Category Archives: Pictures
Who are We?
Among the items a family leaves behind are often a group of unidentified pictures, right? I spend a lot of time sitting here scratching my head, looking at faces to see who the person resembles, checking their hair style and … Continue reading
Samels Family Photo Album
Hello to Samels cousins and interested friends, I’ve added a gallery slide show of Samels pictures in my collection. Special thanks to my Minnesota cousins, Pat, Loretta and Marie for sharing their Samels family photographs. Some pictures are a bit … Continue reading
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The Grave of Robert Arbuckle and Jean McNiven
Good Evening, Robert Arbuckle and Jean McNiven Arbuckle are buried in Wadena City Cemetery, Wadena Minnesota. I was able to get some pictures of the graves one sunny day a few years ago…. there were challenges but I’ll explain in … Continue reading
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Will the Real Robert Arbuckle Please Stand Up?
Remember the old game show “To Tell the Truth” popular in the late 1950’s? The game went something like this: There are four people trying to correctly identify a described contestant. This contestant is accompanied by two impostors who pretend to … Continue reading
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The Bank
Hello Everyone, Here a two wonderful pictures of the original Lakeville Bank building, the bank started by W.H. and F.A. Samels…. enjoy! ********************************************************************************** Building as it looks today. Many thanks to cousin Pat Vasatka for sharing these pictures. Susan J. … Continue reading
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Mary, Rose and Josie Samels
Photograph of Mary, Rose and Josie Samels. What a strong family resemblance exists between these sisters. Susan J. Edminster, Granite Falls Washington, February 2, 2011, All Rights Reserved
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Photograph of Maggie Samels
Margaret (Maggie) Samels, daughter of Franz and Susanna was born in May of 1870 in Aurora, Illinois. Her death date is not known. This picture was probably taken mid-1890’s. Susan J. Edminster, Granite Falls Washington, January 16, 2011 All Rights … Continue reading
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Kate Samels and Frank White Wedding Picture
This appears to be a wedding picture of Katherine (Kate) Samels and Frank White who were married January 8, 1884 in Sand Springs, Iowa. Katie was 18 years old at the time and Frank 27. Kate and Frank went on … Continue reading
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Photograph of Franz and Susanna Samels
This lovely, formal photograph of Franz and Susanna Samels was probably taken in the mid-1860’s. Her dress with buttons from neckline to waist or a little below was popular at that time and her hair parted in the center and … Continue reading
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Check it Out!
footnote Maven has provided me with another excuse to show off my handsome dad, Frank Shane. Isn’t he a hunk? This picture was probably taken about 1940 and during those years our family took a yearly trip to the town … Continue reading
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