Friday's Photos: Sisters!

These two little girls, pictured above with their parents (Edith Giddens and Claude Davis), celebrate their birthdays just a week apart. My mother, on the left, will be 91 on Sunday, and her sister was 90 this past Sunday.  

Happy Birthday, Mom and Aunt Janet!

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Diana

© 2023

Friday's Photo: Happy Birthday to my Favorite Aunt!

Aunt Janet's 88th birthday is today. When I found these photos, I noted her wedding date, June 17, 1956, was the day before her birthday. She is pictured above with her husband, Jimmy, and her parents Edith and Claude Davis. 

Aunt Janet is my mother's sister and is always so much fun. I didn't really know my father's sisters.

Happy Birthday, Aunt Janet!

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Diana

© 2021 

Janet and Jimmy's wedding, photographs, 1956; scanned images, from the privately held photo collection of E. M. Bryan, Virginia Beach, VA 2021. 

Photos and a Bible: The Children of Samuel Clarence Richardson and Mary Elizabeth Fitts of South Carolina

A good home is needed for these photos and the family Bible[1] 

that once belonged to the Sydney Hamilton Richardson family of South Carolina. Sydney was the son of Samuel Clarence Richardson and Mary Elizabeth Fitts.  Information found at Ancestry.com[2] and Find A Grave[3] shows that family members may have lived in or near what are now Beaufort, Barnwell, Hampton, and Allendale Counties. 

The boys in the photos above are Sydney Hamilton Richardson and his twin, Oliver Perry Richardson. They were born on November 29, 1853, so it can be assumed the young boys' photo was taken in the 1850s, and the photo of the boys when they were older was taken in the 1860s. 

These family pages, showing births and deaths, came from the Bible that belonged to Sydney H. Richardson and his wife, Hattie A. Moore. Note the change in the spelling of Sidney in this Bible record while the older record shows Sydney. 

Found folded inside Sydney and Hattie's bible were these papers revealing birth and death dates for the children of Samuel C. Richardson and Mary E. Fitts. Along with these papers was a typed abstract. 

My friend has these items in her possession and would like to donate them to a historical society or library in South Carolina. Do you know of a good home for the Bible and photographs? If so, please send a message to my Facebook page. 

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Diana

© 2021 

Sources 

[1]"Sydney H. Richardson and Oliver P. Richarson," photographs, abt. 1856-1870, South Carolina, digital images 15 Feb 2021, privately held by L. Rickman, Georgia, accessed 15 Feb 2021.  Also, Richardson Family Bible, "Holy Bible," privately held by L. Rickman, Georgia, accessed 15 Feb 2021.

[2]"Samuel Clarence Richardson 'Buddie'",  Facts, accessed 26 Feb 2021, https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/82947861/person/32480294138/facts?indiv=try&h&db

[3] "Samuel Clarence Richardson Sr. (1827-1886)",  Find A Grave Memorial, accessed 26 Feb 2021, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86598446/samuel-clarence-richardson. Also, "Sidney H. Richardson (1853-1915)",  Find A Grave Memorial, accessed 26 Feb 2021, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167428631/sidney-h.-richardson 

Friday's Photo: Easter 1965

These photos taken during an Easter trip in 1965 depicts my family as I knew it throughout my childhood. With the exception of my Dad, who did not come on this trip to New York, all are pictured - my maternal grandparents, an aunt and uncle, two first cousins, my brother, my mom and me. 

My dad's parents died when he was young and he had three sisters and a niece who lived in Texas; far from my home in Virginia. I knew nothing about his family and very little about my mother's extended family. 

My curiosity about family turned into a life long passion. I love finding and meeting family, unraveling the mysteries, and being this family's storyteller. 

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Diana

© 2017

Source

Family photographs and documents from the collection Diana Bryan Quinn.

Friday's Photo: Uncle Jimmy

James Gallagher Richardson Jr.   1930 - 1988

James Gallaghar Richardson, Jr. was my mother's sister's husband and the only uncle that I ever knew. This was taken in the late 1940s after Jimmy's time in the Army. Behind Jimmy is friend, Bob Pressler. I would assume the photo was taken in NY, probably Franklin Square. 

