I've "rescued" an old photograph of R. C. WILKINSON which was taken at the
Oscar Hakelier Studio in Evansville, Indiana. The photograph is dated 1873
with Mr. WILKINSON appearing to be in his 20's or 30's at the time the
photograph was taken. In addition to his name, I believe that he has
written "Your Friend" on the back of the photograph. Based on limited
research I was able to gather the following information regarding Mr.
WILKINSON and his family:
Rana Clay WILKINSON was b. 1845 in IN to parents Aaron B. WILKINSON (b. 1819
in Gibson, IN) and Lucinda MONTGOMERY (b. 1823 in Gibson, IN). The couple
had 8 children including, Rana Clay; Masten; Elisha F.; John J.; Susan;
Winfeld Scott; Samuel Addison; and Elizabeth WILKINSON all born in IN
between 1845 and 1858. Rana died in 1900.
Census records provide the following information:
1880 census of Evansville, IN:
R. C. WILKINSON, age 36, a Lawyer, born IN, parents born IN
Allie WILKINSON, wife, age 26, born OH, parents born OH
1900 census of Evansville, IN:
Clay WILKINSON, age 49, born Jun 1850, married 22 years, born IN, parents
born IN, a Lawyer
Alice WILKINSON, wife, age 45, born Nov 1854, married 22 years, no children,
born OH, parents born OH
+ 1 Servant and +1 Hostler
I am hoping to locate someone from this WILKINSON Family so that the
photograph can be returned to the their care. If you are a member of this
family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley