I am sharing a couple more photos from the boxes I have been going through. The first one is of my sweet dad. I'm not sure what year it was taken, but I can sure see that ornery side of him in this photo. Judging from the clothing he is wearing, I would put it in the late 1960s or early 1970s. Maybe one of my sisters (who read my blogs on email) can place it (Patti or Tammy?). Surely do miss him. We lost him to cancer in 1989, when he was just 63.
Orlyn Albert Kelly (1926-1989)
This second photo is of Dad's mom. My grandparents were farmers, until they sold the farm and Papaw retired from farming. They moved into town (Washington Court House, Ohio) and he went to work for the county, mowing, and did that into his 70s, when they made him retire. Granny Kelly was such a good cook. Oh my, her fried chicken was the best I've ever had. I can even remember her killing the chickens, on the farm, when I was very young. I also remember the outhouse. They had a tub and sink in their bathroom, but not a toilet - that was outside! I put the strip of photos above the one of her sitting in her rocking chair, as a contrast. In the strip, she was about 18 years old and carefree... in the other, she is just worn out from working. She looks so tired, it almost makes me cry. If you enlarge the photo (click on it), you can see the holes in her stockings. When they moved from the farm, Granny planted shrubs and flowers all over their new yard, front and back. It was a ritual, that when we went to visit, you HAD to walk through the yard with Granny and look at all her beautiful flowers. They also had a big garden and a grape arbor. The yard was a wonderland for kids (and adults). I did not, unfortunately, get her green thumb.
Leota Eldora Kelly (1896-1976)
(A little genealogy...Granny's maiden name was Swiss, but her grandfather, Andrew, came here from Germany, and changed his name to Swiss, from Switzer.)
Tomorrow, I will be spending the day with Joe, at the Southeastern University Leadership Forum. I am so looking forward to it!! I am excited to hear Dr. Ben Carson speak in person!!
I wish you a good Thursday!! Thanks so much for coming by! Peace, love & hugs.
I loved seeing your pictures, Terri, and I think you bear a striking resemblance to your grandmother.
ReplyDeleteHave a fun time at he seminar!
xo
Sheila
I so liked reading about your family and seeing the pictures to go with it. Enjoy the Leadership Forum today.
ReplyDeleteWhat treasured photos to have of your Dad and your Granny! I absolutely love the ones of your Granny when she was a young and carefree. She was beautiful. I hope you will share photos again of your family and a story to go along with them like you did today!
ReplyDeleteI so enjoy reading and looking at your photos. Thank you for sharing. I also love your new blog look. I also would like to see Ben Carson, have fun. Blessings
ReplyDeleteI LOVE genealogy. This post is loaded with great family data, and I enjoy reading it all. Yes, your father very handsome -- and happy looking!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics! Very nice looking family. Enjoy the Forum
ReplyDeleteHow I love seeing old photos like these! I have simiiar memories of my grandmother (my mother's mother) too. She lived on a farm with two of my uncles and milked 3 cows until she was no longer able. I remember I loved it when they made sausages, mincemeat and other pork products, and I loved her shortbread and sometimes she would make hotcross buns. Her family was from Scotland.
ReplyDeleteHope you and Joe enjoy tomorrow.
I love looking thru old photos. A friend of mine is currently going thru photos of her Dad's. She said there had to be at least 1,000. What a task!!! HOPE the rest of your week is awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the stories and the pictures too!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day tomorrow -I know it'll be good!
Terri, as a genealogist since I was a teenager, I do love your posts and photos. And you are so right - your grandmother looks soooo tired. I'm sure she was like my grandmother, never idle, always doing something useful!
ReplyDeletePoor grandma. She looked so tired. Your dad was a very handsome man. I've been doing our genealogy for the last several years. I love seeing old photos and hearing the stories from years gone by.
ReplyDeleteThat was enjoyable hearing about your family. I enjoy genealogy, even those who aren't "related" (we're all related thru Adam, but I'm sure all know what I mean). I always tell them, genealogy is a journey, not a destination.
ReplyDeleteIt would be fun to hear Dr. Carson speak. I like him. Please do share about the experience when convenient. He seems like such a fine American. ~:)
Hi Terri, I enjoyed your photos/memories. So sorry you lost you dad at such a young age.
ReplyDeleteI do hope you have a nice time tomorrow.
Love old photos. Thanks for sharing yours.
ReplyDeleteI think you resemble your grandmother too. Now I think I am caught up on reading your blogs. I have been busy with Lenten stuff.
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