I've "rescued" an old photograph of John SCOLES of Knoxville, IA which was
taken at the Parker Studio in Perry, IA sometime in the 1890's. John appears
to be in his 20's or 30's at the time the photograph was taken. Based on
limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding
John and his family:
John C. SCOLES was b. 1866 in Knoxville, IA to parents Curtis W. SCOLES
(1837-1899) and Sarah Francis "Fanny" CRADDICK (1841-1881). John was one of
5 children born to this couple including, Albert Haynes; John C.; Hamilton
W.; Keziah; and Louisa SCOLES all born between 1861 and 1876. John married
Blanche Adella "Della" BATTLES (1867-1954) on 31 May 1893 in Dallas, IA and
together they had two daughters, Ruby I. SCOLES (1894-1895) and Thelma
Frances SCOLES (b. 18 Jan 1901 in Perry, IA-d. 1964). John died 10 May 1927
in Perry, IA and is buried in the Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry, IA. John's
death certificate lists his occupation as Photographer.
His daughter Thelma Frances SCOLES GROVES died in Las Vegas, NV on 3 Mar
1964 and her daughter Bonnie Lea JOHNSON of Las Vegas, NV was the informant.
Census records provide the following details:
1880 census of Knoxville, IA:
Curtis W. SCOLES, age 43, a Trough Maker in the Coal Mines, born OH, parents
born FL/VA
Fanny C. SCOLES, wife, age 39, Keeping House, born IN, parents born KY/TN
Albert H. SCOLES, son, age 19, a Teamster, born IA
John C. SCOLES, son, age 12, born IA
Louisa SCOLES, dau, age 4, born IA
1900 census of Union, IA:
John C. SCOLES, age 33, born Aug 1866, married 7 years, born IA, parents
born OH/IN, a Photographer
Blanche Adella SCOLES, wife, age 34, born Jan 1866, married 7 years, 1
child/none living, born IL, parents born NY/IL
1910 census of Oskaloosa, IA:
J. C. SCOLES, age 43, married 16 years, born IA, parents born USA, a
Photographer
Della SCOLES, wife, age 43, married 16 years, 2 children/1 living, born IL,
parents born NY/IL
Thelma SCOLES, dau, age 9, born IA
And living directly next door A. H. SCOLES and his daughter Marabel SCOLES
1920 census of Perry, IA:
John SCOLES, age 53, born IA, parents born OH/IN, a Gallery Photographer
Della SCOLES, wife, age 52, born IL, parents born NY/IL
Thelma SCOLES, dau, age 18, born IA, a Hat Shop Milliner
Mary Francis BATTLES, mother -in-law, age 76, a widow, born IL, parents born
PA/IN
1925 census of Perry, IA:
John SCOLES, age 58
Della SCOLES, wife, age 57
Earl GROVES, son-in-law, age 21
Thelma GROVES, dau, age 24
Eugene GROVES, grandson, age 2
I am hoping to be able to return the photograph to family and would
appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family, or you know
someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley