Hello: I just acquired photographs of my gg grandfather and his family, taken in front of
his barn and his house probably around 1896. He lived in Penn(ville) in Jay County until
his death in 1908. If I scan the photos, can someone familiar with this area tell me if
the buildings are still standing, the modern-day address, and possibly take a digital
photo of them as they are today?
Also, the photos include several family members, most of whom I can identify. GG
grandfather is John Mason, his wife Sarah (Watson) Mason, children William, James,
Florence Whittle, Matilda "Tillie" Luginbach, Ellen Grable, some of his
grandchildren. I believe John's sister Mary Twigg is also in the photo, and possibly
other siblings (one with married name of Heaston).
If this sounds familiar to you and you think your relatives may be included, let me know
the name(s) you are looking for and your connection and I will send you a scan copy of the
photo(s), in exchange for sharing family information.
Celine