
Hazel on Books (abt. 1992)
Submitted by Annabel Hine Otts. Original document in her possession.
Ken and Miranda’s Wedding
December 29, 1973 (5th Day of Christmas; Miranda's wedding ring is "five golden rings"). London, England. They did not allow photography at…