January 16, 2012

Related by Marriage: A Missing Piece

Mr. Irene's Great-Grandfather, Frank, was the father of Stanley, Mr. Irene's maternal Grandfather. Frank emigrated to Chicago from Lithuania in 1906. We don't know whether he was unhappy in this country or whether he was unable to find good work. He returned to Lithuania in 1910, and no one knows what became of him.

Click on the "Stanley" label to read more about the first wavers.


Bridgeport, Chicago, about 1908. I understand the photographer's use of the hat and flowers as props. But check out the toy cat and terrier at the base of the pedestal.

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