This picture was identified as Laura Japsen by either Katherine Capizzi or Margaret Kuhlman, probably both.
Timeframe: It was taken at Spies on Market Street, Sandusky, Ohio. This doesn't narrow anything down for me but Laura was born in 1898 so it would be safe to assume this picture was taken after 1910. She is wearing a ring on her left hand which would imply she is married or engaged to be so at this time. In the 1920 census she is still living with her parents and unmarried. When her father died in 1934 she is mentioned as "Mrs. Ralph Wineland" and living in Detroit, Michigan. Therefore I assume this was taken between 1920 & 1934, I can not get any closer than that.
Where It Fits: Laura is the daughter of Peter Lorenz Japsen & Ottiellie B. Laurens. She would be 112 years old this month.
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My sister Jenay believes this is indeed Laura Wineland based on some photos she has reviewed. She was better looking than the photo suggests. She and Ralph are deceased as is their only daughgter, Marilyn Titus. Laura is survived by her four granddaughters, Michele, Jenay, Denise and Corinne and her granddaughter Laura Pieroni was named after her.
Michele Titus
micheletitus@gmail.com
sorry about typo, daughter Marilyn Titus, they are all buried in Michigan at Glen Eden Cemetery.
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