After going through some of my mom’s (1932-2018) paper work and photographs, I sent off some genealogy and family photos to my grandmother’s (Mary Walouke Samry) niece, Evelyn. That was Labor Day weekend. Last Thursday, Evelyn sent me a box just in time for Christmas.
A photo album of pictures I’ve never seen before!
It’s full of photos of my dad when he was a child. Mark, Steve, and I looked at the photos the day after Christmas. I’m sharing a few here for my sisters and other family who want to check out the photos. These are a few of my favorites.
FR best guess: Rose Walouke, Mary Walouke Samry, Francis Samry, Charles Walouke, BR Joseph Samry Joseph Walouke, Sophie Walouke (Circa 1930)
Francis Samry
Joseph and Francis Samry
Francis (possibly age 6, 1933) and Joseph Samry
Francis Samry, (age 6)
Joseph and Francis Samry (age 11, 1938)
Francis Samry, Enlisted US Navy: 1945)
Francis Samry, “Fran, Taken Oct 5, 1946”
Francis Samry
Mary and Joseph Samry
Mary and Joseph Samry
FR: Laurie, Lynne, BR: Steve and Mark (Probably 1967 Graves House, Eastham)
Steve, Lynne, Mark, Laurie, Front Steps
Joseph Walouke, Sophie Walouke Midura?, and Mary Walouke Samry in Las Vegas at the Holiday Casino (May 1976)
Mary Samry, Charles and Anna (Stonkas) Walouke (May, 1976)
Second from left is Evelyn (Midura) Montagnino, her sister Janet (Midura) Speiser third from the right, and more cousins.
I’m so happy Evelyn and I corresponded. This is what letter writing can be in the 21st century. Try it! I believe you’ll be rewarded. Merry New Year!
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