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From Coleen The 1920 and 1930 censuses of Lee County, Illinois, show a John and Josephine Meurer and their son Harold, living in East Grove Township in 1920 and in Dixon, IL, in 1930. John was born about 1881 in Illinois (his parents were from Germany, according to the census); Josephine was a couple of years younger, also born in Illinois (her parents listed as being from Sweden in 1930 census, but from Germany in 1920). The 1930 census says they were 22 and 21, respectively, when they married, which matches up rather well with your date estimations. Might it be them? John was also listed as being a Caretaker of a Golf Club.
It might be them..:)
My grandmother told us that when she was growing up, she was encouraged to drink a cup of cream every day so she'd have a nice soft, round face. That could be the case here. The woman looks young because she seems to still have her baby fat, but I guess she's in her late teens/early 20s. I think you are right on the date. Also note that she's wearing a large round locket - probably a watch, and a small pin at her throat. It looks as though she might also be wearing glasses but the image quality just isn't there. I had to force myself to look at the man because he's not very interesting compared to her. :-)
ReplyDeleteMy grandma was 15 when she married. They had a formal picture taken and it is in an oval frame. I will try to do that some of these days. I forgot that I now have that. That girl in the photo could be very young.
ReplyDeleteThe 1920 and 1930 censuses of Lee County, Illinois, show a John and Josephine Meurer and their son Harold, living in East Grove Township in 1920 and in Dixon, IL, in 1930. John was born about 1881 in Illinois (his parents were from Germany, according to the census); Josephine was a couple of years younger, also born in Illinois (her parents listed as being from Sweden in 1930 census, but from Germany in 1920). The 1930 census says they were 22 and 21, respectively, when they married, which matches up rather well with your date estimations. Might it be them?
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Forgot to add this bit of trivia. The occupation of the John Meurer listed in the 1930 census in Dixon, Illinois, was caretaker of a golf club. Not a common occupation, is it?
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Coleen..fantastic info thank you so much for the input!! No, being a caretaker of a Golf Club would not be a everyday common job. Interesting. I will add this info to the photo! Thank you!! Connie
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