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The gentleman on the left and the lady seated in front of him are my grandparents. They immigrated to the US from Hungary. I'm not sure when or where the photo was taken. I was told that my grandmother died during the great flu epidemic around 1918. I think it's interesting how the photographer tried to have a scenic background, but it wasn't quit large enough. I also found the wrapping around the other woman's feet unusual.
When my great-grandfather's train went by his house, he always blew the whistle to hail my great-grandmother. New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad.
Ward Road, Shanghai, June 22, 1932. I found this photo in a junk shop in England about 20 years ago. Do I win a prize for submitting the first Chinese picture?
[Very nice. You win ... a big round of applause! Clapclapclapclap - Dave]
This picture was taken in December, 1930 on farm north of Alpena, SD. From left to right: My uncle, Ariel Ochsner, died 12/26/1986. My uncle Marcus Ochsner, died 6/8/1934 at 15 years old, accidental gunshot wound to the head. He was out cultivating with team of horses and had rifle with him and it discharged. My aunt Pauline Ochsner, turned 94 on 3/3/2007. My mom Esther Gordon, died 8/22/2000.
This is a picture of my dad (far left) with the rest of the original kids in the Our Gang comedy. This was a silent film, made in the 1920's.
My great-grandfather Leo Healy (center) is installed as the youngest judge in New York City at the age of 34. Flatbush Court, Brooklyn, NY circa 1925.
My great-grandfather Leo Healy takes several snapshots in different poses in a Worcester Massachusetts photo booth - circa 1915
My great-grandfather Arthur Zickgraf (standing far right) with his surveying class at Michigan Agricultural College in 1913 - Now Michigan State College. He later became a civil engineer and started Wolverine Engineering in Mason, Michigan.
My great grandfather Leo Healy (sitting second from left with hands on table) with his clients, two boys accused of murder in a 1930's Brooklyn courtroom. Both boys were found not guilty.