Annie Lou Rogers Wilson was my grandfather's little sister, both of them raised by an aunt and uncle most of their childhoods. But their mother moved from Walker County TX where they had been born, and lived the rest of her life in Galveston TX. And at times the children are listed on census records living with her, like the 1900 Galveston Census. Annie Lou would have been 25 in 1904. She didn't marry until 1906.
These gentlemen seem to have a fair catch of fish on display themselves, don't they? I don't see anyone resembling a woman who could have been Annie Lou.
For Sepia Saturday this week, we've got a nudge to go out on a boat, or sit by the water, and perhaps catch some dinner as lovely looking as their gentleman has.
So glad you were able to keep these vintage photos in the family. Really special.
ReplyDeleteI think you're right about the dingy being attached to something as I can see a rope leading from the prow of the dingy. Living in the woods and mountains, I've always kept in mind what I'd try to save - besides myself and family of course - in the event of a wildfire, and photographs both loose and in albums are among some of the first things beyond important papers which are stored in fire-safe files.
ReplyDeletePhotos like that were saved for good reason A fond memory of a fun time, a pretty day, and good friends. We save them now as a memento of the memory, to cherish it as our own. And the string quartet is a splendid photo!
ReplyDeleteIncredible images of documents that illustrate the Japanese idea of wabi sabi as they are more valued and interesting because of the wear and aging.
ReplyDeleteAmazing that these photos were rescued after the fire...and why not? Memories of better times probably sustained those who survived, some of the few tangible remnants of life before the inferno.
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