I've "rescued" three old photographs belonging to the BOTSFORD Family of South Dakota. The first is one of Raymond BOTSFORD'S parents (Warren and Louisa BOTSFORD) which was taken at the C. S. McKibben Studio in Desmet, SD. The photograph appears to have been taken in the early 1900's with the couple likely in their 50's or 60's at the time it was taken. The second photograph is one of Ray BOTSFORD which was also taken most likely in the early 1900's with Ray in his teens or 20's at the time. The third photograph is one of Ray BOTSFORD and his brothers (Arthur and Alfred), also taken in the early 1900's, all three appear to be in their teens or 20's at the time. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding this family: Warren William BOTSFORD was b. Aug 1854 in Iroquois Co, IL to parents V. W. BOTSFORD (b. 1830) and Martha BOTSFORD (b. 1832). Warren had one sibling, George Edgar BOTSFORD (1858-1930 or 1933). Warren married Louisa A. or M. STALTER or STOLDER or STALDER (1854 or 1856-1939) in 1879 and together they had at least 10 children including, Alfaretta or Alpharetta "Allie" BOTSFORD; Martha Maria BOTSFORD; Arthur Clarence BOTSFORD (b. 1884); Clarence BOTSFORD (1885-1900); Cora Ann BOTSFORD; Raymond Walter BOTSFORD; Alfred Warren BOTSFORD; Russell E. BOTSFORD (1886-1887); Goldie L. BOTSFORD (1889-1902); and Pearl Mae or May BOTSFORD (1894-1983). Warren died 6 Mar 1924 in Kingsbury, SD and is buried in the Graham Cemetery in Mingo, IA along with his wife Louisa. Arthur Clarence BOTSFORD was b. 15 Sept 1884 in Prairie City, IA and married Ella AKINS (1890-1984) on 25 Oct 1910 and he died 18 Oct 1961 in Knoxville or Monroe, IA at the age of 77 and is buried in the Monroe Cemetery in Monroe, IA. At the time of his death he was survived by his brother Alfred BOTSFORD and three sisters including, Martha BOTSFORD VIERS; Cora BOTSFORD CURRIER; and Pearl BOTSFORD WILSON all of Monroe, IA. His obit indicates that his parents, brother Ray BOTSFORD, and sister Allie BOTSFORD EDWARDS preceded him in death. Arthur was a truck driver and lived for many years in South Dakota before returning to Jasper County, IA. Ray BOTSFORD married Laura Rosalie CURRIER (b. 27 Oct 1897 in Canistota, SD - d. 25 Jan 1981 in Eureka, CA) on 16 May 1926 and together they had one child. Ray died in Iowa in Apr 1930. Alfred Warren BOTSFORD was b. 8 Sept 1891 in Colfax, IA and died 20 Aug 1969 in Knoxville, IA. Census records provide the following details: 1880 census of Poweshiek, IA: Warren BODSFORD, age 25, a Farmer, born IA Louisa BODSFORD, wife, age 23, born IA, parents born PA 1900 census of Poweshiek, IA: Warren BOTSFORD, age 45, born Aug 1854, married 20 years, born IL, parents born OH, a Farmer Louisa BOTSFORD, wife, age 42, born Oct 1857, married 20 years, 9 children/8 living, born IA, parents born IA/PA Martha BOTSFORD, dau, age 17, born Dec 1882, born IA Arthur BOTSFORD, son, age 15, born Sept 1884, born IA, a Farm Laborer Cora BOTSFORD, dau, age 14, born Mar 1886, born KS, at School Ray BOTSFORD, son, age 12, born Apr 1888, born IA, at School Alfred BOTSFORD, son, age 9, born Sept 1890, born IA, at School Pearl BOTSFORD, dau, age 5, born Aug 1894, born IA Goldie BOTSFORD, dau, age 6 months, born Nov 1899, born IA 1910 census of Le Sueur, SD: Lytle EDWARDS, age 30, married 10 years, born IA, parents born IA, a Farmer Allie EDWARDS, wife, age 29, married 10 years, 4 children/4 living, born IA, parents born IL/IA Emma EDWARDS, dau, age 9, born IA Earl EDWARDS, son, age 8, born IA Harrold EDWARDS, son, age 7, born IA Wayne EDWARDS, son, age 5, born ID L. Roy BOTSFORD, hired man, age 26, born IA, parents born IL/IA, a Farm Laborer (believe this is his sister Allie and her family) 1910 census of Rosedale, SD: Warren BOTSFORD, age 55, married 31 years, born IL, parents born OH, a Farmer Louisa M. BOTSFORD, wife, age 54, married 31 years, 9 children/7 living, born IA, parents born PA Alfred W. BOTSFORD, son, age 18, born IA, a Farm Laborer Pearl M. BOTSFORD, dau, age 18, born IA + 1 Hired Man 1920 census of Le Sueur, SD: Warren W. BOTSFORD, age 65, born IL, parents born OH, a Farmer Louisa M. BOTSFORD, wife, age 63, born IA, parents born PA Alfred W. BOTSFORD, son, age 28, born IA, a Farmer 1920 census of Fairview, IA: Arthur C. BOTSFORD, age 35, born IA, parents born IL/MO, a Farmer Ella BOTSFORD, wife, age 29, born IA, parents born PA/IA 1930 census of Fairview, IA: Arthur C. BOTSFORD, age 45, born IA, parents born USA, a Cemetery Worker Ella J. BOTSFORD, wife, age 44, born IA, parents born PA/IA + 1 Boarder 1940 census of Fairview, IA: Arthur C. BOTSFORD, age 55, born IA Ella D. BOTSFORD, wife, age 56, born IA Judson ARKINS, father-in-law, age 85, a widower, born PA I am hoping to locate someone from this BOTSFORD Family so that the photographs can be returned to their rightful place, with family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley