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Tag Archives: Indiana
My Great Great Grandmother, Mary Wade
It’s not often you get such a clear picture of an old relative. My aunt discovered this photo when she was moving. In my grandmother’s handwriting on the back it says “My grandmother Wade.” Given all the online sleuthing tools … Continue reading
An Eastern Star Event, Early 1950s
Since fancy dress up wear is often a problem for older women, I was fascinated by this photograph of an Eastern Star event most likely taken in the early 1950s. The Eastern Star is an affiliate organization of the Masons. … Continue reading