Shelby Co. Researchers,
I have just sent a notebook containing pictures of people who were
photographed in the late 1800s and early 1900s to Phyllis. With each
pictures is some biographical information as to parents, birth dates, etc.
when known. Following is the introduction page of the notebook. I will be
following this up with a copy of the Index of Names. I will have to post it
in several messages, since when I put in all in one it bounced back. If
anyone wishes a copy of a particular picture, contact me or Phyllis. I will
do my best to scan a copy and send it to you.
Introduction
The oldest photographs in this collection was carried to Oklahoma by Mr.
and Mrs. James Henry Harrell in their move about 1903. Mrs. Harrell was the
former
Armilda Jane Parrish, daughter of William G. Parrish and Hannah Collins of
Shelby County. James Henry Harrell was the son of James Elllison Harrell and
the former Eady McCarty of Shelby County.
James and Armilda moved to Oklahoma along with their only child, Eddie
Ellis Harrell, and his wife, the former Ida Olive "Ollie" Thurston, daughter
of Harvey Nelson Thurston and Martha Snider. These two families settled on
160 acres of farmland near Jones, Oklahoma. This farm is still owned by
members of the Harrell family. James Henry died in 1909 after returning to
Shelby County because of his impending death. His son-in-law, John Butler,
was Sheriff of Shelby County at the time and came to Oklahoma to carry him
home. He arrived back in Indiana about 24 hours before his death. Armilda
died Dec 23, 1924 and her body was returned by train for burial at "home" in
Shelby County. The two of them never got over being homesick for Shelby
County.
After moving to Oklahoma the Harrells maintained close contact with their
families which remained in Shelby County. Therefore, when a new baby was
born, a photograph was often sent to Armilda or Ollie. Other special
occasions brought more photographs. Sadly, many of these photographs were
never labeled and cannot be identified. I have included some of these in the
hope that someone has a similar picture and will recognize it and can add to
my identification project.
I have identified the pictures as much as possible. The ones that I
have not identified have a number on the reverse side. If anyone recognizes
a person in the picture, I would appreciate it if you will notify me so I can
record the information. Most were taken in Shelby County, but there are two
or three from Washington, Indiana that I would especially like to identify.
There are also some from Noblesville,
Indiana.
I have prepared an index with the names in alphabetical order. I have
listed the women by both their maiden name and their married name when known.
Pages 59 to 70 contain only unidentified pictures.
If anyone has corrections or additions to make, I'd be happy to receive
them. I can be contacted by mail at Olive R. Lee, 14554 NE 50th St.,
Choctaw, OK 73020. My e-mail address is olee1(a)aol.com.