I've "rescued" an old photograph identified as "Grandmother
STEWART" which
was taken at the Winter Studio in Eugene, Oregon. The photograph may be a
reprint of an earlier tin type photograph (from 1860's or 1870's) converted
to a cabinet card, likely in the 1890's or early 1900's with the woman in
the photograph appearing to be in her 70's or 80's at the time it was taken.
In addition, someone has written "Grandmother of Henry Albert STEMMER (his
Mother's Mother)" on the back of the photograph.
Thanks to the assistance of a STEMMER Family Researcher I know the following
about Henry and his family:
Henry A. STEMMER died in Clackamas Co. OR on 5 Dec 1951 with his death
certificate listing wife Henrietta.
Census records provide the following clues:
1870 census of Cole Camp, MO: (I believe this is Henry's Grandfather,
Father, and Aunt)
Edward STEMMER, age 63, a Farmer, born Prussia
Albert STEMMER, age 28, a Farmer, born MO
Mary P. STEMMER, age 19, Keeping House, born MO
1880 census of Williams, MO: (I believe these are Henry's parents and older
siblings and Aunt)
Albert STEMER, age 38, a Farmer, born MO, parents born Germany
Mary STEMER, wife, age 30, Keeping House, born MO, parents born KY
Charles STEMER, son, age 9, born MO
Minni STEMER, dau, age 8, born MO
Lozetti STEMER, dau, age 6, born MO
Rosey STEMER, dau, age 3, born MO
Samuel STEMER, son, age 6 months, born MO
Una STUART, age 19, born MO, parents born MO
1900 census of Lexington, MO: (I believe this is Henry living with Sister
and her husband)
James M. ROBINSON, age 33, born Jan 1867, born MO, parents born MO, a RR
Brakeman
Rosie E. ROBINSON, wife, age 23, born May 1877, born MO, parents born MO
Henry A. STEMMER, brother-in-law, age 17, born Apr 1883, born MO, parents
born MO, at School
1910 census of Memphis, TN:
Henry A. STEMMER, age 26, married 4 years, born MO, parents born MO, a
Commercial Salesman
Henrietta STEMMER, wife, age 26, married 4 years 1 child/1 living, born MO,
parents born OH
Irene M. STEMMER, dau, age 10 months, born TN
Sarah V. CASE, mother-in-law, age 58, a widow, 4 children/2 living, born OH,
parents born IN/OH
1920 census of St. Paul, MN:
Henry A. STEMMER, age 36, born MO, parents born Germany/MO, a Furnace Agent
Henrietta STEMMER, wife, age 36, born MO, parents born OH
Irene STEMMER, dau, age 10, born TN
1930 census of Portland, OR:
Henry STEMMER, age 46, married 22 years, born MO, parents born Germany/MO,
Owns Gas Station
Henrietta STEMMER, wife, age 46, married 22 years, born MO, parents born
PA/OH, a Grocery Clerk
Irene STEMMER, dau, age 20, born TN, Grocery Store Helper
I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that this wonderful old
photograph can be returned to the care of family.
If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please
contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley