I've "rescued" an old photograph of Etta M. FOLTZ of Valley Mills, Indiana
which was taken at the H.T. Biel Studio in Terre Haute, IN. The photograph
was probably taken about 1890 with Etta appearing to be in her 20's at the
time. I believe that this is a photograph of Ettie M. FOLTZ who was
recorded with her parents Joseph & Huldah J. FOLTZ living in Decatur, IN
during the 1880 census.
Joseph was noted as 48 years of age, born in Ohio to a PA born father,
Huldah J. was listed as 47 years of age, born in IN to parents born in PA
and OH respectively. Three children were listed including Ettie M. age 12,
Jottie E. a son age 5, and John ELLIS a son age 17, with all listed as born
in IN.
Since John has a different last name I'm wondering if he might be Huldah's
by a previous marriage? Either that or reference to him being a son is
incorrect. The photograph was recovered in an album full of schoolmate
photographs with one inscribed "I.S.N.S. Class of 1889" with most taken in
studios in Terre Haute, IN.
I'm hoping to locate someone from Etta's family so that this wonderful old
photograph can be returned to its rightful place with family. If you are a
member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley