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On April 18, 2016, Shelley Cardiel of Kirkland, Washington, wrote the following letter to nine people in Napoleon, Ohio; Ellensburg, Washington; and Seattle, Washington. The names and addresses of the recipients have been deleted to protect their privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shelley wrote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve “rescued” an old photograph album including a total of approximately 49 photographs, 14 of those identified or identifiable in some manner based on what is in the album. In addition, there are a number of loose photographs which are also connected to this same family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identified photographs in the album include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whitcomb BROWNELL
Johnnie VIANT
Lena (believed to be BROWNELL)
Martin COSGRO
Virginia RINCK
Mrs. BROWNELL
Carrie RINCK
Emma RINCK
Brown SHOEMAKER<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 Loose photographs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

  1. Willie BROWNELL, an infant, no studio or location (1860’s or 1870’s)<\/li>
  2. Ora BROWNELL, age 14 years, no studio or location {1890’s)<\/li>
  3. Willie BROWNELL, age 17, Gardner Studio in Napoleon, OH (1880’s)<\/li>
  4. Will BROWNELL (same as Willie in above), in his 20’s, no studio or location (dated 1892) including Frank STRIBLING; Jake WARD; George STRIBLING; and Hal HALL.<\/li>
  5. Mr. and Mrs. BROWNELL, she in teens or 20’s + he in 40’s or 50’s, Gardner Studio in Napoleon, OH, (1860’s to 1880’s)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information those pictured in the album:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Whitcomb Josiah or Josiah Whitcomb BROWNELL was b. 4 Dec 1885 in Napoleon, OH to parents William Henry BROWNELL (b. 11 Sept 1832 in New York-1909) and Cynthia M. HUDSON (b. Jun 1841 in New York- 1917). Whitcomb appears to have been the only child born to this couple and had three half-siblings, Frank E. BROWNELL (1871-1931); May BROWNELL (1873-1964); and William Hudson BROWNELL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Whitcomb died in 1969 and is buried in the Glenwood Cemetery in Napoleon, OH. He was listed as a mail carrier in Napoleon when he registered for the draft in 1917 and remained living in Napoleon OH during the World War II draft registration in 1942.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Census records provide the following details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1900 census of Napoleon, OH:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    William H. BROWNELL, age 67, born Sept 1832, married 23 years, born NY, parents born NY, a Bank Cashier
    Synthia M. BROWNELL, wife, age 58, born Jun 1841, married 23 years, 1 child\/1 living, born NY, parents born MA\/NY
    Frank E. BROWNELL, son, age 28, born Oct 1871, born IL, parents born NY, a Cage Maker
    Mary E. BROWNELL, daughter, age 27, born Jun 1873, born OH, parents born NY
    Whitcomb J. BROWNELL, son, age 14, born Dec 1885, born OH, at School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1910 census of Napoleon, OH:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Cynthia BROWNELL, age 69, a widow, 1 child\/1 living, born NY, parents born MA\/NY, Own Income
    Frank BROWNELL, step-son, age 38, born IL, parents born NY, a Postman
    May BROWNELL, step-daughter, age 37, born IL, parents born NY
    Whitcomb BROWNELL, son, age 24, born OH, parents born IL, a Postman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1920 census of Summit, OH: -rooming in the home of Robert D. & Alice CRAWFORD
    Whitcomb BROWNELL, age 34, born OH, parents born NY, a Rubber Mill Worker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1930 census of Toledo, OH: -rooming in the home of Stella G. HAGAN
    Whitcomb BROWNELL, age 40, born OH, parents born NY, a Tire Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1940 Census of Napoleon, OH:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lillian SHOEMAKER, age 83, a widow, born NY
    Mary BROWNELL, cousin, age 67, born IL
    Whitcomb J. BROWNELL, cousin, age 54, born OH, an Auto Repair Shop Service Man<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Martin COSGRO was b. 1833 in New York and was married twice, first to Maria COSGRO (1827-1853) and second to Sarah E. HUDSON (1843-1925). Martin and Sarah had a daughter, Nellie COSGRO WEIR (1862-1897). Martin died 23 Mar 1899 in Peoria, IL and he is buried in the Springdale Cemetery and Mausoleum in Peoria, IL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Census records provide the following details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1870 census of Peoria, IL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Martin COSGRO, age 40, a Miller, born NY
    Sarah COSGRO, age 29, Keeping House, born NY
    Nelly COSGRO, age 8, at School, born NY
    Cynthia HUDSON, age 27, a Seamstress, born NY
    +1 Domestic Servant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1880 census of Virginia, IL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Martin COSGRO, age 49, a Miller, born NY, parents born NY
    Sarah E. COSGRO, wife, age 37, Keeping House, born NY, parents born MA\/NY
    +1 Servant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I was able to locate the following information regarding the family members pictured in the additional photographs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    William H. BROWNELL was b. 9 Sept 1832 in New York to parents William Henry or Chase BROWNELL (b. 6 Oct 1804 Hoosick, NY-d. 26 Jul 1854 Napoleon, OH) and Lydia OSBORN (b. 27 Jul 1798 in Pittstown, NY-d. 1843). William was one of 7 children born to this couple including, Phebe; Mary; Ann; William H.; John; Stephen; and Daniel W. BROWNELL, all born in Pittstown, NY or Ohio between 1826 and 1838.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    William married Laura A. HUDSON on 28 Jun 1869 in Henry Co. OH. Together they had three children including, William Hudson (b. 3 Apr 1870); Frank Edward (b. 1871); and May E. (b. 1873) BROWNELL. William’s first wife Laura died in 1875 and his second marriage was to Cynthia_M. HUDSON on 29 Nov 1876 in Henry Co. OH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    William and Cynthia had one child, Whitcomb J. or Josiah Whitcourt BROWNELL b. 4 Dec 1886. It is believed that William’s two wives were sisters. William died 22 Jan 1909 in Henry Co. OH and is buried in the Glenwood Cemetery in Napoleon, OH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Census records provide the following details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1880 census of Napoleon, OH:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    William BROWNELL, age 27, a Bookkeeper, born NY, parents born NY
    Cynthia BROWNELL, age 38, Keeping House, born NY, parents born MA\/NY
    William BROWNELL, son, age 10, attend school, born OH
    Frank BROWNELL, son, age 8, attends school, born IL
    May BROWNELL, daughter, age 7, attends school, born IL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1900 census of Napoleon, OH:
    William H. BROWNELL, age 67
    Synthia M. BROWNELL, age 58
    Frank E. BROWNELL, age 28
    Mary E. BROWNELL, age 27
    Whitcomb J. BROWNELL, age 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1900 census of Ellensburg, WA:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    William H. BROWNELL, age 30, born Apr 1870, married 6 years, born OH, parents born OH, a Flour Mill Worker
    Lena BROWNELL, wife, age 25, born Dec 1875, married 6 years, no children, born NE, parents born NE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1910 census of Seattle, WA:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    William BROWNELL, age 40, married 15 years, born OH, parents born OH, a Flour Mill Miller
    Lena J. BROWNELL, wife, age 35, married 15 years, no children, born Germany, parents born Germany, to USA 1886<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1920 census of Seattle, WA:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    William BROWNELL, age 49, born OH, parents born OH, a Flour Mill Miller
    Lena BROWNELL, wife, age 44, born France, parents born France
    Helen SEABURG, roomer, age 11, born WA, parents born Sweden\/WA
    Edward SEABURG, roomer, age 8, born WA, parents born Sweden\/WA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1930 census of Seattle, WA:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    William H. BROWNELL, age 58, married at age 24, born OH, parents born USA, a Cooperative Superintendent
    Lena J. BROWNELL, wife, age 53, married at age 20, born France, parents born France, to USA 1882 Helen SEABURG, boarder, age 21, born WA, parents born Sweden\/WA, a Dept Store Saleslady
    Edward A. SEABURG, boarder, age 18, born WA, parents born Sweden\/WA, a Laborer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I am hoping to locate someone from the families of those in the album and in the photographs so that all can be returned to their care. If you are a member of one of these families, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thank you,
    \/signed\/
    Shelley Cardiel
    Kirkland, WA 98033<\/p>\n\n\n\n