I've had this photo on my desktop waiting for a good time to post it and now is the perfect time. Uncle Jimmy died of ALS in 1988. My Aunt Janet is going to walk in the ALS Association’s Walk to Defeat ALS on September 19, 2015 on Long Island. If you want to donate, click here to see her page with more about Uncle Jimmy.  

Diana

© 2015

Honoring Our Veterans - 2014

Veterans Day Poster Gallery - 2014 Poster

Today is Veterans Day, a day that we honor our veterans. Veterans Day, originally Armistice Day,  began after WWI to honor those who fought in "The Great War." In 1954, November 11th became Veterans Day, an official United States holiday, honoring all armed service veterans. 

Today, I am posting a list veterans from the various branches of my family tree; many who did not serve in traditional U. S. armed forces. Most served during wars and some volunteered while others did not.  I have added to the list from last year's post and will add to the list for 2015 as I find more. If you know of others, please comment below or send me an e-mail. 

Whit Criswell Bryan, USN - WWII, Korea, Vietnam

Elizabeth Bryan, USN

William Joseph Quinn III, USA - Korea, Vietnam

James G. Richardson II, USA

John Joseph Quinn, USA - WWI

Charles Giddens, USA and USN - WWI, WWII

Mitchell Giddens, USA - WWI, WWII

Joseph Oscar Noah, USA - WWI

Terrell Bryan, CSA - Civil War*

Tilman Capers Bryan, CSA - Civil War*

Joseph B. Bryan, CSA - Civil War*

George Luellen Giddens, CSA - Civil War*

David Crockett Giddens, CSA (POW) - Civil War*

James Thomas Giddens, CSA - Civil War*

Henry Clay Giddens, CSA - Civil War*

John William Giddens, CSA - Civil War*

Seth H. Davis USA, Civil War

Simon Baker Bryan, Georgia Militia - Second Seminole War

James Bryan, Georgia Militia - Second Seminole War

John Regan, Georgia Militia - Second Seminole War

John Giddens, NC Minutemen - American Revolutionary War

Ralph Regan, NC Militia - American Revolutionary War

*I didn't know if I should include my ancestors who fought in the Confederate States Army, but found the following at the Sons of the Confederacy website: 

"First, and most significant is the fact that by Public Law 85-425, May 23, 1958 (H.R. 358) 72 Statute 133 states –“(3) (e) for the purpose of this section, and section 433, the term ‘veteran’includes a person who served in the military or naval forces of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War, and the term ‘active, military or naval service’ includes active service in such forces.”

"As a result of this law the last surviving Confederate Veteran received a U.S. Military pension until his death in 1959, and from that day until present, descendants of Confederate veterans have been able to receive military monuments to place on graves from the Veteran’s Administration for their ancestors. A Confederate Veteran should therefore be treated with the same honor and dignity of any other American veteran."

Diana

© 2014

Honoring Our Veterans - 2013

Veterans Day Poster Gallery - 2013 Poster

Today is Veterans Day, a day that we honor our veterans. Veterans Day, originally Armistice Day,  began after WWI to honor those who fought in "The Great War." In 1954, November 11th became Veterans Day, an official United States holiday, honoring all armed service veterans. 

For more information visit History of Veterans Day at the United States Department of Veteran Affairs. 

Today, I am posting a list veterans from the various branches of my family tree; many who did not serve in traditional U. S. armed forces. Most served during wars and some volunteered while others did not.  I have added to the list from my 2012 post and will add to the list for 2014 as I find more. If you know of others, please comment below or send me an e-mail. 

Whit Criswell Bryan, USN - WWII, Korea, Vietnam

Elizabeth Bryan, USN

William Joseph Quinn III, USA - Korea, Vietnam

James G. Richardson II, USA

John Joseph Quinn, USA - WWI

Charles Giddens, USA and USN - WWI, WWII

Mitchell Giddens, USA - WWI, WWII

Joseph Oscar Noah, USA - WWI

Terrell Bryan, CSA - Civil War*

Tilman Capers Bryan, CSA - Civil War*

Joseph B. Bryan, CSA - Civil War*

George Luellen Giddens, CSA - Civil War*

David Crockett Giddens, CSA (POW) - Civil War*

James Thomas Giddens, CSA - Civil War*

Henry Clay Giddens, CSA - Civil War*

John William Giddens, CSA - Civil War*

Seth H. Davis USA, Civil War

Simon Baker Bryan, Georgia Militia - Second Seminole War

James Bryan, Georgia Militia - Second Seminole War

John Regan, Georgia Militia - Second Seminole War

John Giddens, NC Minutemen - American Revolutionary War

Ralph Regan, NC Militia - American Revolutionary War

*I didn't know if I should include my ancestors who fought in the Confederate States Army, but found the following at the Sons of the Confederacy website: 

