I suspect you all have copies of these, but since we are delving into the past, I thought it only fitting that we include the Terrills - and that would include the Taylors.
The above is John Lorin Taylor - Grandma Helen's father, Dad's grandfather. He died young - only 45 or so - so Dad doesn't have memories of him - other than those his mother shared with him.
And this is her mother, Genieve Douglas Taylor - Grandmother Taylor as we all knew her. She was a lovely woman - I'm sorry you all couldn't have been acquainted with her. Scott and Karen probably have memories of her - especially Scott, because in her dotage, Grandmother Taylor would always come up to Scott and say, "You remind me of my brother Orson."
Scott would usually laugh - since she said it often - and he would even mimic her - I'm sure he's repented of this minor breach of etiquette - he was only a very young boy after all. And I'm afraid I'd always smile too!! (So I will repent of my minor breach of etiquette also - although I'm not sure what my excuse is. Scott was a charming little boy though!)
It's odd to think that something like a high school or college photo of me will someday elicit "vintage" responses!!
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I know I have mentioned this before, but for the record, I have ZERO copies of any family pictures. In fact, someone seems to have acquired Grandma's wedding picture that Frances gave to me.
I guess when I come for Christmas I can burn a disc or something!
Sorry that sounded really bitter. I was just proud to be the owner of the sole copy of the original, and now my fame is in shambles...
I have that copy here safe and sound.
And I can certainly give you access to all the photos when you come.
I maybe even have spare copies - and I may even find them before Christmas!
Keep reminding me!
My clearest memory of Great Grandmother isn't really of her, but of the day she died.
I wonder why not another day?
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