This page represents the struggle of getting photos authenticated. As time passes and photos are not shared it becomes more difficult for loved ones to identify and they are lost in time. Sometimes there are conflicting ID's and we appreciate when all comments are shared.  Each of your opinions are valuable!

I have marked these photos with numbers. If you can comment on them please reference the number and email me or the contact form on this website .

If you have a matching photograph please authenticate what you have in your possession as best as you can. Then we will leave it up to the viewer if there are conflicting opinions.

If you have older family members that do not use a computer please share from your phone or print out and mail to them for ID assistance.

I restored quite a few of these photographs and will continue to do so as time permits.

Thank you so much in advance for helping! 

Many times I am asked, "Are we sure those are photographs?" This usually coincides with a viewer looking at what is called "crayon portraits." said LeFloris L. .

A crayon portrait is a solar enlargement of a photographic negative. An artist will embellish with charcoal or pastels which gives the piece the appearance of a drawing. These were mostly done between 1840-1900.

Here is one link to understanding the process:www.restoreoldphotosnow  (add .com)

You can tell which ones are crayon portraits.

SCROLL DOWN for photographs that need identification:

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The studio indicated is Woodward Studios in Mississippi.

1. Unidentified marriage. It seems to be the 1920's era by the clothing.
1. Unidentified marriage. It seems to be the 1920's era by the clothing.

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First Man on Bike

2. Man on Bike 1.
2. Man on Bike 1.
Unidentified 9

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Second Man on Bike

3. Man on Bike, same location
3. Man on Bike, same location
man 8

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Unknown Baby

4. Unknown baby. I restored this photo but I need to add the collar which is reminiscent of the 1890-1920 timeline.
4. Unknown baby. I restored this photo but I need to add the collar which is reminiscent of the 1890-1920 timeline.
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Family Group needs identification of all members.

5. This has been identified as Mary Johnson Blackwell Confirmed by Noel H. Need to identify family members
5. This has been identified as Mary Johnson Blackwell Confirmed by Noel H. Need to identify family members

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Unknown Girl, Crayon Portrait

6. Unknown Girl -Crayon Portrait
6. Unknown Girl -Crayon Portrait

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Unknown Toddler

7. Unknown toddler
7. Unknown toddler

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Unknown Car Group

8. 3/2022 Identified by Hansel Stinson as Uncle Henry Stinson and children : Names listed below.
8. 3/2022 Identified by Hansel Stinson as Uncle Henry Stinson and children : Names listed below.
1.Daughter of Henry Stinson
1.Daughter of Henry Stinson
2. Mario Stinson
2. Mario Stinson
3. Freddie Stinson
3. Freddie Stinson
4. Gregory Stinson
4. Gregory Stinson
5. Henry Stinson, Jr
5. Henry Stinson, Jr
6.Henry Stinson
6.Henry Stinson

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Two unknown cousins

9. Two unknown cousins . Identified as Ina and Linnie OR Colin and daughter.
9. Two unknown cousins . Identified as Ina and Linnie OR Colin and daughter.

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Sailor Girl

10. Sailor Girl
10. Sailor Girl

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Unknown children

11.Confirmed by Lenore O. l-r: Olivia Johnson Murray, Adelaide Johnson Odom and Welch Johnson. Thank you !
11.Confirmed by Lenore O. l-r: Olivia Johnson Murray, Adelaide Johnson Odom and Welch Johnson. Thank you !

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Girl in Window

12. Girl in Window
12. Girl in Window

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Unknown Man on Bench

13. Confirmed as Welch Johnson by daughter Elvira, with the assistance of Lenore and Joyce
13. Confirmed as Welch Johnson by daughter Elvira, with the assistance of Lenore and Joyce

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Unknown woman in Hat

14. Unknown Woman in Hat
14. Unknown Woman in Hat

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Girl in Front of House

15. Girl in Front of House
15. Girl in Front of House

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Unknown Cousin

16. Unknown Cousin
16. Unknown Cousin

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Unknown Toddler - Crayon Portrait

17. Unknown Toddler - Crayon Portrait
17. Unknown Toddler - Crayon Portrait

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of identification needed. No restoration done yet.

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21. This is Leo Stinson, son of Mary savannah Blackwell and Homer Stinson
22. This is Homer Stinson, son of Mary Savannah Blackwell and Homer Stinson
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42. I'm in love with this little guy!
43. ID needed for man with Bessie, Ruth and Gurtherine
44.Identified as Lydia Adams born 1831 . Married Jackson Anderson 1850 A picture Gladys Johnson Anderson had in her collection. Her grandmother -in-law . ID by Lenore
44.Identified as Lydia Adams born 1831 . Married Jackson Anderson 1850 A picture Gladys Johnson Anderson had in her collection. Her grandmother -in-law . ID by Lenore
45. Thelma Lenton Johnson with Welch Johnson, Jr Confirmed by her children : Elvira and siblings .Shared by Katie S.
45. Thelma Lenton Johnson with Welch Johnson, Jr Confirmed by her children : Elvira and siblings .Shared by Katie S.
46.ID'ed Pastor Thad W. Jones, son of Mattie Johnson Jones
46.ID'ed Pastor Thad W. Jones, son of Mattie Johnson Jones

47. Allona's gallery :

These photos shown below are unidentified and were inherited by Alonna's family. They are most likely descendants of Frank Johnson . We have ideas on some of the people but appreciate confirmations. If you click on a photo it will enlarge for better viewing. Send me an email with ID or thru the contact form on the website. Thank you !