On the search . . . .

For many years now I've been searching my past in an endeavor to unfold the tales of my family. I've traveled (via the internet) to England, Denmark, Norway, Ohio, Nebraska, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. I've spent time personally visiting historic Boston and their wonderful cemeteries and, or course, visited my ancestors right here in California. My ancestors have touched the world in many places... and I hope to enjoy some of their experiences. I want you to join me as I travel through my past... and uncover their stories..



Monday, June 11, 2012

Mystery Monday ~ Where is the Furtney Family now?

 I have an old photo album that was acquired at a garage sale.  Most of the photos in it are not marked. But there are a few with names and I'd like to get them to their family.  Unfortunately my scanner is down so I took photos of these pictures with my phone (yikes!)   I love old photos and I especially like to look at the background.  Look at that car, it's wonderful.  






I've included a photo of the back of that family picture.  It reads "this is 4 generations Myself & Lillie Edward and his son Vernon Furtney"  I searched these names on ancestry.com and I believe I found their family tree  :)  I will contact the owner of that family tree and direct him to these photos.  I hope these photos belong to them as I'd like to get them in the mail to their family.  Wouldn't we all like to receive a surprise like this? It would be wonderful if I had lost family photos that came back home. 

  
This looks like such a lovely couple.  The same name appears on the back - Furtney.  As I look closely at the picture, she has a wedding ring on and some chain hanging in front of her.  I'm not sure what that is.  He has a chain in front as well and I assume that's his pocket watch.  Also, I've notice in most old photos the subjects are never smiling.  I wonder if they were told not to.
  There is writing on the back on this photo as well.  I've included a picture of it here and as you see it's very difficult to read.  Looking at the original photo it appears to say "Mrs Maud Furtney Ft. Dodge, Iowa".   Interesting because the back of the photo also has the emblem of the photographer A. Larson who is from Minneapolis, Minn.  I will update my blog if I find the family of these photos  :)

Warm Regards,
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15 comments:

  1. Bob ScotneyJune 14, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Good luck in your search for the Furtner family. The four on the back of the car are a fine family group.

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  2. 21 WitsJune 14, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    How cool! We have friends (a totally different name) who live in Fort Dodge, Iowa! Great pictures and very interesting read!

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  3. Warm Regards . . .June 14, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Thanks for your comments Bob and Karen ~

    As luck would have it I believe I have found the family that these photos belong to! I did a search on ancestry and had good results. We've exchanged emails and I've scanned and sent other photos to see what matches up. Funny how photos travel ..this Iowa family has their photos here in California. I will update when all is definite. Thanks for reading my blog. :)

    Warm Regards,
    Liz

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  4. Jana Iverson LastJune 14, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    What a great service you are doing for this family! I'm sure they will be so excited when they get these photos in the mail. Please do keep us posted on the outcome of this.

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  5. North County Film ClubJune 14, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    The family in the 1st photo reminds me of The Jobes in The Grapes of Wrath. all ready for their trip to Calif.
    In my blog this week I've also featured a photo of an unknown person and thru research found one of his relatives. I'm going try to send this photo to her as well. Isn't Ancestry.com the best?
    Nancy

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  6. Little NellJune 15, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    Welcome to Sepia Saturday Liz. Well done on finding the family in the pictures. The phone didn’t do too bad a job.

    BTW I don’t know if you realise that you still have the dreaded word verification switched on. As you visit the others you’ll see that most of us on SS have switched it off with no ill effects. It does make commenting extra hard.

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  7. Warm Regards . . .June 15, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Hi Jana, Nancy and Little Nell ...
    I'm excited about connecting these photos to their family! Now when I peruse through antique stores I will take special note of the photos with writings on the back and probably purchase a few. It really was fun searching ancestry.com and locating clues to their family. And Yes Nancy... I Love Ancestry!
    Thanks Nell about the word verification. I had no idea something like that was on. I had to do some searching around in the settings but I finally discovered how to turn it off! So all should be easier now. :)
    I'm looking forward to my first Sepia Saturday tomorrow. Have a blessed day all.
    Warm Regards,
    Liz

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  8. Mike BrubakerJune 15, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Old photos with names and even dates on the back are indeed special, both to the original owners and we treasure hunters of the future. Nice to learn you've been successful in reuniting a lost family photo.

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  9. PostcardyJune 16, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    I would like to receive old family photos, but there are a lot of people that think of them as junk.

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  10. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyJune 16, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Welcome to Sepia Saturday, Liz! I am so glad that you have joined the group. Lots of nice folks on here.

    Kathy M.

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  11. KathrynJune 16, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Welcome to Geneabloggers! I'm sure the family you traced the photos to was thrilled! Enjoyed your post.

    Kathryn
    http://kathrynsquest.blogspot.com/

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  12. Warm Regards . . .June 16, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Hi Mike, Postcardy, Kathy and Kathryn. Thanks for the nice welcome on my first Sepia Saturday. :) I'm enjoying everyone's blogs and their choices for today.
    Warm Regards,
    Liz

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  13. JerryDecember 10, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Hi Liz, I am not current on blogging and do not know how to contact you. I happened on this post and I am interested in what happened to the album. Vernon Furtney is my father, Joseph Edward Furtney was his Father, I believe Lily was his Grandmother, and Maud his Great Grandmother. Please let me know how to contact you. Thanks, Jerry A Furtney

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  14. Warm Regards . . .December 10, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Jerry,

    It's nice to hear from you. I still have the album. :) I thought I had found distant members of the Furtney family but the person who stated she wanted them never contacted me directly. Since Vernon is your Father I would be happy to send the album to you. Can you please put your email address in here so I can contact you privately?

    Warm Regards,
    Liz

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    1. JerryDecember 11, 2012 at 7:17 AM

      I am thrilled to hear that you still have the album. email jaforests@yahoo.com

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