I am not promoting this item but I do know that there are researchers for some of the surnames listed: *snip* A superb 1/2 plate ambrotype of on outdoor scene in Pinckneyville, IL, according to the information written on piece of paper inside of case. It reads, "This was the home of your Great Grandfather Seneca S. Smith. The man standing with foot on wheel is he. The lady standing is your Great Grandmother, Charity Ann Lafe Smith. The bigger girl is your Great Aunt Kate Smith Truckey (first husband Art Payer - Second, John Neville) - the little girl is your Grandmother Anna Smith Caliss. There were 6 yrs. 7 mos. difference in ages). Pinckneyville, Illinois is typed at bottom. (Pinckneyville is located roughly in a triangle of St. Louis, Missouri, Mt. Vernon, IL and Carbondale, IL; in Perry County). Some of the handwriting on the note is hard to read. The names may be as follows: Anne (Lafe, Lupe, Lufe) Smith Art (Payne, Payer) Anna Smith (Calina, Caliss, Caliva, Calina, Calisa) *snip* It is your option is you check out the auction and/or bid on it. Terasa ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 12:30 PM Subject: Interesting item on eBay web site item#1149537674: 1/2 P- Outdoor Scene - Pinknyville, Illinois I have this item for sale at eBay-AOL, the world's largest personal trading community, and thought that you might be interested. Title of item: 1/2 P- Outdoor Scene - Pinknyville, Illinois Seller: vroegindewey Starts: May-27-01 09:25:30 PDT Ends: Jun-03-01 09:25:30 PDT Price: Starts at $35.00 To bid on the item, go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1149537674 Item Description: A superb 1/2 plate ambrotype of on outdoor scene in Pinknyville, IL, according to the information written on piece of paper inside of case. It reads, "This was the home of your Great Grandfather Seneca S. Smith. The man standing with foot on wheel is he. The lady standing is your Great Grandmother, Charity Ann Lafe Smith. The bigger girl is your Great Aunt Kate Smith Truckey (first husband Art Payer - Second, John Neville) - the little girl is your Grandmother Anna Smith Caliss. There were 6 yrs. 7 mos. difference in ages). Pinknyville, Illinois is typed at bottom. (Pinknyville is located roughly in a triangle of St. Louis, Missouri, Mt. Vernon, IL and Carbondale, IL; in Perry County). This image is pristine! No scratches or emulsion lifts that I can see anywhere. There is only a very slight darkening in the sky on upper right and left sides, hardly enough to warrant mentioning. A line of horse and buggies along the dirt road, fence and houses and barns; people walking and riding. Housed in full leather, hinged case. A very good Midwest history piece. Buyer pays $10.50 insured US shipping. The image is very sharp and clear, a lot more so than shows on scan. Visit eBay, the world's largest Personal Trading Community at http://www.ebay.com