I
have an old studio photograph identified as John Russel BURCHFIELD
which was taken by C. E. Smith from Greenville, PA. John is
identified as 4 months old at the time the photograph was taken.
In addition, the date 9 Jul 1896 is also written on the back of the
photograph, likely his birthdate or the date the photograph was
taken. I believe that this is a photograph of John Russell
BIRCHFIELD or BURCHFIELD and based on limited research I gathered the
following information regarding John and his family:
John BIRCHFIELD was b. 9 Jul 1896 in Ashtabula or Eagle, OH to either:
parents
Rev. James Reade BURCHFIELD (1834-1896) and Orinda Mary PUTNAM
(1850-1896) married 28 Nov 1889 in Medina Co., OH. John was one
of 7 children born to this couple including Kate
| John Russell Burchfield Click image to enlarge |
Elizabeth; William “Willie” Charles; Jennie “Jean”; Brad; Neal Dow; Baby Girl; Baby Boy; and John Russell BURCHFIELD
or
parents
Lewis Putnum BIRCHFIELD (b. 1876) and Mae Orinda PUTNAM
(1869-1832). John was the only child born to this couple.
His mother was married a second time and had two additional sons, C.
Hugh WILLIAMS (b. 1904) and Clarence Holden WILLIAMS (1904-1988).
John
married Rose Adeline or Christine LUNDQUIST or DUTKA on 7 Nov 1918 in
Manhattan, NY and they had three children including John Russell
BIRCHFIELD III (1922-2015) and Lewis Putnam BIRCHFIELD (1923-2001) and
Jacqueline R. BIRCHFIELD (1834-1999). John 13 Nov 1964 in
Cleveland, OH and is buried in the Lakewood Park Cemetery in Rocky
River, OH.
Lots of conflicting information on this family,
though I would still like to find a family member and get the
photograph back to the care of family. If you are a member of
this family or know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks, Shelley shelleyrcardiel@gmail.com July 2023
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