I’ve “rescued” a group of photographs which all belong to the MYERS Family of Illinois.  Based on limited research I was able to locate a considerable amount of information regarding this family and have included my notes under each of the photographs below: • Oscar R. MYERS, taken at the Griffing Studio in Joliet, IL, 1890’s, man in his 20’s or 30’s Oscar Rhodes MYERS b. 8 Sept 1869 in Naperville, IL to parents Jacob A. MYERS and Elovina or Elvina RHODES, married Nellie Josephine GURNEY on 7 Feb 1894 in Joliet, IL 1880 census of Jackson, IL: Jacob MYERS, age 56, born PA, a Farmer, father born PA Lovina MYERS, wife, age 46, born PA, Keeping House, parents born PA Mary MYERS, dau, age 27, born IL Elias MYERS, son, age 26, born IL, a Farmer Albert MYERS, son, age 22, born IL, Works on Farm Jakey MYERS, son, age 15, born IL, Works on Farm Henry MYERS, son, age 12, born IL, Works on Farm Oscar MYERS, son, age 10, born IL 1900 census of Jackson, IL: Oscar R. MYERS, age 30, born Sept 1869, married 6 years, born IL, parents born PA, a Farmer Nellie J. MYERS, wife, age 28, born May 1872, married 6 years, no children, born IL, parents born England + two farm laborers • Hattie Esta MYERS MCALLISTER, taken at the W. D. Fay Studio in Joliet, IL, 1880’s, infant Hattie Esta MYERS b. 11 Jun 1888 in Jackson, IL, married Earl Henry MCALLISTER on 22 Jun 1910 and died Aug 1969 1900 census of Jackson, IL: Albert S. MYERS, age 42, born Oct 1857, married 19 years, born IL, parents born PA, a Farmer Anna R. MYERS, wife, age 42, born Dec 1857, married 19 years, 7 children/6 living, born IL, parents born Germany Lurnea E. MYERS, dau, age 16, born May 1884, born IL, at School Perlia M. MYERS, dau, age 13, born July 1886, born IL, at School Hattie E. MYERS, dau, age 12, born June 1888, born IL, at School Della S. MYERS, dau, age 10, born Apr 1890, born IL, at School Warren B. MYERS, son, age 7, born July 1892, born IL, at School Elda L. MYERS, dau, age 5, born Oct 1894, born IL, at School John B. DICINAS, Laborer, age 22, born Mar 1878, born Belgium, parents born Belgium, to USA 1891, a Farm Laborer • Guy, Frantie (RAMER), Floyd, and Elias MYERS, taken at the W. D. Fay Studio in Joliet, IL, 1880’s, children 3-7 years, parents in 20’s or 30’s Elias Joseph MYERS b. 29 Jan 1854 in Naperville, IL to parents Jacob A. MYERS and Elovina or Elvina RHODES, married Frantie Cora RAMER on 26 Jan 1881 in Pierce, IL and died 14 Dec 1933 1870 census of Pierce, IL: Peter RAMER, age 39, a Farmer, born PA Elizabeth RAMER, age 39, Keeping House, born Baden Williehmina RAMER, age 16, at Home, born IL Eliher RAMER, age 14, at Home, born IL Frances RAMER, age 9, born IL Grant RAMER, age 5, born IL Eddie RAMER, age 3, born IL Infant RAMER, age 1, born IL (female) Living directly next door is the family of John & Lucy RAMER 1880 census of Pierce, IL: Peter RAMER, age 49, born PA, a Farmer, parents born PA Elizabeth RAMER, wife, age 50, born Wurttemberg, Keeping House, parents born Wurttemberg Elhew RAMER, son, age 22, born IL, a Farm Laborer Frantie RAMER, dau, age 18, born IL, at Home Grant RAMER, son, age 15, born IL, at Home Ellen RAMER, dau, age 11, born IL, at School Edward RAMER, nephew, age 12, born IL, at Home, father born OH 1900 census of Pierce, IL: Elias J. MYERS, age 46, born Jan 1854, married 19 years, born IL, parents born PA, a Farmer Frantie MYERS, wife, age 38, born Sept 1861, married 19 years, 5 children/3 living, born IL, parents born PA/Germany Floyd J. MYERS, son, age 18, born Dec 1881, born IL, a Farm Laborer Guy R. MYERS, son, age 15, born July 1884, born IL, a Farm Laborer Ray J. MYERS, son, age 6, born Jan 1894, born IL, at School 1910 census of Squaw Grove, IL: Floyd J. MYERS, age 28, married 3 years, born IL, parents born IL, a Farmer Alice M. MYERS, wife, age 24, married 3 years, 1 child/1 living, born IL, parents born IL Vesfer C. MYERS, son, age 1 year + 1 month, born IL John P. EVANS, father-in-law, age 55, a widower, born Wales, parents born Wales, a Salesman George HANSNER, hired man, age 23, born WI, parents born Germany, a Farm Laborer 1920 census of Pierce, IL: Elias J. MYERS, age 65, born IL, parents born PA, a Farmer Frantie MYERS, wife, age 58, born IL, parents born OH/Germany Merton MYERS, son, age 19, born IL, a Farm Laborer And living directly next door their son: Guy MYERS, age 35, born IL, parents born IL, a Farmer Gertrude MYERS, wife, age 29, born IL, parents born Canada/IL Clifford MYERS, son, age 7, born IL Virginia MYERS, dau, age 3 years + 5 months, born IL • Jacob MYERS, taken at the W. D. Fay Studio in Joliet, IL, 1880’s, man in his 20’s Jacob Emanuel MEYERS b. 25 Jan 1865 in Naperville, IL to parents Jacob A. MEYERS and Elvina or Elovina RHODES, married Laura Augusta Catherine KURKAMP on 18 Feb 1892 and died 12 Jan 1934 1900 census of Pierce, IL: Jacob M. MYERS, age 35, born Jan 1865, married 8 years, born IL, parents born PA, a Farmer Laura MYERS, wife, age 29, born Mar 1871, married 8 years, 2 children/2 living, born IL, parents born Germany Merle A. MYERS, dau, age 5, born July 1894, born IL Claude MYERS, son, age 4, born Apr 1896, born IL 1910 census of Hampshire, IL: Jacob MYERS, age 45, married 18 years, born IL, parents born PA, a Farmer Lora MYERS, wife, age 40, married 18 years, 3 children/3 living, born IL, parents born Germany Merle MYERS, dau, age 15, born IL Claude MYERS, son, age 14, born IL Gladys MYERS, dau, age 8, born IL 1920 census of Plato, IL: Jacob M. MYERS, age 54, born IL, parents born PA, a Farm Operator Laura MYERS, wife, age 49, born IL, parents born Germany/IL Claude MYERS, son, age 23, born IL, a Farm Laborer Gladys MYERS, dau, age 17, born IL Roy CAMPBELL, boarder, age 41, born IL, parents born Canada, a Farm Laborer • Bruce & Maria (MYERS) HARLEY, taken at the Fay Studio in Joliet, IL, 1880’s, couple in their teens or 20’s • Bruce HARLEY, taken at the Gale Studio in Joliet, IL, 1890’s, man in his 30’s Bruce Turpie HARLEY b. 17 Aug 1859 in Will Co. IL, married Maria Rosella MYERS on 25 Dec 1879 in Jackson, IL and died 26 Aug 1939 1870 census of Jackson, IL: Jacob S. HARLEY, age 40, a Farmer, born VA Ellen HARLEY, age 36, Keeping House, born OH Bruce T. HARLEY, age 10, attending House, born IL Ruth A. HARLEY, age 9, attending House, born IL Ida B. HARLEY, age 7, born IL James E. HARLEY, age 5, born IL Ralph J. HARLEY, age 4, born IL Theodore C. HARLEY, age 2, born IL Joel P. HARLEY, age 3 months, born IL Huldah HARLEY, age 71, born VA 1880 census of Jackson, IL: Bruce HARLEY, age 20, born IL, a Farmer, parents born VA/OH Maria R. HARLEY, wife, age 18, born IL, Keeping House, parents born PA 1900 census of Jackson, IL: Bruce HARLEY, age 40, born Aug 1859, married 20 years, born IL, parents born VA/OH, a Grain Office Clerk Maria R. HARLEY, wife, age 37, born Oct 1862, married 20 years, 2 children/2 living, born IL, parents born PA Iva A. HARLEY, dau, age 11, born Aug 1888, born IL, at School Marie E. HARLEY, dau, age 4, born Nov 1895, born IL 1910 census of Jackson, IL: Bruce HARLEY, age 50, married 30 years, born IL, parents born IN, a Grain Elevator Bookkeeper Maria HARLEY, wife, age 49, married 30 years, 2 children/2 living, born IL, parents born PA/OH Alice I. HARLEY, dau, age 21, born IL Marie HARLEY, dau, age 14, born IL I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that these wonderful old photographs can be returned to their rightful place with family. If you are a member of this family, or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley