Dear Folks, I just joined your list because I am trying to identify a man a picture that I found in my grandmother's stuff, no name, of course. It was taken by the Bradley and Bulson photographers, 15 Bryant Ave., SF after 1870 I think. There is a photo of a dark haired, clean shave man, wearing a suite, vest, white shirt and bow tie. He is clean shaven, has a rather prominent nose, sort of turned up, sort of narrow chin. Here comes the fun part: encircling this described picture are 12 smaller gag pictures of this gent, costumed as a baby, and other such goofy hats, with also sorts of goofy happy to sad faces. The caption reads " Merrily Yours, LITCHFIELD, The Man of Many Faces." I tried to find him google, but no luck. Also a couple Litchfield forum. Your Lyman searches caught my eye a bit as Gramma,while born in Oregon was descended from New England stock. Her father was a Melvin and her uncle John Melvin lived in Litchfield, MI - I don't think this guy could be a Melvin because he does not resemble any of the few pictures I have of them; however, the Melvins were from MA and one generation landed in and stayed in and married in the Ontario/Wayne County area. I note that for some reason, Lyman was a very popular given name during that time. Another name associated with my folks is Wisner. Wisners seem to have had sorta narrow chins. Any takers? Phoebe in CA