Sunday, April 22, 2007

Pic #17

This WWI era roll photograh originally belonged to Verdie Pauline Davis Graves, widow of John Ellis Graves (Sr.), the Chesterfield Co., SC region, ranging from Pageland to Cole Hill / Patrick areas.

I am looking for professional / expert insight on getting this WWI era long photograph unrolled without additional damage.

Saturday, April 21, 2007

Pic #16

This image originally belonged to Verdie Pauline Davis Graves, widow of John Ellis Graves (Sr.), the Chesterfield Co., SC region, ranging from Pageland to Cole Hill / Patrick areas. If you recognize the class or location, please let me know.

Pic #15

This image originally belonged to Verdie Pauline Davis Graves, widow of John Ellis Graves (Sr.), the Chesterfield Co., SC region, ranging from Pageland to Cole Hill / Patrick areas. Note the young woman in far-right-top position appears to be Verdie Pauline Davis. If you recognize the class or location, please let me know.

Pic #14

This image originally belonged to Verdie Pauline Davis Graves, widow of John Ellis Graves (Sr.), the Chesterfield Co., SC region, ranging from Pageland to Cole Hill / Patrick areas. Note the young man in far-left-top position appears to be same in "Chesterfield Pic #4", with Verdie Pauline Davis standing just to his left arm. If you recognize the class or location, please let me know.

Pic #13

This image originally belonged to Verdie Pauline Davis Graves, widow of John Ellis Graves (Sr.), the Chesterfield Co., SC region, ranging from Pageland to Cole Hill / Patrick areas. Note the lady in far-right position - appears to be same lady in "Chesterfield Pic #7". If you recognize the class or location, please let me know.

Pic #12 - Eleventh Grade at xHS 1916

This image originally belonged to Verdie Pauline Davis Graves, widow of John Ellis Graves (Sr.), the Chesterfield Co., SC region, ranging from Pageland to Cole Hill / Patrick areas. There is a notation on the back of the photograph (shown) - transcribed below (spelling hard to read). If you recognize the class or actual school, please let me know.




  • Clease Buchanan

  • Rosa Lee Funderburk

  • Maggie Lucas

  • Ada Threatt (noted on pic too)

  • Vera Melton (noted on pic too)

  • Sarah Moore

Pic #11

This image originally belonged to Verdie Pauline Davis Graves, widow of John Ellis Graves (Sr.), the Chesterfield Co., SC region, ranging from Pageland to Cole Hill / Patrick areas. If you recognize the lady, please let me know.

Pic #10

This image originally belonged to Verdie Pauline Davis Graves, widow of John Ellis Graves (Sr.), the Chesterfield Co., SC region, ranging from Pageland to Cole Hill / Patrick areas. If you recognize the ladies or location, please let me know.

Pic #9 - "Mary Beattie"?

This image originally belonged to Verdie Pauline Davis Graves, widow of John Ellis Graves (Sr.), the Chesterfield Co., SC region, ranging from Pageland to Cole Hill / Patrick areas. There is a notation on the back of the photograph in pencil - "Mary Beattie" (spelling hard to read). If you recognize the girl, please let me know.

Pic #8

This image originally belonged to Verdie Pauline Davis Graves, widow of John Ellis Graves (Sr.), the Chesterfield Co., SC region, ranging from Pageland to Cole Hill / Patrick areas. There are no notations on the back of the photograph. If you recognize the couple, please let me know.

Pic #7

This image originally belonged to Verdie Pauline Davis Graves, widow of John Ellis Graves (Sr.), the Chesterfield Co., SC region, ranging from Pageland to Cole Hill / Patrick areas. If you recognize the lady, please let me know.

Pic #6

This image originally belonged to Verdie Pauline Davis Graves, widow of John Ellis Graves (Sr.), the Chesterfield Co., SC region, ranging from Pageland to Cole Hill / Patrick areas. Pictures in leather folder. Printed on back "Barnett's Studio, Clemson, SC". If you recognize the man, please let me know.

Pic #5

This image originally belonged to Verdie Pauline Davis Graves, widow of John Ellis Graves (Sr.), the Chesterfield Co., SC region, ranging from Pageland to Cole Hill / Patrick areas. If you recognize the boy, please let me know.

Pic #4

This image originally belonged to Verdie Pauline Davis Graves, widow of John Ellis Graves (Sr.), the Chesterfield Co., SC region, ranging from Pageland to Cole Hill / Patrick areas. If you recognize the men or location, please let me know.

Pic #3

This image originally belonged to Verdie Pauline Davis Graves, widow of John Ellis Graves (Sr.), the Chesterfield Co., SC region, ranging from Pageland to Cole Hill / Patrick areas. If you recognize the couple or location or car make/model, please let me know.

Pic #2

This image originally belonged to Verdie Pauline Davis Graves, widow of John Ellis Graves (Sr.), the Chesterfield Co., SC region, ranging from Pageland to Cole Hill / Patrick areas. If you recognize the man or location, please let me know.

Pic #1

This image originally belonged to Verdie Pauline Davis Graves, widow of John Ellis Graves (Sr.), the Chesterfield Co., SC region, ranging from Pageland to Cole Hill / Patrick areas. Do you recognize the man or military pin on the collar or the patch-unit on the shoulder?


SURNAMES, rules, ect.

  • I ask that you do not copy and distribute the pictures without my consent.
  • If you can prove direct relation to the picture subjects, we can discuss the originals.
  • Below I have listed some of the names that I research, and possible the source of the pictures.

    CHESTERFIELD CO's.
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  • GRAVES
  • DAVIS
  • HORTON
  • DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS
  • SELLARS/SELLERS
  • EDGEWORTH
  • MASSEY
  • SMITH