Bert & Eva Hanawaycirca. 1930's
Although they were already gone by the time I was born, I feel like I have a real connection to my gg grandparents Bert and Eva. Not because of the family research I have been involved in for so long. Bert and Eva had eight children and their children had MANY children.
The first Hanaway reunion was organized in 1956 after Bert and Eva had both passed away. I believe these reunions- where I was exposed to all of Bert and Eva's descendants, my relatives, were where I learned how much my gg grandparents were not only respected but deeply loved by all who knew them. Stories continue to be told and retold to this day about my gg grandfather's sense of humor and my gg grandmother's patience.
This picture always makes me smile, Bert and Eva had to be in their 50's when it was taken. Looking at their faces, I don't see the wrinkles or worry lines. I see two people who loved to share a smile and a laugh. My mother had a sense of humor and I too love to laugh! I think it might be in our genes.
Submitted for 6th edition of Carnival of Genealogy, Funny Bone.
3 comments:
This is a great photo! Their smiles made me smile. They certainly do look like a happy couple :-)
Thank you Jasia! I love to collect pictures of them, although at this point in time I probably only have about 15, but hope to get more from the cousins!
Hee, hee. It almost looks like he's hailing a passing buggy. What a precious photo. Thanks for sharing!
Sarah
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