I've "rescued" an old photograph which appears to be that of the family of
Meda HARSH which was taken at the Doddridge Studio in Mentone, Indiana. The
photograph was most likely taken in the 1890's or early 1900's. The
photograph is of four children ranging in age from about 1 year to 12 years
of age, all may be girls, though the youngest is unclear, could be a male
child. On the back of the photograph, someone has written "From Meda HARSH
to Effie NYE".
Based on limited research I was able to locate the following census
information regarding this family:
1900 census of Franklin Township, IN:
David HARSH, age 37, born Jun 1862, married 13 years, born IN, parents born
PA, a Farmer
Almeda HARSH, wife, age 35, born Apr 1865, born IN, parents born IN
Golda HARSH, dau, age 11, born Oct 1888, born IN, at School
Gifta HARSH, dau, age 9, born Dec 1890, born IN, at School
Pheba HARSH, dau, age 3, born Jul 1896, born IN
Treva HARSH, dau, age 10 months, born Jul 1899, born IN
Elvia HARSH, Mother, age 76, born Sept 1823, a widow, 6 children/6 living,
born PA, parents born PA
1910 census of Franklin Township, IN:
David HARSH, age 46, married 23 years, born IN, parents born PA, a Farmer
R. Almeda HARSH, wife, age 44, married 23 years, 5 children/5 living, born
IN, parents born PA/Canada
Gifta HARSH, dau, age 19, born IN
Pheba HARSH, dau, age 13, born IN
Treva HARSH, dau, age 10, born IN
Chleo HARSH, dau, age 5, born IN
+ 1 Farm Laborer
1920 census of Franklin Township, IN:
David HARSH, age 56, born IN, parents born PA, a Farmer
Rachael A. HARSH, wife, age 54, born IN, parents born PA/Canada
Phoeba HARSH, dau, age 23, born IN
Cleo HARSH, dau, age 15, born IN
+ 1 Farm Laborer
I am hoping to locate someone from this HARSH Family so that the photograph
can be returned to care of a relative. If you are a member of this family,
or you know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley