UPDATED! This family story takes us to Romania, more specifically to the Brasov area, also known as Kronstadt. In this first photograph someone has marked the persons to be "Ludwig Michaelis senior, Samuel Schiel, Marie Schiel, Heinz Schiel (4 or 5 years old), Friedrich Schiel". The photo dates to 1901 or 1902 according to whoever … Continue reading Family Schiel from Romania, Part 1: Samuel Schiel
The Henke’s from Bischofsburg
About a year ago I shared this photo on my Instagram page of a WWI-era mom with 2 children. Somehow her being captivated me, I was fascinated by her outfit details. I felt like there was a certain sadness and seriousness in her gaze. Her children probably kept her busy, they look like a handful. … Continue reading The Henke’s from Bischofsburg
Brothers Heinrich & Martin Schutt
Remember Heinrich Schutt, one of my Brick Walls? I had nothing else on Heinrich, except for his full name. But because I had no way of identifying the location of the photo, I had to call off my genealogical search for him. Well, until now! It so happens that once in a while I purchase … Continue reading Brothers Heinrich & Martin Schutt
Brothers Rudolf and Hermann Benub
These are brothers Rudolf and Hermann Benub, according to someone's handwriting on the real photo postcard (RPPC) sent as field post in 1914. How old do you think they are in this photograph? I often find that young men dressed in a good suit back in the day could look older than they actually were. … Continue reading Brothers Rudolf and Hermann Benub
Trudi, Lina & Hermann Ebeling
An adorable baby girl in her white confirmation dress curiously glancing at the photographer and holding perfectly still for the shot. And a young mother with gentle soft features who couldn't be more proud of her perfect child. When you look at this photo, you'd never think that there is so much fear and trouble … Continue reading Trudi, Lina & Hermann Ebeling
Unidentified, 4: “Margot” from Chemnitz
Hello everyone! Today I have quite a treat for you. This found photo album is a treasure trove of family memories. So many special moments have been gathered on these pages and carefully grouped. What a pity that there is no tangible information on who exactly this lovely family was. I will call her Margot. … Continue reading Unidentified, 4: “Margot” from Chemnitz
Beverly from Los Angeles
Today I'm not going to write a lot of words. Mainly because I don't have much on this gorgeous lady. And let's be honest, no words are really necessary - let's just enjoy the sight of this potential Hollywood starlet! This is Beverly. I picked up four large portraits of her during our trip to … Continue reading Beverly from Los Angeles
Karl & Ida Beule
The three photos I will share today came from German ebay as a set. One of the photos is labelled with the bride and groom's names and birthdates. I read the couple to have been Karl and Ida Beule. I believe Ida's maiden name was Hentius, she was born on May 19th, 1892 and passed … Continue reading Karl & Ida Beule
The Brick Walls, 3
Labelled with names, found photos can be a real treasure for a genealogist. Sometimes, just knowing the name and the location can start a domino effect of research. And voilá, the lives of the perons in the photographs unfold in front of your eyes with the help of facts and details. And then, there are … Continue reading The Brick Walls, 3
The Brick Walls, 2
In this blog post I will share with you more photos which, despite bearing the name of the sitter, I have not been able to identify. For a genealogy detective like myself, that can be frustrating. We call it the brick wall. As much as I'd like to find out more about them and share … Continue reading The Brick Walls, 2
