Shared Photo: Reid Family Farm Showing 3 Generations

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Sharing with the community, this family farm photo of 3 generations of the Reid family: Ella Reid my great-grandmother is 3rd from right, her parents b. 1856 to her left, her grandfather John Manley Reid, b. 1816, holding horse to her right with her sister and brother at the far left. Location: Madison Twp., Middlesex County, NJ. Date: 1895.
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WikiTree profile: Ella Reid
in Photos by Glenn Soden G2G5 (5.3k points)
David and  Jerry nailed it. If there ever has been a photo that should grace the cover of a WikiTree book- this is it. (I'm thinking something like "That Was Then, This Is Now: How a Bunch of Folks Came Together Over A Few Old Records") Just day-dreaming....

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Excellent Family Treasure ! .. Historical Masterpiece ! 

I like the representations of their dogs, horses and cow depicted as a part of the family. Cherished Farm animals worked for their keep and were essential for prosperity and preservation. I like the salt of the earth healthy pride, togetherness and what might have been a Sunday afternoon in their thankful best shown among the blessings they wanted to convey to others. Beautiful .. 

C'est Bon Magnifique !

by Stanley Baraboo G2G Astronaut (1.4m points)
selected by Susan Laursen
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Great photo and family treasure! Thank you for sharing it with the WikiTree community.
by David Selman G2G Astronaut (1.3m points)
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Thank you for sharing
by Robert Webb G2G6 Mach 7 (74.3k points)

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