A photograph of four generations of the Ritzman family taken at the 50th Wedding Anniversary gathering for Franklin Ritzman (1850-1929) and Susanna [Wolf] Ritzman (1855-1932) at their home in Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The Ritzman’s were married on 26 Jan 1873 and celebrated the anniversary in 1923.
Pictured are:
Front Row (seated): Franklin Ritzman, great-grandfather; Susanna [Wolf] Ritzman, great-grandmother.
Back Row (standing): Earle Franklin Hoffman (1895-1944), grandson, holding Earle Hoffman (1921-1977), great-grandson; Jennie [Ritzman] Hoffman (1874-1956), daughter.
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Note: The original photograph was slightly damaged by moisture getting between the picture and the glass of the frame in which it was placed.