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Last week for Sepia Saturday I posted about The Mister's
maternal grandmother, Martha May Sampson, with her
fellow classmates in their gym clothes around 1915.
Today's photo features her father,
Bert (Uberthan) B. Sampson 1855-? and
step-mother, Belle Corwin Sampson.
Bert is the man standing on the left side and Belle
is seated in front of him. Belle's mother, noted as
"Grandma Corwin", is sitting to the right of her.
They are the only three people identified on the back
of the picture. Although, if I had to guess, I would
say that the other man might be their son with his
wife and daughter and mother-in-law in front of
him. I'm only guessing, but I think he looks
like Bert and she looks like her mother, and the
girl looks like her mom! (hope you followed that line
of thinking! ha!) I have no guesses as to who the
lady is standing in the middle.
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What drew my attention to this photo was the casual
setting...just as if they had finished a meal around
the table and then gathered at one side for a photo.
I love the twinkle in Bert's eye! Family notes
record that Bert made an excellent wage as a
lumber scaler in the milling business. He was
a thorough Prohibitionist and had an interest in
politics. They lived in Stanton, Michigan
and also had a homestead in Sidney Township,
Montcalm County.
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I'd also love to dig around in that china cabinet!
You can click on the picture to enlarge it.
The ladies are wearing lovely lace trim to their
collars and cuffs.
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today on sepiasaturday.blogspot.com
And join in if you would like!
Hmmm. You do realize that Sampson was a derivative of Simpson, which means there could be a relations issue here. :)
ReplyDeleteNow, wouldn't that be interesting! Weren't we just talking the other day about my ancestors being related to your Scottish ones? Now it's The Mister's ancestors, too? Too funny if it could be proven on both sides! You'd HAVE to start coming for Thanksgiving! ha.
ReplyDeleteHi Betsy, Don't you just love looking at old pictures???? I have done alot of family history --and am so proud of all of the people in my family who did so much to make MY life easier.
ReplyDeleteNeat picture of hubby's family. Like you, I'd love to root around in that china cabinet!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
Great picture. I do love the clothes, and lace trim. In fact, I remember a lace collar I had when I was in highschool that you could add to an outfit.
ReplyDeleteAlso love the dishes in the hutch. I'm with you, would love to go through it!
BTW you were right, coconut cookies are good for breakfast ~ today with English Breakfast Tea.
Me too...aren't they all just so cute! Great pic to have..thanks for sharing! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely relaxed photo! I wonder what brought them together for the day, Easter perhaps? I wish there were dates and names on more of these old treasures. I have to play guessing games with many of my pictures as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat is so wonderful is the mixture of expressions on their faces, expressions that seem to range from suspicion to pride to annoyance. Once again we see the magic of a moment being fixed in time.
ReplyDeleteyes, i love those details too, the china and collars - a lovely informal picture.
ReplyDeletethe man to the right is a fair bit older than the woman in front of him tho - maybe her husband was taking the picture, and thats her father?
This photograph, taken in an informal setting, has such a 'real' quality to it. Yes, they're posing, but in a relaxed family way. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting family history in words and pictures.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a lovely weekend,
xo
Zuzana
So, let me get this straight: This is your husband's great-grandfather by marriage? Wouldn't that mean the woman in front of him is your husband's great-grandmother. Then the son would be your husband's grand-uncle and his family. Then the daughter would have to be your husband's aunt?
ReplyDeleteThe photo is wonderful - whoever they all are! I love the relaxed and casual atmosphere.
Kat
i wonder what that one lady is looking at...she has that look like something just happened. smiles.
ReplyDeleteDon't you wish there were more smiles in those old family portraits?
ReplyDeleteIt would be nice to catch them unaware 30 seconds after the picture was taken!
I'm with you, I'd like to dig around in the china cabinet too. I love how you notice the tiny details in these old photos.
ReplyDeleteLettuce ~ yes, I agree he may be a bit too old. I wish I knew for sure!
ReplyDeleteKat ~ yes! Except the grandparents and her mother are the only ones I can identify for certain.
ReplyDeleteBarry ~ yes, I agree! Seems most of them are so serious and when you find one that captures their personalities and the atmosphere around them, it's really fun!
ReplyDeleteIt is such an interesting photo. I have photos like that where mom wrote the names on the back of the oldest, figuring we should know every one else. It is a fun picture and the china does look like fun to explore.
ReplyDeleteI love this old photo because it seems more casual than most family pictures of that era. The Mister has quite a good looking family.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to dig around in that china cabinet, too!
ReplyDeleteBetsy I was noticing the china cabinet contents, too. There's a pierced-edge piece that looks marvelous. I just love old photos!
ReplyDeleteYes, I Can See A Likeness Between The Men.
ReplyDeleteBert Looks A Fine Strong Man.
The Seating & Pose Is Interesting.The Backdrop Suggests It Was,Maybe, A Spur- Of- The- Moment Photograph?
Tony ~ I think so, too...very informal as if they had just eaten around the table and decided to snap a picture. It's the casualness of it that I like.
ReplyDeleteIsn't fascinating that, years ago, it wasn't a designer label that made clothes highbrow, but trims and lace and fancy buttons? Great photo!
ReplyDeletelove seeing this betsy....
ReplyDeleteand LOVE seeing your cozy house in the snow.....
happy saturday, my friend
kary
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Love the picture! Have to agree with several of you, would LOVE to be able to go through the dishes!!!
ReplyDeleteI love shots of family gatherings, taken around the dining room table.
ReplyDeleteI love the twinkle in Bert's eye!
ReplyDeleteDid you notice that when you blow up the picture, Bert looks like a ghost who is reflected on the glass of the china cabinet. I noticed it while trying to see what's in the china cabinet. Spookey !
ReplyDeleteBarbara...you're right! The shelf runs right through his face! eeek!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cozy photo with the gathering at the table. They look like they enjoy each others company. The contents of the china cabinet look really nice.
ReplyDeleteWonderful follow-up, Betsy :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I take it the photo isn't dated?
Great pic and history here. I agree it looks like an on-the-spot picture. They even dressed for most causal event. The dishes in the cabinet: would they be some you have now? :) The Bach
ReplyDeleteBoy oh boy, I'd love to dig around in that china cabinet too!
ReplyDeleteBach ~ I don't have anything that belonged to the Sampsons. I do have some jewelry that belonged to their daughter Martha (The Mister's grandma) though!
ReplyDeleteI love this picture. You have the neatest relatives. I still haven't figured out how to scan the pictures. Someday I have to teach myself or have someone show me. I'm watching the Olympics and it is neat tonight.
ReplyDeletegreat picture and story - I would also like to see the contents of that china cabinet up close.
ReplyDeleteIt's so rare to see more casual shots from that era, although for the most part they still have their serious faces that are typical.
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