tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post78926694334256069..comments2024-03-24T21:46:01.457-05:00Comments on Forgotten Old Photos: Photo Number 452Far Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-15191556249000839752011-02-14T21:42:53.955-06:002011-02-14T21:42:53.955-06:00The dress does have a bustle with a pleated apron ...The dress does have a bustle with a pleated apron and underskirt. I concur that it's late bustle. Have you looked up the photographer? That could give additional dating clues. I'd do it but I'm on my mobil device and google isn't easy w hen you are typing with one finger. :-)Norkiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14017387181655123770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-16657003206486026382011-02-14T15:40:47.520-06:002011-02-14T15:40:47.520-06:00It appears Cyrus died before 1892.
From the 1892 ...It appears Cyrus died before 1892.<br /><br />From the 1892 city directory of Ironwood, WI <br /><br />http://mattsonworks.com/1892/1892Ironwood.htm<br /><br />We see entries for:<br /><br />Elkerton, Mrs Emma, widow, res northeast corner Aurora & Lowell.<br /><br />Elkerton, Miss Frankie, office lady for Hammond & Kissane located on "Davis & Fehr's block", boards with Mrs. Emma Elkerton.<br /><br />Frankie (Francis) future husband is listed:<br /><br />Rutherford, F P, clerk U S Ex Co, boards Walker House located on southwest corner of Lowell & Curry.<br /><br />Emma, like Cyrus, died very young.Intense Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441598926026727682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-76811607670533599312011-02-14T09:58:24.630-06:002011-02-14T09:58:24.630-06:00That is one fancy mural on the left.That is one fancy mural on the left.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-21330831262261218912011-02-14T06:43:45.041-06:002011-02-14T06:43:45.041-06:00Cyrus came from Canada, per 1880 US Census, so if ...Cyrus came from Canada, per 1880 US Census, so if there is a relationship to Nettie Parks - it is likely through Emma whose parents came from Vermont and New York or later, through one of Emma's offspring.<br /><br />Emma Elkerton married Cyrus on 09-Aug-1874 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The groom's parents were John and Mariann Elkerton. Emma's parents were Omri and Johanna W. Bliss.<br /><br />Emma had a brother, Clifford E. Bliss (b. 21-Jul-1867 in Eau Clare County, Wisconsin) who died 19-Nov-1930 in Duluth, Minnesota at the age of 63, his occupation was "Chef." He was married to Maude M. Bliss.Intense Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441598926026727682noreply@blogger.com