I've "rescued" three old daguerreotype photographs in the original leather and velvet or silk cases containing photographs which are all connected to the ARMSTRONG - RUDD - HART Family. The first is a photograph of Sarah ARMSTRONG from the Pine & Bells Studio in Troy, New York. The photograph was likely taken in the 1860's or 1870's with Sarah appearing to be in her 20's or 30's at the time. In addition to her name, someone has included a note "Aunt Maude's Mother" along with the photograph. The second photograph is one of Achsa WILEY ARMSTRONG and spouse with no studio or location identified. The couple in the photograph appear to be in their 30's or 40's at the time it was taken, likely sometime in the 1860's or 1870's. In addition to the name a note indicates "Lyman Armstrong RUDD'S great uncle". The third is a photograph of Hannah Heartt HART, again with no studio or location identified. I would guess that the woman in the photograph is in her 60's or 70's and that it was taken in the 1860's or 1870's. A note with the third photograph indicates that Hannah is "Lyman RUDD'S great-great-great Aunt". Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding those pictured in the photographs or mentioned on the notes: Lyman Armstrong RUDD was the son of Lynn C. RUDD (b. 27 Jun 1892) and Sarah ARMSTRONG. Census records provide the following info: 1880 census of Union, MI: Alfred ARMSTRONG, age 46, a Farmer, born VT, parents born VT Achsa ARMSTRONG, wife, age 41, Keeping House, born NY, parents born NY Dora ARMSTRONG, dau, age 12, at School, born MI Henrietta WYLIE, boarder, age 42, at Home, born NY, parents born CT/MA + 1 day laborer boarding 1920 census of Union, MI: living in the home of Wylie & Ada HUBBARD Achsa ARMSTRONG, age 81, a widow, born NY, parents born NY/MA I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that these wonderful old precious treasures can be returned to the care of a family member. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley