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A Group of Young People, North Vernon
Photograph around 1900
Contributed by John McFarland of Ohio to Jennings County, INGenWeb


I did some checking on the names listed on this photo and my notes about those are below the picture.
If my translation of the writing is incorrect or you have more information please let me know!


Unfortunately we do not have who is who, except for Fred Feagler, it
would be great if we could match some of them up.

Ada Hole -- 1900 Census, Center Township, Jennings County -- the family is composed of Joseph H. Hole age 50 born in Ohio, his wife Lora age 48 born in indiana, daughter Ada age 18 born Indiana, daughter Lena age 14 born Indiana.

Verne Crane -- 1900 Census, Center Township, Jennings County -- the family is composed of Peter M. Crane age 68 widowed, born West Virginia, his daughter Vernie age 18 born Indiana.

Jennie King & Kittie King -- 1900 Census, Center Township, Jennings County -- the family is composed of James King age 58, born Indiana, his wife Josephine age 52, born Indiana, daughter Jennie age 18 born Indiana, daughter Kittie age 16 born Indiana

Carrie Becker -- 1900 Census, Center Township, Jennings County -- the family is composed of Henry Becker age 64 born Germany, his wife Mary age 52 born Indiana, son John age 31 born Indiana, daughter Flora age 26, born Indiana, daughter Carrie age 17, born Indiana, Son in Law Ernest B. Fewell age
29, born Indiana-married 2 years to daughter Etta age 24, born Indiana, Grandson Paul E. Fewell age 10 months, born Indiana, Son in Law Elsworth D. Davis age 33, born Indiana married during 1900 to daughter Dorothy age 20, born Indiana.

Josie Davis & Jennie Hadley-- 1900 Census, Center Township, Jennings County -- the family is composed of Henry Davis age 70 born Ohio, widowed, daughter Josie age 18 born Indiana, also in this household is Jennie Hadley age 18 who is listed as a grandaughter of Henry Davis, she was born in Illinois, grandson Howard Hadley age 11, born Illinois and Mother in Law Leah Crozier age 87, widowed, born Pennsylvania.

Pearl Rice/Rich? -- I did not find a Pearl with a similar last name in the 1900 census - any suggestions welcome.

Anna Musser -- 1900  Census, Center Township, Jennings County -- the family is composed of Andrew J. Musser age 55 born Ohio, his wife Jennie age 54 born Ohio, son Edward O. age 30 (single) born Indiana, daughter Mabel age 21 (single) born Indiana, son Ralph E. age 19 (single) born Indiana, daughter Anna age 17 (single) born Indiana, daughter Alettie G. age 14 born Indiana, daughter Ethel P. age 11 born Indiana.

Ita Hanes -- I did not find a Ita with my guess for a last name of Hanes - any suggestions welcome.

Pearl Wickens  -- I did not find a Pearl Wickens/Wilkens - any suggestions welcome.

Florence Wilkerson -- 1900 Census, Center Township, Jennings County -- the family is composed of William H. Wilkerson age 50, born Indiana,  his wife Alice age 44, born Indiana, daughter Florence age 16, born Indiana, son Carl age 13 born Indiana, son William age 10, born Indiana, son Clarence age 2, born Indiana.

Walter VanCleve -- 1900 Census, Center Township, Jennings County -- the family is composed of Peter Vancleve age 54, born Indiana, Lydia Vancleve age 43, born Indiana (Peter & Lydia have only been married 3 years so she is not the mother of Walter), son Walter Vancleve age 19, born Indiana,  step daughter Nellie Grinstead 16, born Indiana, step daughter Mamie Grinstead age 14, born Indiana, step son Richard Grinstead age 11 born Kansas.

Fred Feagler -- 1900 Census, Center Township, Marion County -- There is a Fred W. Feagler living as a boarder he is age 20 and born in Indiana, we also know from John McFarland that Fred Willard Feagler died at age 23 of consumption. He is buried in the Summerfield/Vawter Cemetery in Jennings County.

Fred ? -- No hope here as I can not make out the last name at all.

Chas Mitchell -- 1900 Census, Center Township, Jennings County -- the family is composed of Willis N Mitchell age 49, born Indiana, his wife Ida M. age
age 42, born Indiana, son Walter age 18, born Indiana, son Charles age 16, born Indiana, daughter Hazel age 14, born Indiana, sister in law  Kate Kyle age 38, divorced, born Indiana, nephew Ralph Kyle age 9, born Indiana.

Joe Roseberry -- 1900 Census, Center Township, Jennings County -- the family is composed of Joseph Roseberry age 69, born Illinois, his wife Ophelia (Ayers) age 46, born Indiana, son Joseph T. Roseberry age 20, born Indiana.

Elbert King? -- I did not find him, not sure of name, any suggestions welcome.
 

Fred Eastman -- 1900 Census, Center Township, Jennings County -- the family is composed of Calvin Eastman age 45, born Indiana, his wife Josie age 39, born Ohio, son Frederick Eastman age 18, born Indiana.


I find it interesting that going by clues (things that are known) such as the fact that Fred Feagler died at age 23 on May 22, 1904 and was living in Indianapolis in 1900 that this picture was taken before 1900 while he was still in Jennings County or between 1900 and 1904 when he died and he was there for a visit. Also in every case but his the people in the photo I could figure out a name for were found living in Center Township in 1900. Which of course leads to questions, was this a Church Group, a young peoples club, some local event where they had all gathered? They all appear to be dressed up as if for an occasion. I even find a 2nd cousin twice removed of mine Joseph Thomas Roseberry to be in the picture, although I have no idea which person he is. His mother Ophelia Ayers was the daughter of Isaac Newton Ayers & Rebecca Davis. These young people were all between the ages of 16 and 20 in the 1900 census. I hope someone can identify what group it is and that we may be able to put together which name goes with which person.



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