The Ebeys
After Albert Henry’s mother Mary Elizabeth Morton died when he was a baby, Albert went to live with his mother's sister, Dica…
First van Vuuren Settlers
While poking around on Ancestry.com, I found a page from the 100th Anniversary book of the First Reformed Church of South Holland, which…
Van Vuren Sisters Identified…Sort Of
I've spent many an hour staring at these faces, trying to deduce which van Vuuren sister is which. I recently discovered a labeled…
Further Reading
Today I discovered an image of our ancestor Jacob De Jong that I hadn't seen before (see image here). It's apparently from…
Happy Birthday, Grandpa
Remembering my handsome, talented Grandpa today on his birthday. My favorite memory of him is playing hymns at the piano. Sometimes I…
Guthrie Family
Beardstown Illinois Faces
Louise and Gertrude, April 1923 Caption for above photo: Guthrie family, Beardstown Ill. Mrs. Shawgo, 1st Sept -17- Guthrie family- Dad, Mable,…
Van Vuuren Sisters
I've been trying to match the faces in these two photos taken several decades apart. Above is my best guess in matching…
Elaine and Glenn Groustra
Children of Jennie (Smith) Hine's sister Catherine (Smith) Groustra and her husband Peter Groustra.
Grandma Van Vuuren and her six children
The handwriting on the back of this photo reads "Grandma VanVuuren and her six children." Grandma VanVuuren was Maartje DeJong VanVuuren, mother…
Aug 25, 1920
Jennie (Smith) Hine’s Bible Study Group Photos
The above image was found in a box of Hazel Hine's snapshots. The date "Aug 25-20" was written on the back of…
Mystery Photo
This was found in a box of Hazel Hine's snapshots. There was no writing on the back of the photo. It measures…
Hine Family
Maybe someone can recognize where this photo was taken and who everyone is. I recognize Jeanette, Jennie, Barbara, Orville, and I think…