Shared Photo: Children of Jacob Warren Miller and Bell Dicken - 1884

Question

I found a photo of the Cannon School House at the Van Alstyne Library. After enlarging it, I immediately spotted my ancestors. The photo didn't have a date, but I estimate it to be about 1884.

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James, Jacob Almorine, John Clinton and Lula

I wanted to share this family photo of Lula Alexander with the community. Location: Cannon, Grayson County, Texas, USA. Date: 1884.

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Comments

Great picture!!

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Thank you! I'm lucky to have found it.

Answer 1

As soon as I looked at the pic, and before I read your info, I knew these kids were in school somewhere. All dressed up,  it...

Answer 2

Wonderful children on a wonderful picture from a wonderful time. It is amazing to me that they are sitting so well. Great kids and thank you for sharing them with us.

Comments

Thanks. I'm sure teachers were a lot stricter back then.

Answer 3

Lovely photo off and old photo with school children

Thank You for sharing