April 2016 archive

Tombstone Tuesday–John H. & Elizabeth (Feldman) Trisel

This is the tombstone of Henry and Elizabeth (Feldman) Trisel, located in row 8 of East Bethel Cemetery, Blackcreek Township, Mercer County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed: On the north side: John H Trisel Geboren 19 July 1834 Gestorben 15 Feb 1896 Alter 61 J  6 M  26 T On the south side: Elizabeth Trisel …

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More Postmarks from Chattanooga, Ohio

For the longest time I had hoped to see an honest-to-goodness Chattanooga, Ohio, postmark and I finally got to see and photograph one last December. [see: A Chattanooga, Ohio, Postmark , 29 Jan 2016] But since that time I have seen more Chattanooga, Ohio, postmarks than I ever expected. I found them, and some Chattanooga …

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Tombstone Tuesday–August J. Trisel

This is the tombstone of August Jacob Trisel, located in row 8 of East Bethel Cemetery, Blackcreek Township, Mercer County, Ohio. This marker is inscribed: AUGUST J Son of Henry & E. Trisel Died Sept 24 1888 Aged 11Y, 6M, 8D Augustus “August” Jacob Trisel was born in March of 1877 in Blackcreek Township, Mercer …

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Treasures Among the Stuff

Joe and I have been spending nearly all of our spare time going through lots and lots of stuff. Below are some photos of some interesting things we found this week. When was the last time you saw a pair of nylon stockings with seams? Have you ever seen any? In the original box to boot. …

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