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"Aut" Simpkins and an unidentified man pose for a portrait on either side of a cast iron furniture piece. On verso: "'Aut' Simpkins and the fledgling at 16."

Four young girls, (l-r) Addie Thurman Shearer, Miss Lawerence, Georgia Simpkins Allen, and Cora Foster, sit in a line for a portrait. On verso: "1. Addie Thurman Shearer, a cousin, dead 2. A Lawerence girl from Gilson 3. Georgia Simpkins Allen, a…

Four storefronts face the main street in the central business district of an unidentified town.On verso: "1. Was built for a bank. Howard Hartsook has his office in front. Mason and Stan have upper floor. 2. Used for a locker 3. Now vacant. E. L.…

Carey Trumbull Thurman, a farmer of Maquon, Knox County, and his wife, Rachel Briggs Simpkins Thurman, pose for a portrait. On verso: "Grandfather Thurman born in Highland County, Ohio."

E. G. Reed poses for a portrait wearing a polka-dotted bowtie.

Elnora Thurman Reed poses for a portrait at age 16.

Flora Thurman, of Abingdon, poses for a portrait in a dress with brocade on the corset and cuffs. On verso: "Uncle Jap's wife."

George Reed poses for a portrait wearing a suit.On verso: "Eustace Glen Reed's grandfather Reed, Irma and Helen's great grandfather, Katherine's and [Sladder's] great great grandfather Reed."

A man and woman identified as "Grandpa and Grandma Achenbach" sit side by side for a portrait. On verso: "Taken in Waukegan, Illinois. Both born in Germany. Keep-for posterity. They were fine honest German people."

Hessler "Hess" Thurman poses for a portrait in a dark suit. On verso: "Uncle."

A house sits on the far side of the railroard tracks east of the railroad depot near Spoon River. On verso: "This house built by Dick Rose. The old part on east where his mother lived so long. Still stands. We took this track east to our swimming…

Isom Reed, a soldier during the American Civil War, poses for a portrait in his military uniform. On verso: "Uncle Isom Reed, brother of William Reed. Taken at 17 in his cavalry uniform. Young Isom was a Civil War veteran when barely 19. He married…

Isom Reed, a veteran of the American Civil War, poses with his family for a portrait. On verso: "Uncle Isom Reed and family. See wartime daguerreotype; Aunt 'Liz', Maggie, Harlen, Delmer - sitting."

J. Henderson, a captain during the American Civil War, poses for a portrait wearing his uniform.On verso: "My grandfather Thurman's captain, 14th Illinois Cavalry."

John "Shad" O'Hearn (bottom left), Bill Mollick (bottom right), E. G. Reed (top left), "Chet" Little (top, middle), and Clyde Jones (top right) pose for a portrait dressed in cowboy clothing.

John H. Conlee in the sitting room on the day of his 82nd birthday.On verso: "Lien, I had this taken the day he was 82 [ ] sitting room. Laura. J. H. Conlee on his 82 birthday."

Lewis Achenback poses for a portrait while leaning on a cloth-covered table.On verso: "Jessie L. Reed's father, Helen's great grandfather, Katherine's great great grandfather."

Portrait of Lieuan E. Conlee Achenbach, of Illinois, poses for a portrait wearing a dark dress.On verso: "Taken when she was about 20 years old; She was born in 1837."

Lieuan E. Conlee Achenbach, of Illinois, poses for a portrait in a dark dress. She relocated to Los Angeles, California.

The truss bridge near London Mills spans across the Spoon River.

Mrs. J. M. Conlee, identified as Aunt Louisa, poses for a portrait in a dark dress with white fabric at the collar.On verso: "Uncle Monroe's wife; Grandmother Conlee's sister; Uncle Monroe was grandfather Conlee's brother."

A man poses for a portrait in a suit and hat. On verso: "A comedian of the '70's? I think this is my uncle Lucern Thurman.

A carriage stands on the right side of the old hotel near Spoon River. On verso: "Frank Housh tore this down years ago. Built a nice bungalow. He lost everything they had. Now lives in Peoria with their youngest daughter. Louella is 93, Frank, 96.…

Monroe Conlee (left), John H. Conlee (middle), and Joseph Conlee (right) pose for a group portrait. On verso: "Monroe Conlee M. E. minister; John H. Conlee (grandfather); Joseph Conlee (uncle)."

A train passes piles of logs as it approaches the railroad depot near Spoon River. On verso: "Peoria train coming in. Very few trains coming now. All are diesel engine. Bus takes most of passengers. Down this track we went swimming in the summer."