I've "rescued" an old photograph belonging to the AKERS Family of Oregon. The photograph was taken at the Potter Studio in Portland, Oregon, likely taken in the 1890's the infant in the photograph is identified as "Thomas" or "Frances" AKERS born 1898. The handwriting in very poor so it is difficult to read, though it appears that someone first wrote the name "Richard" and then crossed that name out and replaced it. Makes me wonder if "Richard" is a brother to this baby and the person identifying the photograph was confused as to which one it was in the photograph. I am hoping to locate someone from this AKERS Family who can identify the photograph as one of their own. I'd like to see it returned to its right place, with family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I have an Akers relative who migrated to Oregon from Missouri. His name was William Madison Akers.? His wife was Susan Ison.? Children included Anna, William Jefferson, and? John Wesley.? Claude Akers was either a son or grandson.? My desktop has died and most of my info is on it.? They lived in Baker County, Oregon. I don't know if this is the same family or not. But if it is, I would at least like to have a scanned copy of the photo. Thank you. Doris Rayburn -----Original Message----- From: Shelley Cardiel <cardiels@comcast.net> To: AKERS@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, Sep 20, 2009 1:00 pm Subject: [AKERS] AKERS Family Photograph I've "rescued" an old photograph belonging to the AKERS Family of Oregon. The photograph was taken at the Potter Studio in Portland, Oregon, likely taken in the 1890's the infant in the photograph is identified as "Thomas" or "Frances" AKERS born 1898. The handwriting in very poor so it is difficult to read, though it appears that someone first wrote the name "Richard" and then crossed that name out and replaced it. Makes me wonder if "Richard" is a brother to this baby and the person identifying the photograph was confused as to which one it was in the photograph. I am hoping to locate someone from this AKERS Family who can identify the photograph as one of their own. I'd like to see it returned to its right place, with family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AKERS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message