Photo Corner

Axel Bernhard Soderling, born 22 March 1881 in Finland Contributed by Tom Mattsen, Finland
This is a picture of my grandmother’s brother, Axel Bernhard Soderling. He was born 22 March 1881 in Finland (an independent part of Russia at that time) at Hitis, a small village in the south archipelago, ten miles west of Helsinki. He traveled to Astoria, Oregon, on 2 August 1902. My mother claims that he died in Skotchland about 1907. The picture was taken in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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James Douglas Contributed by George N. Williams
This is a picture of a portrait of my great-great-grandfather, James Douglas “Bluejeans” Williams, painted while he was Governor of Indiana, 1877-80. He was nicknamed “Bluejeans” because of the denim suits he proudly wore that his wife Nancy made. He was a farmer by trade and was kidded about his suits before being elected governor, which helped him in his run for office.

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  1. another very good site. the photos are very informative, giving a look at clothing from another era. once again, a success story from ancestry.com. THE BEST SITE OF ALL.. jill

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