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Henry C. Remann, the maternal grandfather of Mary Edwards Brown, poses for a portrait as a young man. Remann served as a librarian at the Lincoln Library from 1904-1920.On verso: "Henry C. Remann; Springfield, Ill."

Henry C. Remann, the paternal grandfather of Mary Edwards Brown, poses for a portrait later in life.On verso: "Henry C. Remann; Librarian, Lincoln Library; 1904-1920 1st in present building; Springfield, Illinois"

Lewis Clover poses on a couch during a portrait session.

Josie Remann sits for a photograph during her childhood.

Young Lewis Clover sits in a chair during a portrait session.On verso: "Lewis P. Clover, b. Sept 1864; son of Edw & Eliz Edwards Clover."

Mary Remann stands in profile wearing a long white dress during a portrait session.

Albert S. Edwards, father of Mary Edwards Brown and caretaker of the Lincoln Home in Springfield, poses for a portrait as a young man.

Josephine Remann Edwards, wife of Lincoln Home custodian, Albert Stevenson Edwards and mother of Mary Edwards Brown, poses for a portrait wearing a dark dress.

Mary Black Remann, the maternal grandmother of Mary Edwards Brown and wife of Henry C. Remann, poses for a portrait.

Portrait of Henry Christian Remann Sr., whose son, Henry Christian Remann Jr., was close friends with Abraham Lincoln's son Willie.

Portrait of Mary Remann (left) and Josephine Remann Edwards (right), who was the wife of Albert S. Edwards, Mary Todd Lincoln's nephew.

Portrait of Mary Black Remann, the mother of Josephine Remann Edwards, who was wife of Albert S. Edwards, Mary Todd Lincoln's nephew.

Portrait of Henry Christian Remann Jr., who was a close childhood friend of Abraham Lincoln's son Willie. Remann later served as the city librarian at Springfield's first public library, which was renamed the Lincoln Library in 1906.

Portrait of Albert S. Edwards and Charles Edwards, the sons of politician Ninian Wirt Edwards and Elizabeth Todd Edwards, Mary Todd Lincoln's sister.

Portrait of Albert S. Edwards, who was the son of politician Ninian Wirt Edwards and Elizabeth Todd Edwards, Mary Todd Lincoln's sister. Albert worked with the printing firm H. W. Rokker Company in Springfield, and later became custodian of the…

Portrait of Elizabeth Todd Edwards, who was the wife of politician Ninian Wirt Edwards and sister of Mary Todd Lincoln.

Portrait of William James Black, the first cousin of Mary Black Remann.