The photo below shows Catherine Kartheiser Propsom, right, mother of Jennie Propsom Conlon, in front of her home on Jefferson St and N. 7th Ave. It was next to her son Matt's home. Both homes are there today, although they are no longer residences but shops. Catherine's home eventually became the home of Lizzy and Margaret, her daughters. Catherine' youngest daughter Tillie Propsom (B 4 Mar 1885, D 13 Oct 1940) is in the back and Mary Propsom Puehler (B 9 Feb 1872, D 14 June 1952), the oldest daughter is on the left. In discussing this with Pat Conlon Walter, we believe the photo was taken in the early 1930's. Note the enlarged section of the photo showing what appears to be Catherine's right hand on Tillie's left arm. ...but Catherine's hand and forearm were crushed in a wringer when she was young and she elected to have it removed when she got older. That information came from Rose Conlon Fuller many years ago. The mystery continues.
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Date: 1931?
Pat Conlon Walter, right, with her grandmother, Catherine Propsom 84 in 1931, center, and cousin Marian Writt Graf daughter of Kate Propsom Writt - Jennie's sister. Marian is the oldest grandchild 29 in 1931 (B 03 May 1902, D29 June 1993). Pat is the youngest grandchild 5 yrs in 1931 (B 19 Aug 1926). Catherine would be in her 80s at the time the photo was taken. We are estimating that this photo was taken around 1930 or 1931. The photo was also taken in front of Catherine's Jefferson Street home.
Photos from Pat Conlon Walter collection.
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