15 June 2010

PHOTO: Emil and Emma ILMER PETERSON

I picked up these photos at an antique mall for $3 each picture.
If you are family and are interested in this photo, I only ask for cost reimbursement. Thanks!

FIRST PHOTO:
"Emma & Emil Peterson - 1903"
"Mr & Mrs. Emil Peterson"

The photo stamp on the front indicates it was taken by Shaffner in San Bernardino, CA.
It is their wedding photo.


SECOND PHOTO:
"Emma Erickson to the left (right)
Mrs. Emil Peterson"

Light pencil writing on back looks like "Easter Sunday 1906".
Two women and three men.

THIRD PHOTO:
"Carl Peterson"
"Neighbor girl"
"Helga Carlson"

(note that this line/name is written in the same pen/by the same person as the other two photos)

"in San Bernadino, CA"
Small toddler boy in white standing next to young blonde. She's got a hold of the fabric on his arm/shoulder. Looks like she was watching him.

Further research has uncovered the following:

Emil Julius PETERSON
b. abt 1872 in Denmark
Immigration in 1885 from Hamburg, Germany (per son's passport)
Naturalized 7 Jul 1894 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA
resided in Santa Barbara, CA until at least 1930s.


married to
Emma J. ILMER in 1903 in San Bernardino, CA
b. abt 1872 in Denmark

Had four known children:
Herman Charles PETERSON
b. 28 Apr 1902
d. 1 Jun 1977

Boy PETERSON (is this Carl?)
b. 11 Oct 1906

Daughter PETERSON
b. 9 Dec 1908

Dorthea E. PETERSON
b. 30 Sep 1910