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Thursday, July 29, 2021

As a followup to yesterdays contribution, today, I have another photograph of a picnic with the Hillanbrand's and Riley's. This was taken around 1936/7, down around Umbria Street in Philadelphia. My Great Grandmother, Ellen Francis Hillanbrand is in the middle holding a beer. My Great Aunt Dolores and Great Uncle Robert Brecht is in the last row on the left. Robert Brecht is in the first row on right, holding the baseball. My Great Aunt Dot and Great Uncle Harry Kinsinger are to the right of my Great Grandmother. Their son, Joe Kinsinger is the smallest, in front right. And lastly, my Great Aunt Marguerite is kneeling, center left. If anyone knows some of the other characters, please let me know.



Wednesday, July 28, 2021

I was reviewing some old photographs, when I stumbled upon this photograph. The photograph was taken about 1921 in Atlantic City, New Jersey by the commercial photographer Fred Hess. It is a picture of the extended Francis Family, which included the Hillanbrand's and Riley's. My grandfather is in the top row, with his arms around my Great Aunt Viola (on left) and Great Aunt Betty (on right). I believe that my Great Aunt Marguerite is in the arms of my Great Aunt Betty. Next to them, on right, is my Great Grandmother, Ellen Hillanbrand. On extreme left is my Great, Great Aunt Elizabeth Riley. Unfortunately, I don't know the cousins within the rest of the photograph. I thought I would share. Any help and assistance would be appreciated.



Monday, July 26, 2021

Another picture from Uncle Ray and Aunt Barbara's wedding. Front row - Clare Brecht, Aunt Dolores Brecht, Barbara Hillanbrand, Ray Hillanbrand, Mary Brecht and Reba Hillanbrand. Back row - Catherine Hillanbrand, Bill Hillanbrand, Jack Brecht, Tom Brecht, Tom Hillanbrand, Bob Brecht and Mary Ellen Brecht.