Tag Archives: Wright
Photo Friday – Libby, Plummer (married Wright & Dyer)
Three portraits offer glimpses into Maine family history. The first depicts Annie & Ella Libby, photographed about 1896. The second features Sarah Elizabeth “Aunt Liz” Plummer Wright, photographed around 1894. The third showcases her niece, Josephine Plummer Dyer, captured in 1888. These cabinet cards not only provide visual testaments to the lives of these women but also serve as valuable genealogical resources. By analyzing the photographers’ studio locations and operational periods, researchers can pinpoint the approximate dates of these portraits. These images, now preserved digitally, connect future generations to their ancestors and offer a tangible link to the past. Continue reading
Ethel Wight Collection – Part 111
This week, I identified all five people in my photo sets: Individuals include: Pauline Paquette (later Raymond), Kenneth Parker, Anna Paradis, Marina Paradis, and Lula Parker (née Wright). Continue reading
Edward William Mattson (1898-1977) – WOTTK
Matson Project By Don Taylor In my ancestor research process, my third step is to review what others think they know (WOTTK). Invariably, I learn something new from others. But occasionally, I find a real treasure. In my research of … Continue reading
Edward “Eddie” William Mattson [aka Matson] (1898-1977)
Matson Project By Don Taylor Although not my blood ancestors, I have two half-siblings, three half-nieces, and two half-nephews descended from Eddie Matson’s son, Edgar. This page is dedicated to them. I’ll add, I met Eddie, and his wife Hildur, … Continue reading