George, Maggie, Della & Baby

I know this picture isn't in the best of condition but I think you can see all the important parts. This is a picture of George & Maggie Meyer, Della Rudes and the baby is believed to be Diane Rudes.

Timeframe: If the baby is in fact Diane then this picture was taken in 1944. Della's husband was already dead so that would explain him not being in the picture. George didn't die until 1946 so it is very possible for this picture to be taken in the Summer of 1944.

Where It Fits: George Meyer & Marguerite Schnackenberg are the parents of Della. Della married Merrill and had a son Merrill. Merrill is the father of Diane.

Grandma & Grandpa Meyer

Today I doubt the point of interest will be the photograph. While it is a very nice photograph from Rogers Studio of Marguerite Schnackenberg & George Meyer there is something else of interest today too. It is a rather poor scan since it was rather tricky but . . .


George Herman Meyer, born November 4, 1867 was confirmed at Solomon's German Lutheran Church, Woodville, Sandusky County, Ohio on March 1, 1881.
If anybody else can translate the rest I would be interested in seeing what it says.

Timeframe: Since George died in the 1940's at 78 and he looks much younger than that to me I am guessing about 20's or 30's. Any ideas? The document is obviously from 1881 or so. I am guessing late February or early March.

Where It Fits: George Meyer & Marguerite Schnackenberg were the parents of Della Meyer Rudes. Della was the wife of Merrill Rudes and mother of Merrill Rudes & George Rudes.