"First, and most significant is the fact that by Public Law 85-425, May 23, 1958 (H.R. 358) 72 Statute 133 states –“(3) (e) for the purpose of this section, and section 433, the term ‘veteran’includes a person who served in the military or naval forces of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War, and the term ‘active, military or naval service’ includes active service in such forces.”

"As a result of this law the last surviving Confederate Veteran received a U.S. Military pension until his death in 1959, and from that day until present, descendants of Confederate veterans have been able to receive military monuments to place on graves from the Veteran’s Administration for their ancestors. A Confederate Veteran should therefore be treated with the same honor and dignity of any other American veteran."

Diana

© 2013

Friday's Photo: Happy Birthday to Two Special Sisters

I love this old photo of my mother (age 5) and aunt (age 4). It was taken in 1937 at their home in New York, 92-43 214th Street in Queens Village. My mother said that they were sitting on a table in their home. In the next two weeks, both my mother and aunt will celebrate their birthdays.  As children with birthdays exactly one week apart, they often celebrated them on the same day. Last year they celebrated Mom's 80th with a trip to see Yellowstone National Park. 
Happy Birthday, Mom and Aunt Janet!

Diana

© 2013

Friday's Photo: More Hats

Whit Bryan (1920-2001) and James Richardson (1930-1988)

Last week, I posted a picture of two unknown women with interesting hats. This week, I am posting a picture of two men in hats; my Dad and my Uncle Jimmy. Dad, with the cowboy hat was from West Texas, and Uncle Jimmy grew up in New York. They led very different lives, but were linked by family as they married sisters. 

Diana

© 2013

Honoring Our Veterans

Veterans Day Poster Gallery - 2012 Poster

Today is Veterans Day, a day that we honor our veterans. Veterans Day, originally Armistice Day,  began after WWI to honor those who fought in "The Great War." In 1954, November 11th became Veterans Day, an official United States holiday, honoring all armed service veterans. 

For more information visit History of Veterans Day at the United States Department of Veteran Affairs. 

Today, I am posting a short list veterans from the various branches of my family tree; many who did not serve in traditional U. S. armed forces. Most served during wars and some volunteered while others did not.  I will save this list for next Veterans Day and add to the list as I find more. If you know of others, please comment below or send me an e-mail. 

Whit Criswell Bryan, USN - WWII, Korea, Vietnam

Elizabeth Bryan, USN

William Joseph Quinn III, USA - Korea, Vietnam

James G. Richardson II, USA

John Joseph Quinn, USA - WWI

Charles Giddens, USA and USN - WWI, WWII

Mitchell Giddens, USA - WWI, WWII

Joseph Oscar Noah, USA - WWI

Terrell Bryan, CSA - Civil War*

Tilman Capers Bryan, CSA - Civil War*

Joseph B. Bryan, CSA - Civil War*

George Luellen Giddens, CSA - Civil War*

Seth H. Davis USA, Civil War

Simon Baker Bryan, Georgia Militia - Second Seminole War

James Bryan, Georgia Militia - Second Seminole War

John Regan, Georgia Militia - Second Seminole War

John Giddens, NC Minutemen - American Revolutionary War

Ralph Regan, NC Militia - American Revolutionary War

*I didn't know if I should include my ancestors who fought in the Confederate States Army, but found the following at the Sons of the Confederacy website: 

"First, and most significant is the fact that by Public Law 85-425, May 23, 1958 (H.R. 358) 72 Statute 133 states –“(3) (e) for the purpose of this section, and section 433, the term ‘veteran’includes a person who served in the military or naval forces of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War, and the term ‘active, military or naval service’ includes active service in such forces.”

"As a result of this law the last surviving Confederate Veteran received a U.S. Military pension until his death in 1959, and from that day until present, descendants of Confederate veterans have been able to receive military monuments to place on graves from the Veteran’s Administration for their ancestors. A Confederate Veteran should therefore be treated with the same honor and dignity of any other American veteran."

Diana

© 2012