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"O.E. Funkhauser"
Photograph of Oliver E. Funkhouser in his U.S. Army uniform from the WWI era.
Oliver Edward "O.E." Funkhouser was a Shenandoah County native who served in the US Army during World War One.
Oliver was born on September 29, 1895 in Orkney Springs…
Oliver Edward "O.E." Funkhouser was a Shenandoah County native who served in the US Army during World War One.
Oliver was born on September 29, 1895 in Orkney Springs…
Tags: Army, Funkhauser, Men, Military, Shenandoah County, Soldiers, Uniforms, Virginia, WWI
Harry W. Strickler, Sr.
Harry W. Strickler, Sr., shown in his U.S. Army uniform from the WWI era.
Born in Page County, Harry was the son of Charles Amos and Martha Caroline "Carrie" (Yancey) Strickler.
He served as a Corporal in the Army during World War I.
His…
Born in Page County, Harry was the son of Charles Amos and Martha Caroline "Carrie" (Yancey) Strickler.
He served as a Corporal in the Army during World War I.
His…
Couple
Unidentified woman wearing a winter coat, fur stole hat and hand muff, is standing beside an unidentified man, seated on a bench, and wearing a U.S. Army uniform.
The soldier's puttees date the photo to the WWI timeframe.
The soldier's puttees date the photo to the WWI timeframe.
People by a Porch
Photo of an older photo showing a group of unidentified people posed just outside a building. The women are wearing dresses that were popular in the late 19th century.
Possibly this is a family group with their two African American servants…
Possibly this is a family group with their two African American servants…
Tags: African Americans, Children, Family, Men, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Women
Joseph Luther Burner Letter
Heavily damaged image of the U.S. Marine Corps' letter notifying the family of Private Joseph Luther Burner that he had been killed in action. From the legible words on the image, it appears his service in WWII was in the Pacific theatre.
Pvt.…
Pvt.…
Tags: Burner, Marine Corps, Marines, Shenandoah County, Virginia
Family Photograph
Unidentified soldier, seated on the left and shown with three unidentified children, an older woman, possibly his mother, and another woman, possibly his wife, who is standing on the right.
Probably, this was a family photograph.
Probably, this was a family photograph.
Frances G. Foley - Life Insurance
Photograph of a letter from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company dated July 10, 1940, promising a life annuity of $600 to be paid in monthly installments of $50 to Frances G. Foley in Wisconsin.
The first payment started on August 10, 1940.…
The first payment started on August 10, 1940.…
Tags: Foley, Shenandoah County, Virginia
Morrison Children
Photograph of two children of Hugh and Grace Morrison of Woodstock playing outdoors on a snowy day.
It is unclear which two children are pictured.
It is unclear which two children are pictured.
Tags: Children, Morrison, Shenandoah County, Virginia
Books & Bookends
Photograph of several old, hardback books sandwiched between matching sculpted bookends showing hooded religious figures, seated and reading.
Tags: Books, Shenandoah County, Virginia
Pile of Gourds
Photograph of various squashes, pumpkins, and gourds, piled and posed for the picture.
Tags: Agriculture, Shenandoah County, Virginia
Family Bible Title Page
Photograph of a title page from a bible published by the American Tract Society on Nassau Street in New York.
Tags: Bibles, Shenandoah County, Virginia
Mary Lytle (Hollingsworth) Grabill
Mary Lytle (Hollingsworth) Grabill sitting in a wicker rocking chair on a porch and surrounded by plants.
Her parents were Isaac Milton and Mary C. (Prichard) Hollingsworth.
She married John Henry Grabill (1839-1922), a well-known Confederate…
Her parents were Isaac Milton and Mary C. (Prichard) Hollingsworth.
She married John Henry Grabill (1839-1922), a well-known Confederate…
Tags: Grabill, Hollingsworth, Shenandoah County, Virginia, Women
Haltered Cow
A lone cow wearing a rope halter and standing in a yard.
The bottom of the image is damaged.
The bottom of the image is damaged.
Tags: Cows, Shenandoah County, Virginia
Corner Dresser
Damaged image of a wooden dresser or bureau with 3 drawers and light-colored top, possibly made of marble. A matching framed mirror with drawered base is also on top of the bureau.
Tags: Furniture, Shenandoah County, Virginia
Herbert Powell and Violet (Powell) Bucklew
Portrait photograph of Herbert "Hink" M. Powell in his Army uniform with his sister, Violet L. (Powell) Bucklew, seated beside him.
Herbert and Violet grew up in Fort Valley, two of at least eight children born to Kemper Clay (1896-1938) and Zola…
Herbert and Violet grew up in Fort Valley, two of at least eight children born to Kemper Clay (1896-1938) and Zola…

