Tag: Wordless Wednesday

Three Generations of Waage Descendants

Kris Hocker on 11 Jan 2017

3 generations of Waage descendants
Eugene Waage, Charles Waage and Helen Wieder

Eugene Waage, Charles Waage and Helen Wieder, circa 1918-1919

A photo of three generations of descendants of Reverend Frederick Waage: his eldest son Dr. Charles T. Waage (bearded), grandson Eugene Waage (Charles’ son), and great granddaughter Helen Wieder, daughter of Edwin J. and Mary Catharine (Waage) Wieder. Eugene was the son of Charles T. and his first wife Mary Ann Heisler. Mary Catharine, Helen’s mother, was the daughter of Charles and his second wife Lydia Sarah Eshbach.

Helen was born in 1917 and Charles died in 1921, so the photo was taken about 1918-1919, most likely in Pennsburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Wordless Wednesday: Scheetz Family Farm Photos and Prints from the Library of Congress

Kris Hocker on 14 Dec 2016

Scheetz Farm in Fort Washington

The Scheetz family farm in Fort Washington

On 12 May 1786, Elizabeth Hocker, daughter of Johann Georg and Anna Margaretha Hacker, married General Henry Scheetz, son of Henry and Catharine Scheetz. Henry Scheetz served in the Revolutionary War (hence the title of General). He was in charge of a county brigade during the Fries Rebellion in 1798, but when the brigade arrived on site, the rebellion had already subsided. He later served in many prominent positions in local business and government.

His father inherited this property from his father—another Henry Scheetz. The family built a paper mill on Sandy Run in 1769 and later added a grist-mill. According to the Library of Congress, the “Scheetz family were prominent farmers, paper millers, public officials, and military veterans. The property achieved local prominence as the site of Scheetz paper mill, built in 1769 and destroyed in 1929.”

This image and others—including some of the house, barn, poultry shed, and garage—can be found on the Library of Congress’ website at “Scheetz Farm, 7161 Camp Hill Road, Fort Washington, Montgomery County, PA” and associated pages. Take a look and see what you can find for your family.

Almost Wordless Wednesday: Fun with Horses & Costumes Two Mice and an Elephant

Kris Hocker on 30 Nov 2016

Two blind mice and an elephant costume for two children and a pony

When my sister and I were little, we’d spend weeks with my grandparents during the summer. This meant also spending time over at the barn that my Aunt managed, riding our pony “Christopher Robin.” These visits usually coincided with one of the annual horse shows my Aunt held. So, she would have fun coming up with costumes for Christopher and the two of us for the always hilarious costume class.

In this photo we were two mice and Christopher was an elephant—that’s his “trunk” that I’m holding with the flag. My aunt had fun by putting grain in the bottom of it, so Christopher kept tossing his head, trying to get the grain as I tried to lead him around the ring. I don’t even remember how many times I got hit by that trunk, but it was more than once, I’m sure.

Still, as you can see in the photo, we took second place that day. And were only too happy to mug it up for the camera afterward. Fun childhood memory.

Wordless Wednesday: Henry & Saraphine (Witmer) Snyder

Kris Hocker on 13 Mar 2013

Henry & Saraphine (Witmer) Snyder

Henry & Saraphine (Witmer) Snyder

A photo of Henry D. and Saraphine K. (Witmer) Snyder, possibly taken in front of the Greulich home in Landsdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, circa 1912. The Snyders owned and lived on a farm on School House Road just outside East Greenville, Pennsylvania near the New Goshenhoppen Church.

Wordless Wednesday: Robert Askey Children?

Kris Hocker on 14 Nov 2012

Askey children?
Askey children?

Possibly children of Robert Alexander Askey and Wilhelmina Force?

This photo was among the photos from the Hoover family photos from Pine Glen, Burnside Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. When I asked my grandmother, she said she thought it was of the Askey kids. Presumably she was talking about her great aunt and uncle, Robert Alexander and Wilhelmina (Force) Askey, who lived just down the road from her grandparents, Samuel Thomas and Victoria (Walker) Hoover.

Robert Alexander Askey (1853-1950) and Wilhelmina Force (1857-1921) had 12 children, 10 of whom were living in 1910. I have the names of only 10:

  1. Dora Askey
  2. Jefferson B. Askey
  3. Jean Askey
  4. Bessie M. Askey
  5. James Rudolph Askey
  6. Iva M. Askey
  7. Florence Ruth Askey
  8. Elizabeth Sarah Askey
  9. Rhoda E. Askey
  10. Robert Sherman Askey

If you know—or can guess—at the identities of those in the photo, please leave a comment or drop me a line. Thanks!

 

 

Wordless Wednesday: A Morning Cup of Joe

Kris Hocker on 7 Nov 2012

Bill, Isabella, and Mims Hocker in 1946
Bill, Isabella, and Mims Hocker in 1946

Bill, Isabella (Smith), and Mims Hocker, 1946.

Isabella Aitken (Smith) Hocker with her son William “Bill” Hocker, Jr. and daughter Meriam “Mims” Hocker in the yard circa 1946.Bill and his family lived across the yard from his parents.

Wordless Wednesday: John Hocker, Whitemarsh, 1785 Tax List

Kris Hocker on 12 Sep 2012

John Hocker in Whitemarsh Township Tax List

John Hocker in Whitemarsh Township Tax List

John Hocker’s entry in the 1785 tax list of Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was a farmer with 4 horses and 2 cows. No land is explicitly included with his listing, however, you’ll notice Widow Mason’s entry is just after his with “And for” as part of the listing? John Hocker married Elizabeth Mason, daughter of Christopher and Ann (Baker) Mason of Whitemarsh Township. John was likely farming part of the Mason family property and was taxed on those 232 acres.

John Hocker, son of Johan George and Anna Margaretha (Weidman) Hacker, was born 11 Jan 1760 in Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He died 26 Sep 1798 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

This image was taken from a microfilm projection.

Wordless Wednesday: Unknown Pennsylvanian Girl

Kris Hocker on 11 Apr 2012

Unidentified woman

Do you know me?

Unidentified woman

The next installment in the Unidentified Pennsylvanians series features a photo of a young woman. She may have lived in the Montgomery County, Pennsylvania area and may have been either a friend of or related to either the Greulich, Wieder, Waage, Snyder, or Witmer families. The photo was likely taken in the early 20th century.

For more photos visit the Unidentified People photo gallery.