I've "rescued" a group of NEWCOMB Family photographs which include the following: 1. James NEWCOMB, taken at the Giles Bishop Studio in New London, CT, 1870's or 1880's, man in his 50's or 60's, note "New London Merchant" 2. Harriet Chapell NEWCOMB with Edith, taken at the Giles Bishop Studio in New London, CT, dated 1882, Harriet appears to be in her 20's, and Edith is 2 years old, note "Edith born 1880" 3. Clara Winifred NEWCOMB, taken at the Rockwood Studio in New York City, NY, dated December 1888, Clara appears to be about 4 years old at the time 4. "One of the NEWCOMB Children", taken at the Rockwood Studio in New York City, NY, 1880's, appears to be a girl about 3 years old, note "Edith b. 1880, Richard b. 1882, and Clara b. 1884" Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding the family: James NEWCOMB b. 6 Mar 1819 in Derby, CT to parents Silas NEWCOMB (b. 10 Jun 1786 in Sunderland, VT) and Betsey PALMER (b. 1784 in Stonington, CT). James was one of 6 children born to this couple including, Robert Palmer; John Lee; John Lee II; James; Charlotte Palmer; and Silas NEWCOMB all born between 1813 and 1823 in Derby, CT. His parents may have died when he was young as records indicate that he was adopted by an Uncle, Calvin NEWCOMB of Windham, CT. James is said to have married twice, first in 1845 to Caroline A. NOYES and again in Sept 1847 to Sarah Anna or Anton WEAVER. James was a Merchant in New London, CT and died 11 Dec 1908. Harriet Wetmore CHAPELL b. 1 Aug 1856 in New London, CT to parents Richard H. CHAPELL and Cornelia C. WETMORE. Harriet married Frederick Seymour NEWCOMB (b. 24 Feb 1852 in New London, CT) on 11 Oct 1877 in New London, CT and together they had 6 children including, Edith Turner; Richard Chapell; Clara Winnifred; Ruth Wetmore; Theodore; and Cornelia Chapell NEWCOMB, all born between 1880 and 1896 in New London, CT. Edith Turner NEWCOMB b. 4 May 1880 in New London, CT to parents Frederic Seymour NEWCOMB and Harriet Wetmore CHAPELL. Clara Winifred NEWCOMB b. 5 Feb 1884 in New London, CT to parents Frederic Seymour NEWCOMB and Harriet Wetmore CHAPELL. She married Ernest Adna BACK (b. 7 Oct 1880 in Northampton, MA) on 27 Sept 1919 in Washington DC. The couple had two children, David Newcomb BACK and Richard Chapell BACK the first born in New London, CT and the second in Washington DC in 1920 and 1921 respectively. Census records provide the following information: 1870 census of New London, CT: James NEWCOMBE, age 51, a Dry Goods Merchant, born CT Sarah A. NEWCOMBE, age 46, Keeping House, born CT Fred S. NEWCOMBE, age 18, a Dry Goods Clerk, born CT James NEWCOMBE Jr., age 12, Attending School, born CT + 1 Domestic Servant 1880 census of New London, CT: James NEWCOMB, age 60, born CT, Owns Retail Dry Goods, parents born CT Sarah H. NEWCOMB, wife, age 55, born CT, Keeping House, parents born CT James E. NEWCOMB, son, age 22, born CT, in College Louisa B. WEAVER, sister-in-law, age 42, born CT, a Boarder, parents born RI/CT + 2 servants Fred S. NEWCOMB, age 28, born CT, a Dry Goods Merchant, parents born CT Harriet W. NEWCOMB, wife, age 23, born CT, parents born CT/NY Edith W. NEWCOMB, dau, age 1 month, born CT + 1 Domestic Servant 1900 census of New London, CT: James NEWCOMB, age 81, born Mar 1819, married 53 years, born CT, parents born CT, a Dry Goods Merchant Sarah H. NEWCOMB, wife, age 74, born Jul 1825, married 53 years, 6 children/2 living, born CT, parents born RI/CT Louisa B. WEAVER, sister-in-law, age 63, born Mar 1837, born CT, parents born RI/CT + 2 servants Frederic S. NEWCOMB, age 48, born Feb 1852, married 22 years, born CT, parents born CT, in Real Estate Harriet W. NEWCOMB, wife, age 43, born Aug 1856, married 22 years, 6 children/6 living, born CT, parents born CT/NY Edith T. NEWCOMB, dau, age 20, born May 1880, born CT, at School Richard C. NEWCOMB, son, age 18, born May 1882, born CT, at School Clara W. NEWCOMB, dau, age 10, born Mar 1890, born CT, at School Ruth W. NEWCOMB, dau, age 6, born May 1894, born CT, at School Cornelia C. NEWCOMB, dau, age 3, born Oct 1896, born CT + 3 servants 1910 census of New London, CT: Frederick S. NEWCOMB, age 58, married 33 years, born CT, parents born CT, Retired Harriet C. NEWCOMB, wife, age 54, married 33 years, 6 children/6 living, born CT, parents born CT Edith T. NEWCOMB, dau, age 29, born CT Clara W. NEWCOMB, dau, age 26, born CT Ruth W. NEWCOMB, dau, age 20, born CT, a Student Theodore NEWCOMB, son, age 15, born CT, a Student Cornelia C. NEWCOMB, dau, age 13, born CT, a Student + 1 Cook and 2 Maids 1920 census of New London, CT: Harritt C. NEWCOMB, age 63, a widow, born CT, parents born CT/NY Edith NEWCOMB, dau, age 39, born CT, parents born CT Ruth W. NEWCOMB, dau, age 29, born CT, parents born CT Theodore NEWCOMB, son, age 25, born CT, parents born CT Cornelia NEWCOMB, dau, age 23, born CT, parents born CT + 3 servants 1930 census of New London, CT: Harriet W. C. NEWCOMB, age 73, a widow, born CT, parents born CT/NY Edith T. NEWCOMB, dau, age 49, born CT, parents born CT Ruth W. NEWCOMB, dau, age 40, born CT, parents born CT + 3 servants I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that these wonderful old photographs can be returned to the care of this family. If you are a member of the family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley