I've "rescued" an old photograph of George & Mattie GAYER which was taken at the J. R. Bell Studio in Girard, Kansas. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1880's with both appearing to be in their teens at the time. In addition to their names, someone has written "For Grandpa & Grandma" on the back of the photograph as if it was given as a gift to their grandparents leading me to believe they are siblings. Based on limited research I was able to locate the family in the 1880 census of Girard, KS as follows: David A. GAYER, age 57, born IN, a Blacksmith, parents born unknown Eliza J. GAYER, wife, age 30, born IN, Keeping House, parents born PA/IN Ida B. GAYER, dau, age 10, born IN, at School George J. GAYER, son, age 8, born IN, at School Mattie M. GAYER, dau, age 7, born IN, at School Lola GAYER, dau, age 4, born IN I am hoping to locate someone from this GAYER Family so that this wonderful old photograph can be returned to the care of their family. If you are a member of this family, or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley