Yes they are all brothers. Photo Number 2033. The Bang Brothers.
Nels 1884-1972Wilhelm 1889 - 1954
Martin 1893-1960
George B 1895-1975
Carl M 1898- 1948
Reuben F 1900 - 1982
Lloyd E 1903 - 1975
Paul 1905 - 1937
Stanley 1908-1990
Donald 1909 – 1986
There were two girls:
Dorthea 1886-1963
Elsie 1913-1930
Shortly after the first of the year I received a hand written letter. ( I mailed a copy of the blog on October 15, 2015)
December 29, 2015
Hi Connie,
I admire your imaginative way to keep busy in a productive (usefull) way!
I would be pleased if you sent me the postcard. Sorry I have been so slow to reply to your interesting presentation. Plz find enclosed two $5’s to cover your incidentals.
My Dad was born in 1900 (Reuben F) I was born in 1930—My oldest son (Eric) was born in 1960 – Go figure!? I am Rueben F Jr. The boys in the photo are all brothers. I was acquainted with every uncle except Paul.
Thanks for the piece of history.
Sincerely Reuben
P.S. Jesus loves you!
I sent off the postcard with a note that said “Jesus loves you too!”
Thanks for stopping by.
Considering Rueben, Jr's age, I hope he has someone who would love to have this when he passes. Wonderful picture!
ReplyDeleteI just wonder how Mrs. Bang the mother of all these children survived all the mayhem! Imagine trying to feed and clothe all of them? They do look like a well dressed family too!
ReplyDeleteForget the mayhem. That was 29 years worth of pregnancy!
DeleteI thought about that too...and cooking:)
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