Author Archives: Pat Shaul

About Pat Shaul

Genealogist / Family Historian; Blog started as a record of my Grandfather's post card collection which ran for 15 months. Then, in June, 2017, I changed over to reporting and commenting on notifications from the ANCESTRY app "We're Related" I then started to provide snippets into ancestor biographies on the dates that were significant anniversaries.

Ashland Ave. Baptist Church – Toledo, Ohio 1910

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Ashland Avenue Baptist Church, Toledo, O. – No. 1207 The Clinton Close Company, Special Series. Made in Germany. Post marked, Redford, Mich. Jan 6, 1910. To Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave. Detroit, Mich. “Dear Cousin, Lee you want to … Continue reading →

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Central Avenue, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich 1910

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Central Avenue, Belle Isle, Detroit’s principal recreation spot is an island in the Detroit river connected with the city by a bridge 8 feet less than half a mile in length. It comprises 702 acres, is over __ miles … Continue reading →

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Grant’s Tomb, Riveside Drive, N.Y. – 1909

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Grant’s Tomb, Riverside Drive, New York. J. Koehler, New York Berlin 1506 Post marked Columbus, Ohio, Jun 10, 1909, addressed to Mr. Lemuel Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave, Detroit, Michigan. “Jun 9-09 Columbus, Ohio. Mr. L[emuel] Weaver. Dear Brother and family … Continue reading →

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Orchard Lake Academy on Parade -1909

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Orchard Lake Academy Cadets on Parade. (Taken on Bank of Orchard Lake) Post Marked Redford, Sep 3, 1909. Mr. Lee Weaver, 9 Tireman Ave, Detroit, Mich. “Dear Cousin, Lee will you be home next week. If so, Clare [Clare … Continue reading →

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Bridge of River Rouge, Redford, Mich – 1909

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Pat Shaul

S-53 Wolverine News Co., Detroit, Mich. Printed in Belgium. Post marked Aug 26, 1909, Redford. Mich. Addressed to Mr. Lemuel Weaver [my great grandfather], 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Michigan. “May you have many more happy Birthdays. Hope you are well. … Continue reading →

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Masonic Temple, Detroit, Mich – 1909

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Pat Shaul

I. 170. W. G. MacFarlane, Toronto, Buffalo-Leipzig. Printed in Germany. Post marked Redford, Mich. Aug 24, 1909. To Mr. Lemuel Weaver 94 Tyreman Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. “Wishing you many happy returns of the day. From Lorene.” This was … Continue reading →

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OSU – 1909

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Ohio State University – Biological Hall, Physics Bldg., Orton Hall and Publ. by S. F. Herriman, Publisher, Columbus, Ohio. Made in Germany Postmarked San Toy, Ohio, Jul 26, 1909 Apparently, my grandfather wanted my great grandfather, Lemuel Weaver, to see a … Continue reading →

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Goodale Park Lake, Columbus, Ohio – 1909

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Pat Shaul

The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, ME. U.S.A. Made in Germany 1289 Post marked Columbus, Ohio, Jul 1, 1909 “Dear Friend, Did you get that birthday card I sent you? I got yours Sat. Was glad to hear … Continue reading →

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The Hurlbut Memorial Gate – 1909

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Pat Shaul

The Hurlbut Memorial Gate, Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich. – E.L. Woshier, Buffalo, N.Y. & Dresden, Germany. Post marked, Redford, Mich., Mar 2, 1909. Simply addressed Mr. Lee Weaver, Cleary Business College, Ypsilanti, Mich. No message — must have … Continue reading →

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My Old College Chum – 1909

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Design Copyrighted by E. B. & E. Hey, not all post card were those pretty post cards. Some served as simply the early 1900’s version of text messages. This one was post marked Redford, Mich, Mar 2, 1909, … Continue reading →