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6th Edition Smile For The Camera – Funny Bone

Posted on December 29th, 2009 by Carol

I can’t say this picture necessarily makes me laugh, but it does make me smile . The man on the left is my Great Grand Uncle James Eli Penecost who was born 28 Jan 1867 in Celina, Clay, TN and died 04 Feb 1941 in Koshkonong, Oregon, MO. The man on the right is my Great Grandfather James William Milburn Yates who was born 27 Sep 1862 in Roane County, TN and died 11 August 1938 in Olympia, Thurston, WA. The two men were brother-in-laws, being married to sisters Laura Breedlove (Jim P’s second wife) and Cerilda Breedlove (Jim Yates’ first wife).

There is no explanation in any of our family documents that would give us a clue why these two men had this picture taken, but just that it exists makes me think the coats they are wearing must have been very important to them. They both were living in Missouri at the time this photo was taken, and it can get mighty cold there in the winter. If I didn’t know for sure who these men were, I would take them for some Russian immigrants, wouldn’t you? Do you think that’s a beaver coat that Jim Pentecost is wearing?

I hope you have enjoyed this submission for 6th Edition Smile For The Camera – “Funny Bone”. If you would like to participate by blogging about your own picture that makes you smile or laugh, you can do so here’s how:

Deadline for submission is midnight (PT)
10 October, 2008.

HOW TO SUBMIT:

There are two options:

1. Send an email to the host, Becky (kinexxions@gmail.com). Include the title and permalink URL of the post you are submitting, and the name of your blog. Put ‘Smile For The Camera’ clearly in the title of your email!

2. Use the handy submission form (http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_4058.html) provided by Blog Carnival.

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10 Responses to “6th Edition Smile For The Camera – Funny Bone”

Judy Shubert (2 comments.), on October 11th, 2008 at 8:10 AM Said:

Hi there, Carol.
Yes, before reading your blog I thought I was looking at two Russian ancestors! What a wonderful name “Pentecost”. It’s neat to put a face to that ancestor of yours that is from Roane County. I think Bob has some that look just like him!
Judy
surveillance cameras (1 comments.), on October 11th, 2008 at 11:45 AM Said:

That is great you know the people in the picture are. I have a large box full that the names are not on the back and many of those who would know who they are are gone now.
I try to always write on the backs now of every pic so the future generations will know who it is.
Louisiana Genealogy Blogs (1 comments.), on October 14th, 2008 at 9:05 AM Said:

I’ve never seen a beaver coat or jacket before so I wouldn’t be able to advise. It does appear to be furry, though. Interesting pic.
funny cats (1 comments.), on October 27th, 2008 at 11:57 PM Said:

At first I thought it was really two Russians, I thought it was an old photo of Russia.
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New Orleans Homes (1 comments.), on January 13th, 2009 at 5:07 AM Said:

I wonder why they aren't smiling. I also wonder when smiling became a norm for pictures. It is a great pic and made me chuckle. Thanks for sharing.

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geek05@free blogger templates (3 comments.), on February 1st, 2009 at 7:24 AM Said:

this picture is a century years old! its worth smiling and keeping it is on great treasure to smile with…

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Funny Images (1 comments.), on June 8th, 2009 at 10:23 AM Said:

This picture is kidna of creepy…

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Carol, on June 8th, 2009 at 11:48 AM Said:

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Creepy? I don’t know if I see anything creepy in it. Just two guys showing off their winter coats. Maybe their wives made the coats and they were proud of them? Or they made them?

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Security Cameras Wireless (1 comments.), on December 20th, 2009 at 10:46 PM Said:

Old pictures of my ancestors always make me smile. They have so much history behind them.