wife Ada Bledsoe Tillman 1882-1947
son Dewitt Tillman 1903-1978
The family was from Lincoln County, Mississippi.
Maternal cousins married into the Tillman family.
When speaking with relatives about family history, I am often told to keep this piece of information between you, me and the gate post. Respecting sensibilities, I will share my family stories entwine with historical events from Copiah, Jefferson and Lincoln Counties, Mississippi, from gate post to gate post.
The family was from Lincoln County, Mississippi.
Maternal cousins married into the Tillman family.
Made me smile. The parents look so proud and quietly happy. Wondered what their story was.
ReplyDeleteThey probably had an interesting life. He was a pastor of one of the local churches and their six children likely kept them very busy.
DeleteWhat a gorgeous picture! I love how everyone's eyes are pointing right at the camera and how Ada's hand is resting on her husband's shoulder.
ReplyDeleteThey do look happy, prosperous and content.
DeleteWonderful photo! They do look happy, prosperous, and content. It's amazing how much a photo can show about how people feel.
ReplyDeleteThey look like a happy family!! I love this photo!!
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