I have in my possession an old studio photograph of two children identified as Donald MOORE and Ella MOSEY of Nevinville, IA which was taken in the early 1900's with the two appearing to be about 6-12 years old at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding the two children: Victor Donald MOORE was b. 18 May 1895 in Nevinville or Lime Springs, IA to parents John Fortune or Fortense MOORE (1854-1938) and Florence Elizabeth FRISBIE (1861-1951) OR George William MOORE (b. 1871) and Minnie or Mannie Myrtle GEIER (1875-1971). Victor Donald was one of 7 children born to this couple including Ida Maude; Floyd William; Earl W.; Ashton John; Florence F.; Victor Donald; and Donald P. MOORE, all born between 1879 and 1899. Victor Donald married Clara Alma FARRINGTON (1894-1967) on 29 Aug 1918 in Sheridan, WY and they had four children including Leslie Donald; Guy Farrell; Raymond Robert; and Carma Genevieve MOORE, all born between 1920 and 1924. Victor Donald died 29 Apr 1960 in Sheridan, WY and is buried in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery in that city. Ella Dorey “Dora” MOSEY was b. 1 Nov 1891 in Orient, IA to Burton MOSEY (1838-1906) and Medora or Madora FOSTER (1855-1920) who were married in 1882. The couple had 7 children including Bertha Francis; Frederick “Fred”; Richard; Kezziah or Kessia “Kate” Ann; Jessie or Jesse Burton; Zella; and Ella Dorey “Dora” MOSEY, all born between 1882 and 1891. Dora married Dr. Carl Blaine ROBERTSON (1884-1953) in Des Moines, IA on 31 Mar 1938 and she died 18 Apr 1965 in Los Angeles Co., CA. I have no idea what the connection might be between the two children, maybe just family friends or neighbors. I am hoping to get the photograph back to a family member and would appreciate you contacting me at your earliest convenience if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley

I've recovered an old photograph of Edgar C. ALLEN which was taken at the Kelley & Spurr Studio in Creston, IA in the 1880's. Edgar is just an infant at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Edgar and his family: Edgar Chattin ALLEN was b. 15 Mar 1883 in Prescott or Preston, IA to parents James Chattin ALLEN (1844-1929) and Clara M. KEEVER (1861-1900) who were married 23 Mar 1882 in Adams Co., IA. Edgar had two siblings, Howard M. ALLEN (b. 1885) and Forest Lionel ALLEN (1888-1966). Edgar married twice, first to Mary Jane BLANKENSHIP (b. 1888) on 24 Oct 1913 in Spokane, WA and second to Florence Elizabeth BOYLAN (1894-1958) on 7 Dec 1929 in Prescott, IA. Edgar died in 1956 and is buried in the Cromwell Cemetery in Cromwell, IA. I am hoping to locate someone from the family so that the photograph can be returned to the care of family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley