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John William Jarrrell and Alfred Schermack
My uncle, John William Jarrrell, with my great-great uncle, Alfred Schermack, in the 1950s. “Uncle Al” was adored by his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He loved tending to his garden, where he grew beautiful flowers, fruit, and vegetables. #falknerjarrell #jarrellgenealogy #jarrell #schermackgenealogy #schermack #detroit #detroitmichigan #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #oldphoto #oldphotos #detroitmi #detroit #detroithistory #michigan #michiganhistory... Continue Reading →
Schermack/Blumenstiel Families
Schermack aunts/uncle with their Blumenstiel nieces (circa 1912/1913). Back row, left to right: Left to right: Anna K. Schermack, Alfred H. Schermack, and Emma P. Schermack. Front row (left to right): Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell (my grandmother), and her sister, Margaret Blumenstiel Holmes. Detroit, Michigan, USA. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #oldphotos #oldphoto #detroit #detroithistory... Continue Reading →
Blumenstiel Sisters
Blumenstiel Sisters, circa 1915. Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell (right, my grandmother) and Margaret Blumenstiel Holmes were the daughters of John William and Laura Schermack Blumenstiel. The photo is about 1915 and the family lived in Detroit, Michigan, USA. #falknerjarrell #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #jarrellgenealogy #jarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #oldphotos #oldphoto #detroit #detroithistory #michigan #michiganhistory #sisters #sisters👭 #siblings #1900s... Continue Reading →
Patrick Ernest Falkner – Graduating Class
Patrick Ernest Falkner (my father) and his 1958 graduating high school class, Cathedral Central High School in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is in the center, third row down. I love that everyone is labelled, because people in group photos can be hard to identify. If anyone has family members in the photo, you can go... Continue Reading →
Bing Schermack
Bing Schermack, beloved furbaby of my great-great grandmother, Amelia Schauer Schermack (1920s). He provided companionship when Amelia moved from Freeport, Illinois, USA to Detroit, Michigan, USA, following the death of her husband in 1915. #falknerjarrell #schermackgenealogy #schermack #schauer #schauergenealogy #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #oldphoto #oldphotos #detroit #detroithistory #michigan #greatgrandmother #greatgreatgrandmother #1900s #dog #pekingese #dogs #dogsofinstagram #bing... Continue Reading →
James Crawford Forshee (1837-1926)
James Crawford Forshee (1837-1926) was my great-great grandfather, maternal grandfather of my grandfather, Vernon Lee Jarrell. Born in Monroe, Tennessee, USA he migrated to Missouri, USA in the 1850s. He had moved to Detroit, Michigan, USA by 1920 and died there at 88 years of age. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery on Woodward Avenue... Continue Reading →
John McCreary “Mack” Jarrell
John McCreary “Mack” Jarrell was born in Missouri, USA 18 December 1876. He was a miner at the Federal Lead Mine in Flat River, Missouri for many years. The family relocated to Detroit, Michigan, USA by 1920, to work in the auto factories. “John Mack” was my maternal great-grandfather. #falknerjarrell #jarrellgenealogy #jarrell #familyhistory #familyphoto #genealogy... Continue Reading →
Mary Ann “Cookie” Jarrell Falkner
Mary Ann "Cookie" Jarrell Falkner (my mother), 1940s. Taken on Winston St., Detroit, Michigan, USA. #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #family #vintagephotography #oldphotos #oldphoto #ancestor #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia #familyarchives #jarrellgenealogy #jarrell #ancestors #lovefamilyhistory #detroit #michigan #falknergenealogy #falkner #mothersday #mother #childhood
John William Blumenstiel and Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell
John William Blumenstiel (my great-grandfather) and daughter, Dorothy Blumenstiel Jarrell (my maternal grandmother). The photo was taken about 1910 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. #falknerjarrell #familyhistory #genealogy #familyphotos #ancestry #history #knowyouroots #family #vintagephotography #ancestor #genealogyresearch #familytree #familyhistorian #findyourroots #traceyourroots #genealogia #familyarchives #blumenstielgenealogy #blumenstiel #jarrellgenealogy #jarrell #ancestors #lovefamilyhistory #lovehistory #michigan #fatheranddaughter #antiquephoto #oldphotograph
Falkner/Jarrell Family History 