James W. Blight family posing in front of house, Montrose, Michigan

Description:

View of members of the James W. Blight family posing in front of farmhouse in Montrose, Michigan. Log cabin on left; horses in background. Printed on front: "No. 25." Label on back: "J.W. Blight. This illustration shows the handsome new residence of James W. Blight on his 80 acre farm on section 13. Mr. Blight was born in Mundy township, Genesee County, Michigan, October 21st, 1860. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Penny, November 28th, 1894. Her death occured [sic] January 24th, 1896. December 1st, 1898 he was united in marriage to Ina Rose. She was born in Vienna township, Genesee County, Michigan, April 28th, 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Blight have two children, Clyde H., born September 9th, 1899, and Thomas J. born June 17th, 1900. Mr. Blight is a very successful farmer and has one of the best farms in the township."

Details

Resource ID:

bh024892

Subject:

Blight family

Farmhouses--Michigan--Montrose

Farms--Michigan--Montrose

Families--Michigan--Montrose

Log cabins--Michigan--Montrose

Horses--Michigan--Montrose

Wooden-frame houses--Michigan--Montrose

Photographic prints

Date Issued:

Unknown year in the decade of the 1890s

Format:

1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 4 x 5 in.

Member of:

Burton Historical Collection

Filing Location:

M/Localities-Montrose

Note (Content):

Part of a collection of photographs used in the book "History of Montrose Township, Genessee Co., Michigan," compiled by Charles Haight and first published in 1899.

Rights:

Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.