Prophetic in it's own way

[FormerOstrich]

14. After I returned from my annual vacation "back home"...

I thought I needed to share. I was concerned that is seem conceited that I thought others might care about my family but I care about others families and such archives.

So I contacted the White River Historical Society which is in the same county as many of my ancestors and asked if they would be interested in digital copies and perhaps the actual copies of select items when I return next year. They seemed to be thrilled and responded so positively which is why I started scanning.

Now here is the best part of this. I have a Great Aunt which was the best person and influence in my life. She was so ahead of her time. I admired her so much and I love it if any of the family ever mention I might remind them of her. My very first batch of pictures I scanned was a photo made from an original tin type (according to the back of the photo). The photo was developed in 1914 and the tin type it was from 1862.

The museum thought the picture was familiar and tapped their archives. I can't believe my Aunt beat me by so many years. She submitted the picture in 1963. She not only one upped me....she did better yet with a lot more:

http://thelibrary.org/lochist/periodicals/wrv/v1/n10/w63c.htm

I love her so.