Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell (left) and friend (1920s). Dorothy was my maternal grandmother and the daughter of John William and Laura Schermack Blumenstiel. The family lived in Detroit, Michigan, USA. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #oldphotos #oldphoto #detroit #detroithistory ##michigan #michiganhistory #familyhistory #familyhistorian #jarrell #jarrellgenealogy #flapperstyle #flappers #flapper #roaring20s #1920s #1920sfashion #fashion #womensapparel
Blumenstiel/Jarrell/Holmes Cousins
Blumenstiel/Jarrell/Holmes Cousins, early 1950s. Left to right: Carol Blumenstiel Schutzler, Mary Ann “Cookie” Jarrell Falkner (my mother), Ronald Holmes, John William Jarrell, Nancy Blumenstiel, Dolores Jarrell Roy. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #oldphotos #oldphoto #detroit #michigan #familyhistory #familyhistorian #ancestors #ancestor #ancestry #familyphoto #sibling #siblings #cousins #cousin #1950s #jarrellgenealogy #jarrell #roygenealogy #roy #holmes #holmesgenealogy #falknergenealogy... Continue Reading →
Adolph, Christine, and William Blumenstiel
William Blumenstiel (right) with father and step-mother, Adolph and Christine Blumenstiel (Freeport, Illinois, USA, about 1915). William was brother to my great-grandfather and Adolph was my great-great grandfather. The family immigrated from Reichensachsen, Hesse to Freeport, Illinois, USA in 1885. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto... Continue Reading →
Amelia Schauer Schermack with Grandchildren
Amelia Schauer Schermack (back) with grandchildren (left to right): Donald William Falkner, Margaret Blumenstiel Holmes, and Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell (about 1915). #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #oldphotos #oldphoto #detroit #detroithistory #michigan #michiganhistory #familyhistory #familyhistorian #sisters #sister #ancestors #ancestor #ancestry #familyphoto #sibling #siblings #schermackgenealogy #schermack #1900s 😍 #children #1920s #genealogie #genealogia #genealogist
Vernon Lee and Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell and Children
Vernon Lee and Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell and Children (early 1940s). Children, left to right: John William Jarrell, Mary Ann “Cookie” Jarrell Falkner (my mother) and Dolores Jarrell Roy. Taken in front of the house of Alfred and Grace Schermack on Winston St., Detroit, Michigan. #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto... Continue Reading →
Clara Blumenstiel Campbell and Children
Clara Blumenstiel Campbell and children. She was the half-sister of my great-grandfather, John William Blumenstiel. She lived until 1989, when she was 98 years of age. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia #familyarchives #blumenstiel #freeportil #illinois #greatgreataunt #motherandchildren #campbell #cousins... Continue Reading →
John William Blumenstiel (1920s)
John William Blumenstiel (1920s), my maternal great-grandfather. Born in 1883 in Reichensachsen, Hessen, his family immigrated to Freeport, Illinois, USA in 1885. He lived until 1976 (92 years), so I was fortunate to know him and he was one of my heroes. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto... Continue Reading →
Timothy Holmes – Penny Farthing Bicycle
Timothy Holmes with his penny-farthing bicycle at Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan, USA. Tim and his group demonstrate early cycling at many parades and events. There are no brakes and or other safety features on these bicycles. Our grandmothers, Margaret Blumenstiel Holmes and Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell, were sisters and he is my second cousin. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy... Continue Reading →
Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell (1920s)
Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell, my maternal grandmother (1920s). She was the daughter of John William and Laura Schermack Blumenstiel. The family lived in Detroit, Michigan, USA. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #oldphotos #oldphoto #detroit #detroithistory ##michigan #michiganhistory #familyhistory #familyhistorian #jarrell #jarrellgenealogy #flapperstyle #flappers #flapper #roaring20s #1920s #1920sfashion #fashion #womensapparel
Blumenstiel Sisters (1920s)
Blumenstiel Sisters, late 1920s. Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell (left) and Margaret Blumenstiel Holmes were the daughters of John William and Laura Schermack Blumenstiel. The family lived in Detroit, Michigan, USA. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #oldphotos #oldphoto #detroit #detroithistory ##michigan #michiganhistory #sisters #sisters👭#familyhistory #familyhistorian #jarrell #jarrellgenealogy #flapperstyle #flappers #flapper #roaring20s #1920s #1920sfashion