I've "rescued" an old photograph of Mary SPENCER ROWE BARNES which was taken at the Hotchkiss Studio in Norwich, New York. The photograph is dated 1889 with Mary appearing to be in her 40's at the time it was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information: Mary A. SPENCER b. 5 May 1845 to parents Horace Dean SPENCER (b. 29 Jun 1807) and Margaret BURNSIDE (b. 15 Apr 1844). Mary was one of 10 children born to the couple including, Ellen C.; Martha A.; Edgar D.; Celestia Catherine; Carlton O.; Mary A.; Luzerne H.; Emily V.; Hiram Greeley; and Margaretta SPENCER all born between 1833 and 1853 in Otsego Co. NY. A second marriage for Horace Dean SPENCER to Nancy BARNES meant another sibling for Mary, Lillian M. SPENCER born in 1877. Mary married George N. ROWE about 1865 (b. 13 Jan 1844) and together they had two children, Grace L. ROWE b. 6 Jan 1872 in Oneonta, NY and Hervey Spencer ROWE. Mary then married Simeon R. BARNES. I am hoping to locate someone from Mary's family so that this wonderful old photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley