sort of intresting find

[wheel-lose]

picked this up at a car boot yesterday,a photo,that looks from the 1880s  to me,fading now on the faces unfortunately,time has taken its toll:-),on the back they have all signed there names,was taken somewhere in chicago usa,,,,sad how we and others will probably never know who they were

-- Edited by wheel-lose at 06/20/2011 9:41 PM BST

[wheel-lose]

[thehornets]

It looks like the same hand wrote all the names to identify who was inthe photo. Interesting piece of someone's history. May be fun trying to find out who they were.

[wheel-lose]

already started a search nigel:-) there is a place in illinois called and there is a karen balfour looking for relatives from chicago,only problem is that it is 10 years ago,i might have a go at tracking down any relatives,as long as it doesnt cost me anything:-) could return it to the rightful ancester owner 🙂

-- Edited by wheel-lose at 06/20/2011 10:30 PM BST

[wheel-lose]

http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.balfour/66/mb.ashx

[obree]

Good luck with your quest Daz

[wheel-lose]

as if i hadnt got enough searching to do for all these autographs:-)

[wheel-lose]

anyone know what the word says before ]?

[thehornets]

I think it may say "From", in which case the photo could have been a gift to someone over here they were visiting or writing to as they make the distinction they are from the USA.

[rcsmg1]

Your mission should you wish to accept it......Daz,it's hard enough trying to track down addresses for TTMs, but now a new line in family reunions? Good luck!

[wheel-lose]

lol rob,nigel  i think your right with 🙂

[westiesx2]

Nice find. You could possibly try putting this in one of the Family History magazines available or a family history site online. Someone out there may know something!

[film4watcher]

It would great if you could find a connection with someone in Chicago. Good luck with the hunt.

[loobyloo6]

Best of luck with that project Wheel.

[tots-junction-baby-shop]

OMG Daz you were meant to find it! and return it !everything happens for a reason....Spooky!

[bunting0_1]

Very interesting photo Daz. It definately says 'from' and 'ill' after (illinois). Would be great if you could reunite it with family members.