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Surnames: Schreel, Hamilton
Classification: Query
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looking for Schreels and Hamiltons. trying to locate family of John H. Schreel who appears
in a late 1800's photo as a well dressed white man with beard of about 55-65.
associated with or Lived in or near Pyrmont Ohio. Photo of him sent to him by W. W.
Hamilton, proprietor of the Cyclone Store, Pyrmont Ohio, You will see by following an
association between Hamiltons and Schreels. Also in photo collection is a pic of a Boy of
about 12 yrs note on reverse "E.H. Schreel" photo by Gross Photography 530 E
First St, Dayton Ohio. Another photo is boy of about 1 yr note on back of photo "From
Clyde Age 1 yr" sent to Mrs. F Schreel (probably refers to Clyde Hamilton mentioned
below and sent by the Hamilton family to the Schreel family). Another 2 photos are of a
beautiful boy baby in a christening gown. note on back, "Clyde L. Hamiliton Age 4
months Born 9/15/1888". Photos found in antique shop in Tennessee near Nashville.
Note there was a John Schreel who enlisted 10/30/1861 at age !
21 as a Pvt Civil War 71st Ohio volunteers and mustered in at Nashville TN. Thank you