The Classmates

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The Classmates

"Friends, and even relatives, who had enlisted on opposite sides... . Here, caught by the camera, is one of the many instances.  On the left sits Lieutenant J. B. Washington, C. S. A., who was an aide to General Johnston at Fair Oaks.  Beside him sits Lieutenant George A. Custer, of the Fifth U.S. Cavalry, aide on McClellan's staff, later famous cavalry general... . Both men were West Point graduates, and had attended the military academy together.  On the morning of May 31, 1862, at Fair Oaks, Lieutenant Washington was captured by some of General Casey's pickets.  Later in the day his former classmate ran across him and a dramatic meeting was thus recorded by camera."

Is This Jane?

Excerpt Of Photo [Gone Fishin'] Held At The Toronto Public Library

Is she Mrs. MacDougall [Jane M. Howard]?

Judge Joseph Easton MacDougall and his family proudly display their catch at their summer cottage, 1890.    MacDougall family Fonds S260

Hon. Joseph Easton MacDougall, Co. Ct. Judge is the eldest son of the Hon. Wm. Macdougall C.B. (q. v.) by his first wife Amelia Caroline, daughter of Joseph Easton of Millbank, born in Toronto March 25 1846.

He is a member of the Anglican Church and married, Nov 1871, Jane M. daughter of the late Rev. I. B. Howard. [Source]

Jane Morrow Howard is my 1st cousin 4x removed.

Staintons Of Deseronto

Group picture including Ruby Stainton and Mr. J. Stainton, in Deseronto, Ontario, Canada, entitled  "Photograph of the cast of the "Old Time Concert. The concert was held at the Methodist Church in Deseronto, Ontario 28 February 1915.

Was she the Ruby Stainton of this family?  Another Stainton family tree here.

See the Deseronto Archives here.

Ellen Murphy And Her Children

The older lady (seated) is Ellen (Davey) Murphy. She is surrounded by all her children*. So far we know the young woman in the back on the left is Sarah Agnes. It is suspected that the woman in the back on the very right is Mary.  [Photograph probably taken in Detroit, Michigan].

A big thank you to Kathleen who sent the photo and provided the information.

*The children:

1.  Ellen Murphy b: Jul 1859 in Canada
2.  Timothy Murphy b: 1858 in Canada
3.  Mary Murphy b: 11 May 1863 in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
4.  Patrick Henry Murphy b: 19 Mar 1861 in Canada
5.  Catherine Murphy b: 1865 in Canada
6.  James Murphy b: 1867 in Canada
7.  John Murphy b: 1870 in Canada
8.  Daniel Murphy b: Oct 1874 in Canada
9.  Sarah Agnes Murphy b: Nov 1876 in Canada

There are five male children listed above and six males in the photo -- son-in-laws, or am I missing a son?

If anyone can verify who is whom (or wants to make an educated guess!), please post a comment.

The oldest child, Ellen Murphy, is my grandkids' 3rd great-grandmother.

Update:  The person who sent the photo to me said that I was missing a son, Thomas (1870-1909); and also that the picture was showing a broken link -- hopefully it's fixed (October 14th).

Nancy Cameron's 86th Birthday Celebration In (June) 1908- Group Picture - Taken In Arenac County, Michigan

Laurel K. sent the group photo taken at Grandma Cameron's 86th birthday celebration to me. Also sent was a photocopy of the picture that identified (or tentatively identified) persons in the photograph. Aunt Barb assisted by identifying some of the birthday party participants.

Photocopy below with Aunt Barb's additions/corrections

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Additional information about the Cameron family (including Nancy Cameron, and another photo) see Sandy's webpage here.

Perhaps the Arenac Independent newspaper has an article about Nancy Cameron's birthday celebration listing the attendees.