I couldn't agree more. When my dad passed away several years ago he left at least 300 photographs, some appearing to be from the 1920s or earlier. Included in the photographs was a picture of a two-shelf metal bookcase and a set of books. On the back was written "Bookcase and books". That was the only picture from the whole lot that had any information on the back, as if we wouldn't have known the picture was of a bookcase and books. I have no idea who many of the people in the other photos are, though it is likely many are from Gallia and Meigs counties in Ohio and Jackson County, WV. All the family is gone, so there is no one to ask. Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denise Ashleman" <saultz@bellsouth.net> To: <OHGALLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 10:28 PM Subject: [OHGALLIA-L] > Just a note: Following a visit home to Columbus a week ago, I would > suggest to everyone, please write the names of people on the back of > photos, last names as well, approx. decade. I just spent the better part > of four days going through photos from one set of Grandparents with my > mother, father and sisters. I am the eldest and know most of the people, > however, my grandmother was born in 1890 - had my mother at 43, only > child, go figure. The point is, anyone we could ask if none of us knew, > they're dead. Make sure to add your photos to the Will provision or give > the person who would most appreciate the photos to them now. Do this as > soon as you can while the oldest person in your family can still SEE. > > Denise > > > ==== OHGALLIA Mailing List ==== > For those of you on Digest mode, please don't quote the entire digest when > replying. Also, check your subject line; making it meaningful will > increase your chances of being read. > >