I've "rescued" an old photograph of Mr. & Mrs. Elmer DODGE and their family which was taken at the Slate Studio in Stewartville, MN sometime in the early 1900's. Pictured are the couple with 4 children, the oldest a daughter and then three boys. The youngest appears to be about 5-6 years old and the oldest in her teens or 20's. I believe that this is the family of Elmer and Clara DODGE with their children Mabel, Arthur, Earl, and Clarence. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding this family: Elmer James DODGE was b. 7 Jun 1863 in Fort Atkinson, WI to parents Arthur Toppin DODGE (1840-1914) and Amelia C. or P. ROBERTS (1843-1925). Elmer was one of 8 children born to this couple including, Elmer James; Martha Maria "Mary"; Lucius Arthur; Ada W.; Myra E.; Carrie or Cassie Winifred; Walter R.; and Paul Byron DODGE all born between 1860 and 1882. Elmer married Clara M. MAHLUM (1870-1939) and together they had four children including, Mabel Mattie; Arthur William; Earl Albert; and Clarence Elmer DODGE, all born between 1889 and 1903. Elmer died Oct 1945 in Palm Beach, FL and is buried in the Roselawn Cemetery in McAllen, TX. His wife Clara was b. Feb 1870 in Clear Lake, IA to parents William MAHLUM (1841-1932) and Agnethe LARSDATTER (1837-1910). Clara was one of 5 children born to this couple including Clara M.; George B.; Alma M.; Albert; and Henry Walter MAHLUM all born between 1870 and 1880. Clara died 10 Dec 1938 in Hidalgo, TX and is buried in the same cemetery with her husband. Their daughter Mabel M. DODGE married Earl E. GARVIN (1888-1963 and she died 4 Nov 1985 and is buried in the Colonial Gardens Cemetery in Marshall, TX. Their son Arthur William DODGE was b. 25 Apr 1892 in Spring Valley, MN and married twice, first marriage was to Frances Laura COTTERMAN (1900-1936) who he married in 1922 and with who he had a daughter, Eleanor Frances DODGE (1924-1996). His second marriage was to Nelle C. WESTON (1887-1977) who he married in 1943. Arthur died 26 Nov 1977 in Pleasant Hill, CA and is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery in Livingston, MT. Their son Earl Albert DODGE was born in 1896 and married Mildred Alene R? (1898-1961). Earl died 22 May 1960 in Newport News, VA and is buried in the Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in that city. The couple's youngest child, a son Clarence Elmer DODGE was b. 1902 and married Georgia Dodge EDWARDS CLAYTON (1913-2008) and together they had a daughter, Betty DODGE (1929-1983). Clarence was a pastor at the Southern Presbyterian Church at Amarillo, TX starting in 1949 and died in Amarillo, TX on 23 Mar 1959 and is buried in the Llano Cemetery in Amarillo as well. His obituary indicates that his wife was Esther BARROS and that they had three daughters including, Betty Ruth; Margie; and Joanie DODGE who all survived him. Census records provide the following details: 1900 census of High Forest, MN: Elmer J. DODGE, age 36, born Jun 1864, married 11 years, born WI, parents born WI, an Egg Buyer Clara DODGE, wife, age 30, born Feb 1870, married 11 years, 3 children/3 living, born IA, parents born Norway Mable DODGE, dau, age 10, born Oct 1889, born IA, at School Arthur DODGE, son, age 8, born Apr 1892, born MN, at School Earle DODGE, son, age 4, born Apr 1896, born MN 1910 census of Stewartville, MN: Earl J. DODGE, age 45, married 21 years, born WI, parents born WI, an Egg House Manager Clara DODGE, wife, age 40, married 21 years, 4 children/4 living, born IA, parents born Norway Mabel DODGE, dau, age 20, born IA, an Egg House Bookkeeper Arthur DODGE, son, age 18, born MN, an Egg House Laborer Earl DODGE, son, age 14, born MN Clarence DODGE, son, age 8, born MN 1920 census of Stewartville, MN: Elmer J. DODGE, age 57, born WI, parents born NY/WI, a Produce Co. Manager Clara DODGE, wife, age 50, born IA, parents born Norway Clarence DODGE, son, age 19, born MN, a Barber Arthur DODGE, son, age 26, born MN And living directly next door - Earl GARVIN and his wife Mabel M. GARVIN 1930 census of Sherman, TX: Clarence E. DODGE, age 27, married at age 26, born MN, parents born WI/IA, a College Teacher Esther DODGE, wife, age 29, married at age 27, born Spain, parents born Spain, to USA 1916, a Music Teacher Betty DODGE, dau, age 8, born TX 1930 census of Hidalgo Co., TX: E. J. DODGE, age 66, married at age 26, born WI, parents born WI, a Carpenter Clara M. DODGE, wife, age 60, married at age 18, born IA, parents born Norway 1940 census of McKinney, TX: Clarence E. DODGE, age 38, born MN, a Church Minister (previous living in Honey Grove, TX) Esther B. DODGE, wife, age 39, born Spain, Betty Ruth DODGE, dau, age 10, born TX Marjory Lee DODGE, dau, age 7, born TX Joan Barbara DODGE, dau, age 2, born TX I am hoping to return the photograph to a member of this family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley