Sunday, January 3, 2016

Family Photos (Military Edition)

For a genealogist, or really anyone interested in family history, finding photos of your ancestors is one of the greatest treasures imaginable.  I will post an assortment here of recent discoveries (the below are all military themed) to share with all of you cousins.  There are many other photos, all of which are scanned or being scanned for safe keeping "in the cloud".


Amos J. Colton (1913 - 2000)
Son of Ellis John / Ebenezer Benjamin Colton & Laura Christian
Grandson of Jeremiah Colton & Rosette Mariah Nichols

Back of photo reads:
Camp Beauregard Louisiana Feb 7. 1942
Co. G. 112 Inf? 28 Dvi 4?A?PO 28
Height 5 ft 10 in Weight 1.72 lb
Pfc Amos J Colton

Ralph A. Colton (1906-1990)
This is his most likely identity given Ralph is written in pencil on the front, and based on it being found among other photos of those with surname Colton
Son of Andrew Jackson Colton & Clarabelle Wilcox
Grandson of Jeremiah Colton & Rosette Mariah Nichols






Which Youngs is this below?
I believe this to be one of Eric Tyler Youngs's brothers.  Not sure which though.  May need to ask other family or confirm with other photos.





Eric Tyler Youngs (1918-2006)
World War II Veteran
Son of Clarence William Youngs & Isabelle Elizabeth Hatton

Back of photo reads:
Louisiana Swamps
Summer of 1944

Judging by the "Love Eric" I believe this was sent to my grandmother (his wife) Betty Mae Gardner.
Back of photo stamped April 1942



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