A photograph of Mary [Forney] Riegel and some of her children, of Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Mary was the wife of John Riegel (1844-1915). The dating of this photo (about 1886) is based on the birth date of the baby in picture, Gurney Wellington Riegel, who was born 26 March 1886 according to the Social Security Death Index.
Identifications:
Center (seated, holding baby): Mary [Forney] Riegel, mother; Gurney Wellington Riegel, baby.
Left to Right (standing): Charles Andrew Riegel; Margaret Ellen “Maggie” Riegel, tall girl in rear; Cora Gertrude Riegel; Mary Jane “Mamie” Riegel.
After this photo was taken, Mary [Forney] Riegel and John Riegel had at least three other children.
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