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POTD – Oct 27, 2026

Picture(s) of the day

Portrait of Mrs. Charles Wheeler

Mrs. Charles Wheeler
NIHS Catalog 1992.674
Mrs. Charles Wheeler was a resident of Smithville

A banquet was held in the Appleton Grove after the dedication of the Soldier’s Monument on August 22, 1919.

Dedication of Soldiers Monument 1992.686
NIHS Catalog 1992.686
A banquet held in the Appleton Academy grove after the dedication ceremony of the Soldier’s monument. Names of some of the attendees were written on the back of the photo.
Attendees at dedication banquet
Banquet attendees (partial)

Cataloging in Past Perfect

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2 responses to “POTD – Oct 27, 2026”

  1. Carl Toko Avatar
    Carl Toko

    Mrs. Nellie Shepard Wheeler was born in 1843 and died in 1918. She was the mother of Edward Wheeler who was married to Ida Wheeler

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    1. John Poltrack Avatar
      John Poltrack

      So her maiden name was Nellie Shepard? This will be useful for our cataloging efforts. Sadly many of the women are just named for their husbands.

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