Schermack Triple Stamp Vending Machine

Schermack Triple Stamp Vending Machine (circa 1920s). It was invented by Joseph J. Schermack, my great-great uncle. #familyhistory #detroit #detroithistory #schermackcompanies #schermackgenealogy #stampvendingmachine #stampcollection #stampcollector #genealogy #falknerjarrell #vending #vendingmachines #schermack #josephjschermack #patent #inventor #inventions #oldpatent #coinop

Agnes Carney Falkner

Agnes Carney Falkner (my paternal grandmother) in the 1930s. #falknerjarrell #ancestors #familyhistory #genealogy #genealogyphoto #ancestry #history #antiquephotograph #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #antiquephoto #genealogyresearch #oldphotograph #savinghistory #findingroots #falknergenealogy #falkner #carneygenealogy #carney #detroit #detroitmichigan #1930s #1930sfashion #grandmother #oldcar #oldcars #antiquecar

Alfred and Grace Schermack

Alfred and Grace Schermack. They were my great-great uncle and aunt. “Uncle Al” died before I was born, but we knew Aunt Grace when we were children. #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #oldphotos #oldphoto #detroit #detroithistory #michigan #michiganhistory #familyhistory #familyhistorian #ancestors #ancestor #ancestry #familyphoto #1900s #schermackgenealogy #schermack #siblings #genealogie #genealogia #genealogist #oldfamilyphotos #anniversary #greatgreatuncle #greatgreataunt

Mailometer Company (circa 1915)

Mailometer Company (circa 1915). The company was founded as the Schermack Mailing Machine Company in 1906 by my great-great uncle, Joseph J. Schermack, Jr.. It was renamed the Mailometer Company in about 1912, when he left the company to focus on vending machines. He was an inventor, best known for vending and mailing machines, especially... Continue Reading →

Blumenstiel Siblings

My grandmother and siblings (1912). Left to right: unidentified, Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell (my grandmother), Margaret Blumenstiel Holmes, Donald William Blumenstiel. Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #oldphotos #oldphoto #detroit #detroithistory #michigan #michiganhistory #familyhistory #familyhistorian #sisters #sister #ancestors #ancestor #ancestry #familyphoto #cousins #1900s #cousins😍 #children #1900s #genealogie #genealogia #genealogist #cousins💕 #sisters #jarrellgenealogy... Continue Reading →

Schermack Aunts and Nieces.

Schermack Aunts and Nieces. Back row (left to right): Anna Schermack, Alma Schermack, Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell (my maternal grandmother), Emma Schermack. Front row: Florence Schermack and Margaret Blumenstiel Holmes. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #oldphotos #oldphoto #detroit #detroithistory #michigan #michiganhistory #familyhistory #familyhistorian #sisters #sister #ancestors #ancestor #ancestry #familyphoto #cousins #schermackgenealogy #schermack #1920s #cousins😍 #genealogie... Continue Reading →

Carol Roy Waltz and Debbie Roy Kingsbury

Carol Roy Waltz (left) and Debbie Roy Kingsbury, my first cousins. Their parents are my maternal aunt and uncle, Dolores Jarrell and Thomas Roy. #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #family #vintagephotography #oldphoto #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia #familyarchives #jarrellgenealogy #jarrell #ancestors #lovefamilyhistory #detroit #michigan #roy #cousins #cousins💕 #sisters👭 #sisters #redwagon #littleredwagon

Blumenstiel/Schermack Cousins

Blumenstiel/Schermack Cousins (Circa 1913). Left to right: Margaret Blumenstiel Holmes, Florence G. Schermack, Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell (my grandmother), and Alfred R. Schermack. Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #oldphotos #oldphoto #detroit #detroithistory #michigan #michiganhistory #familyhistory #familyhistorian #sisters #sister #ancestors #ancestor #ancestry #familyphoto #cousins #schermackgenealogy #schermack #1900s #cousins😍 #children #1900s #genealogie #genealogia... Continue Reading →

Alfred Schermack, 1950s

Alfred Schermack (my great-great uncle) making a face for the camera, 1950s. “Uncle Al” was the nicest man and adored by his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He loved tending to his garden, where he grew beautiful flowers, fruit, and vegetables. #falknerjarrell #schermackgenealogy #schermack #freeportillinois #illinois #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #oldphoto #oldphotos #illinoishistory #sisters #detroit #detroithistory #michigan... Continue Reading →

Mailometer Mailing Machines (circa 1915)

Mailometer Mailing Machines in operation (circa 1915). They sealed and stamped 250 envelopes per minute. The company was founded as the Schermack Mailing Machine Company in 1906 by my great-great uncle, Joseph J. Schermack, Jr.. It was renamed the Mailometer Company in about 1912, when he left the company to focus on vending machines. He... Continue Reading →

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