Volume 6 , Issue 28

Samuel Andrew McGill, b. 1851, & His Daughter, Cora...

"I am researching my ancestor, Samuel McGill. I have photos of him and his daughter. He was born in Tennessee, May 31, 1851 and died in Texas.  I think that William Thomas (1885-1969) may be his brother but so far have not found the documentation for this.  It is amazing to me how many McGills (or Magils) are in Oklahoma - ran across a lone tombstone near Asher last year and if I can find the photo, will also send that one to you - couldn't figure out what he was doing in the midst of a cemetery without other McGills!  Now the daughter (Cora McGill, b. 1893, Samuel's daughter) is going to look a little silly - she had her photo taken just before she married and was given her choice of hats to wear from the photographer - she said since she didn't do this every day, she wanted to go ahead and make it the most elaborate hat in the collection but spent the pose concentrating on keeping it on her head - I was never that silly at her age -- which looks almost 18!  Anyway, it's cute once you know the story and it is a very fancy hat even for the early 1900s.  I think the photo of Samuel is quite dashing and am very proud of it.   Looking forward to the detective work. Here are the photos of the McGills - I hope somebody recognizes them - the one of Samuel is color enhanced! Thanks!" -- Leona - Email: leonapettit@yahoo.com
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