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Many of my readers of this blog know about the 19th century photo album I acquired. I am very thankful for the woman who rescued my family’s photo album, found me and sent me the family heirloom.

Many of these photos have been posted on Wordless Wednesday or in other blog posts. Here are photos 51 – 60 in order from the album. If you can provide any insight into these photos I would love to hear about it. Perhaps you can estimate the year one of the photos was taken or the age of an individual(s) or even perhaps what event was taken place.

This is an unusual sized photo.

This is another unusual sized photo.

This is another unusual sized photo.

This is a tin type photo. It is from prior to 1900.

This is another tin type photo. It is from prior to 1900.

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What can you do with all your old tin type family photos. Make a family history photo album.

This is of Mrs. J. Smith from New Haven, CT

This is another tin type photo. It is from prior to 1900.

This is another tin type photo. It is from prior to 1900.

This is a cabinet card photo. It is from prior to 1900.

This is another cabinet card photo. It is from prior to 1900.

The photo is of Sanders from New Britain. If you have any more information about the people in this photo, please let me know.

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Find your long lost relative or family friend

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I recently stumbled across a new database which was put on line by Ancestry.com. This database is entitled Connecticut Military Census of 1917. This census asked some unique questions which provide insight into your ancestors.

Below are digital copies of both of my grandfather’s records.

I learned some interesting things about them.

My Grandpa Fox knew how to ride a horse, handle a team, had experience with a steam engine and was a good swimmer. He had also filed first papers for citizenship.

My Grandpa Sanders knew how to handle a team and was a good swimmer.

If you have Connecticut ancestors old enough to fight in WWI, then be sure to check out this new database on Ancestry.com.

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