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Category Archives: Who Will Tell Their Story?

Orphan Photo #171

No identifying information for this gentleman.  There is a tiny imprint on the back that reads “Collins Card,” but I’m not sure what it means.

Orphan Photo #170

The name Lucy is written on the back.  I wonder if Lucy is one of the gals pictured here?

Orphan Photo #169

Nothing to go on here, no identifying information for this mother and child.

Orphan Photo #168

This photo of an unidentified young man, was taken before 1897/1898 when the numbering system in Indianapolis changed.  William Simpson, photographer, is found at 94-1/2 E. Washington prior to the change, and 148 E. Washington after the change.

Orphan Photo #167

So adorable, I just love this little guy.  Too bad we don’t know who he is!

Orphan Photo #166

Wonder what the occasion is?  Unfortunately, we don’t know who these folks are or where this photo was taken.

Orphan Photo #165

Too cute!  Looks like it could be a christening gown.  No identifying information for the cutie pie.

Orphan Photos #163 & #164

     Both photos were taken in front of the same house in the same neat wooden chair.  The children are probably all related, siblings or cousins.  It looks like the boy on the right in the second picture might be the boy sitting on the […]

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Julie Cahill Tarr, Accredited Genealogist

Through my Genealogy In Action brand, I provide action-based education to genealogists looking to enhance their research skills. Through my company Brass Oak Genealogy, I provide research consulting, editing, and record retrieval services.

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