I've "rescued" a group of old photographs belonging to the DUNSETH and FAY
families of Illinois. Based on limited research I was able to locate
information regarding many of these people and have included that
information along with specifics about each photograph as follows:
1. Clara Forbes DUNSETH FAY, taken at the Gilbert Studio in Frankfort, IN,
1890's, infant
2. Clara Forbes DUNSETH, taken at the Stephens Studio in Urbana, IL, 1890's
or 1900's, girl about 3 years
3. Clara Forbes DUNSETH, taken at the Stephens Studio in Urbana, IL, 1890's
or 1900's, girl about 3 years, note "1898-1977"
4. Clara Forbes DUNSETH, taken at the Stephens Studio in Urbana, IL, 1890's
or 1900's, girl about 3 years
5. Clara DUNSETH, taken at the Stephens Studio in Urbana, IL, 1890's or
1900's, girl about 4 years
6. "Clara", no studio or loc, 1900's, girl about 6 years
7. "Clara", no studio or loc, 1900's, young woman in teens
Clara Forbes DUNSETH b. 26 Nov 1898 in Urbana, IL to parents James M.
DUNSETH and Fannie Louise KIRKPATRICK
Clara was a musician and writer
8. James Morton DUNSETH, taken at the Andre Studio in Dixon, IL, 1900's,
man in his 30's or 40's, note "Clara's Dad"
James Morton DUNSETH b. Sept 1867 in Champaign or Homer, IL to parents James
Willis DUNSETH (b. 25 Dec 1817 in Flemingsburg, KY) & Eliza J. CONNELL,
married Fannie Louise KIRKPATRICK (b. 1870 in Champaign, IL) on 6 Jul 1896
1880 census of Ogden, IL:
James DUNSETH, age 65, a Farmer, born KY, parents born KY
Eliza J. DUNSETH, wife, age 52, born OH, parents born PA/VA
William H. DUNSETH, son, age 20, born IL
Morten DUNSETH, son, age 16, born IL
1900 census of Urbana, IL:
James M. DUNSETH, age 32, born Sept 1867, married 3 years, born IL, parents
born KY/OH, a Lawyer
Fannie L. DUNSETH, wife, age 30, born Aug 1869, married 3 years, 1 child/1
living, born IL, parents born OH
Clara F. DUNSETH, dau, age 1, born Dec 1898, born IL
1910 census of Urbana, IL:
James M. DUNSETH, age 47, married 12 years, born IL, parents born OH, a
General Practice Lawyer
Fannie L. DUNSETH, wife, age 39, married 12 years, 1 child/1 living, born
IL, parents born OH/IN
Clara F. DUNSETH, dau, age 11, born IL
1920 census of Urbana, IL:
M. James DUNSETH, age 56, born IL, parents born KY/OH, a Publishing House
Soliciter
L. Fannie DUNSETH, wife, age 48, born IL, parents born OH/IN
F. Clara DUNSETH, dau, age 19, born IL
9 & 10. Donald Allen FAY & Douglas Richard FAY, taken at a Studio in
Champaign, IL, dated Sept 20th 1900, ages Donald 5 years and Douglas 5
months with Mother (two of this photo)
11. Douglas Richard FAY of Urbana, IL, no studio or loc, 1900's, young man
in his 20's, note "Tony's Dad"
Donald Allen FAY b. 6 Oct 1895 and his brother Douglas Richard FAY b. 24 Apr
1900 were sons of Andrew Frank FAY & Susan Goldsmith KELLY (b. 17 Apr 1865
in Annapolis, IN)
1900 census of Urbana, IL:
Andrew F. FAY, age 44, born June 1856, married 8 years, born NY, parents
born Ireland/Canada, a Banker
Susie G. FAY, wife, age 35, born Apr 1865, married 8 years, 2 children/2
living, born IN, parents born IN
Donald A. FAY, son, age 4, born Oct 1895, born IL
Douglas R. FAY, son, age 1 month, born Apr 1900, born IL
1910 census of Urbana, IL:
Andrew F. FAY, age 50, married 18 years, born NY, parents born Canada, a
Bank President
Susie G. FAY, wife, age 40, married 18 years, 3 children/2 living, born IN,
parents born IN
Donald A. FAY, son, age 14, born IL
Douglas R. FAY, son, age 9, born IL
1920 census of Urbana, IL:
Andrew F. FAY, age 63, born NY, parents born Ireland/Canada, a Bank
President
Susie FAY, wife, age 54, born IN, parents born IN
Donald A. FAY, son, age 24, born IL
Douglas R. FAY, son, age 19, born IL
I am hoping to be able to return all these photographs to their rightful
place with family. If you are a member of one of these families or
connected to all, or know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley