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My grandfather, Delbert Marion Saunders, "shootin' the outhouse" at Gold Lake in 1939.
Madeline Ethel (D'Angeli) Lucia
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This couple is Madeline Ethel (D'Angeli) Lucia, with her husband, Salvatore Joseph Lucia.
Madeline is the elder sister of my grandmother, Irma Rita (D'Angeli) Saunders.
The date of the photos are 6 Apr 1936.
Like her sister, Irma, Madeline was married to Salvatore on Christmas Day, possibly because this was one of the few days during the year when the couple did not have to work.
Like her sister, Irma, Madeline was married to Salvatore on Christmas Day, possibly because this was one of the few days during the year when the couple did not have to work.
The date of Madeline's and Salvatore's marriage is 25 Dec 1930.
According to their marriage certificate, the couple lived in Stockton, CA.
The certificate lists Salvatore as a "clerk" and Madeline as a "laundry worker."
The certificate lists Salvatore as a "clerk" and Madeline as a "laundry worker."
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Madeline (D'Angeli) Lucia with her husband (middle) Salvatore Lucia
and Madeline's father Pietro D'Angeli (my great grandfather).
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Madeline (D'Angeli) Lucia with her husband (left) Salvatore Luchia
and Madeline's father Pietro D'Angeli (my great grandfather).
and Madeline's father Pietro D'Angeli (my great grandfather).
Delbert & Irma Go Fishing
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My Grandmother, Irma (D'Angeli) Saunders,
fishing (or at least holding a fish), in Brentwood, in 1934.
In all my years knowing her, I never say Grandma fish,
but it looks like Grandpa got her to do it at least once.
fishing (or at least holding a fish), in Brentwood, in 1934.
In all my years knowing her, I never say Grandma fish,
but it looks like Grandpa got her to do it at least once.
I love the wide legged pants she's wearing
and the fact that she's barefoot in the photo.
They must have been having a fun time.
and the fact that she's barefoot in the photo.
They must have been having a fun time.
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Delbert (Bud) Marion Saunders -- Clown Extraordinaire.
This is probably my most favorite photo of my Grandfather.
Ever the jokester, I'm sure my Grandmother had just told him to smile,
and instead he did this.
These photos are from August, 1934, before Bud and Irma were married.
This is probably my most favorite photo of my Grandfather.
Ever the jokester, I'm sure my Grandmother had just told him to smile,
and instead he did this.
These photos are from August, 1934, before Bud and Irma were married.
Delbert & Jakey Go Fishing
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Jakey Jilbert, my Grandfather Delbert's cousin,
fishing at Bay Point in 1934.
Jakey was the only son of Delbert's aunt Nellie,
who was his mother Nora's youngest sister.
At the time, Jakey live in Tracey with his mother, Nellie.
fishing at Bay Point in 1934.
Jakey was the only son of Delbert's aunt Nellie,
who was his mother Nora's youngest sister.
At the time, Jakey live in Tracey with his mother, Nellie.
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Jakey Jilbert, Tiny the dog and (on the very edge of the photo)
my Grandfather, Delbert.
my Grandfather, Delbert.
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If there's on thing knew about Grandpa, it was that he loved to fish.
Here he is with Jakey and Tiny.
My grandmother, Irma, was the one taking the photos.
They are from her photo album and the notes on them are her handwriting.
In 1934, she and my grandfather were still dating.
Here he is with Jakey and Tiny.
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My grandmother, Irma, was the one taking the photos.
They are from her photo album and the notes on them are her handwriting.
In 1934, she and my grandfather were still dating.
Delbert & Irma Go Shooting
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My father's parents, Delbert "Bud" Saunders and Irma Saunders
on a shooting trip to the Livermore hills.
Grandpa spent his teen years in Tracy, California,
so he probably knew these hills very well.
on a shooting trip to the Livermore hills.
Grandpa spent his teen years in Tracy, California,
so he probably knew these hills very well.
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My grandfather, Bud, with what I'm assuming is a .22 rifle.
Grandpa wasn't one to kill animals. But he was a top-notch tin-can hunter.
The photos are from a photo album of my Grandmother's,
from the time when they were dating.
It is her handwriting on the bottom of the photos
placing them in Livermore, on July 4, 1934.
Grandpa wasn't one to kill animals. But he was a top-notch tin-can hunter.
The photos are from a photo album of my Grandmother's,
from the time when they were dating.
It is her handwriting on the bottom of the photos
placing them in Livermore, on July 4, 1934.
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Grandpa, with his rifle and his dog, Tiny, perched on his shoulder.
These photos were taken two years before my grandparents got married.
No doubt he took her on an Independence Day outing,
and tried to impress her with his hunting ability.
These photos were taken two years before my grandparents got married.
No doubt he took her on an Independence Day outing,
and tried to impress her with his hunting ability.
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Grandpa and his dog, Tiny.
And that there would be my gun-totin' Grandma,
with tiny in hand, of course.
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with tiny in hand, of course.
Delbert Marion Saunders and Family
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This is my grandfather, Delbert "Bud" Marion Saunders (on the right),
with his Aunt Nellie (Baker) Jilbert, and cousin Jake (Jakey) Jilbert.
with his Aunt Nellie (Baker) Jilbert, and cousin Jake (Jakey) Jilbert.
The photo is from an album of my grandmother's, Irma (D'Angeli) Saunders. The photo is dated Aug 5, 1934 and was likely taken at Nellie's home in Tracey, CA. Bud and Irma were married in 1936, so they were dating at the time this photo was taken. I imagine this may have been the first time my grandmother met Nellie and Jakey, which is why she may have saved the photos in her album.
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My grandmother, Irma (D'Angeli) Saunders
and my grandfather, Delbert "Bud" Marion Saunders.
My grandmother was 21 years old at the time.
My grandfather was 23.
and my grandfather, Delbert "Bud" Marion Saunders.
My grandmother was 21 years old at the time.
My grandfather was 23.
George and Arnold Carsten
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This is George Carsten (the man) and his son Arnold (the boy).
George Carsten is my grandfather Delbert Saunders's step-father.
He married Nora Belle Baker after she and George Saunders divorced.
Arnold is my grandfather Delbert's younger half-brother.
George Carsten is my grandfather Delbert Saunders's step-father.
He married Nora Belle Baker after she and George Saunders divorced.
Arnold is my grandfather Delbert's younger half-brother.
Arnold bears a strong family resemblance to my grandfather,
and also to my grandfather's grandmother, Martha (Woodside) Baker.
Their eyes and "crooked" ears are clearly a Woodside feature.
There is no date on the photo.
and also to my grandfather's grandmother, Martha (Woodside) Baker.
Their eyes and "crooked" ears are clearly a Woodside feature.
There is no date on the photo.
George Carsten was born about 1891 in California. The 1920 Census Tulare, in San Joaquin County, California, lists George Carsten at age 27 and notes that he is a native of California. It lists his occupation as switchman for a railroad. Nora is also listed as age 27 at the time. Their children are listed as "Jas" (James) Saunders, age 10, born in Idaho, and D. (Delbert) Marion, age 9, born in Montana. Both James and Delbert are listed as step-sons. Arnold Carsten grew up to live in Woodland and had three boys.
Mysterious Idaho Cousins
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Among my grandfather Delbert Saunders's photos is this one
that is simply labeled "Cousins in Idaho."
The back of the photo is stamped with the date Aug 3, 1933
and was processed by Bear Photo Service.
Though I have no idea who these folks might be,
I love the "Americana" portrayed in this picture --
a Mid-West Farmer and his wife and daughter.
that is simply labeled "Cousins in Idaho."
The back of the photo is stamped with the date Aug 3, 1933
and was processed by Bear Photo Service.
Though I have no idea who these folks might be,
I love the "Americana" portrayed in this picture --
a Mid-West Farmer and his wife and daughter.
Great Uncle Frank Baker
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Great Uncle Frank Baker, and his sister Nora Belle (Baker) Saunders.
Nora Belle was my grandfather Delbert's mother.
Frank was younger than Nora Belle, but his birth date is unknown.
Based on the style of the houses, the photo appears to have been taken in Oakland, Calif.
There is no date on the photo.
Nora Belle was my grandfather Delbert's mother.
Frank was younger than Nora Belle, but his birth date is unknown.
Based on the style of the houses, the photo appears to have been taken in Oakland, Calif.
There is no date on the photo.
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A very tiny framed photo (about 1-inch high) of Great Uncle Frank Baker.
There is no date on the photo.
There is no date on the photo.
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Frank Baker's daughter, Lillian.
Frank married Nola Phipps. To my knowledge the had only one daughter.
There is no date on the photo.
Frank married Nola Phipps. To my knowledge the had only one daughter.
There is no date on the photo.
Nellie (Baker) Jilbert
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My great Aunt Nellie (Baker) Jilbert and her husband, whose name is unknown.
Nellie was the youngest of the Baker daughters.
Her birth date is unknown, but it is likely some time in the early 1900s.
Her older sister, Nora Belle (Baker) Saunders,
was my grandfather Delbert Saunders's mother.
Nellie was the youngest of the Baker daughters.
Her birth date is unknown, but it is likely some time in the early 1900s.
Her older sister, Nora Belle (Baker) Saunders,
was my grandfather Delbert Saunders's mother.
There is no date on the photo.
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A small, photo-booth-style of my Great Aunt Nellie.
There is no date on the photo.
Nellie had one son whose name was Jake (nicknamed Jakey).
Jakey married a woman named Rose.
Together they lived in Tracy, raising their two children, Beverly and Richard.
There is no date on the photo.
Nellie had one son whose name was Jake (nicknamed Jakey).
Jakey married a woman named Rose.
Together they lived in Tracy, raising their two children, Beverly and Richard.
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Great Aunt Nellie with her granddaughter,
Beverly Jilbert, daughter of Jakey and Rose Jilbert.
Also in the photo is my father, George Marion Saunders.
A note on the back of the photo says is was taken in Tracy, California.
From the white picket fence, my father remembers that
this was Jakey's and Rose's front yard.
He and Beverly I spend played together there often.
The photo names the other two girls as Joyce and Diane Calhoun,
though we don't know who these girls might be.
My father remembers Aunt Nellie, but she was not married when he was a child.
He cannot recall whether she was widowed or divorced at the time.
Beverly Jilbert, daughter of Jakey and Rose Jilbert.
Also in the photo is my father, George Marion Saunders.
A note on the back of the photo says is was taken in Tracy, California.
From the white picket fence, my father remembers that
this was Jakey's and Rose's front yard.
He and Beverly I spend played together there often.
The photo names the other two girls as Joyce and Diane Calhoun,
though we don't know who these girls might be.
My father remembers Aunt Nellie, but she was not married when he was a child.
He cannot recall whether she was widowed or divorced at the time.
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Great Aunt Nellie, with a fish.
The back of the photo is stamped with a July 27, 1937 date,
processed by Bear Photo Services.
The back of the photo is stamped with a July 27, 1937 date,
processed by Bear Photo Services.
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