1908 Flood of Benton Harbor

1908 Flood of Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA. It reminds me of the terrible floods in Midland, Michigan, USA this year. This postcard is from an album belonging to Helen Blumenstiel (my great-great aunt), but there is no inscription. #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #genealogia #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #unidentified #mysteryphoto #bentonharbor #bentonharbormichigan... Continue Reading →

Clara Blumenstiel Campbell

Clara Blumenstiel Campbell (back row, 4th from left) and factory co-workers. She was the half-sister sister of my great- grandfather, John William Blumenstiel, daughter of Adolph Wilhelm Blumenstiel and his second wife, Christine Nieman Blumenstiel. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots... Continue Reading →

Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell and Friend

My maternal grandmother, Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell (left) and friend, 1930s. She was the daughter of John William Blumenstiel and Laura Schermack. The family lived in Detroit, Michigan, USA. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #oldphotos #oldphoto #detroit #detroithistory ##michigan #michiganhistory #familyhistory #familyhistorian #jarrell #jarrellgenealogy #1930sfashion #1930s #furcoat #fashion #womensapparel

Niagara Falls – 1920s

Maid of the Mist. Niagara Falls (1920s). Found in an album belonging to Helen Blumenstiel, my great-great aunt. #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia #familyarchives #ancestors #lovefamilyhistory #lovehistory #niagara #niagarafallscanada #niagarafalls #1920s #tourist_pic #vintagetourism #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #maidofthemist

Helen And William Blumenstiel Residence

Helen And William Blumenstiel residence in Spokane, Washington, USA (1937). They were the brother and sister of my great-grandfather, John William Blumenstiel. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #greatgreatuncle #greatgreataunt #winter #spokane #spokanewashington #spokanedoesntsuck #spokanehistory #oldcar #antiquecar #vintagehouse

Child on Horseback

Child on horseback. This image is from an album belonging to Helen Blumenstiel (my great-great aunt), but there is no inscription. #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #genealogia #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #children #child #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #vintagehorse #antiquehorse #childonhorse #horseback #unidentified #mysteryphoto

Blumenstiel Siblings

Blumenstiel siblings, taken at Cranberry Lake, Commerce Township, Michigan, USA. Back row, left to right: John William Blumenstiel (my great-grandfather) and William Blumenstiel. Front row : Elizabeth Blumenstiel Williams and Helen Blumenstiel. William and Helen were visiting from Spokane, Washington, USA and Elizabeth lived in Freeport, Illinois, USA. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry... Continue Reading →

John William Blumenstiel

John William Blumenstiel (1883-1976), my great-grandfather. The photo was taken when he visited St. Petersburg, Florida, USA in 1958. He lived to 92 years of age and I was fortunate to know him when I was a child. At the time, it was less common for people to live into their nineties. #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #falknerjarrell... Continue Reading →

William Blumenstiel

William Blumenstiel and 48 star flag in Chilco, Idaho, USA. He was the brother of my great-grandfather, John Willliam Blumenstiel. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #chilco #chilcoid #flag #usflag #fourthofjuly

Adolph Blumenstiel Family – 1910 Census

Adolph and Christine Blumenstiel Family in the 13th Census (Freeport, Illinois - 1910). Adolph was my great-great grandfather. This is a great example of incorrect data in the census records. The census taker spelled the family name phonetically, as “Bloomanstiel.” Christine was Adolph’s second wife, and they married after they were both widowed. They had... Continue Reading →

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