Unidentified Old Photos
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The puzzlement is that the photo is dated to about 1860 but Gem photography did not become popular until later.  I am wondering if A. Brown made copies of the original as several of the children have this one.  The man in the picture was killed in the Civil War in Dec. 1861 and he lived in Missouri and never left Missouri while in the service.  His son joined the war in January, one month later and was on campaigns that went to Memphis and further south.

William wants to know when this photographer was in business in Memphis.
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I've "rescued" an old photograph album discovered in Memphis, Tennessee which appears to have belonged to Clem MCCLELLAN. The album includes 5 old photographs including three which appear to belong to the RATHER Family, all taken in Luling, Texas. The photographs included in the album are as follows:

 Unidentified Female, Thuss & Bingham Studio, Memphis (1880's - age 4)·

·Unidentified Female, Pundy Carter's Studio, Luling, Texas (1900's - age 5)

· Mary Elizabeth RATHER, b. October 6, 1899, taken June 5, 1902, Carter Studio, Luling, Texas ·

 Mary Elizabeth RATHER, taken June 5, 1902, age 2 yrs. 9 mon., Carter Studio, Luling, Texas

· Unidentified Infant, Magnolia Studio, Memphis (1890's)

I'm hoping to locate someone from this family so that this wonderful old treasure can be returned to family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me.   Thanks,