I've "rescued" an old photograph of Mrs. John THORN which was taken at the
E. B. Radabaugh Studio in Huntington, Indiana. The photograph appears to
have been taken in the 1870's or 1880's with Mrs. THORN appearing to be in
her 20's or 30's at the time it was taken. In addition to her name, someone
has written "Sister of Mrs. J. D. LINRINGER" on the back of the photograph.
Her sister's last name is very hard to read, could be LISSINGER, LIVINGES,
or LININGES, the writing is very difficult to read. Based on limited
research I was able to locate a possible match in census records as follows:
1860 census of Dallas Township, IN:
John THORN, age 21, a Day Laborer, born OH
Mary THORN, age 18, born IN
1870 census of Huntington Township, IN:
John F. THORN, age 31, a Farmer, born OH
Elizabeth THORN, age 59, Keeping House, born PA
Mary M. THORN, age 27, at Home, born OH
Levi Cox, age 13, Works on Farm, born IN
1880 census of Huntington, IN:
E. THORN, age 68, a Widow, born PA, parents born PA
John F. THORN, age 41, son, a Farmer, born OH, parents born OH/PA
Mary THORN, age 37, dau, Keeping House, born OH, parent born OH/PA
Angeline THORN, age 1, grandchild, born IN, parents born OH
Haver J. WEST, age 52, a Laborer, born Germany
And living directly next door is the family of Hen & Sarah THORN
I am hoping to locate someone from the family so that the photograph can be
return to their care. If you are a member of this family, or you know
someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley