Thursday, January 21, 2010

Mystery Island



Ok, where was this photograph taken? Dominica? Costa Rica? Nope, from Janne and Jerry Fecht's patio in Tarzana, California. El Nino has arrived and so did this surprise waterfall.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

MILDRED AND MARY CRTIES AS CHILDREN

Photo in the collection of Gerald Fecht (click on image to enlarge)
This photograph was probably taken in Live Oak, California when Aunt Mary Crites Richards was in the first grade. She is the 7th child (left to right) in the second row. Aunt Mary had polio when she was very little and was never strong thereafter. This class picture may have been taken after that event. These kids are dressed warmer than the other Live Oak School photo on this blog, so the picture may have been taken in Minot, North Dakota.
I used to know which of the children was my mother Mildred, but I've forgotten. I will ask my sister Genevieve to look at this photo and see if she can fill us in. Stay tuned!

JAMES FECHT AND MICHAEL FETTERHOFF


Jim Fecht was very proud of his grand-nephew Thomas Fetterhoff, who visited him during his time in California as a United States Marine. Jimmy was interested in all things Marine, and was fascinated with how his beloved Corps had changed since his service during the Second World War. Jim died this last year and we had a government bronze plaque put over his grave.

James Fecht was the g-great grandson of Mary Ann (Secrist) and Josiah Crites, the grandson of Leona Belle (Weaver) and John Franklin Crites, and son of Mildred (Crites) and William T. Fecht. He was the great grandson of Elizabeth Ann (Paugh) and John S. Weaver of Oswego, Indiana.

Michael Fetterhoff is the g- g-g-great grandson of Mary Ann (Secrist) and Josiah Crites, the g-g- grandson of Leona Belle (Weaver) and John Franklin Crites, great grandson son of Mildred (Crites) and William T. Fecht, grandson of Dorothy and Elmer Fetterhoff. He was the g-g-g- grandson of Elizabeth Ann (Paugh) and John S. Weaver of Oswego, Indiana.
In 2010 Michael Fetterhoff is living in Florida.